Speculators and moneycrats Target Local Crops in Reform Talk
A dialogue outlines farmer fears of speculative profits draining crop prices while praising reform movements. Betsy promotes the ballot and Alliance as tools for fairer outcomes, warning against graveyard-name schemes and rabbit-foot luck in campaigns. Betsy reports broad township backing for reform and predicts a looming political clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilkins
Betsy
Alliance
Cleveland and Carr
Congressional Doings Revealed in Party Conven tions
The article notes nominations for Congress and district electors from multiple districts. W F Stroud of Chatham and A C Green of Wake were named for Congress and district elector respectively. The Edenton First district convention chose Capt E A Moye of Pitt for Congress. The Fayetteville Third district meeting met again with broad endorsement for F D Koonce of Onslow, amid incomplete county representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
W. F. Stroud
Chatham
Congress
A. C. Green
Wake
Edenton
E. A. Moye
Pitt
Fayetteville
F. D. Koonce
Onslow
North Carolina peanut gift to Grover Cleveland teased
The Indianapolis Journal reports a North Carolina man sent peanuts to Grover Cleveland. The letter compliments North Carolina heritage and national virtues, praising the sender's state while humorously noting Cleveland may respond similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
North Carolina
Grover Cleveland
Buzzard's Bay
Mass
Debates on Silver Coinage and Gold Standard Values
Letters discuss free coinage of silver, the relative value of silver and gold, and the impact on debtors and creditors. Arguments note gold's rise, silver demonetization, and the 30 cent differential in silver dollars, with references to political alignments and local papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitor
United States
Nevada
Not for Sale and An Election Message from 1892
A letter discusses party realignment urging S Otho Wilson to join the Democratic fold if Cleveland wins. It notes not being for sale, and mentions convention calls in Lenoir Pitt Nash and Guilford districts for 1892 with appointments and nominations for state senate and district elector changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Otros
Raleigh
Cleveland
People's Party Convention Near Roxboro and Smithfield
The People’s party calls a county convention in Roxboro on September 10 1892 at noon to nominate a full county ticket and a General Assembly member. Primaries on September 3 at 2 pm select delegates from listed townships and elect five member executive committees. Also Smithfield in Johnston County hosts a convention September 6 at 11 am to nominate a legislative and county ticket. A new rust proof beardless yellow oat variety is offered for sale by W F Norwood of Goldston NC, promising rust resistance and good yield at 80 cents per bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Senate
J. OC. Neal
Chi'n P. P
Nash Co
People’s Party of
Pitt County
Greenville On
Friay
A. J. May
People’s Party
Greensboro
P. H. Massey
J. B. Sarre
5Th Dist
Person County
Court House
Roxboro
General Assembly
Holloway
Wood Dale
Cunningham
Olive
Johnston County
Smithfield
W. B. Rats
Chi'n Co
W. F. Norwood
Chatham Co
N. C
Wads Gotperon
Goldston, Chatham Co
N.C
If you feel weak and worn out take Brown's Iron Bipers
An old health ad urges readers to combat fatigue with Brown's Iron Bitters claiming renewed strength and vitality. It markets the tonic to a broad audience, presenting quick results and a robust remedy for daily weariness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Death notices and organizer appeal in North Carolina Alliance records
Death notices list members of various Alliances in Bertie Durham Pamlico Bladen and Rowan counties with ages and roles including chaplain and county affiliations. A statement by W H Warner announces state organizing efforts for the Citizens Alliance and Industrial Union urging signups and local assemblies. An advertisement promotes Scarlet Clover seed and a Delaware fruit exchange bulletin with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura McKeithan
Ingram Branch Alliance
Martin V. Perry
Brown's Alliance
Bertie County
Lucinda Coffee
Bull Creek Alliance
Bro
Washington Marshall
Brassfield Alliance
Durham County
A. D. Holton
Providence Alliance
Pamlico County
Alliance
Bladen County
F. C. Feterson
Rowan Alliance
Citizens’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Friends of Reform
F. A
I. U
L.A
Friends of
Purity
W. H. Warner
Asheboro St
Greensboro, N. C
W. F. Massey
North Carolina Experiment
Labor and Capital praised by labor leaders in Fort Worth
W E Farmer of Fort Worth praises E A Allen's Labor and Capital as a first class work. He urges reading by reform advocates and citizens, noting it sheds light on wealth distribution and the labor and farm movements. The message, signed by August Post, national secretary of the Farmers Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Farmer
Knights OF LaBor
Fort Worth
Texas
E. A. Allen
Aucust Post
National Farmers’ Alliance
Moulton
Iowa
Labor and Farm Movement
Joan P. Stelle
Farmers’ Mutual Benefit AssociAtion
Mt. Vernon
III
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Major Bilkins
Democrats
Congressional
W. J. Peele
Bro. J. D. Yates
Richmond County
St. Louis
Progressive Farmer
the Chronicle
Stroud
House of Representatives
Bunn
New England
Bro. Tae
The
News and Observer
F. L. Merritt
S. Otho Wilson
MR. Wilson
Washington, D. C
Ho Wison
Lenoir County
Kinston
R. B. Krysty
Chim
People's Party
Chowan Baptist - Female - Institute
Murfreesboro
John B. Brewer
Fairview Institute
Business College
W. T. Warriett
F. W. Huidekoper
Reuben Foster
Richmond
Danville
R. R
P.M. Daily
Durham
Oxford
Hender- P.M. Son
Buffalo
Lithia Springs
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
Hickory
Asheville
Charlotte
Columbia
Augusta
Charleston
Savannah
Goldsboro
Wilmington
Morehead City
Newberne
Carolna
Daily
Rie
Sun
Passen
Wilson
Tarboro
Eastern Carolina
Clarksville
Keysville
Burkeville
West Point
Baltimore
York River Line
Pullman
Henderson
Kersville
Gers
Carolin
Lenoir
Blowing Rock
E. Berkley
Richmons Oraskinemons
H. Hardck
Ant
Atlanta
Son Haas
Mang
Swashington
D.C. Wairoa
B.C
Obrginia Ck
Old Virginia
North Carolina College
MT. Pleasant
J. D. Shirey
Davidson County
Thomasville
Orater
Harry Skinner
P. H. Mseay
H. Morton
Chm
John Hart
Labor &Capital
Bible Companion
Htc
Hos. J. Oginvim
Belleucele
Progress
Raleigh, N.C
Ber
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