Subscriptions Pour In From Readers of The Progressive Farmer
Readers across North Carolina renew and add new subscriptions. J A Holshouser of Rowan pledges loyalty, while M B Pitt of Halifax adds two renewals. Major Rayner of Bogue renews and subscribes anew. J H Hunter of Randolph urges the paper as essential. O H Cooper of Randolph agrees it is indispensable. C H Baines of Nash hopes every family in the state subscribes. W E Fletcher of Halifax renews and brings a new subscriber. Others listed include P F Massey A D Atkinson J R Abernethy W L Fork T W Keener D S Lovelace W H Worsely Jesse Holland A W Parker C R Kearne Jas Cochran F M Harrison Mrs M A Morris S C Rich E F Murray A C Burt J R Scarboro J R Young H C Ray ST Young Wake.
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J. A. Holshouser
Rowan County
M. B. Pitt
Halifax County
M. J. Rayner
Bogue County
J. H. Hunter
Randolph County
H. Cooper
Liberty
C. H. Baines
Nash County
Baines
W. E. Fletcher
P. F. Massey
A. D. Atkinson
Johnston County
J. R. Abernathy
Iredell
W. L. Fork
Nash
T. W. Keener
D. S. Lovelace
Cleveland
W. H. Worsely
Edgecombe
Jesse Holland
Lenoir
A. W. Parker
Wayne
C. R. Kearne
Randolph
Jas. C. Cochran
Mecklenburg
F. M. Harrison
M. A. Morris
Halifax
S. C. Rich
Davie
E. F. Murray
Richmond
A. C. Burt
J. R. Scarboro
J. R. Young
H C. Ray
S T. Young
Wake
Fusion circular exposed as vile slander from Raleigh
The piece, an eight page circular titled Fusion, is denounced as a transparent fusionist slander produced by unnamed authors. The author warns readers of more to come and calls the authors cowardly and liable for their deceptive campaign ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Emognanas
John
Prohibitionist Appeal in Wake County Campaign
Nineteenth century message from a Wake County Prohibition supporter dated October 20 1894 pledging to back temperance reform and criticizing Democrats and Populists for liquor promotion. The letter notes Cary as a town free of liquor and condemns a Democratic candidate’s visit with free drink distributed to residents near churches describing it as a moral outrage. The writer emphasizes contrasts between temperance and debauchery in the regional political contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C
Deliberae
Prohibition
Juunty
Prohibition Party
Uty
Cary
Carolina
Prohibitionists urged to back Norris over Brayn in State Senate race
A speaker appeals to Prohibitionists and citizens in Cary and across the county to back Rev Henry W Norris for State Senator over Democratic opponent. He praises Norris and withdraws support from his own candidacy, urging voters to favor Norris. Joint discussions announced between Col Skinner of the People’s Party and W A B Branch of the Democratic Party across Pitt Beaufort Martin and Gates counties with dates in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
W. Norris
Henry W. Norris
Col. Skinner
The
People’s Party
Mr. Branch
Democratic Party
Harry Skinner
W. A. B. Branch
Ayden
Pitt County
D. Pitt County
M. Bethel
M. Greenville
M. Washington
Beaufort County
M. Hoon
Nest
Martin County
Gatesville
Gates County
Dr Cyrus Thompson Ap Points Tour for Jones Craven Onslow
Dr Cyrus Thompson announces a schedule of appearances across Jones County Craven County and Onslow County starting in Tuckahoe October 22 and ending November 3 at Cross Roads A note states he will require conveyance between each listed location H E Kina chairman P P Ex Com 3d Dist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Thompsonm
Candibac
Gomarcen
Hed District
Craven County
Morton's
New Borne
Rt Hous
Appointments for Eighth Senatorial District Meetings
E L Franck and J M Mewbourne announce speaker schedules across counties October to November. Appearances include Jones Carteret Davis Shore Smyrna Morehead City Newport Craven Riverdale Lenoir Greene Vanceboro Fort Barnwell Cove and others with times in mornings and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Franck
Jones County
Carteret County
Cape Lookout
Straits
Davis’ Shore
Smyrna
Morehead City
Sanders
Craven County
Morton's
Riverdale
A. m
J. M. Mewbourne
Lenoir County
Greene County
Vanceboro
Fulcher
Fort Barnwell
Cove
Official notice from the State Alliance session
Raxzies North Carolina September 22 1894 officials announce changes to blank reports in line with the amended constitution. Collect five cents from each female and twenty five cents from each male and forward to the county secretary. No national dues hereafter but paid from the state treasury. County secretaries send females five cents and ten cents for each male per quarter to the state secretary. New constitutions forthcoming. W S Barnes secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raxzies
N. C
Sos
State Alliance
Alliance
W S. Barnes
Sec’y Treas
Undertakers' Supplies Offered by State Agency Department
The department states it can furnish undertakers with linings hardware caskets cloth covered and metallic coffins raised top and plain and burial robes for men women and children across counties where requests have been made for supplies.
