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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1894
Page
2
A fragmented note urges readers to write clearly with their name and signature for awards or notices. It includes a plug asking advertisers to mention they saw the ad in PROGRESSIVE Farmers and notes the label date showing when time is up. The piece ends with a quotation about government by the people and a reflective line about sunset and a river.
The piece critiques Democratic infighting, plutocratic media, and political theatrics. It notes deaths at the North Carolina asylum and a Raleigh observer’s stance, cites an Atlanta suicide attempt surge, and mocks official claims. It discusses Alaska speculation, lynching debates, rotten eggs hurled at a newspaper editor, and Treasury silver coinage replacing old notes and certificates.
North Carolina politics feature Judge Walter Clark urging popular election of postmasters and Senators, reduce presidential veto power, and curb patronage. Article argues for a people’s revolution to replace plutocratic influence and back Alliance demands, with commentary on a Raleigh county convention and a State hair-splitting note regarding inaugural ball expenditures.
A humorous guide on proper conduct in a newspaper office, warning readers against disruptive behavior and outlining etiquette for interacting with editors. It also includes political satire items and local notices from Wake County, naming several candidates and officials.
The piece recalls the first Democratic national convention and its planks favoring industry protection and widespread removal of officers for political reasons. It notes Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren’s election on this platform and questions current party adherence. A Raleigh g o p correspondent reports Rolesville division showing weak representation in a district primary.
The piece urges economic independence through home production and consumer support for a shoe factory, warning that debt growth weakens finances. It calls for decisive action, unity, and voluntary subscriptions to fund industrial self reliance, while denouncing opposing political elements as mere “spirits.”
A historical piece argues NC should build more shoe factories to keep $5.7 million in circulation. It compares national output, bank data from 1894, and solvent credits to claim currency loss and rising indebtedness. The author urges reform to keep circulating medium at home.
Congressman M T Stevens of Massachusetts declines renomination while Breckenridge loses in Pollard district primaries to Owens. Cumberland County Democrats back E J Hale for State Senate. People's Party fields Col Harry Skinner for First district Congress. Z T Garrett to speak at Rocky Mount on Sept 22. Northern county nominating eye builds, with several incumbents or officials declining or resigning amid shifting party lines.
The Dunn Times expresses regret for wording about the Pops and Rads used last week and pledges it will not recur. The paper asks readers to forgive the lapse and notes a change in policy.
The item surveys Georgia State Alliance activity and recent letters from allied sections about adopting the labor exchange plan. It mentions Evan Jones and Daws organizing efforts in Texas and notes Nellie Bly's dispatches on a Minnesota fire described as a cyclone of hell with grisly scenes and miraculous rescues in Mission Creek.
The column jokes about George Gould fate tied to a baccarat game with the Prince of Wales. A Georgia boy Obel’s whereabouts spark intrigue while a third note contemplates the accelerating industrial revolution and the vast span ahead, noting the century’s breadth.
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