The French Academy Endures Through Storm and Change
The French Academy, founded by Richelieu and chartered in 1635, remains unchanged in structure with forty Immortals despite revolutions and attacks. It raised French language and letters, defended learning, and continues to attract prizes and talent, though critics claim rigid traditions hinder innovation. The piece concludes with optimism that it will endure as long as France lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Academy
France
Academy
Macaulay
Paris
Malherbe
M. Courart
Richelieu
Louis XIII
Suchelp
Nvertheless
The Crystal Button Adventures in the Forty Ninth Century
Chauncey Thomas presents The Crystal Button, a science fiction tale reviewed as a striking future world vision. The editor highlights its mechanical progress focus and strong authorial voice. Price and publication details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Prognosis
Chauncey Thomas
George Houghton
Boston Traveller
Lectures and meetings reorganized for county alliances in North Carolina
District and state officers publish revised schedules for county alliances across North Carolina. Appointments push lectures, unwritten work instructions, and unity of action while urging adherence to the new plan. District and county agents request attendance, careful study of circulars, and funding of local lecturer expenses.
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Alliance
Texas
North Carolina
Roxboro
Eee
Oxford
Louisburg
Holland's Alliance
Wake Co
Smithfield
Pittsboro
Wilkesboro
Taylorsville
Statesville
Lexington
Lenoir
Dist
Alli
Lincolnton
Columbus
Hendersonville
Asheville
Wed
Thursdy
Marshall
Waynesville
Charleston
Os ‘ Marion
Kory
Salisbury
Elias Carr
W. S. Barnes
Sec’y N.C. F.S. A. Alliance
President Polk
National Legislative Council
North Carolina Farmers State Alliance tightens business orders
The Ex Committee at Raleigh declares from February 1 1890 the State Business Agent will accept orders only with full cash payment. County and Sub-Alliance Agents must forward cash within twenty days and provide bond certification when required. Prompt payments expected to keep office operations efficient.
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Rauerex
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Raleigh
State Alliance
Tn Alliance
B. Alexander
Chm
W. H. Worris
Brethren Notice Secretary of North Carolina F S Alliance
W S Barnes new secretary requests all communications for the office be addressed to him. The notice is dated April 1 1891 and shows Raleigh North Carolina as the location of the N C F S A.
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E. C. Bedingfield
N. C. F. S. Alliance
Barnes
Sec’y
N. C
Cooperative Alliance Arranges Trade Deals in Washington City
New business notes report arrangements allowing members with vegetables truck and fruits to be handled in Washington City on favorable terms by R A Wheeler Co. and shoes via A R Hane Bro of Philadelphia. Orders signed by officers ship in 30 days with cash discount of five percent. illustrated catalogs or prices available from A R Hano Bro Philadelphia under Alliance seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
R. A. Wheeler & Co
A. R. Hane & Bro
Philadelphia
A. R. Hano & Bro
W. H. Worth
Appointments of R. B. Hunter Lecturer for Sixth District
Official notice from Washington D C details R B Hunter appointed district lecturer for the sixth district. It lists attendance at county Alliances meetings in public forenoon and private afternoons with dates and towns including Richmond Robeson Columbus Brunswick New Hanover Cabarrus and Stanley. Also notes a pricing adjustment on W S & Co catalogue items for spot cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Plymouth
Raleigh
Chowan Co
Rockingham
Richmond
Robeson
Columbus
Fridy
Brunswick
Monay
Sub-Alliance Direct Trade Recommendation Text
State Executive Committee urges sub alliances to deposit funds with the State Business Agent for direct trade. Funds preserved for each alliance may be drawn anytime and used to its full deposit. Signed by S B Alexander and J M Mewsomne on behalf of the committee.
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W. H. Wort
S. B. Alexander
J. M. Mewsomne
Peanut Union Meeting Set in Suffolk Virginia
The Alliance Peanut Union of Virginia and North Carolina will meet in Suffolk Virginia at 10 a m on April 23. R S Boyers is secretary. Also notes on a new song collection for Alliance meetings with arrangements to handle North Carolina sales.
