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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1893
Page
2
Fragmentary reading presents a civic reflection attributed to L L Polk dated July 4 1890. The passage contrasts sunset and shadows with a political vow to a government of the people for the people and by the people. It reflects a writer speaking from behind a curtain toward a river valley.
Editorial notes discuss misattribution of a recent Vance piece to M B Prince, question aging politicians, and report on French Broad Alliance rebuilding. Includes health news about P H Massey, Georgia property tax decline, Sherman act repeal impact, Chicago water issues, and reactions to the Democratic platform as debated in Congress. Marion Butler to address Columbus county on September 29. Asheville Citizen cites Peffer on gold value and silver dollar debate.
The piece reproduces Senator Vance's September Senate speech in support of free coinage and opposition to repealing the Sherman law. It highlights his courage, notes clashes with President Cleveland and Democrats, and credits him with consistent votes on free coinage and related reforms. The analysis emphasizes his stand against goldbugs and party leaders, praising his integrity. It also mentions the broader political climate and upcoming money matters.
The piece argues that goldbug victory in Congress improved bankers and factories but only partly. It assigns responsibility to the administration for halving money, credits farmers for boosting confidence through wheat and cotton sales, and warns that goldbugs are masking true motives as money eases.
A letter from E D Shepard & Co New York to I H Foust Salisbury banker challenges Wall Street’s influence and asserts capitalists will withhold accommodation unless local finances change Senator Coke cites the claim while Senator Vance reads it aloud urging America to ignore New York and London capitalists Senator Gordon distances himself from the Alliance and Georgia farmers face political distancing after his term ends.
A column argues that opening Cherokee Strip lands will end land sales, urges radical home and Washington reforms to boost circulation and curb farm product gambling. It praises farmers but blames government for underconsumption, then notes A J Lawdon of Moore county owning a large rooster and recounts his rooster’s night crowing after a Democratic victory, then its death after the free coinage bill’s defeat.
Minnesota faces a surge in mortgage debt from 1880 to 1890 with totals reaching 59.8 million in 1889 and a ten year debt of 398.0 million. Farms hold 38.97 percent of mortgages while city lots carry 61.03 percent. Real estate debt at 1890 starts stands at 197.7 million, with similar farm share. Per capita debt is 152, ranking near New York and other Eastern states, while cotton remains absent in state agriculture. The State Alliance relief plan is highlighted, though its purpose and reception are debated.
A newspaper opinion argues Republicans bear major blame for current policies while Democrats share responsibility when voting with Republicans. It notes Democratic majorities in the House after the war and highlights a recent vote with 117 Republicans to repeal the Sherman law. The piece cites counts of Representatives and investors/interest groups and calls for change.
Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin reports severe crop damage across North Carolina for the week ending Sept 4 due to the Aug 28 hurricane and heavy rains. Temperatures were cool at night, sunshine was limited, and excessive rainfall flooded lands and rivers, with Roanoke at Weldon seven feet above danger. Only land improvement for plowing and turnip seed was noted as a minor positive.
The report details crop losses from a wind and rain event with corn fodder and fruit heavily affected in western districts while cotton fares better. A separate note targets the Hickory Press and Carolina for a crude marriage remark about Marion Butler, denouncing the editorial sting as brutish partisanship.
A columnist parodies Western misconceptions by reporting a fictional Elephant Tusk article from Biouji, Africa. It mocks views of America and its politics, trains, technology, religion, voting, and media, ending with a note that readers will see Africans as a “queer people” across the ocean.
The Prosperity Howler caricatures the Democratic Executive Committee in Eugletown and debates monetary values, mocking claims about the silver dollar, and criticizing the Chicago platform. It notes Gen. Rt. 3. Vance of Buncombe facing a $20,000 liability, and recounts legislative attempts to repeal the State Alliance charter.
The Atlanta Constitution editor writes from Washington that the Democratic majority in Congress lacks a leader and is following Republican bosses. He adds the country should not expect relief from this Democratic Congress, a harsh verdict from a leading Southern paper.
A German syndicate seeks to cultivate sugar beets and manufacture sugar in California Nebraska Oregon and Utah. They offer to distribute a ton and a half of seed for experiments in North Carolina with potential for widespread cultivation and new sugar mills if results are satisfactory. Congressman Alexander may inspect the sugar works in the listed states.
A fragmentary report notes Webster’s attack on Cleveland electors and the free coinage issue. It cites R B Glenn of Cleveland as at large elector, a Reidsville speech, and references to Democratic stances and Aycock remarks linking Chicago platform to free coinage and party reform or exit.
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