Zeke Bilkins on Politics as Seen by the Bilkins Family
A dialogue in a Wake County rural voice discusses political patience and reform. Betsy Bilkins urges cautious, united action among allies while avoiding party binding until plans mature. The editor notes conservative yet practical views and hints at Polk’s opinions on related bills amid slow reform momentum.
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Bilkins
Betsy
People’s Party
Democratic
Republican Party
Alliance
Bro. Bilkins
John Sullivan
People’s Party gains in New York City and Times endorsement
The People's party has secured a strong foothold in New York City with Times endorsement. The Times claims it arose from corrupt municipal affairs and labels it a municipal party. Protests against rascality spark debate over labor organizing.
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People’s Party
Newark City
Pers
New York Times
the Times
People's Party
I: of
New York
Government ownership of railroads debate in Charlotte
A Charlotte audience hears Bro. Butler argue railroads cost twice as much under private control. He cites figures showing roads drive legislation and set freight prices. He claims the government could purchase rail lines and repay in seven years if current charges persist.
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Butler
President Butler
Charlotte
Cost Of Warehouses And Farm Price Control
A critique argues for government spending on warehouses similar to public building expenditures. It cites North Carolina costs surpassing $1.2 million and estimates $60 million across forty states. The piece contends such investment could help farmers and influence farm product prices for centuries.
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North Carolina
Good Advice From Carolina Dispatch on Ocala Platform
The Carolina Dispatch urges Alliancemen to attend conventions en masse and appoint their best as delegates to state district and county gatherings. It instructs them to nominate only those who stand squarely on the Ocala platform for all offices from governor to township constable.
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Carolina Dispatch
Hertford
Alliancemen
Ocala
West Virginia Alliance issues platform demands notice
Hon S A Houston president of the West Virginia State Alliance issues a circular summarizing a February meeting in St Louis where farm and labor representatives adopted a platform of demands for the Farmers' Alliance. The platform circulates to Democratic Republican and People's parties as well as industrial groups awaiting convention action in Chicago Minneapolis and Omaha. Local leaders and press show little faith any party will endorse it.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Omaha
The Silver Bill Defeat Sparks Bipartisan Critique
The defeat of the measure by eighty-two Democrats and Republicans under ex-Speaker Reed is cited as proof of both major parties' hopeless rifts. The National Economist asserts reformers must unite to oppose the currency sovereignty of the dollar, urging Southern and Western factions to repudiate traitorous blocs and fight for citizens' rights.
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Reed
Southern Alliance
Congress
National Economist
Cautious Advice For Alliance Brethren In Politics
The Farmers Advocate from Tarboro urges vigilance among Alliance members in political matters. It notes the difficulty of identifying true friends and warns that enemies will try to sow discord by crafty means to enter their ranks.
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Tarboro
N. C
You are poor because you make too much says Clinton Caucasian
A pointed editorial questions debt, urging self restraint and urging readers to reduce income to avoid financial ruin. It mocks the idea that thrift and hard work justify wealth, calling for a rethink of personal finance and national policy.
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Clinton
Public Speaking in Stanly County
A. C. Shuford of the 7th Congressional district will address the public at Misenheimer on April 5, Lentz Springs on April 6, and Palmerville on April 7. Speaking begins promptly at 11 a.m. each day with a private Alliance meeting following the addresses.
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A. C. Shuford
Misenheimer
Lentz Springs
Palmerville
Alliance
Alliance Speaking Details by Hon G W Wilcox
Hon G W Wilcox and lecturer for the Third District will speak to Craven county citizens starting 11 o clock The schedule lists Tuscarora on Tuesday April 5 Fort Barnwell on Wednesday Fa amen Ernul and New Berne Ramasley with attendees invited to all sessions
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G. W. Wilcox
Third District
Craven County
Tuscarora
Fort Barnwell
Ernul
Conference Call for NC Alliances May 17 Seek Reform Leader
A fragment from a 19th century notice urges the Alliance of North Carolina to elect a county representative to Raleigh for a conference on May 17. Marion Butter, president, calls for a trusted man to act in a representative capacity for reform. Beecham's Pills advertised at the end.
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Raleigh
Marion Butter
Sub Treasury Letter From Our Consul in France
In Bordeaux on October 13 1891 our consul reports the Bank of France loans against non perishable commodities such as wheat corn wine and metals with receipts negotiable like warehouse receipts. Loans typically cover about two thirds of appraised value at 3 6m interest. E Horace G Knowes, Consul. The Progressive Farmer ad promotes club signups through November 15 at fifty cents.
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France
Bordeaux
Rance
H. L. Loucks
Bank of France
America
Horace G. Knowes
Imperial Gold Dust Seed Promises Higher Cotton Yields
Advertises Imperial Gold Dust cotton seed claiming 25 to 33 percent higher yield and one month earlier maturation. Includes farmer testimonials from South and North Carolina and South Carolina praising earlier boll setting, fewer leaves, and quicker harvests. notes price and availability in Allendale and surrounding areas.
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J. J. Schwartz
Chapin
A.W
Erardin
Lowryville
J. B
W. F. Carter
Chalkville
S.C
J. W. Craigs Lancaster
3. C
W. T. Walton
Meeting Street
Sam. P. Crotwell
J. Calvin Neal
Newberry
S. C
J. M. Eleazer
Spring Hill
8. S
Clinton, S. C
Darby
Fort Motte
Allendale
Stoney
Reform Books and Progresive Farmer Reading List
The Progressive Farmer publishes a readers list of reform books with publisher prices and endorsements. Highlights include CLDIAxX IN THE DESTINIES OF AMERICA by Lester Hubbard and The Rick Mitts or Port Mystery by B F Houston, with prices from 25 to 50 cents. Additional titles by Hamlin Garland and N A Dunning are recommended for reform movement readers.
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Ublic
America
Lester C. Hubbard
United States
Ignatius Kennelly
Rick Mitts
B. F. Houston
Detroit News
Jason Edwards
Hamlin Garland
Great West
N. A. Dunning
Raleigh
N. C
W. A. Peffer
U.S
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
Mississippi
Gerland
New England Magazine
Lester C. Hasparp
Gnatius Nelly
Rice Mills
Port Mystery
Detroit
Taz Progressive Farmer
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