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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1891
Page
2
A compact guidance piece urges readers to reveal real names and post office addresses when communicating publicly. It asks writers to mention the advertiser who saw the ad in THE PROGRESSIVE WARMER and reminds that the label date indicates when time runs out.
The N R P A announces a renewal extension to December 1 1891 for arrears and new payments to cover through January 1 1893. Secretaries urged two extra weeks to secure renewals, but after December 1 the paper will go only to paid up subscribers.
Editorial notes discuss a possible Alliance tobacco factory in Greensboro after a recent meeting. The piece urges readers to attend speeches and encourage neighbors to participate, highlighting political and economic debates of the era.
The Lenoir Topic debates the Sub Treasury plan condemning fiat money while praising Jefferson and Calhoun. Col L L Polk is unanimously reelected president of the National Farmers Alliance at Indianapolis with a strong call for reform and unity.
A publisher explains how subscribers can calculate their owed balance by counting weeks since the label date, multiplying by two, and subtracting one for every 13th week to show the exact cents due, then sending payment.
The note warns subscribers that a mailing list with expiration dates will be kept on file and marked for payment due. It states that the paper will not be canceled due to nonpayment but urges prompt remittance to continue service.
This notice thanks subscribers for prompt renewals and neighborly efforts to renew others. It urges those behind or not taking the paper to pay this week or risk cancellation, noting the paper can only be sent to paid up subscribers and warning readers had been given fair warning.
The United States should read President Polk’s annual message with care and weigh its subjects. The paper notes the nonpartisan, clear view of the situation and urges patriotism for families and liberty. Our friend Bilkins complains but will attend next week.
It is cheering to note progress in reform as both old parties join to defeat a common enemy. The absence of important issues prevents a three cornered fight, yet signals a partisan shift. In Ohio money aided Campbell but was redirected to McKinley, showing friendliness and self serving politics. Oh for more patriotism and less partisanism.
President Polk presents a forceful call to the National Farmers Alliance delegates in Indianapolis urging action on long standing grievances. He cites rising farm debt, unequal taxation, and the need for a readjustment of laws to protect agricultural wealth and national prosperity.
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