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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1894

Page

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National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officers Listed

The document lists leaders of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union including Marion Butler of Goldsboro as President and J L Gilbert as Vice President along with secretary treasurer Col D P Dunn of Columbia South Carolina and other state and executive officials. It also notes a Reform Press Association line about papers supporting the Ocala platform and a list of officers for the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance and judiciary committee.

Ice J. L. Gilbert Col D. P. Dunn Columbia 8. C Gl. Loucks Haree E Bs Mann Brandon E. Deane Falls New York H. C. Demoncoy ¢Ing Harrisburg Pennsyl J. S. Bridges Wba N. C Barnes Weigh Cyrus Nds J. T. B. Hoover I City N.C Char Oel T. T. Speight Lewis Do Geo. T. Lane Greensyre H. E. King Anut Set-at-Arms J. R. Hancock Reensboro W. H. Worth Meee Wal —_ s Graham N Co North Arolina Farmers’ State Alliance Marion Butler Goldsboro J. Long Koka A. ¥. Hileman Meard ATE Alliance Judiciary Committee N. M. Culbreth Whiteville Hn Brady Gatesville N. G Ham Ridgeway

Editorial Suggestions on Agriculture and Science

Editorial notes urge attention to small things in farming and livestock care. It discusses fall plowing, horses' muscular weakness, shoeing, and cooling to reduce stress. It mentions bi-metallic league talks in Boston and summarizes agricultural yield data from the Pennsylvania Experiment Station on digestible matter in beets, corn, and silage.

Francis A. Walker Ston E. B. Andrews Own University Providence R. L Boston Pennsylvania

Opposition to sumptuary laws and whiskey influence

A letter to The Progressive Farmer argues the whiskey trade as the fountain of political and financial troubles. It criticizes Democrats and Populists for aligning with liquor interests, urges North Carolina Populists to purge the fountain, and warns reforms hinge on repudiating whiskey control. It notes a July county Alliance meeting in Jackson County with officers elected and calls for more business with the State Agency.

Farmers’ Alliance Alliance Republican Party Sherman Congress Reform Party North Carolina Our County Love’s Chapel A. J. Long E. H. Cagle T. M. Fizell A. M. Parker Wm. Bumgarner J. H. House J. W. Cagle J. B. Queen L. J. Mathis Grand Order Bro. Barnes Asheville Virginia B. Browy

Political Club Organized in Bladenboro Township

In Bladenboro, Richarson township, a People’s party club formed last Saturday July 22 with 32 members. Several members previously voted Democratic two years ago. Officers listed include O. M. Jones as President, A. A. Hilburn as Secretary, James White as Treasurer, and A. A. Hinsorn as Sec.

Progressive Farmer Richarpson Bladen Co N. C People’s Party Bladenboro O. M. Jones A. A. Hilburn James White A. A. Hinsorn

Two Methods of Concentrating Wealth and Their Effects

A debate outlines two wealth concentration methods. The first concentrates wealth via media of exchange, the second by capital for railroads and factories. Money concentration harms values, while capital concentration boosts production and potential per capita wealth, urging fair pricing and broad distribution. It also notes poultry diversification on farms to enhance profits.

Horror John Sherman David B. Hill Grover Cleveland Thornton Monitor Senator Stewart Grange Georgia Ohio Grover Carthage Brockton Diamond Missouri World Bankers

Coxey movement critique and calls for monetary reform

R J Walker argues against the Coxey movement labeling it unwise and harmful. He blames monetary policy and protected industries for wage decline and unemployment, cites Dr Strong’s Our Country to support claims of degraded workmanship, and urges currency expansion to revive labor and avert populist excess.

Mr. EpiTor Coxey Arizona Territory Raleigh Prince Albert England William Germany Alexander Russia United States Europe Grover the Great House of Lords Dr. Strong Manchester R. J. Walker

Dream of the Press and Reform Punditry Echoes

A compilation of editorial criticisms and political quips from reform papers and era periodicals. It lampoons gold standard policy, economic woes, and party loyalties, citing figures like Grover Cleveland, Coxey, and various party influences. The item reflects late 19th century partisan rhetoric and public opinion, with satire on labor, trusts, and public utilities.

Southern Mercury Grover United States Congress of Trusts Tuscaloosa Ala Journal Tecumseh Republic National Watchman

Letter from Alamance from Haw Rrvzy NC

A brief note from Alamance County comments on quiet politics and local party splits. It mentions Cleveland Sherman & Co. displeasure over offices and a high tariff Republican in the post. Simmons causes friction over revenue, and J A Long will not run for the legislature. The writer jokes about a cricket in the woods.

Progressive Farmer N. C Cleveland, Sherman & Co P. O Simmons J. A. Long Alliance

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