Christmas in his Bones and Hard Times on the Farm
Zeke Bilkins speaks of feeling Christmas in his bones yet finances restrict joy. He notes shoes for children and a dress for the old lady as gifts while five dollars per capita and six cent cotton fail to ease woes. He laments sons seeking guns and farm hardship driving youths away, and vows reform despite Betsy’s interruptions as readers are wished a troubled but hopeful holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Devil
Bilkins
Sean
Billy
Hoyle
Betsy
Hold Your Cotton Prediction Sparks Price Guard Claim
A proclamation from The Caucasian advises farmers to hold cotton to guarantee better prices, disputing New York predictions of a big crop. It cites a World crop shortfall of 1 300 000 bales and a 600 000 bale deficit on world needs, urging holdouts to resist speculative selling for sixty days. A resolution by Marion Butler of North Carolina, adopted by the Alliance Supreme Council at Indianapolis, backs the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Council of the Alliance
Indianapolis
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Pro titation of the Election System by Means of National Conventions
Mr Peele's article on election reform is rejected by the Atlanta Constitution. A Wilmington lawyer, John G. Davis, faces false pretense charges after defrauding church funds, exposing a scandal where money from widows and orphans crossed into church debts. The piece cautions against judging church members by one man's actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peele
Atlanta Constitution
John Inman
John G. Davis
Wilmington
Fifth Street Moe Church
Simdlay
Davis
Promises and tariff reform in Democratic plan
The Herald reports Democratic leaders hedge on tariff reform. There will be no sweeping tariff bill this winter as the conservative element of the party rules Congress. The Mills defeat anchors the approach, avoiding radical action while seeking modest duty reductions on raw materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Washington
The
Herald
Congress
Mills
Busines
Democrats Prime Warning on Tariff Reform in 1892
The piece criticizes Democratic leaders for delaying broad tariff relief, accusing party bosses of cowardice and promising tax cuts only to back away. It cites editorials from the Wilmington Messenger urging genuine reform and warns that failing to deliver tax reductions will cost Democrats in elections. The author stresses the public demand for real relief and economic fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Lords
Rip van Winkles
North Carolina
Dr. Kingsbury
Wilmington Messenger
Cleveland
Sam
Congress
ISOS
Republican Party
Mernand
Crisp
Peoples
Bora
Exastera
House
A Christmas Gift for 1892 Readers of The Progressive Farmer
The Progressive Farmer asks readers to subscribe for 1892 as a Christmas gift. It plans to acknowledge each new subscriber in its columns, noting a stocking hanging in its sanctum capable of holding at least 20,000. It urges friends and readers to send subscriptions.
The Progressive Farm Drive Sparks Union Push
Wake County North Carolina December 19 1891 report on Agricultural Alliance meeting urges every member to organize a club of 25 subscribers for 92 dollars under a liberal clubbing plan. State officers spoke as Business Manager of The Progressive Farm inspired calls for 50 000 subscribers by February 1 1892 and broad statewide action. Fraternally signed by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Co
N CO
Epior
Agricultural Alliance
The
Progressive Farm
Alliance
Dakota Ruralist and Progressive Farmer Offer
The Dakota Ruralist, organ of the Dakota State Alliance edited by H. L. Loucks, is offered with The Progressive Farmer at $150 per year. The notice invites Southern and Western brethren to learn about each other’s practices and affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Ruralist
Dakota State Alliance
Progressive Farmer
Ruralist
H. L. Loucks
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Prosperity and reform voices across parties in early populist press
A montage of editorials and quotes from diverse papers argues for liberty, equality, and financial reform. It criticizes Sub-Treasury plans, bank lending, and political manipulation by money power, praising labor, farmers, and anti‑monopoly stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute Express
Sub-Treasury
Faulkner County
Iowa
Furmgg
United States
Standad Farmer
Citizens’ Alliance Club
Indianapolis
Ind
People’s Congress
Relief Bill For Land Loans Promises Aid To Homesteads
The Tarboro Advocate urges Congress to pass a bill allowing government loans on land at 2 percent interest to relieve suffering Americans. It notes nine million dollars in farm mortgage debt and says such a law could help owners pay interest and partially cancel mortgages, preventing mass foreclosures and immortalizing Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarboro
Congress
Question Settlement and Ocala Platform Union
After two days the committee at Indianapolis reported unanimous support for the Ocala demains with two words altered to align the Sub Treasury plank. The Supreme Council adopted the report, promising nationwide unity across Alliance ranks. The union sets the stage to fight on the Ocala platform, with objectors unable to derail the core plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ocala
Supreme Council
Alliance
Farmers Alliances and seed catalog notes in Mount Airy area
The item mixes farmer advice and seed marketing notes from Mt Airy and surrounding counties, mentioning the Farmers' Alliances and local members, plus testimonials about seeds and tobacco seed suppliers. It also references a medical cure advertisement and a tobacco seed appeal with addresses and free sample offers.
Sale of Real Estate By Authority From W Wake County Officials
By authority from J A Tolloway and Rebecca Holloway and AL Harrison a tract of land in Wake County in Tarton's Creek township near Neuse River is to be sold. The property described in the conveyance will be offered at 12 pm with cash terms. For further details contact Peas Buron at Hutchinson's store NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Tolloway
Rebecca Holloway
AL Harrison
Register’s Office
Wake County
Manuday
Tv Nxeres
Tarton's Creek
Jno
Nomwood
Holloway
Neuse River
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Eele
MR. Peele
Dream of the Reform Press
Lind Chandler
Coass
Isa
Wall Street Justies
Monitor
Reed
Standard
Faulloner
Echuiye
Creorgia
Lake County
Allliance
Ithmond
Beecham
PILLS
Sheecham
Europe
Ian
al Druggists
New York Depot
Atlon
Foster
Ness
GGY Awd Cart CO
Gincinnati
V. N. Seawell
Braulwa
Tin Kers Level
Poplar Springs
Shallow Weil
Melon
Moore Co
Orla Wilson
Bethlehem
Leetitees Wall
W J. Repries
See
Cleveland Collenes Nee Nies
Nest
Alls the Union
Isaac F. TretarxGiasy
John Ro Patterson
Mt. Airy
Alianor
Edgar Rouse
Fea Ant Tall Alliance
Jones County
Julia A. Moore
M Ferry & Co
Beatie Tit
Minh
Detroit
Daas
BR. i. Ragland Serd
COL. T Ilyeo
2A Lawrences
Warren Street
Boston
Mase
W. E. Skinner
Tux Ferry
Tor
All Pounder
Insachusetts
Gov. Wim
Germany
Lorraine
Pedletan
Brene
Jacen
Raleigh
Ni Fai
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