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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1892
Page
3
In Raleigh last Friday Major Bilkins and Betsy discussed the street parade and political mood. Betsy cheers reform and dismisses magnified reports while noting farmers must unite to stand against plutocrats as cotton and corn prices threaten.
In a July 16 1889 debate Weaver defends his switch from the Republican party to support for greenback and labor causes. He cites reforms on silver remonetization and denounces Republican currency policy while praising Democratic and Union Labor alignment and closer ties to his principles. He notes past opposition and vows continued political independence.
An Atlanta paper reports Mrs Watson joined Mr Watson at Bishop on August 18 as part of a reform gathering. It notes many ladies attending, eager to support the cause and present a basket of flowers to the couple. The message from the ladies of Oconee honors the wife for her support.
The note issues after 1848 made Bank of France notes legal tender up to 350 million dollars. The 1870 war and subsequent suspension of payments led to massive loans by the bank to the government and rapid currency circulation. English finance writers initially warned, then conceded the policy's effectiveness.
A North Carolina relic page reports cotton receipts down 6091 bales at Charlotte for year ending August 31 and tobacco crop concerns. It notes cotton price, various local accidents, deaths, and crimes, plus farm droughts and a proposed Morehead City hotel project.
A consolidated dispatch reports cholera cases in New York and Europe, with new infections in Eleventh Avenue and ongoing outbreaks in Hamburg. It notes hospitalizations, deaths, and economic impact, while listing various city updates and a developing health picture across regions.
In Oklahoma Territory tensions between the Choctaw national and progressive factions ease as twelve fighters surrender for trial and three more plan to turn themselves in. Governor vows protection for prisoners under party officials. Votes for chief to be counted by the Choctaw council at Ustahome next month amid lingering dispute.
Cart G. Thomson writes on cholera in the East Indies, describing endemic treatment with earth beds, repairs to the body, and earth burial practices. He claims dirt contact cures some cases and suggests beef blood and beef tea with ammonia treated claret to expel carbonic acid gas, a claim outlined as medical opinion.
The New York board of health confirms five Asiatic cholera deaths in the city. Victims include Charles McEvery of 879 Tenth Avenue and Mrs Sophia Wigman and her husband Illiam Wigman at 768 Eleventh Avenue, Minnie Levanger of 411 East Forty Sixth Street, and Charlotte Beck of 463 Second Avenue. Prof Herman Biggs leading pathology efforts reports bacteriological tests on intestinal fluids.
Paris Texas Sept 15 A Denning dispatch says Deputy Marshal Williams captured Dalton gang members Bob Grant Amy Sam Wings and Three Finger Jack after a chase through Indian Territory Kansas Colorado and New Mexico. Two gang members were killed five captured three remain at large. Rewards total 22000.
The Farmers State Alliance of Mississippi in Starkville notes the death of L L Polk, praising his leadership, unity efforts, and Christian virtues. The report urges memory as a living example for future generations and includes a resolution honoring his legacy. Revolutionary sentiments about national union and progress are reflected. Rev. J D Carpenter offers land for sale in this issue.
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