The West and South in Politics in 19th Century Debate
A long letter discusses regional political loyalties, arguing the West aligns with Populist ideas while the South has potential strength. It notes the North’s influence as partisan and urges the South to join a broader movement. The piece reflects midwestern and southern views on elections, party control, and journalism. It mentions Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ion Caucasia
North Carolina
South
Lochinver
Texas Line
Texas
People’s Party
Atlanta Constitution
Richmond
Louisville Courier- Journal
Farmers’ Tribune
Kingston
New Mexico
Georgia
Alabama
California
Colorado
Illinois
Democrats in Georgia clash with Bryan style at Kimball banquet
A crowded Atlanta audience heard W. J. Bryan advocate free coinage of silver and tariff reform. The Young Men's Democratic League banquet featured Spalding criticizing the administration and voicing bleak views on the party's future, while Judge Turnbull contrasted enthusiasm with disillusionment over Clevelandite factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Sherman
Georgia
Wall Street
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Atlanta
Young Men’s Democratic League
Kimball
Atlanta Journal
Bryan
President Austin
League
Congressman Bryan
Congressman Livingston
Grover Cleveland
Spalding
Jack J. Spalding
Washington
Congress
Peter
Chicago
Walter T. Turnbull
Rome
Cleveland
Stevenston
Turnbull
Darkey
Neece
North Carolina
Spaulding
Monkey Convention Debate on Work and Freedom
A narrative poem portrays a monkey convention debating human folly. Monkeys recount workers' misery under kings and thieves, praising cooperation and labor solidarity as the path to freedom. The piece ends urging workingmen to unite for a "free and happy nation" and to read the poem for guidance.
Farm Advice on Castration of Calves from Historic Source
A National Stockman and Farmer correspondent offers detailed, step by step guidance on calf castration. The piece describes equipment, positioning, and technique, noting the task’s unpleasantness yet its necessity for farming operations. It emphasizes experience and careful handling to avoid injury, reflecting its era’s practical agricultural coverage.
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Cor
National Stockman and Farmer
Alliance Letters Show Varying Outlooks Across Alliances
Midway Alliance No 1 261 blasts legislature for repeal of the Alliance charter Lockwood s Folly Alliance calls last legislature low and sneaking in its repeal bid Bro Ransom West of Sampson county renews subscription and notes crops poor but no overproduction danger E T Westbrook of Bentonville encloses payment for The Progressive Farmer says times are hard yet Alliance outlook improves J J Irvin of Belmont Alliance No 339 Iredell county reports four old members reinstated four new petitions and 40 members in good standing with new officers hopeful for the future Iredell outlook growing better
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Midway Alliance
Lockwood
Folly Alliance
Bro
Ransom West
Sampson County
Zeke
Betsy
Sampson
E T. Westbrook
Bentonville
Zeke Bilking
Alliance
J. J. Irvin
Belmont Alliance
Iredell County
Iredell
Wall Street abuse sparks calls for reform and Chicago conference
Complaints from The Progressive Farmer about Wall Street manipulators and stock fraud frame a broader critique of financial vice. The Chicago Conference of five major farmer organizations in Harrisburg aims to unite on declarations and push for coordinated action across National and state bodies.
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Wall Street
New York World
Stock Exchange
Evers
County Alliance Meeting Set Amid Picnic in Guilford July 1993
Notice to all Guilford County Alliance members announces a two day meeting with the Deep River Sub Alliance on July 13 and 14 1993. Business on day one, public gathering and farmer picnic day two. Dr Cyrus Thompson State Lecturer will address issues of the day. Transportation details included.
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Harrispurn
Borror
Five
Great Farmer Organizations of America
Illinois State Building
Columbian Exposition Grounds
Chicago
Illinois
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Ben Terrell
Seguin
Texas
Henry C. Deming
Harrisburg
National Executive Committee
W. S. Hanna
Ottawa
Kansas
Kansas State F. A. I. A
J. H. McDowell
Nashville
Tenn
Constitutional National Council
Memphis
George B. Crose
Aberdeen
South Dakota
D. M. Fulchler
Fr. G. Blood
Mt. Vernon
National
F. A. I. A. Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
J. H. Brigham
Delta
Ohio
National Grange
J. J. Woodman
Paw Paw
Michigan
J. M. Thompson
Joliet
Ill
Illinois State Grange
J. D Clardy
Newstead
Kentucky State Grange
Farmers’ Alliance and Agricultural School
Milton George
Illinois Farmers’ Alliance
F. E. Firth
Bellaire
Ohio Farmers’ Alliance
J. Fisher
Packerton
Ind
Indiana Farmers’ Alliance
G. P. Wirtz
Hinckley
National Farmers’ Alliance
S. A. Converse
Cresco
Iowa
Iowa Farmers’ Alliance
W. A. Kelsey
LeGrand
Lippitt
Baraboo
Wis
Wisconsin State Farmers’ Alliance
Farmers’ Mutual Benevolent Association
W. E. Robinson
Greenville
T. W. Wilson
Springfield
F. M. Palmer
Clinton
Illinois F. M. B.A
Patrons of Industry
George A. Bennett
Marengo
Superior
M. E. Hogmire
Bangor
D. A. Fuller
Cherry Valley
Frank Smock
Monroe
Wisconsin
Mia
Eila Austin
Broadhead
Farmers League
Mass
Farmers’ Associations
United States
Fgb
Missouri
Cleveland
Emporia
Kan
Southern Mercury
Alliance
Ballard
Wash
A. Phillips
Red_ford's
Republic
Alliance Herald
Nebraska
Deep River Sub Alliance
Cyrus Thompson
Rau
Thow
J. L. Lang
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Solomon of Old
Old Solomon
America
Dso
Aesan
T. W. Taylor
Labor Herald
Hanna
Hi. J. Demming
The
A. Converse
Farmers’ Alliance
J. M. Palmer
Henry
Denne
Eee
Luray Union
Guilford County
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