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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1891
Page
2
A reader instruction item urges authors to provide real name and post office when writing, and to mention seeing the ad in The Progressive Farmer. It stresses signing clearly and noting the label date as the time-out indicator, reflecting old newspaper engagement norms.
Three weeks after a notice that arrears would drop subscribers after November 10, the paper extends the renewal deadline to December 1 1891. Paying back dues plus a dollar buys twelve more months to January 1 1893, after which only paid up subscribers will receive the paper. The editor emphasizes the need for payment to continue publication and unite brethren.
Editorial notes discuss North Carolina Alliance members, politicians, and national issues. References include W. A. Branch, Branson's Almanac 1892, the Ocala platform, and debates over money, tariffs, and the Sub-Treasury. It cites public visits, expositions, and remarks by figures like Jerry Rusk and James G. Blaine.
The piece criticizes Nebraska politics showing A M Post, a Republican Supreme Court candidate, elected amid party force while a man was sentenced for the same crime. It argues partisanship corrupted justice, praises Col Polk, urges courage for reform supporters, and warns against editorials and politicians who sway opinion.
A dispatch claimed a deadly Alliance meeting fight in Union County Arkansas with two killed and several wounded. The report proved false as no fight or disturbance occurred. The item marks another overstatement exposed by readers.
Speculation runs through this item on Campbell’s 1890 defeat in Ohio. It cites possible causes such as free coinage advocacy, Eastern money interests opposing a Western contender, and perceptions of presidential ambitions. The piece questions Southern and Western independence from New York influence and warns of continuing political control.
A New York World telegram from Emporia Kansas describes Republicans and Democrats celebrating their Kansas election victory over the Farmers Alliance with an effigy of Polk dragged by a rope and burned, a scene tied to sectional tensions. The piece notes cross‑party fusion to defeat the Alliance and questions Southern reactions to Western Republican behavior.
The National Alliance gathers in Indianapolis this week as the largest meeting yet. North Carolina delegates include Bros. Worth, Dalby, Carr, Lindsay, Williams, Laughinghouse, Dunn, Bond, and English with English replacing Alexander due to illness. Local urging to rely on official proceedings, not newspaper reports, for accurate facts.
An editorial argues Grover Cleveland should not be nominated again. It cites Rockingham county results from 1884 and 1888 showing narrowing margins and predicts a loss of at least 500 votes if he runs. It appeals to Alliancemen to subscribe for one dollar per year.
A humorous dialogue sketch features Betsy Bilkins and her husband discussing politics and reconciliation after a heated election season. The couple joke about a “War path” woman, the devil, and the Ocala platform, ending in a peace pact and renewed vows to avoid opposing candidates. The piece notes North Carolina’s reputation for producing clever, skilled professionals.
Dr. D W C Benbow notes a Farmers Institute in Benbow held December 2 and 3 with profitable aims for both play and profit. Eminent agriculturists will speak with Dr Reid Parker and others on hand. A Japanese guest is expected and all are welcome to join the event.
North Carolina shown proud despite faults as printers from several states compete in a Piedmont Exposition type setting contest in Atlanta last week. Mr. R. B. Elam participates among entrants.
The letter argues against giving broad advice on cotton disposal noting the market is rising for spring months and cotton cannot be raised cheaply. It endorses private storage and advances as a stopgap until a Sub Treasury law is enacted, urging farmers to act now.
The second annual sale conducted by Capt. B. P. Williamson featured standard-bred mares and colts. Nine head sold for 3510 dollars, averaging about 400 each, including Rubine 515 and Minnie Wilkes 580, highlighting high-class stock value and potential financial benefit to the state.
Rev Sam P Jones lectured in Raleigh on how to get there praising blunt lifelike pictures of men and things. He blasted politics as corrupt saying a good man rarely leaves office and that Democrats Republicans and third parties all carry flaws. He warned readers behind on subscription by December 1 their paper will stop.
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