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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1896
Page
6
A dialogue fragment presents a battle over goldbugs versus silverbugs with Betsy pledging to whip goldbugs while a reformist stance urges calm, legal persuasion. It notes the need for real reform papers and growing readership for The Progressive Farmer amid political tensions and campaigns.
Local circulation requests dues from subscribers carried over for some time. Message urges prompt payment today to settle accounts.
The Cincinnati Enquirer offers a list of safe standard remarks for visitors meeting a newborn. Phrases include cant he sweet and he looks like you as well as comments on fingers toes and intelligence to avoid awkward truth.
Correspondence from The Progressive Farmer questions American consent to trusts like Armor Beef and Standard Oil, arguing force and injustice drive consent. It condemns tyranny, notes racial and colonial parallels, urges overthrow of wrong at the ballot box, and ends with a stance on Cuban independence.
The piece notes Cuban conflict proximity to Florida and broad sympathy for Cuban causes. It states General Weyler was recalled as Spain’s commander, implying poor progress against the rebellion and unrest among Spanish troops.
A summary of a Charlotte Observer clipping from Statenville Landmark discussing Democrats in 1894. It argues Democrats misplayed silver policy, praised Grover Cleveland, and notes shifting public opinion from Raleigh conventions to Smithfield events. It frames Cleveland as steady while others criticize him.
Dr. C. F. Taylor argues the People's party should unite after the election to push money reform and land policy. He condemns capitalists for demanding gold payments and urges bonds payable in lawful money of the United States to be sold through postal channels and under local control.
The city of Philadelphia planned to borrow 1 200 000 dollars for local improvements in summer 1595. Three percent bonds were prepared after bids failed to attract capital. Following failed sealed bid attempts, the loan was offered at par to all buyers in small denominations and quickly taken up.
Hebron Alliance 408 resolves the State Executive Committee should circulate to Sub Alliances asking use of up to ten thousand dollars from Trustes of the Business Agency to operate the shoe factory for a reasonable time. Copies go to the State Business Agent and The Progressive Farmer. Frank Brown visit noted with Populist support cited. Ringers and artists praised for Brown's Bronchial Tradies relief.
The timetable lists daily express and limited trains between Raleigh and Norfolk Chattanooga. It notes connections at Selma for Goldsboro Fayetteville and Greensboro and through sleepers and coaches on night trains. Through trains link Raleigh with Charlotte Atlanta and western North Carolina with multiple connections and frequent daily service.
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