Grassing the Rolling Lands of the South
A 1891 debate on permanent pastures in the Southern states argues for sowing grasses like Bermuda and broom sedge on rolling lands to prevent erosion. W F Massey’s views are challenged by a Virginia North Carolina advocate who cites The Progressive Farmer and Southern Planter to defend terracing and continuous grassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
W. F. Massey
Bermuda
Broom Ledge
Tak Progressive Farmer
Middle Virginia
North Carolina
Virginia
Massey
Professor Massey
Progressive Farmer
Southern Planter
Red Top
Lespideza
Johnson
le Duc
Planter
Ceive
Notable dinner shows divide over coinage and power
A Topeka Journal editorial critiques a Wall Street aligned banquet amid debates over free coinage of silver and parity of gold and silver. It rails against bankers and politicians, condemns the two major parties, and calls for a new People's party to challenge the moneyed elite.
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Jas. A. Garfield
Partisan
United Old Parties
People’s Party
Atlanta
People’s Paper
Indianapolis
United States
Democratic Party
Nebraska
Reublican
Gaeople
Pittsburg
Kansan
Western Advocate
Rep-Demo
Kansas
Europe
Alliance Herald
Great West
Washington
State Alliance
Manhattan Athletic Club
John M. Dillon
Dillon
Union Pacific Railroad
Exchange
Alliance
Hall-McAllister
Journal
Dawn Speer
Canada
Delmonico’s
Blaine
Cleveland
Foster
Dispatch
Wall Street
Chamber
Smith
Als
Chamber of Money
Demo-republicratian
Gold Bugs
New York
Notable New York Chamber Dinner Sparks Outcry
The Richmond Dispatch calls the event notably notable as the New York Chamber of Commerce hosted a lavish Delmonico's feast for 232 guests. The dinner featured champagne and fine fare while critiqued as ignoring the hungry laboring poor who toil for their daily bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror
Chamber of Commerce of New York
Delmonico's
Richmond Dispatch
Enthusiastic Supporters Rally for Relief in Climax
A letter from Ephor and supporters in Climax North Carolina declares strong backing for their cause and warns administration to grant relief. They praise Tax PROGRESSIVE Farmer editor and urge submission to fiscal demands while stressing the necessity of cash to run the paper and pay debts.
Dickens's Pet Daughter Promises Insights on Father
Miss Mamie Dickens, the novelist's favored daughter, plans a series in The Ladies' Home Journal in 1892 detailing Charles Dickens's life. She recalls family life, education, writing habits, Christmas at the Dickens home, visits from famous guests, and his final years based on notes from his lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie
Dickens
Charles Dickens
London
Miss Dickens
Woodland Alliance resolves to support National President Polk
Woodland Alliance No. 520 assembled November 21 1891 declares confidence in National President L L Polk and endorses his acts. They renew fidelity to Alliance principles vow to defend them unto death and pledge to read Order papers. They promise to resist political rings and support all Alliance mandates at Ocala. R A Parker and Winery Thompson committee. Florence Ala Nov 30. An old man and his son were arrested in Rockwood Tenn on a telegram charge of horse theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
L. L. Polk
Order
Woodland Alliance
Ocala
R. A. Parker
Winery Thompson
Florence
Ala
J. A. Morse
Rockwood
Tennessee
R. I. Rogers
Durham
N.C
District Alliance selects president from its members
The District Lecture Bureau states any Alliance member in the District may be chosen as President who shall hold the office of District Lecturer. Signed Fraternally by W. 8. Barnes Secretary-Treasurer. N. C. F. 8. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
W. 8. Barnes
Sec.Treas
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Dream of the Reform Press
Raueiau, N. C
Corrie
Red Cross
Rod Star
New Orleans
Barbadoes
Molasses F. C. B
New Orop
Estra Fine
Pee Freight
Raleigh
Monumental Patapsco
Calvert
Maryland
Orange
Continental
B. Wilmington
Amg
New Arrow
F. C
Wilmington
Haseora
Bloomsburg
Beveseeree No
Propeller Churn
Cdicosccennan Ev Usrenseessynns
Border Alliance
Phaeton
F. O. B. Raleigh
Osborne
Dixie
Dixie Plows
Farmers’ Friend
Dunn
Stonewall
Climax
Pate’s
Ames
Cecil Martin
Diam
Farmers’ Alliance
EB. O. Mecell
D Reid
Per Dogen
Este
Liverpool
Withington
Ailiz F OB
Richmond
V. Sthan Carload
Baugh
F. O. Charleston
F. O. B. Richmond
Edisto
F. O. B. Charleston
Nova Scotia
F.O.B
Norfolk
W. H. Worth
Granville Female Institute
Oxford, N. C
Delsarte
Miss Clarke
H. Reeves
New York City
RE. E. H
T. W. Dobbin
Cearrs Tucks
Raleigh, N.C
Pearbors
Chicago
Sigel
Boylab Eked Co
Issi
W.H. & RS. Tucker & CO
D.M
D. M
D. W
D. de B. Laga
Sane Soda
Bae
Bmond
Enowtiake
N. Dee
Lancaster
Eveanseelers Jute
Anes
B. Alexander
J. M. Mewborne
S. B. Alexander
J S. Johnston
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