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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1895
Page
5
A fragmented verse portrays a farmer facing foreclosure and ruin as mortgage pressures force sale of land and crops. Recurrent images of livestock, orchards, and the farmer’s grief reflect hardship, debt, and rural displacement.
Raspberry custard dissolves raspberry juice with white sugar then thickened cream is folded in and served. Rice fritters mix cold rice flour salt eggs and milk to form a thick batter and bake on a griddle. Swiss pudding layers bread crumbs and apples with sugar bake with butter, alternating fruit and crumbs, finishing with butter on top.
A collage of old time quips and jokes from newspapers including playful lines about women in bloomer costumes, the Batton family known as the Five Button Kids, and humorous exchanges from Chicago, Washington, and Indianapolis papers. Also advice on drying umbrellas to prolong life and reduce wear.
An 1895 essay via Edgar W. Nye discusses servant life in the South versus the North, praising faithful Southern help while recounting a farcical tale of storeroom keys, a Heidelberg visit, and a chaotic dinner scene ending with the wife revealing the storeroom key. The piece contrasts old world manners with American habits and notes broader views on liberty and church influence.
A letter from W McGinnis of Caro B C dated September 30 1895 requests sample copies of the Progressive Farmer for his wife to join the Alliance and help push it toward a government for the people. The note ends with a friendly sign off across the line.
An alarmist oration by Mrs Sarah E Mitchell denounces the gold standard and Rothschild influence. It accuses bankers, especially English Jews, of subverting the United States through gold bonds and oppressive laws. The speaker warns Christians to oppose this supposed plot and defend national economy.
A fervent appeal to Liberty era readers condemns party divisions and urges Americans to vote for liberty, reform, and religious and civil rights in 1896. The speaker warns of tyranny, urging Christians and patriots to unite across parties to protect homes, lands, and freedoms for future generations.
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