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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1892
Page
4
James Murphtox argues for switching from a competitive to a cooperative economic order. He contrasts two brothers under one roof, urges state and national protection for the weak, and condemns the “money devil” behind monopolies. He envisions farmers and workers uniting to end exploitation and build universal cooperation.
A hostile 1892 era note from Josh Bilkins to Zeek shows a committee chair drafting tactics to exclude the Alliance, portraying opponents as demons, threatening white-supremacy rhetoric, and courting rich benefactors to control votes and copper the Sub-Treasury plan for profit, while urging betrayal of allies.
A. M. Hunter urges farmers and workers to focus on currency reform and the Sub-Treasury plan. He condemns partisan press and old parties while calling for voters to drop party ties and elect true reformers who stand against debt-driven prices and cotton distress.
The National Farmers' Alliance presss the Alliance line as factions within the Democratic House complicate the Speakership race. President L. L. Polk sends a formal letter urging Alliance elected representatives to avoid caucus commitments that contradict Alliance principles and oppose centralized money power. The note underscores tension among factions and the risk of party power shaping national policy.
Bro. Wilson and Bro. Quinn visited the Alliance delivering intellectual food for the reform cause. They urged stronger support for rights and home protections, praising efforts for liberty and justice. Brethren and sisters urged backing the papers aiding these rights, signed E. Dickson See.
A Mecklenburg Times letter from Bro Gibbon dated December 15 1891 challenges reported Alliance petitions and a “dark lantern method” plot. It requests disclosure of petition copies and names of two county workers, urging truth and justice within the alliance. The document includes a returned note and resolutions by Olin Alliance No 642.
Published records from Paint Gap Alliance No 1813 on December 26 1891 endorse President L L Polk and urge press publication. An appeal calls Southern farmers to refuse planting cotton in 1892 to break price suppression and trusts. The appeal warns of ruin and slavery risk if prices remain. Brethren urged to sign and spread pledge through Alliances for concerted action.
A historic resolution declares unity against attacks on leaders and calls for broad reform. It urges public servants to relieve masses from oppressive burdens, warns of withholding patronage from misrepresenting officials, and seeks nationwide cooperation to cleanse legislative halls of selfish leaders driven by Mammon. P C Journey signs as secretary.
Brethren of Jones County group Deep Spruce Alliance No. 196 appeal to Sub-Alliances across the state for relief for two distressed members. F M Jones lost his horse and crop to staggers with mortgage debts, while G W Basden lost his mule and his year’s labor. Contributions to Cullen Caspir, Trenton, N C, are invited. Baspin presides, Gresn secretary.
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