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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1892
Page
6
Report from Fayetteville New York notes 1500 to 2000 attendees as Butler and Glenn spar over campaign issues. Butler, after a tense start, delivers a forceful reply praising Weaver and attacking party contrasts, winning over Democrats and People's party supporters.
A speech by Mr. Tomas B. Lona outlines reforms for the next North Carolina legislature. He urges cutting militia funding, abolishing the Labor Commissioner, reducing printing contracts, ending attorney fees through the Attorney General, and halting a costly Geological Survey. He also advocates abolishing the Agricultural Department and relocating it to the A M College, selling the Governor’s mansion funds, and cutting unnecessary clerks. He stresses party unity and readiness for November.
Letter from a Raleigh correspondent asserts the party cannot unite behind a candidate for Auditor of the State. The writer urges accepting a nominee from the late convention and stresses loyalty to party principles to ensure victory and advance the platform.
Returns from Kansas show a People’s party victory by 60,000. Idaho canvass reports a populist majority over 4,000, Colorado shows 19,000 for Gen Weaver, and Republicans withdraw their Wyoming ticket. John Madden backs Weaver and Field, while Judge Reid joins populist ranks. Six workingmen clubs exist in Cheater New York, and a Workingmen’s Political Association engages voters. Oregon’s Gov Pennoyer, Tennessee’s Buchanan, and Montana’s Toole align with the People’s party after election. Clark Wheeler of Aspen Times joins calamity squelchers. New York committee reports success with truck meetings, one truckload of speakers was detained but rights to outdoor meetings without a permit were affirmed.
The Oberlin audience meets Monday night October 10 to form a Colored People’s Party Club with a 31 to 8 vote, adopting resolutions to organize a club for the people and to vote a ticket serving their interests. Committee members Graves J T Turner J F Frage W A Roginson secretary Ser a Nowett president
A Kansas man presents a three point summary of tariff theory. He argues that the United States excels in some goods while others countries excel in different commodities. He contends that wealth and labor should improve if trade restrictions are removed to allow nations to exchange goods they produce best.
The piece rails at Republican and Democratic lawyers and boodlers urging farmers to vote while urging farmers to think for themselves. It promotes self reliance in voting and plugs Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for overwork.
The death notices list Brothers Leary Fleming Jackson Parker Maynard and others from Riverdale Pactolus Cedar Hill Long Branch and Maywood Alliances with ages and counties. The document schedules public addresses at Harper's X Roads Siler City Zeno Johnson’s and Cheek’s Shop on dates in November 1892. S. O. Wilson chairs the Ex. Com. P. P. council.
Dr W P Exum gubernatorial candidate and Hon J M Mewborne elector at large will address audiences in Pittsboro on Oct 29 and in Liberty on Nov 1 urging participation and discussion of the People's party platform.
Dr C G Lea elect or for the 5th District and W R Lindsay candidate for Congress of the People s Party will speak at Mt Tirza Prospect Hill Milton Yanceyville and other towns October 24 29 with sessions at 1 p m A J Datpy chairman P P 5th Dist
People's party candidate Dr Cyrus Thompson of Onslow County will address Craven County citizens at Luscaurora Oct 6 11 am New Berne Court House Oct 26 7 30 pm Riverdale Oct 27 11 am Havel Oct 22 7 pm Morton s School House Oct 22 2 pm The meetings will share time with a Democrat and are open to all parties per G L Harrison secretary of the Peoples Party Exc Committee
The People's party candidate for the Richmond county legislature and local offices will address citizens at multiple venues from October 17 to October 28. Events begin at 2 PM, with venues including Cartledges Creek Church and Laurinburg, inviting all to attend.
Having qualified as Administratrix of the late L L Polk, I notify all debtors to settle promptly and all creditors to present claims for settlement on or before June 23, 1893. This notice bars further claims after that date.
The legislature separated the deaf and blind classes at Morganton and Raleigh, arguing distinct needs justify different teachers, books, and facilities. The Moton school plan would place deaf children on a farm to teach practical farming, trades, and self-sufficiency, aiming to reduce maintenance costs.
The note urges immediate renewal of subscriptions, inviting new subscribers and neighbors to join. It emphasizes choosing a better option and reminds readers to watch renewal labels on their papers.
An installment note from Ta Seerigh of N C encloses payment for a subscription. The notice records Raat as the payment or as part of the subscription arrangement.
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