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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1894

Page

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National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officials Listed

The roster lists Marion Butler of Goldsboro as president and J L Gilbert of California as treasurer, with an executive board across states, plus judiciary, state officers, and a paper list. It notes papers supporting the Ocala platform must stay in the alliance list or be dropped.

Aie Bridges N.C Barnes Weigh Cyrus Thompson Richanda J. R. Hancock Greensboro W. H. Worth Raleigh Graham Machpelah N. C NORTH State Organ Cascasian Galesboro Mercury Hickory Sattler Whitakers Carolina Dispatch Hertford Our Home Beaver Dam the Revolution Marion Jalow Ethic Peanut Ocala Pacific Railroads Uncle Sam Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska

Farmers urged to sow cover crops and select quality seed

Editorial notes encourage sowing cover crops this month and choosing good grass and fruit-tree seed. It stresses thorough land preparation, prudent pruning, weed control, and use of potash and phosphates to improve orchards. It cites farmers’ societies and tariff debates affecting agriculture and rural life.

Bani Han Iistian Woopiano N. C Epior R. W. Blanchard

Mr Hutchings Urges Farmers and Businessmen to Enter Politics

A letter from Jno R Hutchings argues farmers and the South and West unite to influence policy. He criticizes kept political silence, calls for organized political activity, reform of party leadership, and Federal finance changes including silver and tariffs. He proposes Farmers Boards of Trade linked to Alliances to push lobbying in Washington.

Douruan N. C Borror Cleveland Virginia Farmers’ Alliance Washington Sam England Boston Harbor Wall Street Cornwallis Yorktown Chicago Grover

Reform Voters Organize at Fair Grove

In Franklinville Randolph County North Carolina on March 3 1894 farmers formed The Fair Grove People's Party Club with A M Ingold as President Eli C Cox as Vice President E W Brown as Secretary and J M Henson as Treasurer. The sixteen member group plans its next meeting at Fair Grove on April 7 1894.

Fair Grove Alliance Fair Grove People’s Party Spa Franklinville Randolph Co N. C Epirror A. M. Ingold Eli C. Cox E. W. Brown J. M. Henson

Government Telegraph Debate Draws Support and Criticism

Judge Walter Clark urges a national government telegraph as unconstitutional without one, citing his prior work. The Wilmington Messenger opposes centralization, warning of private monopolies. Rowan County Alliance sets a two day April 1894 meeting with Frick Sub Alliance. delegates to attend.

Walter Clark Supreme Court of North Carolina Bellamy Clark Democratic Wilmington Messenger the Messenger Messenger United States Huntington, Gould & Co Republic Richmond Star Rowan County Alliance Frick Ee Ae L. Arroum

Hon F D Koonce Addresses Cypress Creek Rally

A large crowd gathered at Cypress Creek to hear Hon. F D Koonce speak on March 10, praised education, reform, and unity. The audience included farmers and Alliance supporters, with E J Lanier introducing the speaker and music provided by Moses Judge. The event highlighted reform gains in Onslow and the 3d district and ended with a communal meal.

Ephor Lower Pender Duplin Onslow F. D Koonce Moses Judge Koonce North Carolina Jacobub

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Cap National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union Marion Butler Goldsboro D. Nee J L Gilbert Calif Col. Seer Te D. P. Dunsd Nis Judiciary Ragcatee Denver Colo. K Alabama Kentucky Alt J. ME A Kinston South Carolina J. L. Barbarton Butler Oiewer Provident , W. S Farmers’ Society Agriculte MR. Hutchings Alliance Ireland Farmers’ Board of Trade Board of Trade Congress Jno. R. Hutchings Dream OF the Press St. Louis Globe Democrat Globe Democrat Patronage Heelers Atlanta Constitution Oregon John Sherman Grover Cleveland Minneapolis Old Hutch Hutch Southern Mercury Fredonia Kan Breckinridge Hoge Republican Party South Boise Idaho Midland Journal Bethlehem Star Reform Government F. D. Koonce Cypress Creek
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