North Carolina Alliance jealously plans leather factory site
The Executive Committee describes purchasing 140 acres between Raleigh and Greensboro near Hillsboro for state Alliance offices and leather manufacturing. They urge Brethren to send cash for stock to fund a tannery and shoe factory, stressing independence from the leather trust and rapid site setup by January 1, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Brethren of
North Carolina
State Alliance
Cary
Progressive Farmer
Gree
Southern Railroad
Raleigh
Greensboro
Hillsboro
Farmville Alliance Meeting Praised and Plans Advanced
The Farmville Union reports a successful November 23 1895 meeting with a full hall of Alliancemen and sympathizers. Five initiates, renewed Falkland Alliance efforts, and a planned Alliance lecture by Bro Hoover to boost local organization. Longing for broader farmer support and renewed vigor across counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falkland Alliance
Bro. Hoover
Falkland
Pitt County
Alliance calls for tannery site and funding in Pitt County
The document outlines a large three story brick factory complex near a railroad with extensive ancillary buildings, wells, springs, and a potential tannery site. It notes completion plans for tannery ground breaking in January and shoe machinery installation, urging members to pledge funds and avoid office-seeking within the alliance. It also records a Richmond County meeting and an official notice from the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance about addressing business agency complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Toutsboro
Or Committee
L “Tetary
Addresses and Books for Distribution by State Alliance
Nineteenth century notice from Raeies North Carolina November 1 1895 offering pamphlets bound from the State Alliance addresses of Marion Butler and Cyrus Thompson delivered in Greensboro 1893 at ten cents per dozen or fifty cents per hundred. Also Hana history of the National Farmers Alliance prices five cents per copy and state alliance prints for 1893 1894 two cents per copy twenty cents per dozen. W Barnes secretary treasurer urges distribution to members and notes benefits of allotting funds via members and even mentions shoes from own farms as analogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raeies
N. C
Drar Brethren
Bros
Marion Butler
Cyrus Thompson
State Alliance
Greensboro
Hana
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Bros. Butter and
Thompson
Alliance
Barnes, Sec’y Treas
State Alliance Business Agency Price Adjustments and Advice
Notice from State Alliance Business Agency conducted by T Ivey and S B A outlining price corrections for dry goods due to raw cotton advances. It notes higher cotton fabric prices, seed rye at 58 cents per bushel, corn shellers priced for farm use, granulated sugar at 44 cents, and salt distribution plans. It warns against leaf tobacco orders due to Raleigh Revenue Department law and urges timely salt orders to prevent meat spoilage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ivey
Revenue Department
Raleigh
Notic to shipprs of wool and farm affairs in mobile text
Notices warn Wool mills halt work for repairs and stop shipments to Liberty. James H Parts notes broken fertilizer quality and seed meal pricing. alliance members discuss fertilizer contracts, supply issues, and assurances from manufacturers.
Death of Bro. Parker in a Masonic or fraternal body notice
Resolutions mourn the death of Bro. George F. Parker praising him as a warm friend of the Alliance and a true church member. The group expresses sorrow, bows to God’s will, and notes that a copy of the resolutions will be sent to the bereaved family and to The Progressive Farmer for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Parker
Bro
Parker
Church
Progressive Farmer
Gro. A
National Alliance Aid Degree Adoption and Rates in North Carolina
The National Alliance Aid Degree was adopted at Cary and seeks Alliancemen support in North Carolina. Details cover membership fees, registry, annual dues, and policy rates for single and joint policies, with classifications and medical eligibility. Organizers and county representatives in North Carolina are listed for instituting degree lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Alliance
Cary
North Carolina
Alliance
Aid
Corn Response to Liberal Fertilization Documented
An article notes corn as a vigorous feeder that responds to liberal fertilization. Yields rise and soil improves on corn lands when treated with fertilizers containing not under 7 percent actual plant nutrient content.
Potash and fertilization pamphlets offered free to farmers
The Mt Airy News reports a plan to promote potash culture with inexpensive trials and free pamphlets on fertilization. It notes a local theft case where a editor's cow was stolen and the thief sent to prison. The paper condemns fraudsters and laments debt of $8,000 in subscriptions, offering to settle at a quarter cent on the dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau St. York
Forest City Ledger
Green
Mt. Airy News
1896 Prices Noted for Levi Branson Jersey Names
For 1896 is now ready with prices as follows. Name printed on the backs Levi Branson ee Raleigh N. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Branson
Raleigh, N. A
Joyner Ad Payment Enclosed for Greenville Farm Notice
A dated 1893 Greenville notice shows Ortho L. Joyner owner sending a $250 fund check via enclosement for a Progressive Farmer advertisement. The message acknowledges a $2.00 bill and expresses thanks and best wishes for success of the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topacco
Ortho
L. Joyner
Greenville
N. C
Raleigh
Sam
Joyner
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Leather Trust
Good Alliance News
PIU
Prise
A. F. Hiveman
J. M. MtnBourne
N. C. Engosist
Mewborne
People’s Party
A. J. More
Richmond County Meeting
Richmond County
Court House
Rockingham
Tar Progressive Farmer
W. W. McElwee
Stephen B. Puffer
Lowell, Mass
F. M. Puffer
Norra Carolina Farme Rs’ State Alliance
Raueics
State Executive Committee
Alliance Headquarters
Hillsboro, N. C
State Alliance Business Agency
Cts
Notic
Gipson Station
Mr. T. Ivey
James H. Parts
Souisbury, N.C
J. C. Bernhardt
Bro. Bernhardt
North Carolina Department
Bro. Parker
National Alliance Aid
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Wilson County
John D Meares
Em City
Wake County
J. W. Lassiter
Wake Forest
Cleveland County
J. M. Roberts
Patterson Springs
Lenoir
Greene
Pitt
Beaufort
D. P. Meacham
Rowan
Mecklenburg
Gaston
Lincoln
Iredell
J. P. Sossaman
Charlotte
Cabarrus
G. Ed. Kestler
Concord
Branson’s Agricultural Almanac
Barnes Brob
Ee N.C
Ates
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Pilvania
Ratzias
J. W. Denmark
Progressive Fins Deak
Tan Progressive Farmer
Zowane & Brooughtor
Philadelphia
D. M. Osporne & Co
Orrics
J. H. Gu
Davie & McDowell Sts
England
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