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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1896
Page
7
The piece presents a Calvary themed devotional by Rev B Carradine, with hymn lyrics about the crucifixion and resurrection, followed by passages reflecting on Psalm and Gospel verses. It includes quotes and notes on prayer, faith, charity, and Christian conduct, plus historical religious opinions and quotations from other writers.
The Times claims the Democratic party now largely approves Populism after trying it and that greater adoption would please the public. It argues Cleveland Democracy failed and asserts national support would grow if Populism were tried widely.
The North Carolina County Alliance plans to fund a shoe factory by pooling dollars from members. Each one dollar subscription would buy six pairs of shoes at raw material cost for twelve months, with other Alliances urged to contribute. Brethren debate timing and governance while urging action to start operations.
The Rowan County Alliance reports a meeting at Harris Chapel with C. L. Brown presiding. Delegates from local Alliances attend, share hopeful reports, enjoy a grove meal, and plan continued association with the Progressive Farmer network.
A voluntary choir opening leads to cheering crowds as Hon. M. L. Brown Capt. J. A. Fisher and Hon. M. L. Ritchie deliver addresses with music. A half hour adjournment, dinner in the grove, more speeches by Gague and Earnhart, then adjournment to January 1897. Cumberland County Fair set for Fayetteville November 11–13.
Good Books offers The International Self pronouncing Bible with Subset Index and Concordance for 235 plus postpaid. Pilgrims Progress cloth binding 50 cents. Bible Pictures and what they teach us very large print Bible 1.50. Order any book from R V D H TUTTLE Puria perputa Pa June 28 1894. The Progressive Harmer Raleigh NC notes satisfaction with advertising in the paper and plans future use.
Dear Str Dear Progressive Farmer Raleigh N C The enclosed fund check for 50 cents payment for the ad inserted I understand the bill was 200 dollars and hope you will accept the check value received for the ad with good wishes for the paper’s continued success from O O Joyner owner and proprietor Greenville Oct 30 1893.
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