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Alliance Peanut Union of
Virginia
North Carolina
Suffolk
Ak R. S. Boyers
E.O. Excell
D. Reid Parker
Alliance
Home Circle
H. Worts
Raleigh
N.C
Henderson
Rev Jeremiah Holt to Speak at Rocky River Academy Event
Alamance county minister Rev Jeremiah Holt will address the Alliance and others at Rocky River Academy on Saturday April 11 at 2 o clock p m H G Clegg Secy Also promote a dime horse care book and Pioneer Buggy Company Columbus Ohio offering horse care guidance and buggy info with a small investment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah Holt
Alamance County
Rocky River Academy
Pioneer
Pioneer Buggy Company
Columbus
Ohio
Alliance Brethren Trade Cards Required For Office Visits
Notice from Rocky River Alliance No 254 dated April 1 1891 requires all brethren visiting the State Business Agent for Alliance prices or orders to bring their Trade Cards. Cards available at the office and the guano manufacturer asks for them. Also announces Hon W F Stroud speak at May's Chapel April 22 at 11 am eight miles southwest of Pittsboro inviting attendees.
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Alliance
F. A
W. H. Worrs
Rocky River Alliance
W. F. Stroud
Pittsboro
Pes
Man. C. Clege
Sec
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Spescer
United States
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East 14Th
New Yok
Lippincott's
David Graham Adee
Horace Greeley
Lippincott's Magazine
Margaret Kent
Ella Olney Kirk
Henry Ayes
Lippincott’s Magazine
New York
Africa
Charles Morris
Mr. Morris
Lippincott’s
Ellen Olney Kirk
Joel Benton
Vernon Paull
T. D. Robb
E. C. Kite
Frederic M.ird
New Africa
E. F. Andrews
the Wits
Ladies’ Home Journal
W. Hamilton Gibson
Geo W. Cable
C. F. Klunder
Curtis Publishing Co
Arch Street
W. 8. Rainsford
George F. Hoar
Roger Q. Mills
Goldwin Smith
J. W. Powell
Madame de Stael
Charles Gatchell
W.H. Mallock
Arthur T. Hadley
W. J. McGee
New York Story Club
Honore de Balzac
Guy de Maupassant
Henry Cleveland Wood
Robert G. Denig
Opie P. Read
M. EK. Torrence
Balzar
United States Naval Academy
Rocky Mountain
London Drawing Room
Paris Boulevard
London
Ben. ’ Terrell
F.S. Blair Mencia
E. A. Thorne
Airlie
W. N. Seawell
Vilpont Dist
P. H. Massey
J. B. Smith
Guilford College
R. B. Hunter
Huntersville
Augustus 7Er
Mooresville
LN. Durham
Shelby
W.S. Barnes
Sec'y
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Bertie Co
Jackson
Northampton Co
Halifax
Halifax Co
Warrenton
Warren Co
Vance Co
Tarboro
Edgecombe
Wilson
Wilson Co
Sec’y N.C
F. S. Blair
Elizabeth City
Washington
Iredell County
Ean
Ww. H. Griffith Co
Zanesville
J.C. Nopte
NEW Business
W.H. Womrn
B. A
Peanut Union Meeting
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance Brethren
Heriae Eee
J.R. Cline
Asheville, N. C
Iliff
Stan Authority
Serenee
John W. Iliff & CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
W. E.A
Burlington
Alamance Co
Ayer
U.S
James B. Mason
Chapel Hill
T. W. Wood & Sons
South 14Th St
Richmond, Va
Alliance Warehouse
Vance County Alliance
W._H. Co
W. H. Jenkins
Walter Bullock
J. P. Satterwhite
J. H. Dunn
I. Leno
M. G. Princesy
Durham
Nobby Dresser
Boys’ and Children’s
A. Slater & CO
Wright Building
Post Office
Dura, N. C
Wilson, N.C
Bill Arp
Bill Nye
Artemus Ward
Nye
Adius F. Wilson
Wilson, N. C
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