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Editorial
September 5, 1893
The Progressive Farmer
Raleigh, Winston Salem, Winston, Wake County, Forsyth County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial offers suggestions for Southern hill farmers, criticizes unequal economizing demands on farmers versus railroads and bankers, questions focus of agricultural writers on weeds over debt and prices, mocks office-bound editors' expertise, and notes farmers' interest in politics over crops.
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EDITORIAL SUGGESTIONS.
Hillside terraces are the hope of the farmers in the hilly land of the South. They occupy no space, do not give way if made right, and save the land. Let every farmer in the hill country adopt this system.
The farmers are told to economize, but the railroads are not told that they should reduce freight and passenger rates, nor the bankers that they ought to reduce interest. Oh, no. The farmer must do all the economizing.
Many agricultural writers spend their force in trying to learn farmers how to get rid of noxious weeds and insects. How to get out of debt and get better prices for his crops is what the average farmer wants to know.
The agricultural editor who sits in his office the year round telling farmers how to raise more per acre, and how to do this and that, is probably the greatest numbskull on the continent. The farmer knows more about farming than any three of these editors.
The farmer now wants to raise more polities and less grain, cotton and tobacco.
Hillside terraces are the hope of the farmers in the hilly land of the South. They occupy no space, do not give way if made right, and save the land. Let every farmer in the hill country adopt this system.
The farmers are told to economize, but the railroads are not told that they should reduce freight and passenger rates, nor the bankers that they ought to reduce interest. Oh, no. The farmer must do all the economizing.
Many agricultural writers spend their force in trying to learn farmers how to get rid of noxious weeds and insects. How to get out of debt and get better prices for his crops is what the average farmer wants to know.
The agricultural editor who sits in his office the year round telling farmers how to raise more per acre, and how to do this and that, is probably the greatest numbskull on the continent. The farmer knows more about farming than any three of these editors.
The farmer now wants to raise more polities and less grain, cotton and tobacco.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Economic Policy
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Hillside Terraces
Farmer Economizing
Railroad Rates
Banker Interest
Noxious Weeds
Crop Prices
Agricultural Editors
Farmer Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Farmers
Railroads
Bankers
Agricultural Writers
Agricultural Editor
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Suggestions And Criticisms For Farmers
Stance / Tone
Pro Farmer, Critical Of Agricultural Advisors And Economic Inequities
Key Figures
Farmers
Railroads
Bankers
Agricultural Writers
Agricultural Editor
Key Arguments
Hillside Terraces Benefit Southern Hill Farmers By Saving Land Without Occupying Space
Farmers Face Economizing Demands While Railroads And Bankers Do Not Reduce Rates Or Interest
Agricultural Writers Focus On Weeds And Insects Instead Of Debt Relief And Better Crop Prices
Office Bound Agricultural Editors Lack Practical Farming Knowledge Compared To Farmers
Farmers Prefer Engaging In Politics Over Increasing Grain, Cotton, And Tobacco Production