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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1892
Page
2
Public notices urge readers to send communications for publication to THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER with money orders payable to the addressed recipient in Raleigh North Carolina dated September 15 1892. Readers are asked to provide real names and post office details and to mention seeing advertisements in THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER on their labels verifying publication timing.
The piece surveys calls for reform, attacks on old parties, and debates over money power, free silver, and party loyalty. It cites statements from Whitelaw Reid, Gen. Weaver, and various regional figures, noting the Alliance's vitality, labor and voter concerns, and election-law implications in North Carolina.
Reports show a healthy rise in alliance initiations with 500 new Alliances formed in the past year and higher dues collection in Texas. The editorial critiques President Cleveland and President Harrison, contrasts their policies with farmer needs, and endorses Weaver for broader support of workers.
A Pension era letter traces labor replies from over 6000 New York manufacturers claiming wage hikes since the McKinley bill. It argues the data may be politically motivated and attacks protectionism, urging support for a money policy with ample, stable currency and less gold reliance.
An exchange argues that Americans worship gold like a deity, comparing it to African stone or animal worship. It notes the US gold output last year was 32 887 189 dollars, suggesting the metal finances only a fraction of annual expenses and warning against banker control.
The Republican State Convention nominated a full slate led by Governor David M. Furbes and Lieutenant Governor James M. Woody. Other officers listed include Rufus Amis as Secretary of State, Henry O. Dockery as Treasurer, E. Parisho as Superintendent, H. L. Grant as Auditor, T. B. Purnell as Attorney General, and William S. Ball for Associate Justice. The Progressive Farmer promotion is priced at 25 cents, rising to 5 dollars after the election.
The article accuses the Democratic party of backing a revenue based ticket via Eaves and associates to influence the state election. It claims the move undermines Republicans and reformers, predicts large vote deletions under the state law, and urges subscribers to recruit new readers within two weeks.
Alexander county convention drew broad turnout with township representation and a full county and legislative ticket. Asheboro in Randolph county hosted a solid People's party convention with a strong ticket. Beaufort and Tyrrell counties also reported large, enthusiastic gatherings with delegates to higher conventions. A W D King of Orange county declares 27 years Republican support ended as he joins the People's party. A Yadkin College correspondent notes a half brother in the Primitive church opposes secret societies but favors joining the People's party boat.
A letter debate pivots on Dr Sanderlin and an informant about a Bryan Grove and Wake County Alliance speech. The editor questions the value of preserving an organization without achieving results, noting the Alliance’s educational role and its drift from old parties to the People’s Party.
The article cites Gen Weaver denouncing silver dumping fears and endorsing free coinage. It argues that English buyers would gain from American wheat and cotton trade, urging voters to support the party backing unlimited coinage to protect national interests.
Madison county shows life for the reform party while Wilson county’s People’s party fields a strong slate and eyes victory. Negro poll holders are reportedly being appointed in Nash and Lenoir counties and others. Gen J B Weaver’s address is given as Des Moines Iowa. An Orange Academy Weaver and Exam Club has 38 members. Every township in the P P Convention at Kenansville Duplin county is represented. E J Barnes of Wilson notes the People’s party as “whole horse” in that county. Bethel township Pitt county forms a Weaver and Field Club with 160 members. Bethel hosts a postponed speaking and flag raising on the 15th after Butler Aycock spoke near Mt Olive on the 2d. Butler wins the races. The county People’s party convention passes resolutions thanking News and Observer Carthage Blade and Sanford Hapress for their work.
A clipped notice discusses North Carolina election law 2,688 and its discretionary enforcement by judges of election. It warns of counting room for miscast votes and the risk of ballots going into wrong boxes, with the force bill cited as a potentially harsh measure.
The text outlines temporary polling place setup with enclosed spaces for voters and strict rules on access and speaking, plus a separate area for federal elections. It criticizes Andrew Carnegie's wealth, noting profits, gifts, and philanthropy, and questions who earns and spends his money.
The Associated Press dispatch from Des Moines claims a union card declares the Iowa Farmer Weaver's paper as real, while the Iowa State Register refused to correct it. The Typographical Union leaders publish a card denying the claim, stating the office is in good standing with no friction. Herman Tippses, President, J B Neseir, General Secretary.
The Lenoir Topic reports a Third party county meeting at Lenoir where H. M. spoke as the day’s orator. The speech denounced the Republican party, arguing honest men had left or were about to leave it, while Democratic and populist speakers hurled abuse. The Topic itself drew sharp criticism for crude wording and offensive tone.
Fragmentary remarks claim murder and fire threats directed at a city figure named Weaver moving north. Voices accuse residents of disrespect and power abuses while debating political leadership and party influence.
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