Effects of Contraction and Alliance Growth in 19th Century Markets
The article compares 1867 and 1887 cereal crops and monetary figures, noting the 1887 crop was over twice 1867’s yet worth less. It cites higher per capita circulation, more failures, and greater losses, blaming contraction and Republican policy, while noting a surge in Alliance membership inArkansas from 19,100 to an estimated 30,000–40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orstraight
Republican Party
Deacon Harrison
Alliance
Arkanaae
Late Election Shows Parties Fail to Stand on Principles
The piece critiques U S election outcomes, arguing voters aligned with party lines for liquor and financial interests. It contends both major parties lack guiding principles, citing Kansas Ohio New York Iowa and widespread corruption. It laments loose partisan ties and calls for reform forces to fight for principle and country.
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Newspa
United States
Kansas
Ty Tewa
Ohio
Free Silver
Campbell
New York
Tammany
Flower
People's Party
Boies
Iowa
Wall Street
Lincoln
Office
Bowdle
Sir Ne Wonder
Unclear text fragment signals odd wartime postal appeal
Fragmentary OCR note references subscriptions and a doubtful distribution plan among readers. The garbled text mentions a 92 and names like Sexi and Reform, but no coherent event, date, or identifiable organizations.
Objects of the Alliance Amid Moral Debate
A fragment from a 19th century discussion questions the Parmers' Alliance and its aims. The text critiques organized efforts for pecuniary gain and notes the alliance's claimed and disputed objectives within a broader moral argument.
Farmers urged to study for self leadership and protection
An editorial argues farmers need intellectual advancement through school and study to defend their rights, reduce credulity, and resist deception. It warns that leadership deficits allow imposition and calls for sub-Alliance members to meet during long winter evenings to discuss current questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbit
Fox
Episcopal Clergy Endorse Socialism at Washington Congress
A congress of Episcopal clergymen in Washington City discussed socialism as a growing influence within the church. Statements by Rev. Bartlett and Rev. Sprague argued democracy and socialism align with Christian ideals, while Huntington noted mass discontent fueling socialist thought and the belief all men are brothers under the Great Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Episcopal Church
Mr. Bartlett
William Vernity Harcourt
P. W. Sprague
To. Huntington
Rusk Says Massachusetts Leather Makers Should Be Punished
The day after the state elections Secretary Rusk suggested Massachusetts leather manufacturers should be punished for failing to carry the state or the Republicans. He argued for restoring the duty on foreign hides, brushing aside jokes about “Uncle Jerry.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Massachusetts
Uncle Jerry
Lincoln Beacon Critiques Tariff Rhetoric and Tax Burden
The Beacon mocks the recommendation in his aminal report and questions how foreign taxpayers can lead Massachusetts to be punished by a duty. It notes Republican stances against tariffs and challenges how Uncle Sam can tax Massachusetts manufacturers through foreign payment, criticizing a gap between thought and speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Massachusetts
Scott on the Sub-Treasury endorsed by People's party
Scott's Sub-Treasury book is praised as clear comprehensive and definitive. Br. Scott is hailed as best qualified to present the subject with honesty and detail. The work, noted for care and reliability, includes diagrams and a how to build section, priced 25 cents, mailed from Kansas City Missouri.
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Scott
Treasury
People’s Party
Cincinnati
JO. Hubbard
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