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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1893
Page
6
A humorous exchange recounts a man who lands a federal revenue post by playing party politics, while his partner frets over the potential loss of pay and a planned dressy purchase. Amid neighboring chatter, rumors of a pending confirmation fight loom and spirits sink as news spreads.
Treasury statistician reports two year Merchandise exports totaling 139278 and 1,765.47 in imports, with gold and silver imports at 3 2 are 2 years 2,424,049. Exports over imports amount to 113,401,875 with a gold balance of 25,614,553. The note argues interest on abroad stocks drags gold out and critics efforts to push gold as sole legal tender.
The Mississippian reports Congressman John Allen's speech on currency policy, noting his self description as a financier and partisan while criticizing current remedies. He recounts forty years studying currency, recalls using credit heavily in business, and argues the proposed cure lacks confidence restoration.
Washington correspondent reports Senator Ransom enjoys nightly entertainments with Cabinet members Olney Lamont and Gresham. Grover’s return may trigger quiet dinners on Woodley road while Ransom stays perched on the fence. The piece questions his awareness of the event and notes shifting political theatrics and possible ally Call joining in.
In the Lenoir Topic the official notes Col Will Scott has an office and moments when he looks through his glasses. He argues that the party can do anything or nothing and still fool the people, a claim reflecting political cynicism.
A practical method for curing cow pea forage is described. Cut poles ten feet long with branches left about one foot to lift vines, drive holes with a crow bar, plant poles about twenty five feet apart, stack four feet in diameter, and haul to the barn within a week if weather is favorable. Mix old hay or straw with the forage when packing.
The World and other papers report a push by Democrats to schedule a vote on the repeal bill, denouncing prolonged delay as a tactic. They urge naming an early day for the vote while warning that obstruction harms progress and signals unity for action.
A Norfolk landmark editorial disputes Senator Vance’s opposition to repeal and questions his state representation. It mocks a correspondent for dismissing Virginia concerns and urges attention to North Carolina issues, urging focus on local constituents and leadership.
A Raleigh discussion extols the Seaboard Air Line personally conducted excursion to the World's Fair, noting a vestibuled car, door-to-door comfort, planned Chicago stops, and reduced expenses. The trip leaves Raleigh at 6 30 am September 27 on the Atlanta Special route via Petersburg, reaching Chicago at 7 55 am the following day. The ad ends by touting Browns Iron Bitters for debility and appetite.
A quoted traveler endorses the Norfolk and Western route up the Scioto Valley as the most comfortable way to reach Chicago, expressing readiness to join the journey.
National Organizer J B Osborne of the Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators was barred from speaking on the street in Atlanta and arrested after insisting on the right of free speech. Lawyers volunteered, newspapers mocked officials, and locals blamed gold standard policy for unemployment while praising Atlanta as a fine city.
The Raleigh Cotton Exchange announces that banks will provide currency for payment of cotton offerings. The notice urges farmers and others to sell cotton, with a promotional pitch from E. B. Barbee and Geo W. Thompson Jr. It also includes an employment pitch from F. Johnson & Co of Richmond for quick earnings.
A fragmented notice outlines OUR PROPOSITION for educators to place small classified entries in a column. It invites teachers and professionals to submit a one half inch ad for 25 cents, five times for $1, and suggests including positions, language, or skills with contact details.
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