Downfall and Reform Versus Money Power in 1892
A lengthy sermon and manifesto argue that concentrated wealth and money power drive national decline. It traces historical cycles from ancient empires to modern United States policy, blames Democratic and Republican elites, praises the Greenback and People's parties, and calls for the Sub-Treasury plan, income tax, and anti usury measures as remedies. The speaker invokes Civil War debts, railroads, and financial oppression to urge unity among farmers and laborers for relief.
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An uprising against the bridge pervading roads crusade
A Chicago exhibit campaign aims to show how bad wagon roads impede civilization. activists argue highways tax away purchasing power, drive rural decline, and hinder schools and churches. The display plans include road-building methods, wood paving, and agricultural machinery to illustrate improvements and materials used.
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Letter from Surry County Discusses Vote and Silver Beliefs
In a Surry County note, Rost and L. Worr report October meetings where brethren faced party pressure yet urged nonpartisan understanding of voting patterns for county state and national ballots on November 8. The writer cites a Democratic elector claiming free silver hinged on a 149 vote margin, criticizing the tactic and urging voters to resist it.
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Announcement by the North Carolina Board of Health Secretary
The death of Dr. Thomas F. Wood of Wilmington, former Secretary of the North Carolina Board of Health, is mourned. The secretary urges public access to health information, notes cholera concerns, and urges citizens to write for guidance while assuring measures to prevent outbreaks.
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Corn and Rice Weevil Control From Experiment Station
North Carolina researchers describe a fumigation method to kill corn and rice weevils using bisulphide or carbon in a tight bin or hogshead. Apply one tablespoon per barrel, seal for 24 hours, then uncover. Repeat after ten days to destroy eggs, avoid slatted cribs, and keep bisulphide away from fire. Gerald McCarthy.
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Evaporated Sweet Potatoes Market Idea Proposed
W F Massey argues for drying sweet potatoes into evaporated meal, noting easy preservation and quick use. He suggests slicing, evaporating, soaking to rehydrate, then baking like fresh spuds, or grinding for puddings. An evaporating plant in Greensboro could seed a regional market with packaged sweet potato meal.
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Egg Fight in Cabarrus County Shapes Local Vote
A Cabarrus county campaign capped with a deflated Third party effort as Democrats power toward a likely win. An egg attack on G Ed Kestler near Concord highlights the volatile scene with demonstrators pelting him as Democrats crowd Forester Hill.
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