Zeke Bilkins and the Open Letter in a Rural Saga
In a chatty rural exchange readers discuss Betsy’s illness and local Democrats filling school committees, mules named Ginter and Gin, and a blunt talk about Chicago platform issues. The dialogue touches on political reform, party loyalties, and humorous dispatches from wartime school governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
News and Observer and Chronicle
Scott’s Hill
Erbout
Ashe
Betsy
Sallers
Democratic Party
Atlanta Journal
Lucyana
Congress
South Carolina
Tillman
Gin
Minutes Corrected on State Alliance Executive Minutes
At a State Alliance Executive Committee meeting on November 23 1892 Bro S O Wilson was rejected as an employee of the State Business Agency by Bros Alexander and Johnson. Mewborne opposed the action noting no charges. August 2 1893 votes by Alexander Johnston and Mewborne corrected the minutes to remove impression of wrongdoing and to avoid political prejudice against Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Alliance Executive Committee
Bro. S. O. Wilson
Bros. Alexander and Johnson
State Business Agency
Bro. Mewborne
Bro. Wilson
Bros. Alexander, Johnston and
Mewborne
Brown
Sherman Act Promotes Silver Bullion Purchases and Treasury Notes
An act directs the Secretary of the Treasury to buy up to four million five hundred thousand ounces of silver bullion monthly at market price not exceeding one dollar per ounce and to issue treasury notes as payment. Notes are redeemable on demand in coin at the United States Mint.
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United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
National Bank
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Christian Patriot
Rumor of Populist Republican Fusion Debated
The author says there is no solid basis for fusion between Populists and Republicans, noting conflicting reports from Raleigh and the era's party dynamics. Observations of cross support for Cleveland, cabinet appointments, and party harmony suggest no official fusion, while stressing the piece is news and opinion for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Cleveland
Gresham
Carlisle
John Sherman
Letter From Missouri Seeks Unity Against Monied Power
President Miller of the Missouri State Alliance urges action as extra Congressional session looms. He warns the monied power endangers liberty, promotes a gold standard critique, and calls for rebuilding Alliance work after a damaging campaign. Attaches one dollar for a Progressive Farmer subscription. note misprints and dated references.
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Miller
The
Missouri State Alliance
Grana
Congress
Republic
Europe
England
United States
Brookfield
Linia Joseru Miter
Peach Tree Advertisements From Salem College and West Chester
Advertisements list peach trees from Salem Female College in Salem North Carolina and Geo Achelis of West Chester Pennsylvania. The Progressive Farmer is urged to be mentioned in all advertiser communications.
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Salem Female College
Salem
N. C
Geo
Achelis
West Chester
A New York Miracle Locomotor Ataxia cured after years
The New York Tribune reports Geo L Hommedieu recovered from locomotor ataxia after years with no walking. After Manhattan Hospital discharge as incurable, Pink Pills for Pale People and cold water treatment helped him regain strength, blood flow, and mobility, with doctors Sworn testimonies and a public notice.
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New York City
Manhattan Hospital
The
New York Tribune
the Tribune
Geo. L’hommedieu
L’hommedieu
Edward Houghtaling
Hudson
N. Y
N. J
Allen
Yorkville
Pratt
Gill
Hamilton
41St St
Park Ave
Seguin
Lewis A. Sayre
Ave
Sayre
H. E. Merville
Robert W. Smith
Marchal & Smith
Geo. L'Hommedieu
Dr. Williams
W. H. Woopnutt
Notary Public
New York County
Williams
Dr. Aged Medicine Co
Schenectady
Brockville
Ontario
If You Feel Weak and All Worn Out Take This
A brief note advises readers to take steps when feeling weak and exhausted. It stresses rest, proper nutrition, and seeking help if fatigue persists. No specific product or remedy is named in the readable text.
Davis Military School Ads and Political Notes Fragment
A fragmented column from a 19th or early 20th century local paper mixes Davis Military School for Boys and Young Men with brief commentary on religious editors, currency standards, and gold versus silver. It mentions John B. Eaves, Rutherford County, and fusion talk between Third party and Republicans, plus a Greensboro Greensboro ad row and a school employment classifieds note. The ad offers job classifieds through the column with defined inch rates and cash payments.
Grange Speaker to Address Honey Hill Grange Crowd
Hon. Willis R Williams master of the State Gringo will deliver a public address at Honey Hill Grange in Nash County on Thursday August 17 1893. All residents and visitors are invited to attend.
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Willis R Williams
Honey Hill Grange
Nash County
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Zeke Bilkins
People’s Party
Missouri
New York
Business College
Davis Military School
Winston
Nic
John B. Eaves
Republican State Executive Committee
Charlotte Observer
Rutherford County
Eaves
Simmons
Greensboro
Female College
F. L. Reid
Educators
Joan J. Ingails
N.C
Grange
Dobbins
5C Corp
Dobins
Bb. F. Johnson & Co
Richmond
Thompson
School Business College
Siterarry
Ig Bank
Page Fence
Page Woven Wire Fence Company
Adrian, Mich
Raueieh
J. W. Denmark
Bussics
Progressive Farmer
Sir
Epwards & Brovouns
Barnes Bros
Denmark
Besid
North Car
Mis Hampshire
Pennsylvan
Barnes Bes
B. F. Johnson
B. A. Grey
Huntersville
Bel
Greg & McElroy
Joun B. Bees
Tere
Champi
Idaho
Vermont
Mill Machinry
van Winkle Gin and Machinery
Atlanta
Georgia
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