The Washburn Hatch AntI-Option Bill Rally
The National Grange Legislative Committee urges United States Senators to pass the Washburn Hatch anti option bill. They argue farmers overwhelmingly favor it and seek swift passage to adjust markets before new crops enter the market. They claim opponents are wealthy speculators who hire attorneys to block reform.
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Office OF the
Legislative Committee
F Street
Washington, D. C
United States
Washington
Government and Railroads: A Call to Public Highways
In a column voice from The Sentry, railroads are likened to public highways and toll roads from plank road days. The piece argues railroads are public domains needing conversion to public highways, reflecting on reform and ownership in transportation.
Management of Pastures and Rotation Schemes
A nineteenth century farmer adviser argues pasture overstocking hurts long term yields and promotes soil loss. It discusses pasture height, feeding efficiency, and the need for rotation. It suggests plowing and reseeding, splitting pasture into three parts with sheep, cattle, and occasional pig use, to improve forage use and weed control.
Economy Of Feeding Stock By Hay And Corn Fodder
An agricultural note argues corn remains staple for feeding hogs and cattle. It highlights gains from proper corn and grass pastures including clover and timothy, plus hay quality. It promotes feeding strategies with bran and oats, warns against overreliance on corn, and endorses hay production and balanced rations for milk cows and horses. It also covers Alliance politics and farm organizing trends.
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Joshua Wheeler
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
Wheeler
Alliance Thoughts in Farmers Alliance Debate
A compilation of editorials and opinions from multiple papers arguing the Farmers Alliance should stay nonpartisan. Several voices urge independence from any political party, warn against coercion into endorsing a third party, and stress education and discipline within the order.
Will the Anti-Option Bill Pass
The piece argues the Anti Option bill may fail in Congress but could pass by a large margin if Senators do not retreat from their favorable stance. It urges farmers and farm societies to petition Senators, noting prior Rural editorials and telegrams urging supporters to back the measure for producers’ welfare while Congress is in session.
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Mr. Bprtor
Bro
W. BR. Lindsay
United States
Ocala
St. Louis
Maha
Earth
Fase
Europe
Congress
Farmers Alliance
Farmers’ Organization
Raral
Raising Trees From Seed Method Described by A H Wing
A Fayette County Illinois reader outlines spring preparation of a seed bed for fruit nut and ornamental trees. He details soil mixing with manure and seed, row marking, light covering, careful watering, and use of boards to shade and vent seedling beds. One year old saplings are set in rows with weed control and eventual transplant options.
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A. H. Wing
Fayette County
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Wheat Culture Warns Against Foul Seed Practices
An Ohio Farmer writer urges thorough soil preparation before sowing wheat to avoid foul seed and low yields. He ties soil management, manure, and cropping intensity to increased output and profit, notes winter freeze risks, and recommends marketing wheat as flour to return fertility to the soil.
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Ohio
What the Papers Say on Agriculture and Cotton Decline
A collection of editorial notes from Florida Georgia and nearby papers. Discussions urge replacing cotton with tobacco cow peas clover and alternative feeds. Emphasizes home grown hay and straw use and warns about cotton market lows prompting diversification. Names: Tallapoosa Floridian Augusta Herald Jacksonville Times Union Ellisville New South Anderson Journal.
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Europe
Tallapoosa
Fla
Mississippi
Florida
Augusta
Texas
Georgia
South Carolina
Jacksonville
Times-Union
North Carolina
Virginia
Ellisville
Miss
New South
Anderson
3. C
Farmers urge diversifying crops and sound farm practices in the South
Readers in Augusta Charleston and Spartanburg discuss improving land use and crop diversification. Notes praise for Bermuda graze and oats while urging better drainage, lower cotton reliance, and greater emphasis on wheat, corn, sorghum, syrup, milch cows and hogs. Calls for depositors protections and prudent bank policy also appear.
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Bermuda
Fort Valley
Lechey
Columbia
Augusta
Fey
Charleston
Talbotton
Gia
Neus
Mit
Augusta Heral
Birmingham
Mla
Spartanburg
S.C
How to anchor the farm and keep boys rooted
An essay on anchoring sons to farm life urges giving boys real responsibility. Do not gift calves to be cared for by the father’s oversight. instead assign a calf, pig, or acre, and let the boy manage, invest, and learn from outcomes. This nurtures love of farming and practical skill, reducing desertion for cities.
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Alliance Thoughts
Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
Signal
Alliance Advocate
W. Va
People’s Call
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Alliance Herald
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Herald
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Independent Watchman
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