Correcting History of A and M College and Polk Involvement
W. J. Peele writes to defend Colonel Polk and clarify the Watauga Club's role in starting industrial education and the A. and M. College. He disputes omitted facts about Polk, the Landscrip and Hatch funds, and Edgecombe matters, insisting the history should reflect truth, leadership by the Club, and Polk's active, public fight for funding and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Ephors
Polk
Colonel Polk
M. College
Watauga Club
A. and M College
Landscrip
Pullen
Europe
Wantaga Club
A. and M. College
Edgecombie
Chapel Hill
Agricultural College
Edgecombe
M. Colleges
W. J. Peele
Cotton aphides and rust pest advice for growers
Ratziex North Carolina June 28. Entomologist at the station urges cotton growers not to panic over a temporary black aphid outbreak. He notes natural enemies keep aphids in check and suggests extra fertilizer to outgrow damage. For red spider rust, recommends kerosene emulsion or tobacco decoction with soft soap applied to leaf undersides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratziex
N. C
Cotton Belt
A Warning to Girls About Chicago World’s Fair
A clipping warns girls against dangers tied to Chicago for the World’s Fair. Immoral resort keepers allegedly recruit nationwide, offering hotel work, high wages, or fake restaurant jobs. Some girls are sent home by conductors. ages noted as 17 and 13. Advice urges only engaging with trusted groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Malaria cures and liver ailments touted in ad copy
An old newspaper fragment promotes remedies for malaria indigestion neuralgia and liver complaints. The listing mentions various treatments and urges readers to seek cures from advertised preparations and practitioners.
Calamity howler jokes amid reform talk and relief figures
In a satirical exchange, Zeke Bilkins and Betsy mock President Cleveland's call for an extra Congress session. They joke about overproduction, bank reforms, and relief salaries, noting Maj. Bill Robbins refuses a Dundee consul post while others gain raises amid inflation. Betsy plans to write to the Major about his rising value.
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Cleveland
Bilkins
Betsy
Martin
Congress
West
Capt
Octave Coke
Coke
Maj
Bill Robbins
Dundee
Scotland
North Carolina
Frank Powell
Tarboro
Geo. Newell
Henderson
Walter Bonitz
Wilmington
Chats With The Brethren Extracts From Letters
Forsyth reports two more subscriptions while Bro Fulton is thanked. Cyrus Thompson sends a club of seven and keeps things lively. Dr. A. B. Noble and others are thanked. Newton Brendle from Florida sends best wishes. W L Kivett of Randolph says Progressive Farmer is among the best papers. W H Gillie of Rockingham pledges support.
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Forsyth
Bro
Fulton
Cyrus Thompson
Newton Brendle
Florida
Sam Ric Per
W. L. Kivett
Randolph County
Rends
Tor Progressive Farmer
United States
W. H. Gillie
Rockingham County
A. B Noble
Edgecombe County
H. C. Briggs
Guilford County
Alliances spread across counties and states gather support
Local Alliance members from Guilford to Halifax pledge encouragement and subscriptions while reports note new members in Alexander and Craven counties. Encampments are planned in Hickory and Wadesboro with alliance leaders traveling from Richmond, Montgomery, Stanly, Union, and Chesterfield to boost activity.
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Guilford County
R. L. Wolff
Surry County
O. Johnson
Montgomery County
J. W. Eaton
Davie County
W. M. Martin
Halifax County
J. R. Gaddy
Robeson County
A. L. Sharpe
Alexander County
Alexander
Wadesboro
Richmond
Montgomery
Stanly
Union
Chesterfield County
S C
W. T. Watson
Alliance
Amherst
New Era
Reform Alliance
Comanche
Pioneer
C. W. Barlow
Paso Robles Alliance
Farmers’ Alliance
San Francisco
Virginia Sun
Bro. D. P. Duncan
National Alliance
Virginia
Charlottsville Progress
The
Sun
the Sun
Picnic at Dutchman Alliance Speakers at 10 miles from Raleigh
Dear brethren and friends propose a basket picnic at Dutchman Alliance on Friday July 14 with Bro Templeton as speaker and hoped attendance from Bro P H Massey and others. speaking near Swift Creek church ten miles from Raleigh on the Holly Springs road. Come one come all and hear the truth. Fraternally A M Jones chairman committee of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren and Friends
Dutchman Alliance
Templeton
P. H. Massey
Swift Creek Church
Raleigh
Holly Springs
A. M. Jones
Great Twins and Market Forces in Historical Debate
A fragmented excerpt contrasts two newspapers, the Economist affiliated with Wall Street and the Alliance with farmers, detailing divergent voices. It mentions Kenney, Macune, and various political alignments, with cryptic lines about lambs, game, bait, and catches. The text ends with medical claims for a product called penuiee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nictime
Kenney
Economist
Alliance
American Industries
Democratic
Wall Street
Macune
Fourth of July Excursions By Richmond and Danville Railroad
The Richmond and Danville Railroad offers greatly reduced round trip tickets for July 1 to 4 with return by July 6 1893. Ticket agents will provide rates schedules and full information for travel on the line.
