Democracy Then and Now Clash Over National Banks
J. Z. Green argues the modern Democratic machine betrays Jeffersonian roots. He cites 1840–1860 anti bank planks, quotes Jefferson and Jackson, condemns Wall Street influence, and urges labor unity to reclaim government from money power. He contrasts old Democrats with Cleveland era positions and warns of party servitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jackson
Congress
Uni States Bank
Thomas Jefferson
Jobs C. Calhoun
Missouri
Arkansas
Jackson, Jefferson
Calhoun
Wilmington Gazette
Cleveland
J. G. Carlisle
Carlisle
Wilkins
New York
House
Weaver
Bayard
Delaware
New York City
William H. English
Indiana
Councl
Beck
Kentucky
United States’ Senate
National Democratic Party
Republican
Wall Street
Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Indianapolis
James Buell
National Bankers’ Association
Andrew Jackson
J. Z. Green
Make Your Compost At Home For Better Soil
Practical guide on saving manure under shelter for composting and building a ton scale mix for corn or cotton soils. Directions cover stable manure kainit acid phosphate cotton seed or cotton seed meal substitutions, layering and watering, curing three to four weeks, and notes on regional soil differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Battle
N. C. Experiment Station
Political Letter Attacks Hill and Defends Gold Standard
A South region letter derides D. B. Hill and party politics, arguing against free coinage and silver, accusing bondholders and Wall Street of exploiting the people. It defends gold and damns Republicans and Democrats as hollow, urging voter force to expose financial schemes. Also notes Alliance fundraising for J. P. Wicker after horse loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epior
Cleveland
Hill
D. B. Hill
Europe
America
Machiavelli
Supreme Court of the United States
David B. Hillis
Wall Street
Alliance Endorses Polk and National Council Plans
Report on Auburn Alliance No 41 meeting December 10 1891 endorses President L L Polk and National Council representatives and pledges support for their plans including the Sub-Treasury bill. Also includes notes from Boydton Virginia January 1 and Skipwith updates on local tobacco farmers alarmed by American Tobacco Company price cuts and calls for national financial reform to protect farmers from trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn Alliance
National Council
Ocala
Union
Couneil
L. L. Polk
Otter
Boydton
Epior
Jo. J. Haskin Hobson
American Tobacco Company
Congress
How a gritty farmer got along with out borrowing
A lengthy critique of credit risk and the Sub-Treasury plan recounts a Gadsden, Alabama era farmer who survived on basic goods, avoided debt, and built wealth through prudent lending and farming. The author argues for policy change to aid debt-burdened farmers and support Ocala demands while detailing a North Carolina farmers alliance’s activities and a statewide fair exhibit plan for the Columbian Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epstor
Enon
Newham
Gadsden
Sub-Treasury
Wall Street
Jay Gould
Catawsa
N.C
Resolution of Rowan County Farmers Alliance January 15 1892
The Rowan County Farmers Alliance adopts resolutions defending its aims as political reform aimed at Ocala platform rights and ballot access. The measure denounces partisan press attacks and calls for publication to local papers. Signed by J C Barnhart T P Johnston F B Brown and M L Arroutm Cor Secy. A note to Mr Borror mentions the alliance seeking admission and recounts a 1891 Christmas meeting and rally with enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan County Farmers’ Alliance
Rowan County
Farmers’ Alliance
Ocala
The
Carolina Watchman
Daily Herald and
Taw Progress
Farmer
J. C. Barnhart
T. P. Johnston
F. B. Brown
Mr. Borror
Mt Carmel Alliance Appeals Help For W D Smith’s Lost Horse
Members of Mt Carmel Alliance in council assembled appeal all North Carolina Sub Alliances to aid their brother W D Smith who has lost a good horse and cannot buy another. They request each Sub Alliance send five cents to James A Morris secretary at Carmel Montgomery county NC. Hiram Morris pres James A Morris sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
N. C
Piroa
Chatham
J. P. Wicker
A. HL. Li
Deep River Alliance
Chatham, N.C
H. C. Farrell
A. G. Mars
J. W. Goopston
Mt. Carmel
Describing silos, ensilage, and practical farming uses
The article promotes North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station Bulletin 80 detailing silo purpose, construction, materials, and feeding ratios. It notes a $1.50 per ton cost, cooperative sharing of power and machinery, and urges farmers to obtain T. Wood & Sons seed catalogs for guidance on crops and superior seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Agricultural Experiment Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
T. Wood & Sons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bescham
David B. Hill
Washington
Lincoln
South
John Sherman
W. R. Sixplay
Alliance IN
Virginia
T. G. Auurgn, Sec’y
Skipwith, Va
Chrismans Cross Roads
Col. Polk
Butler
Board OF Agriculture
T. K. Bruner
N.C. W.F. Greeny, Chia. J. F. Payne
A. Leazar
W. E. Stevens
S. L. Patrenson
Committee
M. L. Arroutm
Cor. Sec’v
Osceola Alliance
Hiram Morris
Pres
James A. Morris
Sec’y
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