N R P A Editorial Notes on War, Alliances and Figures
The piece mocks a Cleveland war prospect, notes Col A C Lincoln joining Populists, and mentions Judge Laugent's death in Texas. It salutes Cuban victory, hopes for Cuban independence, and reports on the Alliance Advocate from Jonestown. It also covers the sale of the Biblical Recorder and Alliance officials moving to Hillsboro. A call to attend Alliance meetings and study government ends.
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Cleveland
Col
A. C. Lincoln
Topeka
Kan
Lincoln
Thomas Laugent
Texas
Pennsylvania State Alliance
Jonestown
National Alliances
Order
Biblical Recorder
Meesrs
Edwards & Broughton
Dr. Bailey
William Bailey
The
Alliance
Hillsboro
Brethren
Pennsylvania Alliance
World editorial backs bond sale buyout offer try
The New York World urges selling bonds to a banking syndicate and would buy 1 million dollars of four percent bonds if Cleveland offers them to the public, claiming it could secure gold to pay. The Progressive Farmer proposes swapping terms to tide Uncle Sam over, urging action and declaring neutral stance on Africa conflict.
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New York World
Cleveland
Mr. World
Aurora Borealis
Facmer
United States
Progressive Farmee
North Carolina
Uncle Sam
England
Africa
Senate Talks Silver Substitute for Bond Issue
Senate talking silver debated a substitute for a House bond issue bill. It would authorize more bonds and push free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, with silver certificates for circulation replacing coined metal. Expected to pass Senate but fail in House, with a possible presidential veto by Cleveland. The Senate Finance Committee began consideration.
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House
Senate
Congress
Cleveland
Senate Finance Committee
No Hedging Here on Silver and Reform Deliberations
The piece argues against a silver focused political program, urging broader financial reform including paper currency and circulation safeguards. It notes reformers and Populist papers debate free coinage, warnings about reliance on silver and gold, and questions the purpose of government amid interest bearing bonds and mint limits.
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Progressive Farmer
Heige
Satesville
Silver in Vaults Push for Immediate Coin Amid Political Gridlock
The piece urges Congress to pass a silver bill or other financial reform to aid the people, criticizing the President as a veto threat. It argues the public must replace many party representatives and elect a decent President this year, warning against single‑issue politics and urging timely action.
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Washington
Congress
Charter Not At Issue In North Carolina Railroad Lease Battle
The Alliance seeks to test the lease legality without annulling the charter. Attorney General Osborne blocks a restraining order, urging a direct action to vacate the charter. Guilford stockholders Peter Cobb and wife have filed suit in Guilford Superior Court to challenge the lease.
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Graham
Alliance
North Carolina
Schenck
Osborne
Shenck
Swift
Peter Cobb
Guilford County
Guilford Superior Court
Let the Good Work Go On Farmers Alliance Revived
The Perquimans Record urges revival and reorganization of the county Farmers Alliance to unite Alliancemen and press for abolition of class legislation. It notes past gains such as the Railroad Commission and A and M College, and reports plans to move the state alliance headquarters to Hillsboro and locate a factory, aiming to empower farmers to transform raw materials into manufactured goods.
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Farmers’ Alliance
Perquimans
Railroad Commission
Normal School
Greensboro
Rilsigh
State Alliance
Hillsboro
New Bond Issue Afoot in Washington and New York
The Richmond Star reports a $200,000,000 bond issue with a syndicate pledging to secure gold without drawing from the U S Treasury. The piece criticizes President Cleveland for gold reserve policies and predicts severe fiscal trouble, including possible silver measures and premium greenbacks, as the administration nears the end of its four-year term.
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Washington
New York
Treasury
United States
Richmond Star
Cleveland
Congress
Baltimore Populists Launch Theatrical Venture
Baltimore enters a sensational project as Populists rent the Cyclorama for eight thousand to stage exclusively Populist plays. Edward Marble leads the enterprise with first productions including Miss GroverNT and Lloyds Wealth Against Commonwealth. Opening week set for January with touring companies planned to expose political corruption in Washington.
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Baltimore
Edward Marble
Marble
Iiss Grover
Henry D. Lloyd
Commonwealth
America
Washington
Progressive Farmer pledges growth through reader support
In a 1895 appeal the Progressive Farmer urges delinquent subscribers to remit by year end, praises their responses, and announces renewed resolve to improve the paper in 1896. The editors ask all readers including women and youth to recruit one new subscriber weekly, promising Alliance membership growth and a stronger reform foundation in North Carolina.
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Iveness
North Carolina
Progressive Farmer's 1896 rallying call to readers and agents
The Progressive Farmer appeals to subscribers across North Carolina to rally for reform and good government. It boasts a long record of equal rights advocacy and urges readers to recruit neighbors, send sample copies, and obtain annual subscriptions while outlining agent terms.
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Progressive Farmer
North Carolina
Thanks to Progressive Farmer subscription agents
In the first issue of the new year the Progressive Farmer thanks many subscription agents for their work during the past year. Special recognition lists individuals across counties for consistently sending subscriptions, noting J. P. Tucker averaged at least two subscribers a week in 1995 and inviting others to match that effort.
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Progressive Farmer
J. P. Tucker
Lencir County
J. W. Early
Bertie
S. T. Flake
Anson
J. A. Walker
Rockingham
H. G Buuler
Vance
Sallie Sneed
Bettie DeBrule
Halifax
Mattie Perry
Pasquotank
W. A Graham
Lincoln
Lenoir County
Farmers Institutes Begin Under Patterson in Caldwell County
Hon. 8 L Patterson, late Commissioner of Agriculture, resumes Farmers Institutes. A notice invites Caldwell County farmers to meetings at Lenoir January 6–7, Newton January 8–9, and Mooresville January 10–11 1896. Topics include dairying and cooperative creameries. no politics, just farming.
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L Partrerson
Self Respect and Wealth in Victorian North Carolina View
The Elizabeth City North Carolinian argues a shift toward virtue over wealth where great riches invite suspicion unless tied to benefaction. It condemns lavish spending on yachts and dissipated titles and warns against heirs squandering fortunes on frivolous luxury.
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Elizabeth City
Postoffice Addresses Sought for Subscription Credits
The notice requests readers to provide current postoffice addresses to expedite credit for subscriptions. Names listed include A. M. Bowden, P. L Cline, J. OC. Frans, R. V. Batchelor, J R. Moye, Branson Coletrane, 8. W. Preslar, D. T. James, P. P. W. Piyler, and Adam Hedrick.
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A. M. Bowden
P. L Cline
J. OC. Frans
R. V. Batchelor
J R. Moye
Branson Coletrane
Profit and debt critique by Jas. H. Green
A satirical economic pamphlet fragment argues profits are parasitic, government money creation causes inflation, and loans burden citizens. It mocks monopoly, reformers, and the idea of harmony through competition, ending with a note on a steel rail plant proposal and reform rhetoric.
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Desmo
Pop
Nature
Jas. H. Green
Sossaman at Cleveland Addresses Alliancemen Crowd
Bro J P Sossaman of Charlotte spoke to Elbethel Alliance in Cleveland county on January 1 before about 300 to 400 listeners, mostly women. The two hour talk, a hearty dinner, and social goodwill followed with plans for further meetings in Cabarrus and Gaston counties. He promotes Alliance view and farm efficiency, urging home-grown feeds like clover and lima beans, and invites agents to write for terms.
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J. P. Sossaman
Charlotte
Elbethel
Orange County
Makera
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