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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1895
Page
5
A fragmentary poem recalls the medder lark as orator and psalmist, blending avian whimsy with spiritual imagery. It quotes Jan De Foe from Sports Afield and extols simple joys over fame, praising a bird whose song embodies faith, friendship, and endless spring.
A vintage household column outlines tomato based dishes. Recipes include steak with onions and tomatoes, fried tomatoes, tomato farce, tomatoes a la mayonnaise, stewed tomatoes, tomato toast, and a suggested tomato soup. Also notes on serving and methods with minimal trimming of archaic phrasing.
Jack Ashton seeks a quiet Valentine gift for his mother while facing a class hazing incident. He helps Anderson, a proud senior, by lending five dollars to cover a broken window and support a hidden student debt. A heartfelt note from Dr. Bentley and a family reconciliation highlight loyalty, growth, and maternal pride.
A feature excerpt discusses moral maxims on integrity and politeness, urging restraint and upright conduct. It cites historical figures Daniel Webster, Gladstone, William Penn, Madison, Cromwell, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson, noting their courteous styles and the era's social expectations as described by the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
A compact survey notes how figures from Calhoun to Byron varied in courtesy and social grace. It highlights Fox with ladies, Monroe’s old fashioned bow, Jackson’s polite moments, and Greene and Raleigh as models of courtly conduct.
A list of organizers and districts in North Carolina with their counties and organizers. Names include Jas H Wright Carlton Elijah W Flake Geo E Hunt J P Sossaman T W Babb R Means Don C Sanders J W Cox George W Hahn A W Parker and others across the Sixth to Fifteenth districts, naming counties from Johnston Wake Durham Granville Vance Cumberland Robeson Bladen Columbus Brunswick Guilford Roachan Stokes Forsyth Davidson Yadkin Surry Rowan Cabarrus Lincoln Iredell Chatham Orange Person Caswell Wayne Duplin New Hanover Pender Swain Macon Haywood Jackson Cherokee Madison Henderson Transylvania Polk and more.
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