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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1893
Page
2
Fragmentary quotation attributed to L. L. Polk dated July 4 1890 references a traveler near a train and river valley. It frames a political, people governed ideal and muses on governance by the people. The text is garbled but preserves a patriotic voice.
A Raleigh style column notes Marion Butler speaking in Johnston County on November 24 and critiques on administration and tariffs. It cites new reform papers like Progressive Age and Rockingham County Reformer, with editor W H Schoolld and J T Brower canvassing several counties. It urges live correspondence from sub alliances and announces organizers available for reorganization efforts.
Last Tuesday's voting produced mixed results with Democrats claiming influence in Virginia Kentucky and Maryland while Populists gained in Kansas Nebraska and Colorado. Republicans led in seven states including Pennsylvania Ohio New York New Jersey Massachusetts and Illinois. The piece notes tariff reform rhetoric and monetary issues influencing outcomes and laments misleading claims about Virginia margins while urging reform alliances to unite and organize nationwide.
The column debunks silver bullion panic after repeal, arguing no rush to coin silver and noting little market demand. It dismisses false stories of imports and price steadiness, then praises slow reform growth in North Carolina with three new papers and one editor converted.
The Alliance faced demoralization after the last election yet reported growth in several counties. True members condemned traitors while noting some supporters kept to old loyalties. Growth steady in many areas as inactive members rejoin.
A historical critique argues major papers like the Chicago Tribune and Louisville Courier Journal are influenced by English stockholders. It calls for a nationwide boycott of metropolitan dailies and urges Americans to support papers that advocate honest government. The piece accuses press outlets of suppressing election news and highlights a controversial prize fight coverage.
Democratic papers charge the President favors issuing bonds to cover a growing deficit of 50 to 60 million dollars. The Ewehanges claims Treasury action may aim to protect the gold reserve, while critics warn of executive overreach and Wall Street influence to loot the treasury on short notice.
The column critiques Democratic financial policy and the push for free coinage in Yurrip. It cites figures of debt, condemns mismanagement by Senators Morgan Vance Butler and Daniels, and urges unity with Vance allies while accusing the party of damaging the currency. It calls for accountability and a plan to restore trust.
The piece argues the Wall Street party plans to use Republican and Democratic masks to control national elections. It warns of a united South and West against a common financial foe, predicts party realignments led by figures like Gresham, and cautions farmers not to overestimate union or protectionist gains amid shifting allegiances.
A political diatribe attacking legislators over tariff policy. The speaker derides Governor Nyrtie and Northen for perceived mental weakness and ineptitude, using sharp invective about governance and public discourse.
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