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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1892
Page
5
A damaged tribute from Mary A. Benen of Eureka Springs Arkansas praises Leonidas L. Polk as a brave leader. The text references enemies on all sides and calls for resilience to uphold liberty and justice despite sorrow.
A column of practical kitchen guidance detailing Potato Puffs Muffins Peach Dumplings and Chicken Toast with rhubarb cream pie Blackberries cordial and whole wheat pudding plus stuffed tomatoes. Includes step by step prep, baking times, ingredients and serving notes for home cooks.
La Nature notes dry wood ashes sifted over rosebushes after watering will cling to leaves and deter pests due to alkalinity. Moderate amounts aid as a fertilizer when washed into soil, as cited by California Fruit Grower and The Progressive Farmer.
Nye reflects on swindles and a green goods episode tied to P. O. Owenby of North Carolina with a letter to the Asheville Citizen. He muses on Congress, presidential conventions, and Alabama political fights while lampooning folk beliefs and offering odd regional anecdotes.
A 1892 letter from Roxboro NC rejects rumors of a negro ticket for the legislature and county offices. It states no negro desires to run, recounts a July caucus affirming white-led offices, affirms loyalty to white voters, and notes contentment with Constitutional rights to vote for preferred candidates.
In a respectful note Col Calvin H. Hester calls for men who will do justice and advance the long effort, arguing such choices will benefit both black and white communities as well as Republicans and the People's party with goodwill toward all parties.
Mr Epitor reports Henderson County Alliance meeting endorsing the St Louis platform and its candidates. Some Weaver and Field men attend though not Alliance members. Brookshire notes cross party papers and hopes Alliance members unite for labor relief. He mentions Weaver's remarks about the South and conversion to support the country.
Notice calls a convention of the Seventh Senatorial district to meet in Nashville on September 15, 1892, for nominating two candidates to the Senate. Full attendance requested. good voices expected. P P Ex Com Nash Co.
A formal notice from J. F. Brinson, secretary of the first district, requests forwarding of the name and address of a county official in the First Canal district. The message is sent from Reelsboro in Pamlico County.
R Lindsay, chairman of the State Executive Committee of the People's Party, calls all county and district chairmen chosen by the people to report immediately to revise the list in preparation for a State convention.
Any County or Sub Alliance wishing to employ a good lecturer with no superior in the State may do so by writing to Fesserate Barnes Secretary Treasurer N C F A. Expenses and a small compensation for services will be paid.
The State Alliance will not cover any officer's travel costs except during regular work. Parties inviting officers to speak or make an address must pay their own expenses. W. S. Barnes, Secretary Treasurer, N. C. F. 8, A.
Communications should be addressed to Capt. H. B. Esaman Raleigh NC care of W. Barnes Secretary Treasurer of the North Carolina Federation of State Alliances with telegraphic by order of the committee. W S Barnes Secretary-Treasurer.
Having qualified as Administratrix of the late L. L. Polk I notify all debtors to settle and all claimants to present claims for settlement by June 2 1893 or be barred from recovery. MES. SARAH P. POLE.
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