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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1894
Page
2
The note advises writers to include their post office name and sign their name clearly. It encourages readers to mention the Progressive Farmer ad when contacting advertisers and reminds that the date on the label shows when the time is up.
A partisan column urges readers to register before the October deadline and ensures their names appear on the books. It criticizes Democratic and Republican stances, notes local political moves in Lynchburg and Maine, and mocks tariff debates while predicting how the November vote might unfold.
The article argues against overproduction fears in world wheat supply, noting 1894 output around 2.276 billion bushels vs 2.279 billion last year, while prices drop over 25 percent. It rejects crank theories, cites ten year averages near 2.28 billion, and mentions population growth and past shortages failing to lift prices. It also comments on Georgia politics with Bill Arp noting a dog fall and Bartow adopting the People's party.
The article recalls North Carolina's 1865 provisional government under Governor W.W. Holden and the appointed Chief Justice Richmond M Pearson and Justice E Reade. It notes their re-election, the 1868 constitution transferring judge elections to the people, and their terms until 1878. It argues a nonpartisan judiciary is not new. It also cites High Point Enterprise on road-law abuses and public reaction to Buncombe county chain gang.
A critical column attacks the Democratic Party for coddling trusts and failing to enforce the anti trust law. It condemns national leaders as railroad and banking insiders and warns readers about the Wilson tariff law section 73, urging a County Alliance meeting next Friday to rally delegates and citizens.
The auditor cites two reports from 1878 and 1893 showing land tax values rose by over 54 percent while land tax payments increased about 15 percent. Despite claims of tax relief, land values fell since 1878 yet taxes rose, demanding voter patience as officials justify high salaries.
The piece notes a saddles price at Mr A Abernathy shop and contrasts 1868 values with present day costs. A $15 saddle equates to 100 pounds of cotton long ago but nearly 300 pounds now, highlighting the same labor with higher costs and rising profiteering by the wealthier classes.
The piece argues that trade cannot revive without money and purchasers, criticizing Democratic claims of revival and blaming falling prices, reduced wages, and consumer power. It cites cotton prices, farm income, railroad wages, and retail profits, then warns of ballot fraud and partisan manipulation in elections.
The speaker urges strict registration under unfair state laws and intense vigilance through election day. They warn of old tricks and new schemes to manipulate tallies, urge observers at polling sites, and recall past abuses in counties like Brunswick and states such as Alabama and Georgia.
The piece argues Democrats have few influential defectors while the People’s party attracts hundreds of influential figures. It lists honorees like W H Denson, James K Hines, S Maxwell, H B Kelly, J H Reagans, J Z White, John P Jones, Eugene V Debs, Henry D Loyd, Lyman Trumbull and others who joined or are linked to the party. The author cites state elections and urges continued effort to shift the balance.
Sub and County Alliances show enthusiasm for the shoe factory project. Many members plan to buy stock, with some already paying in cash. Despite early fundraising challenges, the investment is deemed solid and risk of failure minimal. Allies urge continued membership outreach and support.
Extract from the Auditor's Report of 1892 highlights coal purchases across several pages with Jones Powell and P Andrews named for multiple coal tons. It notes state funds diverted for personal gain, with references to governor’s mansion furniture costs and legislative seat manipulation allegations.
Hon Walter A Montgomery late of Warrenton now a resident of this city urged for the non partisan judiciary ticket to replace Judge Connor who was offered the seat but declined Montgomery is of unimpeachable character morally socially and politically a Democrat by principle not a machine man and favors nonpartisan judiciary and reform many worthy men from all parties have been discussed as possible ticket members and Montgomery is expected to satisfy the people and serve if elected
The Wilmington Herald editor Jay Psalm Sharpe toured the state to boost subscriptions. He sued Raleigh's Bailey for crime libel after a hostile interview. Bail failed to appear, case dismissed. Democratic editors claim Sharpe lacks defense of his reputation.
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