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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1892
Page
4
A rallying call rails against ballot corruption from primaries to national elections. It argues that corrupt votes crown buyers, not rulers, and urges drastic laws, notarized nominating affidavits, and disenfranchisement for offenders to prevent revolution and protect republican liberties.
The article discusses rapid milk straining to improve cream yield and butter quality, urging dairymen to brand their butter and sell off-flavor products quickly. It defines rich milk as 13 percent solids, warns against externally sourced solids, and contrasts butter animals with beef cattle, noting butter cows take years to mature before peak butter output.
The article argues breeding for deep chests and wide nostrils signals large healthy lungs, essential for energy and vigor. It notes cattle benefit from air exchange, warns against overly warm housing, and states stock with thick hides do not require excessive warmth, as internal heat production remains high in larger animals.
BF. EE. argues that in the wheat market prices are driven down by global competition and elevator practices, hurting American farmers. He contends foreign demand, rising mortgages, and idle English acres threaten livelihoods, urging statisticians to defer and allow farmers to work without interference. Raleigh, N. C., Oct. 10.
An account from Columbia County, N Y, detailing orchard planting methods used by Wm A Dean. He describes sourcing trees from Rochester nurserymen, purchasing 100 trees for 25 dollars with extras, and planting on slate loam with enriched soil from a manure-rich area. He outlines a careful planting process, early watering, and reports strong first year growth and a single drought-free mortality. He notes the sixth year yielded apple picking and forecasts potential high crops locally.
The article argues agriculture needs far more funding than last year’s $3,028,153.50 allocation. Secretary Rusk suggests about $3,000,000 for the next fiscal year, warning current per capita costs are far too low. It claims agriculture drives exports and national wealth, urging justice and common sense in spending.
Editors note a common error in quitting the strawberry bed early and urge extending work until ground freezes. Thayer of Wisconsin Hort Society practices beds till December when possible. October 15 observations show neglected beds, dry soil, runners failing to root, and tangled growth needing removal and replanting.
A Minnesota writer outlines strict fall and next spring care for strawberry beds. He recommends five foot row spacing, late fall weed pulling, burning of weed piles to destroy seeds, and final between-row cultivation as fall plowing. He notes two-year beds require upfront effort but yield better crops.
Caswell County Farmers Alliance adopts memorial resolutions dated Oct 13 1892 mourning the death of L L Polk president of the NFA and IA. The note extends condolences to his family, orders the resolutions placed in minutes, and requests publication in The Progressive Farmer. Committee members Tuos L Lea and Poteat signed. F A Pierson secretary.
A reader from Indiana challenges a protectionist argument, asserting that early tariffs supported revenue and war needs. He cites 1850s 60s wealth growth, panic eras, and Morrill tariffs as war measures, contending farmers leave rural areas for cities, and declaring support for absolute and unlimited free trade.
Albert A. Pope urges Boston readers to support uniform, well maintained highways as vital feeders to railroads. He argues good roads boost freight and passenger flow, attract suburban development, and influence legislation, citing railroad presidents and promising a Congress memorial.
The sheep yard must be watched this month with dry warm sheds and careful inspection for weak or feeble sheep. Separate and feed them well, or sell or kill those unlikely to thrive. Exercise sheep in good weather but avoid cold rains. Improve poultry houses, remove lice, fix cracks, and stock winter food. Kill or sell excess cockerels. Prepare for winter by stocking wood and coal, grain, and two snow plows. Ensure buildings are windproof and well banked.
The piece laments party influence over the press and urges reformers to remain vigilant. It argues political parties shape truth and that loyalists sacrifice virtue, urging readers to consider independent reform away from partisan bias.
A Southern agriculture critique highlights small, unsystematic crop patches, reliance on cotton, and poor adoption of soil-improving crops like clover and peas. Farmers avoid long-term soil gains, favor immediate returns, and resist fencing and pasture use, hindering diversification and productivity.
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