Progressiv e Farmer publication notice and quotes
A historical notice urges correspondents to publish useful facts and concise experiences on one side of the paper. It includes address guidance for advertisers and a reminder about label dates. Quotations from L L Polk and a reflection on government by the people appear among miscellaneous lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Polk
J. L. Ramsey
Denmark
Raleigh
N. C
Ingie
Caan Iuvareaiy
Register Am Forder
Park Valley
Editorial notes on politics crime and pigs in North Carolina
The week’s review cites business failures in November with 361 that week and 358 the prior week, notes “another minister gone wrong” alongside preacher pickings, and reports local incidents from Leakville to Wilkes County. It highlights pig buying, a female horse thief arrest, rising newspaper casualties, tax talk, and new Alliance chapters in Lincoln County with remarks on public attention and editorials.
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Senate
Congress
Dan
Poland
T. B. Wyatt
Salisbury
J. Stephany
Statesville
Allsbrook
Halifax County
North Carolina
Lizzie Smitty
Wilkes County
Sparta
Wall Street
Minnesota
United States
Dr. Kingsbury
Wilmington Messenger
Benny Harrison
Chili
Cleveland
Honduras
Maj
W. A. Graham
Proctor
Zion
Lincoln County
Stanley Creek
Iams
Pennsylvania State Guard
Col
Gtreator
Homestead
Windsor
Wheeling
Alliance as an Educator and Reform Press Values
A lengthy 19th century editorial notes the Alliance’s role in expanding free schools and college growth in North Carolina. It praises reform-minded presses for exposing tariffs and monetary fraud, cites political debates and independence from party loyalties, and ends with a call for voters to back lawmakers who will enact change amidst economic hardship.
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North Carolina
Alliance Hall
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Alliance
State Normal and Industrial School
Commentary on North Carolina sheriffs and campus sports risks
The piece critiques sheriff bond collections in Forsyth and other counties noting missed taxes and bond defaults while arguing for more money. It shifts to remarks by a former state Democratic official on currency and ends with warnings about football violence and gambling among students and the dangers of betting on games and races.
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Repblicans
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Iowa
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Virginia
Maryland
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
New York City
North Carolina
Forsyth County
Northampton county meeting on currency issues at Jackson
Citizens of Northampton county met in Jackson on the 13th to act on currency questions. B 8 Gay, Democratic Executive Committee chairman, presided. Senator Ransom attended with goldbug supporters opposing anti silver resolutions while neighbors debated the Sherman silver purchase act repeal.
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Northampton County
Jackson
Gay
Ransom
Northampton
United States
Vance
Goulds Stand on Western Railroads Sparks Public Debate
A written exchange questions George Gould's pledge to stop building railways in the West until treatment of railroads by the public improves. The piece argues both sides should balance progress with liberty and warns bankers against toppling government for gains.
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George Gould
Jay Gould
Mr. Gould
Two Rolenville Academy Pupils Die in Tragedy
Joseph Alford and Johnnie Jones, bright RoLevelle Academy students, have died recently. Fellow pupils remember them with high praise and esteem for their character and efforts.
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Joseph Alford
Johnnie Jones
Rolenville Academy
Head
Bond schemes and Southern farmers bail out by English money lords
A regional debate attacks bond issues as a sellout to England and Wall Street. The author criticizes the News and Observer for endorsing a bond plan and argues bonds would harm Southern farmers, businesspeople, and financial independence, likening supporters to Benedict Arnold.
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England
Wall Street
News and Observer
New York
Congress
Benedict Arnold
Brutal college sports spark debate on value and safety
A historical column argues that college football and other athletics injure students and strain public funds. It notes brutal on field conduct, risks of spinal injuries, and questions whether players gain education or merely muscle, warning insurance fears loom over football.
King Grover Attempts Monarchic Rule in Hawaii
A critical view asserts President Cleveland steers America toward monarchy by restoring Queen Liliuokalani to the Hawaiian throne after the provisional government was toppled. The writer warns of loss of republican freedoms and fears English capitalists push for monarchial rule.
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Grover Sherman
T. E. Watson
England
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
America
Hawai
Cleveland
Repeal Benefiting Few, Call to Vote Against Honest Money
The writer claims Sherman act repeal profits a few wealthy gold bugs who buy assets cheap and sell to us at low prices. They allege cotton wheat and provisions fall on New York exchanges while foreigners hoard money. The piece urges unity to oust Washington insiders and oppose parties claiming honest money globally.
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New York Exchanges
Washington
America
Union of the South and West speech urges sectional unity
The message denounces perceived Wall Street influence and calls for solidarity between Southern and Western voters. It questions Democratic and Republican alignments in the North and Northeast, urging readers to unite against perceived plunder and monetary policies favored by Cleveland and Tillman.
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North
Northeast
South
West
Wall Street
Cleveland
Congress
Tillman
After the Repeal Debate Ends in Basin News
Fragmented lines reflect a chaotic discussion on repeal politics. The text references King Grover and Wall Street reaction while noting a need for an official statement or reassurance. The source shows incomplete quotes and unclear attribution.
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Grover
Wall Street
Carlisle
Rogues Gallery of Nation's Lawmakers Sparks Debate
A Progressive Farmer report catalogs lawmakers who voted for free coinage, labeling a rogues gallery of 101 Democrats and 15 Populists. It praises Alliance meetings across Orange Alamance Chatham counties with speakers A C Shuford and Juma Moore, noting strong attendance and subscriptions.
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Amriven
Congress
Vance
Orange
Alamain
Chatham
Alliance
A. C. Shuford
Vail Orange
Alamance
Mewborne
Mooore
Juma Moore
Denmare
Repeal Bill Sparks Press Debate Over Currency Policy
The Standard and Times critique the repeal and its impact on American finance. They warn of continued dependence on paper money and fear gold market disruption, praising Cleveland's stance while noting price declines and shifts in credit expectations.
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United States Senate
The
London Standard
Cleveland
America
Europe
Richmond Times
Hoglish Goldbug
Smerk
Cleveins
Gove
Mr. Cleveland
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N.C
Progressive Farmer
NC. Farmers’ State Alliance
N.R.P. A
Bulding
Reform Press
Administration
Reform
Philadelphia
Potomac River
Ote
sVote
Rancom
Themberg
Gideon
Mies
Archdeacon Farrar
London
Westminster Abbey
Parliament Buildings
McClure
Tennyson
Macaulay
Phillips Brooks
Dean Staley
Longfellow
Arthur Jules Goodman
Election News
Goldsboro
Agvou
Tobs
State
Democratic Execcutive Committee
Africa
Matt
Brutal College Sports
Parenta
King Grover
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