National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officers List
The document lists officers for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance. It names presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, lecturers, chaplains, and executive committee members across multiple states, with affiliations to various local papers and reform associations. The notice instructs papers to maintain the list and drop those failing to advocate the Ocala platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. v
A. C. Shuford
Newton
N. C
W. 8. Barnes
Raleigh
Cyrus Thompson
Richiands
Durham
J. R. Hancock
Greensboro
W. H. Worth
W. A Graham
Mach Co
North Carolina Tarmers’ State Alliance
Marion Butler
Goldsboro
J. J. Long
Eoka
A. F. Hileman
Concord
Editorial Suggestions On Farm Practices And Alliance Faith
A farmer column urges fall axle grease on apple trees to deter rodents and recommends painting buildings for maintenance and appearance. It promotes fall cover crops for soil, sturdy walks to outbuildings, and better stock care as key to prosperity. It then rails at rest for land, defends farming as the nation’s backbone, and calls for united, nonpartisan Alliance action with a January Wall’s Alliance meeting planned.
Irrigation Conventions Discuss Vast Arid Regions
Lawrence judge J. B. Emery spoke at Hutchinson on irrigation, describing the arid United States from the 97th meridian to the Pacific, claiming 100 million plus acres can be reclaimed for 100 million people. He linked climate to empire and noted government land purchases and potential civilization in the reclaimed lands. The British Labor Commission data contrasted with low wages and long hours for agricultural workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Emery
Lawrence
Kansas
Hutchinson
United States
All America
Alaska
Gulf of Mexico
Idaho
Cascade Mountains
Washington
Pacific
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Old Mexico
Rio Grande
Mexico
New Mexico
Gadsden Purchase
Texas
Emery
America
Montezquieu
Ben Wade
United
British Labor Commission
Valuable Water and Potash in Agriculture Notes
A letter extols Fleming Spring near Scotland Neck North Carolina as a cure for lagrippe and digestive woes, claiming weight gain and restored vigor after drinking four gallons. It urges readers to publish and support the spring while sharing agricultural notes on crab grass value and extensive potash use for strawberries to boost yields and deter pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Neck
N. C
Enfield
Halifax County
Lagrippe
Joan L. Whitehead
New Berne
W. F. Massey
N.C
Bell
Great Victory Prompts Reform Plan for North Carolina
A Cumberland County reader argues the victory over the Democratic party requires sweeping election reforms. He calls for repealing the current election law, dislodging party rings, and empowering local electors by electing township tax collectors and county canvassers. He urges abolishing the county board of education, electing the superintendent by popular vote, and shifting school funding toward public schools to aid poor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer BucxHory
N. C
North Carolina
Democratic Party
County Superintendent of Public Instruction
Board of Education
Superior Court
U. S
County Board of Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Justices of the Peace
Cumberland
Cumberland County
Wake Forest
Trinity
Pruning grape vines for beginners
A practical guide explaining that fruit buds form only on new wood. It advises preserving strong young wood, cutting back to two eyes from the base for first year shoots, pinching off sides, and gradually developing canes over three years. Emphasizes fall trimming, two to three eye spurs for next season, and overall care including soil, drainage, and winter protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Thayer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Raz National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
J. L. Gilbert
California
Col.ston
Vania
Judiciary
RA. Southworth
Denver
Colo
Sorte
Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
J . M. Mewborne
Kinston
State Alliance
Jno. Brady
Gatesville
J. F. Harrell
Whitsville
John Graham
Ridgeway
North Carolina Reform Press Associat
Oflers
J. L. Ramsey
W. S Saraza
Dapers
Dean Seam Progressive Farmer
State Organ
Dereury
Hickory
Rattler
Whitakers
Tiny Home
Beaver Dam
Lumberton
Conde’s Papir
Charlotte
Wadeshoro
Hinde
Facha
Rutherford County Alliance
Alliance
Wall’s Alliance
W. O. Bane
A. D. Waace
Sec
Treas
O. W. Blacknall
Warsenter
Goethe
Mavern H. Palmer
Palmer
Walter Montgomery
Supreme Court
EprTor
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