The Progressive Farmer Publisher Information and Subscription Terms
The Progressive Farmer official organ of the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance lists subscription options and rates, advertising policy, and guidance for address changes. It urges readers to include post office name and signer’s name in correspondence and notes the label date indicating time left on subscription.
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Tel Por
J. Vs. RA
J.W. Ded Smark
The
Progressive Farmer
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Tae Progressive Farmer
Circulating Circular Verses North Carolina Prosperity Call
A fragmented circular from That Circular Sews and Observer promotes a treasurer bill, notes issuance, and national refinement. It urges unity among white men in North Carolina to support agriculture and general prosperity, promising an eight page paper price shs tetnhs. The item lists editors Ashe and NC law context and hints at political advocacy.
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Ed Pediebte
Alwees
Treasury
Iver
Ucdo Graves Peepett
North Carolina
A. Ashe
On the Run War Drama and Press Feud Notes
The piece recounts a shifting conflict tone with a warlike stance but real-world press criticism. It cites editorials titled On the Warpath and references the Progressive Farmer and News and Observer as rival voices. It alleges Raleigh falsehoods spread via a Slander Bureau and notes delayed reports and demoralized enemy images.
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Neirs and Observer
News and Observer
Progressive Farmer
Washington
Washington Concern
Raleigh
Questions on the News and Observer's partisan actions
The speaker accuses the News and Observer of deception and lack of independence. Telegrams claimed cowardice by Cot Polk, with August dates cited. The paper allegedly tailored editions to different audiences and mirrored boss influence rather than presenting its own opinion.
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Charleston
Jews and Observer
Cot. Polk
News and Observer
Fremers
Lherm
News Wid Observer
Terrible Wreck Near Statesville Shocks North Carolina
A westbound six car train plunged from Bastian's Bridge two miles west of Statesville last Thursday at 240. Many were killed or injured as wreckage swept into swollen creek waters. Rail damage and rotten tie ends blamed. authorities urge bridge inspections and slower speeds on down grades. Col. Cameron of Hillsboro aided survivors, including State Auditor Sanderlin and three women. Mr Sink of Lexington, newly married, was severely hurt. Two passengers escaped uninjured.
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Bastian’s Bridge
Statesville
Passe Tmin
Spaugh
Col. Cameron
Stillsboro
Elliott
Hickory
Lillsboro
Sanderlin
Polk records on State Alliance candidate stance
A Raleigh debate over Polk’s involvement in selecting candidates is clarified. The piece denies a boycott by Bro Polk and cites four hundred Alliancemen at a meeting to support the claim. A Republican telegraph notes the News and Observer holding material for future publication.
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Polk
State Alliance
Bro. Polk
News and Observer
Still on Hand in Farmer Rally at Durham
An excerpted dialogue shows farmers and editors debating tariff policy, Sub-Treasury support, and party tactics with Capt. Ashe and Uncle Bilkins engaged. A Durham gathering draws 2,000 to 3,000 people for speeches by Willetts and Polk, praising the Farmers Alliance and criticizing political promises.
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Willetts
Lockless Jerry
President Polk
Durham
Durham Cornet Band
Globe Warehouse
J. W. Lee
T. B. Green
Col
A. W. Williams
Fifth
Bro
J. ¥. Willetts
Kansas
Lowery
Alliance
Polk
Ingalls
Northwest
Bro. Simpson
Sub- Treasury
North Carolina
Col. Polk
Vote on the Interest Bill Sparks County Amendments
A former report recalls the final vote on an interest bill and amendments to strike out counties. Senators Paine and Aycock supported 6 percent interest but supported tabling amendments to avoid unequal county outcome. The piece promises a corrected roll of supporters and opponents, noting the maneuver was aimed at defeating the bill.
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Paine
Lincoln
Aycock
Wayne
Polk Denies Interview on Senator Sherman Prospects
An Atlanta letter dated August 19 denies a published interview about U S Senators. The writer says no such interview occurred and that two NYC reporters sought his opinion on Senator Sherman’s re election, which he predicts would be defeated. He notes other named figures were not discussed and disclaims any such claims.
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Atlanta
State Chronicle
United States
New York
Sherman
Ohio
Vance
Ransom
Hampton
Alliance History and Agricultural Digest reviewed in detail
The Farmers' Alliance History and Agricultural Digest by N A Dunning spans 742 royal octavo pages. It covers an authentic alliance history including the Wheel Union and related groups, with eighteen principle articles, and a second part tracing agriculture from ancient times to the present with chapters on farming, buildings, livestock, fertilizers, crops, and the Department of Agriculture.
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Farmers’ Alliance
N. A. Dunning
United States
The
Alliance
Wheel, Union and Sons of Freedom
Order
Department of Agriculture
Sub Treasury Proposed as Wheat Market Remedy
The article argues the sub treasury plan as the fix for farmers selling wheat. Buyers and speculators may drive prices down as harvest begins, while overestimation of crop yields invites panic. It urges Congress to act to relieve producers and protect prices.
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Treasury
Congress
Ambiguous OCR Note on Plan Change and Action
Vague fragment discusses loopholes and a plan labeled Sub Te coe. It suggests making a change and continuing work toward a result until alternatives are found. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear entities or events.
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Panee Ae
Deliberate European War Threats and Arms Build Up
The piece warns of a coming continental war involving France Italy and Russia. It says Russia is working to produce rifles nightly and plans 400000 repeating rifles this year. The author blames rulers, condemns war as costly and devastating, and laments the impact on homes and lives.
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Europe
France
Italy
Russia
Editorial notes on politics and press in the era
A compilation of editorial notes and commentary from The News and Observer referencing Milwaukee reporters, upcoming speeches by W. F. Stroud at Flint Ridge Church in Chatham County, Missouri election chatter, Jerry Simpson socks, weather plans, Kentucky election party majorities, and critiques of the Progressive Farmer and related figures. It mentions alliances, treasury circulars, lost copies, and claims of fake duel rumors with cautions about gun use.
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News and Observer
Milwaukee
W. F. Stroud
Alliance
Flint Ridge Church
Chatham County
Dre
Hall
Missouri
Tlurrah
Jerry Simpson
Congress
Jerry
Jerry Rusk
Kentucky
People’s Party
Crats
Hec
U. S. Senate
Pfeffer
Kyle
Progressive Farmer
Sir
Treasury
H. D. Edgerton
Franklin County
W. H. Hill
Dincy Grove
Chronicle
H. B. Hardy
State Chronicle
Morehead
Teachers’ Assembly
State Alliance
Georgia
Livingston
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Wileigh
N.C. S
Otekee Post Creer
N.C
Philadelphia
Democratic News and Observer
Mr. Bilkins
Slvr
Jerry Ruask
Weathier
Ashe
Zeke
Eletto
Bilkins
Cap
Betsy
Capt
Democratic Party
Sub-Treasury
Capt. A
Terbacker
Sellers
Seat Durham
Oe Editorial Notes
California
New Jersey
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