Farmers Fight for Currency and Reform Across Union Press
A collage of editorials and pamphlet excerpts urges unity among farmers and laborers against banks and monopolies. It cites taxes, freight rates, and currency as key issues while endorsing Ocala platform unity and renewed Alliance action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Gazette
Sub-Treasury
New York Times
National Economist
Missouri
Gen. Weaver
Congress
Kansas City Midland Mechanic
New Nation
Argentine Republic
Mercur
Lonoke County
Arkansas
Texas
Philadephia
America
Virginia Alliance
United States
Alliance
Wall Street
United States Treasury
Partizan
Ocala
Polk Addresses Farmers Alliance Audience in Morehead Ball Room
Col Polk spoke to a large gathering of North Carolina State Farmers Alliance members and Southern Dental Association participants in Morehead, contrasting wealth and poverty, praising the Ocala platform and urging support for the Sub Treasury plan as the crowd rose in unified approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Polk
Morehead
N.C. State Farmers’ Alliance
Southern Dental Association
Gilded Palace
Mason and Dixon
Sub-Treasury
Ocala
F.S. Buatr
Rockingham Letter Urges Slow Steps in Party Split
The Rockingham Rocket reprints a Hickory Alliance meeting statement urging editors and leaders to slow down as farmers and laboring men push to act for themselves. It warns a minority could fracture the Democratic party and cites a fire loss relief appeal from Kerr, North Carolina, while discussing financial system reforms and currency issues in national politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockingham Rocket
Democratic Party
Mountain Creek
Hickory Alliance
VNN
I. J F. Newton
R. H. Devane
Kerr
N. C
Bro
F. F. Newton
W.T. Devane
D. R
Flexible Constitution Seen By Farmers As Tool Of Wealth
The piece argues the Constitution is applied flexibly, allowing loans to railroads and syndicates while farmers face limits. It questions constitutional limits on farm relief, cites government loans to capital interests, and calls for substantial financial reform as a substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railroad
Centennial Syndicate
New Orleans Cotton Exposition Syndicate
Congress
Nicaragua Canal Syndicate
Farmers’ Alliance
Currituck County Farmers Alliance Elects Officers
Currituck County Farmers Alliance met with Moyock Sub Alliance and reported delegates from several alliances. J R Bell was elected President and officers named. payments to Norfolk Alliance Exchange listed. last lines note weekly weather crop bulletin findings and district crop conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Currituck County
Moyock
Coinjock
Poplar Branch
Shawboro
Crawford
Central
Gibbs
Committee On Weights and Measures
J. B. Garrenton
J. F. Garrenton
Norfolk Alliance Exchange
Bro
J. R. Bell
C. T. Sears
J. J. Ferebee
Wm Li. Snowden
D. W. Lindsey
J. R. Halstead
W. D. Barnard
T. L. Fulford
J. B. Grandy
W. A. Walker
Committee of
L. N. Simmons
State Alliance
Mercer
District Alliance
KE. W. Baum
J. L. Decormis
Snowden
St. Louis
Ocala
Letter from Bro Blair on Alliance subscribers and papers
A letter from S Blair discusses Alliance subscribers, notes the value of religious papers over partisan sheets, and urges members to read The Progressive Farmer. It mentions agent outfits, district lectures, and schedule changes for mass meetings and rallies across North Carolina in 1559 1800 era context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menoua, Hertford Co
Epvrrer
Alliance
Eptror
Stanly
Salisbury
New London
Norwood
Albemarle
Sas Vizsalem
Ph Y Purinitecten
Es Yadkin Co
Zion Athan
A. Leagan
Alliance official refutes endorsements by traveling agents
State Agent W H Worrin denies endorsement claims by traveling representatives of the Farmers Alliance and cautions brethren about purchases from spectacle sellers. He urges support for the Agency and reports mass meetings planned mainly in September with timely notice. Secretary W S Barnes notes a photo offer for subscribers.