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Richmond and
Danville
Confederate Veterans Reunion Birmingham Ticket Offer
The Richmond and Danville Railroad announces first class round trip tickets to Birmingham Alabama for the Confederate Veterans Reunion. Tickets go on sale July 17 to 19 1893 and are valid for return through July 25 1893 from Washington D C Richmond Burkeville South Boston Lynchburg Va Durham and Winston Salem N C. Also promoting Dobbins Electric Soap and a new Perfect Soap at five cents per bar claiming superior value.
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Richmond and
Danville
Birmingham
Ala
Washington
D. C
Richmond
Burkeville
Boston
Lynchburg
Durham
Winston Salem
N. C
County Meetings Across North Carolina July Gatherings
Nash county joins Dortch Alliance on July 13 seeking fellowship. Wake county partners with Dutchman Alliance on July 13. Gaston links with Stanly Creek Alliance on July 13. July 21 Wilson county hosts Rock Ridge Alliance picnic with Marion Butler in Rock Ridge. Dr Cyrus Thompson to address at Lucoma county meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash County
Dortch
Wake County
Dutchman Alliance
Gaston County
Stanly Creek Alliance
Marion Butler
Rock Ridge
Wilson County
Rock Ridge Alliance
Wilson County Alliance
Cyrus Thompson
Lucoma
Delegates to Warren County Alliance Meet in Warrenton
Notice from Steedsville North Carolina calling Warren County Alliance delegates to convene at the courthouse in Warrenton on Thursday July 13 at 10 a.m. Full meeting to elect officers and choose a county delegate to the State Alliance. Executive Committee to meet the Secretary to audit books and vouchers. Howard F Jongs Secretary.
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Steedsville
N. C
Warren County Alliance
Court House
Warrenton
Warren County
Theie State Alliance
Howard F, Jongs
Sec’y
Uncle Tom's Cabin becomes widely available after copyright expiry
The famous novel by Mrs. Stowe enters new era as Alden publishes several editions direct to readers at low prices. A 5 cent edition in good type and 10 cent cloth binding with postage, plus a 25 cent large type cloth edition, are offered. Alden also sends a 32 page pamphlet and a 128 page catalogue for 2 cents, at 57 Rose Street, New York.
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Plac
Polisi
Th’s
St Itay
Kert
Educate Your Girls at Claremont Female College Ad
Advertisement for Claremont Female College in Hickory North Carolina. Highlights location thoroughness and cheapness with special music advantages. Invitation to send for catalogue addressed to Rev Joseph L Murphy A M President.
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Claremont Female College
Hickory
Joseph L. Murphy
A. M
Hickory, N. C
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Grover
Abe Lincoln
Golden State
Zeke Bilkins
J. W. Nall
Chatham County
Chatham
Bro. C. CO. Bell
Craven County
Reform
J. W. Freeman
Henderson County
Progressive Farmer
Bro. Freeman
Georgia
Texas
Dutchman
Brown
Grover Cleveland
National Democratic Committee
T. E. Watson
Peoples’ Party
Confederate Veterans’ Reunion
C. Thompsons
Pitt County
Farmville
St. Lewis
Aly
Maple Swamp
Nashville
Dortch’s Alliance
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Y. M. C. A. Hall
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Elon College
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Elon
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Evrything Free
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Autin
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Morehead City
N.C
Teachers’ Assembly
W. N. Sutton
J.T. Eaton
Ol Reliable
Sentinel of
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Ogden Ave
E Machinry
Cypress Tanks
Mrs, Big
Atlants
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