The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1897-11-16
BUSINESS AGENT PARKER
WRITES.

correspondence of the Progressive Farmer.
Perhaps q line from Alliance head
quarters may be of interest to the mem
bership, and especially so as I see so
many inquiries about the shoe factory.
These inquiries, though some OF them
may be a little sharp, only show q
brothers love and zeal for b cause
and interest in the factory.
Our Supt 4, Mr.. Roberts is now In
New York, selecting suitable ma
chimes for the kind of shoes we need
most, and expects to return by the 18th
inst.
He hopes to have samples ready to
send out by Dec. 1st. In Mr.. Roberts
I think we have q conservative, and
cautious superintendent. H~eevidently
thinks twice before he speaks and takes
the motto of David Crockett as his
guide: BE sure you are right then go
ahead.
Mr.. Roberts is very hopeful and sees
nc signs Of failure in the enterprise.
Bro. Ivey left with bag and baggage
for his home in Cary last Wednesday,
Tt was with genuine regret that we
saw him take his leave. During the
week we were with him, he did all he
could TO show us the business OF the
Office. Some things we asked about
several times; but he never tired in
explaining to US. The latch-string Of
our door hangs on the outside, and we
will be glad to have him pull it and
walk in whenever he finds time to do
so With only one Office force, Bro.
Booker and family and Bro Belts
family on the hill, we do not number
very many. However, We pass the
time pleasantly, attending to the wants
of the brethren all over the State, aud
Lam glad to say they r keeping US
right busy. Il eff rds we pleasure TO
state that so many Of the brethren,
and sisters too, are paronizing the
Business Agency. I trust others will
see their good example and dolikewise.
"Oome thou with us and we will dc
thee good" Numbers 90 80, also ap,
plies TO the Business Agency.
am satisfied If the brethren knew
what saving they could make'in a suit
of furniture, a bill of fruit trees and
the many other things in the Price
List, they would look ahead time
enough to order Through the Agency,
and not wait until they are forced to
have it, and then pay two profits on it,
To those who have been standing
aloof, l ask you to give the Agency g
trial and I shall not fear the results
We are here to serve you, and to save
you money if you will let Us. Look
ahead; see how many plows and what
kind you will need for your spring
work and order before the rush. This
looking ahead applies to other things
than plows. Do you need a wagon
Most farmers use one; then why moi
buy it through the Agency. Your
wife may need a Sewing Machine OF
Cook Stove. If so let US order it foI
you. How about an organ for your
Sunday-school or your parlorl The
list is too large. I haven't the space to
enumerate the things; but ask you to
take the Price List and with pencil
check eff the things eu need and send
US the order. By so doing you viii
please US, and in return we will please
you. Fraternally,
r. B. PARKER, s. B. A.
N. B.-Make all postoh SO money
orders payable on Raleigh, instead Of
Hillsboro; it will save us several dol
lars during the year.
T. B. P. 8. B. A.
I'VE regret that this letter reached
US too late for last issue.-Ed.