Populists Make Gains Across States In Elections
The Populist movement shows strong gains in multiple states with significant vote totals. In Canoe of Putle, Mont, and Tacoma, the party captures several local offices, electing aldermen and sweeping races. Across Wisconsin and Oregon, Populists gain in Milwaukee, Wausau, Cumberland, and Tacoma, while Republican and Democratic candidates lag. Prominent politicians acknowledge the rising strength of Populism as a potential path to Senate seats in several western and southern states with a notable share of House seats shifting. The report notes increasing support in Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Nebraska, South Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming, Montana, Texas, and Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DOW
Ensid Gt
N. H
Ore
Canoe
Putle
Smitton
Mont
Seattle
Bloomington
Dr. K
Allegh Harrison
Woot Municipa
N. Y
Chicago
J Wash
Uuter
Socialist Labor Party
Newark
Agth
Yatthey Maguire
Qwote
Grat Falls
Cumberland
Wis
Taureka
Milwaukee
Wausau
Southam
Colorado
Georgia
Idaho
Nebraska
South Dakota
Oregon
Wyoming
Montana
Texas
Tennesse
Tacoma
North Carolina editors and guardians amid social visit
A Morehead correspondent reports Green River editor Dan Whichard and Ramsey of the North Carolina Press Association daily at the Journal gathering along with W H Ragsdale taking care of Whichard. Ramsey is said to be courting a female guardian with indifferent success during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead
New Berne Journal
Dan Whichard
Greenvile Reflector
Ramsey
Peosessive Farmer
North Carolina Press Association
W.H Ragsdale
Are
Whichard
Subscriptions Renewals From Local Readers
Weekly donors from several counties renew or send new subscriptions. Figures include G R Wright Rockingham Guilford J L Lane and A Peele Stanly, G W Peele Gates and H Rogers Rowan, plus notes from A R Kirk L H Shuford J M Queen W Landes and others praising the paper and its reform value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.R. Wright
Rockingham County
J.L Lane
Guilford County
A. Peele
Stanly County
G. W. Peele
Gates County
C. Rogers
Rowan County
Party names and county meeting notice from 1894
A list of individuals including Jones Guilford T R Walker and others is followed by a policy remark from the Richmond Star advocating sugar distribution for a four year term. Harnett County Farmers' Alliance announces a July meeting at Bowies Creek Academy seeking delegations and speakers from each Sub Alliance. A card from New Bern Journal shows H. H. Parry declaring independence from the Democratic party and aligning with the People’s party in June 1894 James City N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Star
Harnett County
Farmers’ Alliance
Bowies Creek Academy
W. G. Byrn, Co. Sec'y
New Berne Journal
Democratic Party
People’s Party
H. H. Parry
James City
N. C
Indifference in Congress Amid National Disgrace
The piece argues Congress ignores a major national scandal with bribery accusations, noting public sentiment is overlooked. It critiques officials for extravagance and calls for greater economy at all government levels, warning of upheaval in 1896. It laments Washington inaction and urges voters to rethink governance.
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Congress
Senate
France
Washington
United States
State Agency Department Offers Undertakers Supplies
Under this head will be found every thing relating to the agency. I can furnish undertakers with linings hardware caskets cloth covered and metallic raised top and plain coffins burial robes for men women and children. I have arrangements to supply small country businesses in many counties.
Crimson Clover Seed Offered at Seven Cents Per Pound
July shipment offer for Crimson Clover seed at seven cents per pound describes it as a new crop and the lowest price. The writer advises purchasing in July before potential price increases, sowing in September for good winter pasture and suggests contacting the Agricultural Department for a full clover description. WwW H. Worts S. B. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
H. Worts, S. B. A
Alliance Sewing Machines Pricing Notice Issued in Raleigh
Notice from Raleigh dated May 3 1894 states that from that date Alliance Sewing Machines sold to nonmembers will be charged 2 50 and members must have the Alliance seal on their order or 22 50 will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Alliance
Local Market Prices and Sale Guarantee by W H Word
June 2 1894 prices list notes eggs by grade at 14 13 and 10 to 12 cents per dozen or crate. Spring chickens 12 25 cents each. En s small 20 to 22 cents. No 1 butter 18 to 22 cents per pound. Beef cattle 2 to 3 cents per pound gross. Eggs and chickens scarce and in demand. Large No 1 cabbage 1.20 to 1.25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ii. Worth
Alliance Produce Exchange Opens for Farm Goods
The Alliance Produce Exchange offers to sell farmers' products for best price. Eggs command higher prices locally than New York and demand for poultry remains strong for the coming months. They can supply shipping coops, handle bacon, lard, fish, wheat, flour, corn, meal, potatoes, and more, with prices lower than in years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Produce Exchange
New York
Express
W. H. Worrs
Notice to Alliance Members On Unpaid Fertilizer Bills
The Durham Fertilizer Company urges Alliance members with outstanding notes or accounts to pay promptly. The note holder explains leniency during hard times and stresses repayment now to ensure spring fertilizer shipments. W. A. Worts, 8S. B. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Durham Fertilizer Company
Alliance Brethren
Mre
Anys
W. A. Worts
Directions for Preparing Packing and Shipping Poultry
Guidance on killing and dressing poultry for Boston Market notes that food in the crop harms appearance may sour and reduce value. It advises keeping poultry without feed for twelve hours to improve weight and quality before shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Poultry Killing and Packing Guide from a Historic Market
Instructions detail humane and efficient methods for killing, bleeding, and cleaning poultry with emphasis on turkeys. Procedures cover evisceration, removal of neck and blood, leaving gizzards and hearts, drawing skin, and avoiding scalding. Packing requires cold, not frozen, meat, sorting stock, paper lining, and compact boxing 100 to 200 pounds.
