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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1896
Page
7
A devotional column edited by Rev. D. H. Tuttle explores belief and doubt with a series of lines about trusting in God. It contrasts fear of the unknown with faith that God sustains through winter and hardship and urges patience and quiet confidence in divine care.
A sermon on the commission to witness for Christ after Pentecost emphasizes proclaiming the gospel with heart purity. It highlights Peter’s early conversion and the growth of the infant church, urging believers to tell of the Redeemer’s cleansing blood and to use biblical terms boldly. An Africa mission anecdote underscores the enduring impact of a Christian service.
The passage urges a strong duty to share a precious message with millions still in darkness. It emphasizes personal realization of the message’s power and the responsibility to illuminate those in the region described as the shadow of death.
The text discusses Peter's self confidence leading to denial of Jesus, his subsequent fall and divine look, and his eventual repentance and renewal through the Spirit. It contrasts self reliance with faithful dependence and cites biblical verses and a claim of Peter's later steadfastness. It also includes a statistical note on IRS liquor receipts and production for the last fiscal year.
The court sustains Nicholson Square law emphasizing the states policy power over liquor traffic. It states no one has an inalienable right to keep a saloon and that liquor licenses are permits, always subject to legislative control.
A compassionate portrait of Sister Dora who cared for the sick, raising at night to summons from a bell. Her prayers and resolve framed her work as service to the Master, turning every act into a devout duty and inspiration for life.
Ex Secretary Hoke Smith returns from Washington and takes a hands on role at the Atlanta Journal. A 20 percent salary reduction across all positions, from lowest to highest, takes effect immediately catching employees by surprise.
Messrs. Borwanger discuss clothing weekly with statewide customers. Their store closed for a holiday Thursday but many Bryan visitors stayed Friday to purchase suits. Stock includes suits, underwear, furnishings, overcoats, hats with one price and strong value. Prices start at $6 for men, substantial outfits at that level. They specialize in boys' suits and claim fair dealing. Then a farmers note: Alliance picnic in Guilford on October 3 with Rev J W Holt and J F Jordan attending to discuss the American Tobacco Trust and its impact.
An eminent statistician compares Europe and the United States, arguing public ownership of post, telegraph and telephone would halve telegraph rates and halve overall wire costs. He cites US annual telegraph and long distance receipts around sixty million dollars and suggests national investment could create a cheaper, better system.
Professor Parsons cites 1860s British analyses by Frank Ives Ludmore showing public telegraph systems outperform private networks. The reports and evidence supported a 1868 law establishing government ownership, contrasting European private models and toll savings estimates.
In Atlanta editor Blackburn of the Atlanta Daily Commercial lauds Tom Watson and Bevan. He praises Georgia manhood and the Populist cause, pledges unity against the gold standard, and commends Watson as a bold partner. Applause follows as he calls for an unwavering political fight.
A reader from Brent Georgia expresses strong support for the Populist movement and its influence on the Chicago convention platform. He argues the reform push would have faltered without Populist pressure and urges party unity to preserve the movement.
C F Tusgnkr argues reformers must unite to defeat Sewall and back Watson and Bryan in the campaign. He denounces Democrats for abandoning reform and warns that a Bryan–Watson victory is essential to keep the Populist movement alive or risk return to the two old parties.
Correspondence from The Progressive Farmer notes praise for Brother Iveys plan to run the shoe factory. Warr Barringer signs a message of support. the piece also includes Resolutions of Respect from Stewart's Creek Alliance Lodge No 318 dated September 4 1896 mourning Brother Jeremiah Luther Chaplain and commending his service.
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