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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1891
Page
4
W A Schofield urges farmers to raise pork locally as a shield against the Trusts and meat combines. He critiques the agricultural report and warns that reliance on cotton and tobacco prices may drive farmers to purchase meat. He notes Alliance activity in North Carolina and praises leaders J T Ketner and J P Pinkley as steady Alliancemen.
At a July 10 1891 meeting of the Iredell County Alliance the group adopted resolutions stating the Alliance is not a political party, cannot constrain members on affiliations, and will defend sovereign rights to opinions while urging respect for minority views. They condemn political attacks on the order, thank committees, and reaffirm adherence to national platforms and the Sub-Treasury plan. The Orange County meeting approved and requested publication.
Albright Alliance No. 1611 held its annual picnic and barbecue in the grove near the lodge in Greensboro on June 27. About 200 attendees enjoyed a morning meeting, a hearty dinner, lemonade, fruit, and speeches by District Lecturers Smith and Broughton on loyalty, duty, and the farm crisis.
A Oxford based company with 200000 capital plans modern tobacco barn fixtures to revolutionize curing. It claims faster housing, less fuel, uniform color, and greater yield saving leaves to cover fertilizer and labor. outlines a 135 degree curing process with many wire supports and higher capacity than old barns. The piece also reflects on political advocacy and organizational resilience.
Mr. Borror urges concession and cautions slow action in a debate about our inheritance and relief. He warns against avarice and favors gradual progress, arguing for arbitration and equity while acknowledging urgency and the need to perfect educational organization amid wartime ideas.
A letter from Hoboken New Jersey claims the line about John Sherman being toppled by Foster and Foraker is a feint to sway farmers. It asserts Republicans will reelect Sherman to the Senate and maintain party harmony to fool the people, urging alarm and action.
The Perquimans County Alliance secretary notes a plan to form a district newspaper to advocate for the Alliance. A three member committee will coordinate with other counties and report in October, limited to stamps and stationery costs. A promotional insert urges subscribing to the Groupe Picture by return mail.
A speech reviews the State Exchange role and Alliance influence in trade and cotton markets, praising moral and educational gains while urging stronger Alliance engagement. It calls for action on cotton surplus, market weighers, and telegraphic price quotations, and recommends legislation to improve market fairness.
President Hall urged state Alliances to vote on the Sub-Treasury plan and independent action. Reports show most Sub-Alliances favor the Sub-Treasury and the People's Party. At the next State meeting Hall is set to return to the Democratic party.
The New York Sun explains a billion as a vast sum using vivid contrasts. It notes counting 200 per minute would take about nineteen years, and a billion dollars in silver could cover over three acres with dew at twilight. It links the amount to salaries, belts around the earth, dresses, education, and voting, urging readers to see public money as their responsibility.
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