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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1896
Page
6
A clipped, satirical exchange on party labels and loyalties as voters wrestle with shifting alignments. The piece cites Bryan, Watson, and Democratic figures, ending with a quoted endorsement from John T. Graves in the Atlanta Constitution.
A subscriber requests publication of the five Democratic electors and their post offices. The list includes B. D. Gilmer of Waynesville, Tyre York of Trap Hill, Theo F. Knutz of Salisbury, C. R. Thomas of New Bern, and Lock Craig of Asheville.
The article from The Gentleman's Magazine parodies editor mail by quoting mock inquiries and oddities. It notes letters aboutCuckoo arrivals and a “Dear Sir” with threats from Jack the Ripper, allegedly written in red ink with a heart crest. A Greensboro to Indianapolis trip offers a new long excursion.
A regional correspondence from Elizabeth City dated September 28 1896 details continued efforts by North Carolina Alliance members to fund and start a shoe factory. Brethren report varied contributions from small cash gifts to larger sums, with letters urging prompt action and catalog development. Corrections for last week also listed.
The Denver Daily News notes more banks have closed as money remains abundant. Citizens keep funds at home in backyards rather than in banks, prompting concern over delayed subscriptions.
A new biography Life of Braxton Craven by Jerome Dowd from Edwards and Broughtoneller. F W Helmick’s Won’t you give your love to me is a leading song from Union Mutual Music Co. 40 cents per copy. National Platforms and Political History of the United States is a reference book by W L Raynolds Chicago 25 cents.
A letter from D. W. Smith urges Populists to reject executive committees and back William Jennings Bryan for president to advance financial reform and silver coinage. The writer argues for unity against goldbugs, stressing the need for a silver majority in the North Carolina legislature and national support for Bryan. A Republican question on farm prices is answered by James Murdock, endorsing Alliance aims to fix prices, distribute money, and boost production with protective measures and postal reform.
The Wake County Republican Convention met last Thursday with J. C. L. Harris as Chairman and C. F. Debnam as Secretary. Ham Jones was nominated for Sheriff, Dr. R. Eitlis for Coroner, J. H. Young and J. H. P. Adams for the legislature, and Maj. J. B. Hill for County Commissioner, while the skeleton ticket from the Populists and Congressman crowd received endorsements.
The Orange County Alliance near Hillsboro adopts resolutions urging county alliances to support a statewide meeting called by Dr Cyrus Thompson on October 28 1896 to plan operating manufacturing enterprises The group also asks sub alliances to canvass members raise funds under the $1 plan and stock the enterprises with reports to the secretary treasurer Officers attend the meeting at no expense
Daily vestible long timetable listing connections from Norfolk to Raleigh and other points. Describes sleeper and dining cars on multiple through trains including Norfolk Chattanooga Limited and United States Fast Mail. Lists connections at Greensboro Selma Durham Salisbury and Charlotte to switch to Washington, Atlanta, and coastal routes with through Pullman service. Travelers urged to note arrival and transfer points and sleeping car availability.
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