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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1896
Page
7
The column discusses secret prayer with steps from Bible verses and notes on faithful heathen converts. It contrasts faith with sickness and cites Deuteronomy and Romans to argue health through obedience. It ends with social critique on liquor politics and family harmony.
The text argues healing is God’s will for all sin removed, yet permits disease at times. It cites Jehoram’s incurable bowels disease as a case God did not desire to heal though He could. Paul’s account of Israel’s murmurers and idolaters in 1 Corinthians 10:5-11 is referenced to illustrate divine discipline.
The group reports placing borders for over 9000 bundles of wire ties weighing more than 350000 pounds up to last week. Excludes direct merchant purchases and state purchases, signaling strong local demand and industry activity.
The article argues for Tom Watson as a vice presidential candidate, praising his record with the Farmers Alliance and his pledge to the people. It contrasts Southern and Western lawmakers, condemns Democratic party sectionalism, and endorses Watson as a loyal popular champion. It notes opposition to gold standard arguments referencing Egypt’s growth.
A Topeka Press editorial defends endorsing Thomas E. Watson over Arthur Sewall. It argues Populists should back the party nominee, cites Watsons silver stance and opposition to banking monopolies, and criticizes Sewalls ties to tariffs and national banks. It rejects the notion of treason for supporting Watson.
An editorial from the Milton Commercial warns of trouble in Milton after a confrontation between editors. It recounts Editor Armstrong of the Milton Times visiting the Commercial office in shirt sleeves and later at the editor's residence, threatening and attempting to influence friends against the rival paper.
The Walter L Main Big Shows promise an extraordinary program on Wednesday October 14. Multiple acts operate under one management and the entire presentation is billed as the best ever seen by local audiences with a comprehensive display of circus feats aimed to impress.
The article notes Capt. Pierre Perier will perform a free world’s highest dive after the parade outside the tent. It lists Mr. Main’s added attractions including a three ring circus a wild west show a Roman hippodrome a wild beast display a monster menagerie and marine exhibit. A tiny hero at three hands high is mentioned along with political commentary in the Gainesville Signal.
A collage of offers and endorsements including Drar Brethren pamphlets on Marion Butler and Cyrus Thompson, Progressive Farmer advertising proofs from Barnes Bros Raleigh and prior business notes. Letters praise newspaper ads and payments totaling 5500 dollars, reflecting 1890s publishing commerce and alliance literature distribution.
O L Joyner owner of Eastern Tobacco Warehouse Greenville N C dated Oct 30 1893 encloses a fifty cent check toward a two dollar ad bill and wishes continued success for the Progressive Farmer Raleigh and the sender Sam signs off with good wishes.
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