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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1895
Page
2
A fragmented verbatim passage reflects on governance by the people and the nation. It evokes a political or literary tone with references to shadows, a track, a valley, a river, and a call to a republic where government is by and for the people.
A Progressive Farmer foreman laments delinquent subscriptions while urging payments. The British Post Office lines Wiksa tg Connect London to Glasgow Edinburgh and Dublin, prompting debate on government ownership. Douglas man seeks trades for his Jersey bull and asks for geese colt pigs in exchange. Chatham Citizen's masthead shows Alliance officers. Wilkesboro Chronicle notes NC Pin and Bracket Co. activity and a rat’s nest found in a recent load. Judge Walter Clark cited as railroads and transit student.
Hon Charles M Cooke of Franklin county appointed Secretary of State by Gov Carr to fill the vacancy from the death of Octavius Coke His party was surprised as Cooke had been defeated by Buck Strowd a Populist in the 4th District race last year
The Alliance expands statewide with reports from every region. Rev. Babb organizes new Alliances in the east while J P Sogeaman plans speeches in Moore and nearby counties. President Thompson speaks to large western audiences as Bro Apence and others aid the effort. T B Hoover coordinates with county assistants as plans mature.
The message urges continued effort to strengthen the Alliance in each section. It notes the Alliance is gaining members daily and calls for individual action and support of the State Lecturer. Bro Hoover's Elm City North Carolina address is provided for Alliancemen to send weekly suggestions.
A historical notice cites 1890 census data showing wage totals and outputs in tanneries boot and shoe and related trades. It urges NC to stop exporting labor value and beef skins while calling for subscribers to settle debts as a “weeding” of names begins.
The clipped piece mocks silver advocates as misguided, likening their belief to smallpox and gobbling up peanuts for meals. It argues no government can sustain a 16 to 1 coinage parity, endorsing a gold standard with a bid for bimetalism in limited form.
A correspondent in Boston September 2 1895 surveys the city as a capital of trade and finance yet clogged by monopolies and a cash crunch. He argues Massachusetts prosperity rests on silver and greenbacks, laments wage and business slowdowns, and criticizes banking and currency policy while praising reformer B O Flower and The Arena.
A correspondence from 1895 exposes a seed swindle selling Ten Cent Clover Seed at seventy five cents per pound and Crimson clover at fifteen cents. Professor Massey debunks the claim, noting Alsike clover and improper origin of the circular.
John L Sullivan, famed world heavyweight champion, shares views on finance and the Sherman act repeal, tariff policy, and national wealth. He links monetary policy to business stagnation, criticizes Cleveland’s belt, and urges voters to train and fight for economic reform while predicting a rise of a new party.
A Newton Enterprise report covers Dr. Cyrus Thompson of the Alliance urging truth in preaching amid Populist coercion claims and church slander. The piece recounts reactions from Cary including a pastor who praised the sermon while warning against misuses of religious rhetoric.
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