Special Notice to Lecturers on Meeting Expenses and Appointments
Special notice states no funds are appropriated to cover meeting expenses for District Lecturers. County Alliances must pay their counties' lecturer costs. Future appointments by a District Lecturer are limited to counties in his district as defined by the last legislature. Fraternally yours, S. Barnes, Secy NC FSA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Barnes
Sec’y N.C
County Business Agents Urged to Send New Bonds
County officials request all county business agents to submit new bonds as county agents. Agents who have not received blank bonds should notify the office to have them sent promptly. W. H. Worrn, S. B. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Worrih
W. H. Worrn
Sewing Machine Price list for North Carolina delivery
On and after August 1 the following sewing machines will be delivered in North Carolina with freight aid. No 4 Low Arm four drawer Singer patent priced at 15.00? 615.00 No 4 High Arm Alliance four drawer Automatic Bobbin Winder 20.00 Electric High Arm four drawer 18.00 W. H. Worth S. B. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Experiment Station
State Weather Service
ISM
Weldon
Wilmington
Goldsboro
New Berne
Raleigh
North Carolina
Singer
W. H. Worth
County Secretaries Urged to Send Reports and Dues
County Secretaries are requested to send their third quarter reports and dues to this office promptly. Include names of the delegate and alternate elected to the State Alliance. Returns must arrive before the State meeting in August or the delegate cannot participate. Raleigh North Carolina July 8 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Alliance
Jute Bagging Prices for 1891 Announced in North Carolina
W I L Worr of S B A announces jute bagging for 1891 with cash terms and August to October delivery across North Carolina rail stations and boat landings. Prices: 1 percent 1b jute six cents? 2 lb six sixty eight a wes 231b. notes uncertainty on new ties and distributions via county agents. blanks available for those writing for prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Trust
County Presidents Attex Tion and Meeting Dates Cited
County President letters discuss constitutional authority for quarterly county meetings. The note cites Article 1 Section 9 of the 1890 Constitution and states alliances must meet on the second day of January April July and October. Raleigh official correspondence dated May 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Ion
Estate accounts and mill operations update
Statements of account were sent to July 1st to all parties with balances due to the office. Brethren are urged to pay promptly so the State Alliance’s report can be completed. W. H. Worth notes continuation of mill operations at Mill-Stones and Phillip's estate including mills and grinding facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Alliance
Brethren
W. H. Worth
Phillip
The Farmers' Friend Official Paper Introductory Note
The Farmers' Friend is the official paper of the Farmers' Alliance and People's Party of Allen County. The excerpt appears as an old clerical notice promoting subscription and distribution in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alm
People’s Party
Allen County
Exing
Kansas
Siam
Tola
Not Quite for Nothing in The Mission at Chillicothe
Nearing free trial offer text shows a Missouri Chillicothe publication promoting a world paper on a penny sample. It mentions North Carolina and adjoining states, premiums for clubs, and a free sample copy address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
North Carolina
Newlisting: County Newspaper for Sale in Alliance Endorsed Paper
A county level newspaper with long history seeks buyer. Endorsed by Alliance, printed locally. Includes production notes and reasons for sale, inviting interested buyers to inquire about ownership and assets.
Popular Book Endorsed For National Movement Aligned with Local Interests
A damaged notice promotes a popular book used by tens of idols in the United States. It highlights its simple tunes and broad appeal. Florence Olmstead is named as contact, with pricing stated as per copy and per dozen stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Olmstead
Senus
Uniter
People's Movement
de Aldine
Ocal
Thor
Florence Olmst
Derado
Stick Tobacco Pamphlet Promo By Modern Tobacco Barn
An advertisement touts the only original fixed wire and reliable Stick and invites readers to send for an illustrated pamphlet issued by Modern Tobacco Barn Co. in Oxford X.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Tobacco Barn CO
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Dream of the Reform Press
Luchange
Weekly Monitor
Home Advocate
Boston Herald
California
L. L. Polk
Atlanta Constitution
Sinaia Currituck County
Bro. Blair
J. B. Smith
Madison, Rockingham Co
Wentworth
Guilford
Greensboro
Bro.leazar
New London, Albemarle, Norwood, Lick
North Carolina Farm
Site Alliance
County Alliance
S. B. Alexander
Cliai
Charlotte
Durham
Reidsville
Information
N. C. Farmers’ Alliance
W. H. Worrin
W.S. Barnes
Sec’y N. C. FS. A
Heetins Nantes
County Business Agents
Attextion
THE
Art County
Older County
Good Job
the Alliance Nightinial
Oxford
Skacco
J. M. Currin
W. C. Reed
Currin
John Meadows
Wilkinson Bros
O. S. Smoot
J.D. Bullock
John Webb
W. A. Bobbitt
D,s. Osborn
E. O. Bransford
C.F. Kingsbury, Pye
B. Glenn
Oxford, X
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