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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1892
Page
1
The article surveys debate within the Farmers Alliance and allied groups on immigration. It cites reformers like Marion Butler and others voicing concern about unrestricted influx. It argues for selective limits, warning of low wages and social strain from Southern and Eastern European migrants and Chinese labor, urging protection of native workers and American ideals.
The piece argues masses cannot stay in darkness as indictments for high treason surface against Homestead labor activists. It links the violence in New Orleans to broader questions about labor rights, political power, and the state. It urges vigilance against suppression and calls for a united labor movement to defend freedoms and wealth produced by workers.
A Signal column reflects on James 5 1 6 and today’s spread of wealth as a menace to equal prosperity. It notes rich profits and creditor domination over farmers, calling for united action by workers to seek fair wages and a just working day. The piece contrasts past farmer merchant ties with present funding from banks and merchants.
The article cites Joshua Wheeler on corn as a staple feed for hogs and steers, noting one bushel of corn yields ten to eleven pounds of pork per hog and ten bushels can add about 400 pounds to a steer with 200 pounds of pork from waste. It stresses abundant pasture, clover, timothy, and well cured hay for wintering, and recommends grinding bran and cornmeal for horses and cows, using straw and corn fodder as valuable feeds, while warning against feeding stock in corn stalk fields.
A long-time Alliance worker, Brother Noah Allen of Institute in Lenoir County, lost most of his cotton crop to a fire. He is described as industrious with a large family and no expectation of compensation, and fellow Alliancemen are urged to donate small amounts to support him. Cons. L. Abernethy, Lecturer, Greene County, signs the appeal.
A Newark style reporter visits Portland Maine to tour the Forest City creamery. The piece covers milk composition from 3 to 5 percent butter fat averaging four, use of Jersey milk, Babcock testing, can handling, and plans to expand. It notes fattening pigs with unsold milk, new butter equipment, and a hoped signature butter product.
A Journal of Agriculture view on cattle feeding stresses choosing superior growing steers to ensure thrift and profitable growth. It notes variation in outcomes even with equal feed and care, arguing higher purchase price for better cattle yields better profits and easier marketing than inferior animals.
Craven County Alliance delegates declare in meeting on October 13 1892 that they are opposed to using state alliance funds for loaning to any member or any other person under any pretext and that the above motion be carried.
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