Redeemable stamps bill aims to ease U S mail transactions
Capt. S. B. Alexander introduces a bill authorizing five cent to three dollar redeemable stamps to be sold at post offices and redeemed at money order offices. It declares redeemable stamps as U S money and sets a one cent premium cap per dollar value. One million dollars appropriated to implement provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Alexander
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Postmaster General
Sensible Talk on the Alliance and Polk in Confederate Echoes
The Florida Standard critiques efforts to influence the Farmers' Alliance and defends its popularity as not equating to lack of character. It labels opponents as biased, argues the Alliance speaks for common people, and urges discontinuing efforts to discredit it. The piece then attacks General Polk, including two Union veterans’ recollections of his alleged cruelty and contempt, contrasted with harsh wartime conditions and hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Standard
Allance
Congress
Polk
North Carolina
Associated Press
Lamb
Richmond
Salislow
Reform Party
P. W. Kenyon
Corinth
Osborne Co
Kansas
John W. Lamb
Exeter
Neb
The Philosophy of Failures and Rural Reform
The piece argues that hard times strike farmers first and spread through the economy. It critiques bankers lawyers and doctors for misalignment with rural needs, urges national financial reform, endorses the Sub Treasury plan, and calls for united action to secure more money and fair distribution. It accuses some newspapers of bias and urges sweeping financial reform.
Erroneous figures spark partisan dispute over treasury report
A Kansas Farmer summary dispute over the Treasurers annual report prompts a reply from the United States Treasury. Assistant Treasurer J W Whelpley says press condensation altered the figures and the party papers should acknowledge their error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kansas
Treasury OF the United Stats
Washington
The
Kansas Farmer Company
Topeka
J. W. Whelpley
Kansas Farmer
Pleasant Ridge Alliance endorses Ocala platform
Pleasant Ridge Alliance No. 1207 in Gaston county resolves in session to deny and firmly endorse the Ocala platform and all State Alliance demands. J A Hurrsteiner secretary dated January 2, 1892. Garrett fence machines praised by S H Garrett Mansfield Ohio selling wire pickets and fencing tools wholesale to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
S. H. Garrett
Mansfield
Ohio
The Alliance and Reform Thoughts Across States
A compilation of political quotes from Southern Mercury, Alliance News, Nashville Toiler, Texas Truth, and other papers. It notes calls to action on monetary reform, anti monopoly, and alliance principles, plus a notice that District Lecturer N M Culbreth will speak in Charlotte on the 19th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Brinson
Alliance
Edwards Mill
Beaufort
Ced Ford
ESBS
Swift Creek
Pitt “ Farmville
Willeyton
St. Johns
Hertford
Mecklenburg County Alliance Meeting at Sharon Church
Mecklenburg County Alliance met at Sharon Church on January 7-8, 1892. A hospitable welcome and substantial feast contrasted with scarce crops and money. Discussion urged home supplies, reform votes, and support for the Sub-Treasury. Otho Wilson explained the state agency, resolutions endorsed leadership, Salisbury Watchman adopted as county club, T. L. Vail elected delegate to the district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitor
Mecklenburg County County Alliance
Sharon Church
Alliance
Otho Wilson
L. L. Polk
National Economist
Salisbury Watchman
Bro
T. L. Vail
Old Mecklenburg
Wen
Buckhorn Alliance Resolutions urge reduced acreage
At a December 26 1891 meeting Buckhorn Alliance No 468 carried unanimously a plan to cut cotton and tobacco acreage. Five acres of cotton and two acres of tobacco per horse crop are to be used, with a call for outsiders and other Alliances to adopt similar limits and publicize the resolutions. Committee members Levin Watson B W Harris J H Fulgham R T Barges and officers Levin Watson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhorn Alliance
Wilson County Alliance
Progressive Farmer
Appeal for aid to Solomon Willoughby mule loss
At a January 9 1892 meeting of Iowa Alliance No 4 a plea asks all Sub- Alliances in the state to donate small sums to Solomon Willoughby who lost his only mule in a misfortune valued at about $100 Contributions are to be sent to J P Thompson in Lamberton Robeson County North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Iowa Alliance
Solomon Willoughby
J.P. Thompson
Lamberton
Robeson County
N.C
Who Is Boss In This Country The Silver Dollar Debate
The Alliance Herald argues that value equals fiat and that selfish syndicates drive demonetization. It contrasts silver with fiat currency, saying a Mexican dollar and a silver dollar have real value while fiat can be weakened by credit. The piece questions whether corporations or government rule the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Bug
U. S