Advertising note from Barnes Bros 1893 Raleigh issue
Office of Barnes Bros electric power job printers in Raleigh reports responses from North Carolina Mississippi New Hampshire and Pennsylvania to Progressiver Farmer ads. Advertisement was inserted three times and mentions Mr Denmark as business manager.
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Barnes Bros
Raleigh
N. C
Denmark
North Carolina
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Where was he then Kingsbury tied to pension claim
A historical note questions Rev Col Dr Kingsbury about his stance during 1888 pension debates in Cleveland era politics. It contrasts Democratic platform rhetoric with Kingsbury’s apparent silence and actions, asking where he stood when pensions and bounties were debated and voted.
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Kingsbury
Cleveland
Republic
Republican Party
National Democratic
Camaign
Dr. Kings- Bury
Alamance People's Party Convention Date Change
The Alamance county People's party convention moves from Graham to Saturday July 15 at 10 a.m. due to the Alamance Races and Poultry Show and picnic meetings. Primaries meet on the 30th inst. B F Waits, Chairman Executive Committee, Provisional Party.
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Alamance
People’s Party
Alamance County
Graham
B. F. Waits
Chin
P. P
J.T. B. Hoover
Wake County
Jethren
Auburn
Avenue
Eagle Rock
Wakefield
Little River
Rodgers
Forestville
Pernell
Stoney Hill
Galleys School House
Leesville
Tipper’s
House's Creek
Morrisville
Green Vel
Apex
New Hill
Aoy Springs
Griffith School House
Plymouth Church
D’s Mills
Garner
Stony Creek
Inwood Church
Piney Plains
Pleasant Springs
UN A
M. College
ENNY
Voters in Gaston County Forming People's Party
Opposed to present conditions in Gaston County voters prepare to organize a People Party at a county gathering. They seek to engage in a 2nd Congressional Judicial and State Convention and conduct related business as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston County
People's Party
Advertisers Read This From Raueiea N C July 18 1892
A local 1892 letter from Epwarps and Brought Tour to J W Denmark business manager of the Progressive Farmer notes that responses to their advertisement in Raueiea exceed those from all four other leading papers in the state combined.
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Raueiea
N. C
J. W. Denmark
Tve
Deak
Progressive Farmer
Sta
Alliance organizers map North Carolina district spreads
A list details district organizers across North Carolina counties. Jas H Wright covers Sixth district including Johnston Wake Durham Granville and Vance. C M G Dunn heads Seventh district Cumberland Robeson Bladen Columbus and Brunswick. Elijah W Flake leads Eighth district Harnett Moore Richmond Anson Union Stanly Montgomery. George E Hunt Michael heads Tenth district Guilford Stokes Forsyth Davidson Yadkin Surry. J P Sossaman of Huntersville runs Eleventh district Rowan Cabarrus Mecklenburg Gaston Lincoln Iredell. Ninth district includes Randolph Chatham Person Caswell Alamance. Don C Sanders of Burgaw organises Fourth district Wayne Duplin Onslow Pender New Hanover Sampson. Twelfth district covers Alexander Wilkes Alleghany Ashe Watauga Mitchell Surry. George W Hahn leads Fifteenth district Hassackson Swain Macon Graham Clay Cherokee. A W Parker Sylva organises Fourteenth district Buncombe Yancey Henderson Transylvania Ol.
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Jas. H. Wright
Carlton
N. C
Johnston
Wake
Durham
Granville
Vance
C. McG. Dunn
Populi
Cumberland
Robeson
Bladen
Columbus
Brunswick
Elijah W. Flake
Rockingham
Harnett
Moore
Richmond
Anson
Union
Stanly
Montgomery
Geo. E Hunt
Michael
Guilford
la Stokes
Forsyth
Davidson
Vie
Yadkin
Surry
J. P. Sossaman
Huntersville
Rowan
Cabarrus
Mecklenurg
Gaston
Lincoln
Iredell
Currituck
Camden
Pasquotank
Perquimans, Chowan, Ga
Hertford, v. T. W. Babb, Hertford
Randolph
Chatham
Seon Person
Caswell
Alamance
J. R. Means
Trinity College
Don C. Sanders
Burgaw
Wayne
Duplin
Onslow
Pender
New Hanover
Sampson
Alexander
Wilkes
Alleghany
Ashe
Watauga
Mitchell
J. W. Cox
Edwardsville
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Farmers Tribune
Sapay City
A R. Kirk
L. H. Shuford
Catawba County
Sndaa
Ioney
J. M. Queen
Jackson County
Reading
W. H. Landes
Watauga County
Ewing
A. Lue
G. W. Mauney
Siler
W. Sullins
T. F
Hwe
Indiff
State Agency Department
N. K. Fairbank Company
ST. Louis
Philadelphia
W. H. Word
W. H. Worts
THE
N.s.powell& CO
Baltima
Samuel Spencer
F. W. Huidekoper
Reuben Foster
Richmond & Danville
R. R
Oxford
Beier
M.son
Buffalo Lithia Springs
Greensboro
Winston
Salisbury
Hickory
Ville
Daroitsints
Charlotte
Florida
Atlanta
Biree
All Points
South
Bonfast
Danville
Lyn Ie
All Pointe
Nortsman
Selma
Goldsboro
Wilson
Tarboro
Eastern Carolina
A. M. Cay
Threensboro
Aff Pointe
Sun
North
Asheville
E. Berkley
A. Turk
Wea
Washington, D.C
H. Harwick
W. H. Green
Washington, D. C
Sclbass
Alliance Speaking
Mases
Allianceme
WW. H. Worth
W. H. Worth
B. A
N. OC
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