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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1896
Page
6
A reader letter laments political hysteria and fake news as the election nears. He jokes about editors and parties chasing jobs while predicting limited local gains, and hopes for national opportunity if Daniels gains office.
An Octer Chautarguin writer argues against silver hoarding and gold contraction. He warns that if silver circulates here, the world supply would overwhelm the U S with about four billion dollars in coin and bullion and only 58 dollars per person for 70 million. He urges readers to pay subscriptions and notes Brown's Bronchial Troches.
In Asheville the People's Party leader warns of two giant monopolies money and transportation choking the public. He argues for silver based currency reform, treasury notes, and government ownership of key rail lines to curb plutocratic power. He cites historical finances and urges taxation as a tool to reduce inequality.
On the morning of October 22 a marriage occurred near Villanow North Carolina as Cyrus Cameron of Cumberland County wed Annie K Woodell of Moore County. The ceremony was performed by Dr V N Seawell.
Detailed train schedule notes listing Pullman coaches from Chattar to Norfolk and connections via Selma, with daily and express trains to Oxford Greensboro Charlotte and Atlanta. Includes through Pullman vestibuled cars and double daily Raleigh to Charlotte trips, plus freight and general passenger services.
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