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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1894
Page
1
The document outlines state and national leadership within the Farmers Alliance, naming executives from North and South, including Marion Butler and J. L. Gilbert. It comments on irrigation advocacy, editorials on past practices, and urges action to adapt party tactics and crop management for better farming results.
Falls City Populist argues silver demonetization caused starvation and desolation, rejects overproduction claims, cites 1873 silver value and 16 to 1 ratio, and asserts per capita money value at $251 with gold and silver production histories. Also notes chickens die from lice, urging against lice.
A dense survey explains the police power as a broad state control to protect public health morals and welfare, with limits on eminent domain and taxation. It discusses examples like licensing, forbidding certain trades, and regulating public venues, noting constitutional checks and the role of state versus federal powers. Saracen
A letter from Williamsporo North Carolina dated August 27 94 urges energetic organization of a North Carolina State Farmers' Alliance Manufacturing Company. W H Davis pledges five shares and potential for one hundred. Sub Alliance meets next Saturday and subscription blanks are requested. Brethren urged to push forward to succeed.
The New York Times interview portrays Senator Jones as a leading Populist ally who remains true to his principles. He argues he will vote with any party whose platform matches his beliefs and predicts tariff settlement and monetary reform will shape future prosperity. He notes hunger and hard times could drive voters to Populists from Democrats and Republicans.
For weeks a severe drought gripped the North including New York and Maine, extending to Nebraska. Sparks from locomotives ignited dry vegetation in Minnesota and Wisconsin around early September, unleashing rapid forest fires. Winds hurled flames across rivers and fields, burning hundreds and destroying farms and small towns. Minnesota had six counties and Wisconsin seven swept by fire. property losses were immense.
A United Press dispatch from Hinckley recounts a devastating fire that left many dead and the town in ruins. The report details charred remains, the cemetery search, and residents’ experiences, including a girl named Mollie McNeill who fled the blaze and found safety with kin. Authorities note disruption, hunger, and relief efforts as survivors cope.
A compilation of quotes from reform papers praising free silver, fair ballots, and honest government while attacking tariffs, railroads, and political parties. Notable lines criticize England over gold, call for free wool and tariff reform, and note child labor and education issues amid partisan critiques.
A letter from A G Bazemax of AucLanpeR North Carolina dated September 12 1894 urges J W Denmark to establish a shoe factory with added machinery for plows and agricultural implements. He pledges $50 or more and hopes for rapid response. The reply notes costs still under investigation while outlining a broader plan to fund and build a combined shoe factory tannery and related industries to supply farmers with shoes saddles harness clothing and even guano.
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