Alliance Herald
Alliance District President Chosen and Lecture Duties Defined
The District Lecture Bureau outlines that any Alliance in the District may elect the President who will serve as District Lecturer. Fraternally, W. Barnes, Sec. Treas. N. COF. A message from W. H. Worth urges brethren to support a 1892 fertilizer contract with Durham Fertilizer Co. to be distributed from Richmond Portsmouth Durham and Wilmington, promising lower freights and adherence to Alliance principles amid opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Durham Fertilizer Company
Richmond
Portsmouth
Durham
Wilmington
N. C
Morehead City
W. H. Worth
Notice From State Executive Committee
The State Alliance states it will not pay travel or speaking expenses for Alliance members visiting or speaking to Alliances except for the State President or Lecturers. Any Alliance inviting speakers should expect to cover expenses. Committee members listed: 8. B. Alexander, J. Mewborne, J S. Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Alexander
J. M. Mewborne
J S. Johnston
Masseys Appointments For Alliance Guano Buyers
Notices urge all buyers with notes due to pay promptly to secure best terms. Sales schedule listed at Stoney Creek Fairfield Chesnut Ridge White Cross and Orange Church Alliance with dates January 18 to 22 at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Stoney Creek
Bob Sheals
Fairfield Alliance
Chesnut Ridge
White Cross
Orange Church Alliance
Notice to Delinquents and Business Agent in Raleigh
Delinquent notices urge immediate payment of December balances to begin the new year with paid accounts. Address communications and money to P. O. Box 345 Raleigh, Business Agent, editor often on the road. send subscriber lists and notices for pro attention. Worth and Wilson signs appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Worth
P. O. Box
Raleigh
N. C
Otho Wilson
Worth
S. B
Facts About the Knabe Pianos Across Communities
Knabe pianos have earned broad praise in every community where shown and have the approval of eminent performers. The instruments are valued as highly in parlors and classrooms as on the stage, appealing to both professionals and amateurs alike.
Appointments for district officers address Alliance meetings
N M Culbreth and S Otho Wilson will address Alliance members at meetings across multiple counties from Jan 19 to Jan 29. Listed towns include Monroe Anson county Wadesboro Richmond Rockingham Robeson Lamberton Whiteville Lockwood s Folly Burgaw and Burgaw. Meetings are for members only to discuss important Order matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. Culbreth
Meturer
S. Otho Wilson
Ese Brethren
Cenamee
Charlotte
Nion Srinie
Monroe
Anson County
Wadesboro
Richmond County
Rockingham
Robeson County
Lamberton
Columbus
Whiteville
Notice to county and sub business agents pays with cash
Notice warns that all orders for bagging and ties must be paid in cash on delivery. It promotes Tillinghast's Puget Sound Cabbage Cauliflower and Celery Seeds as superior seeds. A free catalogue is offered with 20 cents to cover postage, plus a book on growing cabbage and celery. Address (570).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound
Union
Newton Grove Alliance Appeals for Fellow Brethren Help
Newton Grove Alliance No 357 on January 9 1892 decided to appeal to Sub Alliances of the State to aid brothers J F Westbrook H D Thornton and Richard Thornton. Westbrook lost a horse worth about 100 dollars and Thornton a mule worth about 40 dollars. Donations gratefully received and sent to R A Ingram Secretary Alliance No 357. Edward Johnston President R S Underwood W H Thornton W J Westbrook Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Grove
Sampson County
N. C
Epior
Newton Grove Alliance
J. F. Westbrook
H. D. Thornton
Richard Thornton
Bro. Westbrook
Bros. Thornton
R. A. Ingram
Alliance
Edward Johnston
R. S. Underwood
W. H. Thornton
W. J. Westbrook
Party Leaders Clash Cites Thieves and Liars Admitting Charges
Alliance Herald notes decades of mutual accusations between Democrats and Republicans. Both sides reportedly concede fault, align on issues, and unite against the Alliance in Nebraska and other Northern states’ recent elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Alliance Herald
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States Mail
Salisbury
Gen. Polk
Pleasant Ridge
Dream of the Reform Press
Southern Mercury
Republic
Alliance News
Ocala
Nashville
Texas
Texas Commercial
San Miguel
Cal
Texas Stockman
Stockman and Farmer
Knights of Labor Journal
Illinois Grange
Reform Press
Tecumseh Republican
Cotton Exchange
Petroleum Exchange
Suc
Alliance Brethren
Davidson
Mecklenburg Co
Meckengburg
Levin Watson
B. W. Harris
J. H. Fulgham
Committee
R T. Barges
Prest
Sec
America
Ana
Foster Buggy and Cart CO
Pike
Barnes
Treas. N. CO. F
State Executive Committee
Pear
H. Worts
B. A
P. H. Massey
KNABE
Isaac F. Tillinghast
la Plume
Baltimore
Baltimore Street
New York
Fifth Ave
Ik Progressive Farmer
Raleigh, NC
PostofFice
Strate
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!