Note to the Brethren on Norfolk Trip Findings
A traveler reports returning from Norfolk Virginia with a remark that the trip yields benefits or profits. The note hints at practical observations or lessons learned during the visit, inviting fellow brethren to consider the experience and its implications.
Beef cattle and eggs market note by Worris in 1900s text
The writer urges shipping first class beef cattle weighing 700 to 900 pounds, noting high pay but current market prices at 2 to 3 cents with oversupply in Norfolk and Richmond. Small chickens fetch low prices while well fed hens sell on a dull market, and an egg market is expected to open by September first. Boston house aims to handle carload eggs of first class quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Richmond
Boston
W. H. Worris
Wool and Woolen Goods Prices and Services Listed
Wool and woolen goods price list includes exchange rates for washed and unwashed wool, blankets, flannel dress goods, jeans and yarn, with per yard and per pound rates. It notes finishing, carding, spinning, and weaving services, warns against greasing wool, and offers freight payment for railroad shipments over ten pounds. Signed by W. H. Worth and S. B. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henewe
Saeatsurias
W. H. Worth
Alliance Produce Exchange price list and shipping notes
The Alliance Produce Exchange advertises fall price lists for pants eggs butter and other farm goods with Raleigh stock goods ready for quick shipment. It urges members to order cane mills and crimson clover seed early and notes monthly price updates. Eggs fetch 12 to 15 cents with Raleigh handling 3 to 5 car loads weekly. turkeys expected to rise in Nov and Dec. W H Worrn S B A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
F. O. B. Raleigh
Alliance
Produce Exchange
N. C
North Carolina
Brethren Executive Committee Minutes From August 13 1894
Extracts from minutes reveal the revocation of trading arrangements after 30 days and orders to sell only for cash on or after October 1 1894. W H Barnes secures notice of collection across the State Alliance due to slow pay by Business Agents. Subsecretaries report blanks will be mailed before this notice arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eas
W. 8. Barnes
Sec’y of
Com. Brethren
State Executive Committee
Stat Alliance
W. H. Worts
Richmond County Farmers Alliance Call Meeting at Rockingham
A call meeting of the Richmond County Farmers Alliance is set for the second Thursday of November at 10 30 a m in the Rockingham courthouse. Sub Secretaries are urged to report to the County Secretary beforehand and each Alliance in the county should be fully represented by order of the President D D Wright and Secretary-Treasurer W T Wiccar. The notice appears in Our Home. Barnes Bros Raleigh July 28 1893. Our Progressive Farmer advertises to North Carolina Mississippi New Hampshire and Pennsylvania readers with three insertions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond County Farmers’ Alliance
Court House
Rockingham
D. D. Wright
Barnes Bros
Raleigh
N. C
Denmark
North Carolina
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Pennsoouis
Notice to Those Shipping Wool
Notice to wool shippers from W. El. Vora of S. B. A. seeking exchanges for blankets dress goods pant goods or white flannel or to have wool worked up. Do not ship to his address. request shipping instructions by writing him for guidance and to reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pease
W. EL. Vora
Bagcloth for Baling Cotton in Sizes and Prices
Heavy bags cut and sewn into sheets sized 1 lb per yard at 1 yard by 3 yards and 2 lb per yard at 14 yards by 3 yards. Prices are 3 cents and 4 cents per yard respectively. Fob New York or Philadelphia. Two sheets cover a bale of cotton, with bales of 300 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Directions for Preparing Poultry for the Boston Market
Directions outline killing dressing and packing for Boston market poultry. Specifies bleeding necks, warm body picking, no scalding, undrawn poultry fetches low prices, packing when cold, no straw, use paper, line boxes, 100 to 200 pounds per box, keep stock 1 and 2 separate.
Alliance Sewing Machines Policy Notice In Raleigh
Notice from Raleigh dated May 3 1894 states that from this date nonmembers will be charged 22.50 for Alliance Sewing Machines and members must include the seal on orders or face 22.50. W H Wora S B A notes about selling about fifteen hundred machines and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Alliance
W. H. Wora
Price List Preview for Business Agency Goods
Special attention is called to the forthcoming Price List of the Business Agency set for August 1. The notice promises best contracts ever for many goods and broad coverage including dry goods notions shoes and pants, with Raleigh shipments and 49 patterns.
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Raleigh
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State Agency Department
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Alliance Produce Exchange
W. H. Worrn
W. H. Barnes
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W. T. Wiccar
Sec’y-Treas
Danville
Washington
Selma
Goldsboro
Fadgee
Wilmington
Moreh Berne
Selma, Goldsboro
Wilson
Greensboro
All Points
Sun
Boro
Asheville
Charlotte
Atlanta
E. Berkley
W. A. Turk
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Reesboro
N.C
S. H. Hardwick
Ass’t General Pass
Ratzieu
J. W. Denmark
Progressive Farmer
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