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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1895
Page
2
A reflective line from L L Polk dated July contrasts stage light with shadows on the track and a river valley. The speaker envisions a country whose government is by and for the people, seeking a lingering look at democratic ideals.
A rambling late 19th century column urges quick cash for stock to fund a shoe factory project and promote alliance enterprise. It notes Birmingham state plans to buy the Age-Herald and merge papers for free coinage support, plus pension system criticism and local political shifts.
A critical view argues Atlanta Exposition benefits the South by drawing money and visitors away from the North. The piece contends railroads profit, Northeastern funds shift southward, and southern farmers push local factories to hold wealth within the state while showcasing regional resources.
Across the state county alliance meetings are scheduled this week and next with widespread delegate presence urged. Officers should lead by example, push for full turnout, discuss a shoe factory issue, and boost circulation of The Progressive Farmer. County reports are requested promptly for timely publication.
The Atlanta Constitution argues that country bred men dominate business and literature, while the Richmond Evening Star notes the farmer’s caste decline, saying city folk easily secure credit and even clerks mock the hayseed farmer, despite rich regional leadership.
A 19th century critic argues farmers lose out due to vicious legislation and lack of organization. He compares urban cooperation among businessmen to the disunited rural bloc, urging farmers to unite and vote strategically to secure credit, even if they diverge on party names. He notes merchants and professionals cooperate to divide the unorganized farmer.
The Richmond Times argues money is scarce yet checks substitute cash. Letters rebut this, noting a $1,000 wheat sale shows cash circulates and checks are only a convenience. The piece claims total cash needed remains unchanged by widespread check use, and cites Californa newspaper assessments as further context from the Tulare Citizen.
A New York correspondent describes a Democratic financial plank that opposes free and unlimited silver coinage and favors gradual retirement of greenbacks. The piece argues the New York position should shape the national platform and warns that failure to adopt a matching plank could threaten Democratic victory.
The Lincolnton Democrat announces a new editor who says he will publish news and uphold democracy. A sample item mocks sensational journalism by noting cotton pickers in October signals the season, predicting future chapters of his career and the limits of local reporting.
The Missouri World argues for a 16 to 1 silver to gold coin ratio and outlines four ways to change the ratio by altering metal content. It warns that moving to 32 to 1 or 8 to 1 would require large recoinage, altering money supply and provoking contractionist resistance.
The text outlines the long standing gold to silver ratio in coinage from 1792 to 1834 and after, noting a 16 to 1 balance since June 28, 1834. It presents two main propositions to voters: keep 16 to 1 or contract the money supply by enlarging the silver dollar.
A Colorado potato story claims J B Swan of Loveland grew an Irish potato 28 inches long 14 in diameter and weighing 86 pounds 10 ounces The Scientific American photo shows Swan with the giant tuber The item pokes fun at the yarn while noting its unlikely nature and suggests Josephus Daniels use the tale in a symposium for local potato growers.
A string of alleged financial crimes spans Richmond Virginia bank entries to a California oil agent. R W Cardwell faces a $3000 bond for false entries at the State bank in Richmond. The Valley Mutual Life Insurance Co assigns, while Stultz Losberger & Co lenders also assign. Arthur J Goodwin of Continental Oil admits stealing several hundred dollars. H G Munge of Texas Manufacturing is short several hundred dollars. Albert Trade disappears with about 30000 sound dollars. Charles Gove admits stealing $10000 from the New York Herald. The tone mocks voters siding with dishonest views after these incidents.
The Wilmington Review notes Populists crushed Democrats in Raleigh with 27 Democrats and 9 Republicans at the convention, about one million Populists, and a swift adoption of resolutions pledging full support for silver. Judge McRae and Mr. Beckwith supported them while Capt. Sam Ashe protested and withdrew. The piece labels the Democrats’ effort a continued failure.
A collage of partisan onslaughts and editorial quips from reform papers attacking the gold standard, post office gold distribution, and the Tea Party of finance. It notes Democratic resistance to free silver, bankers’ influence, and calls for repeal of laws rather than more regulation.
A Hyde County correspondent in The Progressive Farmer argues the road law will win voter support and suggests using county funds and 25 convicts from the State prison if needed. He warns against overreaching plans and urges practical cash handling to boost the state’s roads and overall enterprise.
Correspondence from the Progressive Farmer notes a frost on October 11 in Alamance causing damage to sorghum and tobacco crops. Advice urges leaving frostbitten tobacco in the field to redden for smoking, with curing and drying tips, and recommends timely digging of beets and preserving sugar cane by sheltering in a shed to prevent rain damage.
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