Potatoes Hit Record Yield from Small Fertilized Plot
Geo W Bramble of Fairlee Kent County Maryland raised 1300 bushels of potatoes on one and a half acres using 900 pounds of Powell's Green Bay Fertilizer. The piece praises the crop as perhaps the best in the world and promotes agri culture literature from W B Powell & Co. It also critiques the national banking system, citing Atlanta Journal on bank notes, capital, and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Bramble
Fairlee
Kent County
Powell
Green Bay
United States
Powell & Coo
Baltimore
Atlanta Journal
Honest money and free silver for American farmers
The piece advocates urging government to return to full silver coinage endorsed by Jefferson and others. It argues free coinage would raise farm profits, lower interest, and boost industry by making silver par with gold, allowing farmers to gain 20 cents per dollar of cotton and wheat. It critiques banks and warehouses, claiming nationwide prosperity would follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Madison
Calhoun
Webster
Pacnickes
England
India
France backs low interest loan plan for farmers
A Little Rock Farmer notes France maintains $61 per capita circulation and 3 percent rates, with a legislative move to lend to farmers at 2 percent. France backs safeguards and $30,000,000 yearly for agricultural development, viewing high interest as harmful to farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
Little Rock
Congress in a Hole Says Zeke Bilkins In Depression Talk
Zeke Bilkins visits the editor to vent that Congress has done little for the country. The editor relays cautious rounds of information, noting Alliancemen gain ground while reformers push back. Betsy Bilkins threatens divorce unless Zeke reforms, prompting a vow to become a better husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Flella
Devil
Bilkins
Economist
Col. Polk
Betsy
Letter from Bertie renewing paper until next November
A subscriber from Powel lsville Bertie County North Carolina sends one dollar to renew his paper for the paper until next November. He mentions Uncle Zeke Aunt Betsy and the Alliance and praises W. J. Peele's article as the most interesting dream he has heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powellsville
Bertie Co
N. C
Borror
Zeke
Betsy
Alliance
W. J. Peele
Ww. Mitchell
Quotations on Money and Politics From The Alliance Era
A collage of opinions on money volume and prices from various editors and figures. It cites Garfield, Webster, Mill, Jackson and others, warning that wealth concentration harms liberty and that the money supply drives price levels. It also urges education and unity within the Alliance movement.
Resolutions of Tren ton Sub Alliance No 107 Endorse President
The Tren ton Farmers Alliance No 197 resolves to support President L L Polk amid partisan press attacks. It condemns sensational hostile reporting as unfair journalism and urges members to discard slanderous papers from homes. A copy is to be sent to Kinston Free Press and Progressive Farmer. A marriage notice follows: W A McDonald and Lena Usher wed in Cumberland County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu HereEas
Trenton
Kinston Free Press
Progressive Farmer
C. C. Andrews
S. E. Kooner
J. B. Stanty
Cumberland County
W. A. McDonald
Lena Usher
Changes in the Weather Forecast Period
The U S Weather Bureau adopts a 36 hour forecast period starting January 1 1892 for 8 am observations ending 8 pm the next day. Telegraph display stations will raise flags in the afternoon to show weather for the following day and more places will receive forecasts by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N, DC
State Weather Service
Raleigh
N. C
Ephorn
U. Ss. Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
H. B. Battie
Resolutions From Randall Alliance No 2 190
The Randall Alliance No 2 190 adopts resolutions denouncing secular press misrepresentation of its leaders and refusing support for those who attack the Order. The secretary is instructed to publish the resolutions in the minutes and send a copy to The Progressive Farmer for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuerras
Randall Alliance
Farrmer
J. Allen
Sec'y
The Root of Present Social Discontent in New England
The piece argues that rising class inequality fuels unrest more than hardship alone. It contrasts 50 years of lower hours and better living with growing wealth gaps, calls for an industrial system treating wealth as shared, and notes increased agitation, while listing Alliance notices and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Massachusetts
Massey Appointments for Alliance Guano Dues
All buyers with notes due must pay immediately to secure best terms. Meeting dates listed: Stoney Creek January 18, Fairfield Alliance January 19, Chesnut Ridge January 20, White Cross January 21, Orange Church Alliance January 22, all at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Stoney Creek
Bob Sheals
Lla
Fairfield Alliance
Chesnut Ridge
White Cross
Orange Church Alliance
Appointments of District Lecturer and State Agent to Address Alliance
N M Culbreth District Lecturer for the sixth district and Otho Wilson State business agency will speak to Alliance members at meetings in Charlotte Monroe Wadesboro Rockingham Lamberton Whiteville Lockwoods Folly Burgaw each date from January 19 to January 29 1892. Attendance urged as matters of importance to the Order will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake County Alliance
Auburn Alliance
Auburn
N. C
Tron
G. W. Sanderlin
Bro
A. C. Green
J.J Dunn
Sec’y Wake Co. Alliance
RI. Rogers
Durham
N.C
N. M. Culbreth
Otho Wilson
State Business Agency
Tese Brethren
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte
Nion County
Monroe
Anson County
Wadesboro
Richmond County
Rockingham
Robeon County
Lamberton
Columbus County
Whiteville
Brunswick County
Lockwood's Folly
Pender County
Burgaw
Alliance
Seed sprout promotion and order notice from Tillinghast’s seed firm
Notice to county and sub business agents promoting Tillinghast’s Puget Sound Cabbage Cauliflower and Celery Seeds. Emphasizes cash-on-delivery sales, catalog offers, and a free guide on growing celery. Offers a book “How to Grow Cant Celery” with a 20 cent request for postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound
Union
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Zeke Bilkins
Bertie
Dream of the Reform Press
John A
Nashville Toiler
James A. Garfield
Southern Mercury
Danil Webster
Prof
Walker
John Stuart Mill
Tom Watson
Georgia
Cincinnati Herald
Andrew Jackson
Nicaraagua Canal Co
Missouri
U. S Money Commission
Democratic Party
Flower
Payne
Hearst
Brice
Scott
Boston Post
Western Advocate II
Abraham
X Vop
Polticians
Indlu
L. Phillips
Cedar Grove Alliance
Andrew Hayworth
Rich Fork Alliance
Davidson County
Alex. L. Keener
Maiden Alliance
Margaret Keener
la Prip
Kansas Voniioner
Wake County
W. EH
S. B
P. O
W. H. Wort
Foster Buggy Ahd Cart Co
S. Cincinnati
Orth, S. B
P. H. Massey
W. HL
Isaac FL
Beecham
New York Depot
Jamie
Tur Progressive Farmer
Raleigh, NC
Postoffice
Amotst
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