War discourse and Christmas in a 19th century letter
A reader letter rails against Grover Cleveland as a war leader, mocks Populists mixing religion and politics, and laments Christmas drinking amid wartime sentiment. The exchange touches on Uncle Sam, England, and political loyalties, ending with a nudge to read further on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilkins
Cleveland
Zeke
Grover Cleveland
Betsy
Grover
England
John Ell
United States
Sam
John Ball
Col. Johnston
Ben
Offis
New York
Labor Exchange plan urged for NC shoe factory
A. H. Pappison endorses operating the shoe factory on the Labor Exchange model. He argues the system could prove industrial freedom by showing production without legal tender, expanding to counties, and eventually replacing money reliance. He urges the State Farmers' Alliance of North Carolina to adopt the plan and bless future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddison
Cocommentan
Burnaw
N. C
Bro. L. A. Mewborne
DeBernardi
State Farmers’ Alliance of
North Carolina
A. H. Pappison
Alexander H Stephens on free coinage of silver letter
A lengthy 1882 letter from Alexander H. Stephens argues for restoring silver to monetary parity with gold. He traces the 1873 act that removed silver, critiques its economic impact, and endorses free coinage at a 16 to 1 silver to gold ratio with silver certificates as currency. He also proposes metric coinage and notes publishing a House report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte News
Alexander H. Stephens
Confederacy
Stephens
National Harnet
Washington, D.C
H. D. Barrows
Los Angeles
Cal
Congress
United States
Hamilton
House of Representatives
Alexander H., Stevens
Long and Short Sweetnin in the Times and Dispatch
The Citizens letter cites a Times claim about Dispatch support for sound money and gold standard. It accuses the Dispatch of shifting sides for advantage and urges farmers to notice their economic plight this winter after a strong crop. The piece urges readers to question leadership and align with honest reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Dispatch
the Times
People’s Tribune
J Walter Thompson
New York
New Mexico
Bro. Sossaman Speech Stirring Alliance Interest in Stanly County
In Corn Grove North Carolina a letter praises Bro J B Sossaman of Charlotte for a Saturday night address on the Farmers Alliance. He is described as plain fearless and has canvassed the county stirring locals about Alliance importance and orderly work. Fraternal best wishes accompany the Progressive Farmer note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Grove
N.C
J. B. Sossaman
Charlotte
Farmers’ Alliance
Bro. Sossoman
Bro. Sossaman
Advertising Axioms and Monroe Doctrine Debate
A long extract contrasts advertising wisdom with political analysis. It argues advertising must be truthful and bold to yield results, then shifts to critique the Presidents Monroe doctrine stance and threatened war. Cites James C. Carter warning against appealing to war and urges careful diplomacy over conflict.
Grave Blunder Debate Over Venezuelan Policy
The New York World denounces President Cleveland's Venezuelan message as a grave blunder while supporting him on other matters. It argues the policy risks international misunderstanding and wrongfully portrays Britain as a threat, contrasting with past support for Cleveland despite alleged misdeeds.
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Monroe
South America
James C. Carter
Venezuela
Canad
British Columbia
England
Great Britain
Altant
James C. Cartr
Cleveland
United States
New York World
Congress
Olney
Dr. Hathaway & Co
South Broad Street
Atlanta
Tobacco board sets holiday adjournment of sales
During the holidays the Rileigh tobacco market will adjourn sales from December 20 to January 2 following a rule observed by all tobacco markets. By order of the Tobacco Board of Trade. E W Thomason, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rileigh
Tobacco Board of Trade
E W. Thomason
Sec
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Zeke Bilkins
the Labor Exchange
New Plymouth Rock Company
Boston
Mass
Box D
Raleigh
Newton, Bennington Co
Farmer
Sossaman
Stanly County
Broadway
Sven
Lamborn
Salem Iron Works
Salem
Adrian
Beenington Co
Sout
Bae
Nashing Tenn
Ville, Pa
Lisiel
Smit
Catalgues
N. P. Boy,kr, & CO
Coty
Pioneer
Poland
Sheers Bane
Ehranville
Guilford
Sein
China
Esseraf Berkshire
Buff Legion
W. E. Benbow
Oak Ridge
Wenovto
Chesters
Mexico
Whinery
Willis Whinery
Onio
Scientific American Agency For
NN & CO
New Yort
It Bureau
America
Notion Elven
Scientific Auerian
Bonaus
Inoul de Lao
Munn & Syublishers
New York City
Ita
N. C. Baptist Almanac
N.G
Expresa
O. D
Cobb
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