Premiums for Field Crops at North Carolina State Fair 1892
The North Carolina Agricultural Society announces large cash premiums for field and garden crops to be awarded at the Raleigh State Fair, October 18 to 27, 1892. Entries must be in the producer’s name with certified land measurements and complete cultivation statements. Premiums cover cotton, tobacco, corn, wheat, oats, beans, peas, barley, seeds, hay, and root crops, with awards decided by December and the full premium list to follow in June 1892.
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The
North Carolina Agricultural Society
Raleigh
Wes
R. H. Battle
W. G. Upchurch
R. J. Powell
C. B. Denson
North Carolina
N. C
Chicago
H. W. Ayer
Cor. Sec’y
Dr Durham in the Eighth District
Dr Durham, district lecturer, spoke to a large crowd at Ittenburgs Mills Alexander County on March 10 1892. His calm clear speech praised the Alliance and urged steadfast support. Members of Mt Bethel No 1557 pledged unity and readiness to meet all demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennet
Alexander Co
N. C
Ephor
Durham
Ittenburg’s Mills
Alexander County
Mt. Bethel
North Carolina Products Seen for German Market
A North Carolinian in Hanover argues American crops like cornmeal and peanuts could find a strong German market. He notes rye bread made with corn, rising corn demand, tobacco competition, and counterfeiting concerns, urging promotion at Berlin and Leipsic expositions. He highlights wine and food fairs, detailed Berlin exhibit groups, and space costs, urging NC wine and other rural goods to gain European buyers.
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Hanover
Germany
Raleigh
Hamburg
British India
United States
Virginia
North Carolina
Russia
Egypt
Turkey
Dresden
Maryland
Connecticut
Europe
Leipsic
Berlin
California
America
Butler in Concord as Alliance crowds gather
In Cabarrus County Concord on Wednesday the Alliance drew a large crowd at the court house. State President Butler spoke for over three hours about wealth, labor, and railroads, defending Alliance principles and urging unity among classes. The audience included professionals and business people, and many rose to pledge support.
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Mr. Borror
Cabarrus
Butler
Harrison
Hil
Roanoke
Col
P. B. Means
Col. M
Alliancemen
North Carolina
Col. Polk
Col. P
United States
Associated
United Press Dispatch
J. M
Wilmington
Eldon
Richmond
Danville
Uncle Sam
Army
Navy
Sub-Treasury
Concord
Alliance of Cabarrus
Alliance fund appeal for horse purchase and relief
Mr Borror notes the Secretary of each Sub Alliance should raise a small sum at its first meeting to pay for a horse for Brother Carter. Surplus funds beyond the loss would go to the State Secretary for application as the Alliance may demand. C A McGerner, President R S Wallliams, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Bro. Carter
C A. McGerner
Prest
R. S. Wallliams
Sec’y
Dyson Creek Alliance Endorses Polk and The Progressive Farmer
Members of Dyson Creek Alliance No 212 meet March 5 1892 endorse National President L L Polk and Alliance leaders faithful to the cause and support The Progressive Farmer and its editor They pledge to stand by their demands in November 1892
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadeville
N. C
Borror
Dyson Creek Alliance
Progressive Farmer
L. L Polk
Alliance
J. T. McAuLry
Pres
T. S. H. Roasrs
Sec’y
Greenwood Alliance Adopts Unanimous Pledges to Alliance Demands
At a regular meeting of Greenwood Alliance the committee’s resolutions were unanimously adopted. The group pledges allegiance to the Alliance and Industrial Union principles as set forth at Ocala and Indianapolis, to be active under any political name. They endorse the reform leaders’ actions and vow to support leaders who back the demands, and plan to send a copy to the Progressive Farmer for publication. A two story building is noted, with the upper half for the Alliance and the first floor as a school taught by Miss Elizabeth Aarold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Greenwood Alliance
Ocala
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Tuk Progressive Famera
Alliance
Elizabeth Aarold
Canetuck Alliance Endorses St Louis Convention Actions
Canetuck Alliance No 840 expresses unanimous approval of representatives at St Louis and support for the Omaha convention on July 4 1892. They also back Congressman Grady for reducing presidential and congressional salaries. The notice ends with a stray phrase about securing silver coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Canetuck Alliance
St. Louis
Omaha
Neb
B. F. Grady
United States
Case Remaini
Satan
Citizens Meet at Kinston Ratify St Louis Platform
In Lenoir county at Kinston on the 26th inst, citizens ratified the St Louis Conference platform without dissent. A presidential vote chose Polk unanimously, Cleveland and Hill receiving no votes. report by J. W. Day.
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Lenoir County
Kinston
St. Louis
United State
Cleveland
Hill
Polk
J. W. Day
Trinity Alliance adopts March 1892 platform endorsement
At a March 26 1892 called meeting Trinity Alliance No 529 Dolph county NC adopted a resolution approving the St Louis Industrial organization platform of February 22 1899 and endorsed the Bethel Alliance Washington County platform of February 22 1892 urging united support for candidates from president down. The Zion Sub Alliance endorsed Mr Peele article read before the meeting. J A Nicholson Secy.
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Trinity Alliance
Dolph County
N. C
Confederated Industrial Organization
St Louis
J. J. Waite
Lec'y B. Parker
Prest
Bethel Alliance
St. Louis
A.C. Wentz
Pres T
Wa. H. Datury
Sec’y. Oe
Rockincuay
N.C
Epior
Zion Sub-Alliance
W. J. Peele
Tar Progressive Farmer
Marth
J. A. Nicholson
Sec'y. A
Gilead Alliance Endorses St Louis Demands
Gilead Alliance No 2,193 of Mecklen burg County at their March 19, 1892 meeting endorse the St Louis demands. They pledge to stand solid for these platform demands and warn that any platform not embodying them will not receive their votes in November. Secretary T. Casuion signs the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Gilead Alliance
St. Louis
Livingston
Moses
Young
Oe T
No Union Company Condemned by Haywood Alliance
A March 12 1892 meeting of the Mencia Alliance No 391 Hertford County condemns the National Union Company as unsafe and unwise to connect with. It calls it impracticable and of no value to farmers and urges no association with the money combine. The note is signed by Mrs S R Brown secretary.
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Eorror
Mencia Alliance
Hertfoi County
National Union Company
R. Brown
Sec’y
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Eng Yassa
Acre
DR. Durham
Iw Mil
Renao Men
J. W. Burns
J. J. Rosser
J. L. Cox
Commi
Pender County
Washington County
Peele
Mecklenburg County
Citizens’ Meeting
Moore County
Mr. Eorror
Villanow
Moore
Satur
W. N. Lea
J. McLeod
Lee U
Greenwood Township
Oerselves
Chin’p. Alpen
Eprron
A. A. Garter
Menola AlBane
Io Im
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