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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1896
Page
7
A Christian Life column edited by Rev D H Tut tle reflects on gatherings in a spiritual harvest. It recalls a Mrs Anderson winter scene where despite hearing loss she prays for her unconverted husband and affirms the blessedness of dwelling in the house of the Lord and praising God.
After the rebellion General Lee faced imagined treason trial rumors in Richmond. A ragged Confederate soldier offered land in a mountain hollow to shelter him, but Lee declined, grateful yet unwilling to flee. The tale contrasts human loyalty with divine protection as a fortress against sin and foes.
A Glasgow missionary recalls visiting a dying paper mill worker who repented, became joyful, and compared her life to white paper after cleansing. He highlights the all cleansing blood of Jesus that makes a clean record and grants peace in life and death, urging others to seek cleansing and spread mercy.
A stone deaf inland city woman attends church faithfully, her heart touched by Jesus. Though hearing sermons and songs escaped her, she finds daily sunshine of God's presence and her calm benediction inspires others, her pastor noting a Moses-like glow from personal communion.
A sermon admonishes believers to avoid grieving or quenching the Holy Spirit by neglecting His teachings and admonitions. It warns against self exaltation, careless use of grace, uncouth temper and false pretenses, urging steadfast submission to God’s chastening and a life aligned with Christ.
The sermon uses Isaiah's image to present Jesus as the root of spiritual life. It contrasts dry ground with a living root, explaining how Christ anchors believers, supplies life, and unites humanity through love. It cites scriptures like Isa 11:10, James 6:53, Rev 7:17, and 1 Peter 1:15.
Correspondence from The Progressive Farmer urges voters in Pitt County to resist plutocratic rule and support Bryan for president Watson for vice president and Guthrie for governor. It calls for citizens to form discussion clubs in schools and communities to inform others and maximize votes against moneyed interests ahead of November.
Brethren submit donations and pledges to launch a shoe factory for the North Carolina Alliance. Several subscribers send dollars. others pledge future payments as leaders urge immediate action and county-wide calls to raise funds. The effort hinges on broad participation, careful handling of funds, and turnout at upcoming meetings to begin production.
A letter from T Ivey praises the State Alliance in North Carolina and urges a universal visit and a fair trial of the “one dollar” plan to boost participation and dues. The writer argues the idea would attract brethren and strengthen the Alliance’s enterprise.
A re printed quotation from Chief Justice Maxwell of Nebraska argues telegraph lines are cheaply built yet expensive, urging telegraph service to be a post office branch with rates reduced to cost. The remark highlights the need for lower rates for all communities.
Hon C H Martin to speak at Whiteville October 14 for the County Farmers Alliance. October meeting moved from Peacock to Whiteville NC October 14 at 10 oclock with address by Brother Martin. Ennis Populist warns Democrats to back Watson or face Populist countercoalition and Bryan defeat.
Notice from Rowan County Alliance and Harris Chapel Sub Alliance invites a full delegation to meet on the second Thursday and Friday in October at 10 a.m. Fraternally signed by secretary M. L. Rircutis.
Hon Charles H Martin nominee for Congress of the People’s party of the Sixth district will address locals at 11 am on topics about the nations financial system and goldbug robbers. Events listed in Waxhaw Matthews Charlotte Huntersville Rockingham Laurinburg Cerro Gordo Whiteville and more from Sept 22 to Oct 19.
Mr J P Tingen of Ai North Carolina has written a new song titled Free Coinage of Gold Silver at 16 to the dollar. The words and music are praised. Single copies cost 40 cents, two for 75, and a dozen for $3. Published by PEASE Mra Co Cincinnati.
An all round printer of small family desires a situation in some coin office. Refers by permission to the editor of this paper. Address, The Progressive Farmer, Raleigh, N. C.
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