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Publication notice from The Progressive Farmer Raleigh North Carolina dated July 14 1891 outlining subscription options including single and multiple year plans with discounts and free trial, payment in money order checks or drafts payable to The Progressive Farmer, advice to correspondents to write on one paper side only and provide real names and post offices, advertising preference to cite the paper, and reminder that the date on the label shows when time ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Cash
Progressive Farmer
Raleigh
N. C
N.C
Polk and Ramsey Rally Support in Local Election
In a spirited gathering, L. L. Polk and J. L. Ramsey addressed supporters, urging unity and vote. event showcased their shared platform and regional backing amid campaigning momentum.
Mr J L Ramsey Reassumes Associate Editor Post
The Progressive Farmer announces Mr J L Ramsey will again serve as Associate Editor, praising his prior year on the paper and fidelity to Alliance principles. The note frames Ramsey’s return as a continuation of support for Ocala platform ideas and the paper’s advocacy, with a pledge to keep the banner of The Progressive Farmer prominent in future issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
J. L. Ramsey
Alliance
Progressive
Farrmer
Ocala
New Editor Arrives in Raleigh Aimed at Sparking Anarchy
The writer claims opposition to the Charlotte Chronicle calling them anarchists and vows to uphold the Ocala platform while defending its every part. The note asserts a readiness to persuade those who disagree and emphasizes individual thinking and firm stance against opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Howdy
Charlotte Chronicle
the Chronicle
Ocala
Farmers Demand Reform In Politics Or Stay Home
A political exhortation urges parties to adopt modern policies and drop old campaign rhetoric. It warns that farmers will abstain if platforms remain stale, urging remodeling of party vehicles or new offerings to engage rural voters.
Ninth Annual Fruit Fair in Greensboro to Exhibit State Fruit
The North Carolina Horticultural Society hosts its ninth annual fruit fair in Greensboro on August 4 and 5. Exhibits travel by express at no cost to exhibitors up to 60 pounds. Entries should be mailed to the State Horticultural Society, Greensboro, NC, with instructions to Jas. W. Albright, secretary of the local committee. Dr. B. F. Dixon will give the welcome address Tuesday. the fair promises a liberal, attractive premium list and the best fruit exhibit yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Horticultural Society
Greensboro
State Horticultural Society
N. C
Jas. W. Albright
B. F. Dixon
MASS MEETINGS HELD FOR ALLIANCE IN NORTH CAROLINA
Arrangements for grand Alliance mass meetings in North Carolina list Kings Mountain on July 29 Maxton August 6 Rocky Mount August 8 and Charlotte August 26 President Polk will attend each event Jere Simpson Col Talbot and Hon S B Alexander named for specific locales Citizens urged to advertise and keep neighbors reminded to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Kings Mountain
Maxton
Rocky Mount
Charlotte
Polk
Jere Simpson
Kansas
Col. Talbot
South Carolina
Hon
S. B. Alexander
A Pertinent Question Aimed at Honest Political Pledges
The Grange Advocate urges voters to support candidates who vow to advance the people's demands and to keep pledges once elected. It argues many have been fooled and that only trusted men who will carry out public wishes should be elected, to purify politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Massey Lectures in the 4th District and Meeting Report
Rev P H Massey district lecturer for the 4th Congressional District resumes his rounds with a schedule of appointments. Bro Mark Wimberly reports a July 6 alliance meeting with Green Level Alliance. seven Sub Alliances were represented, delivering one of the best lectures. He notes smaller turnout due to farmers busy with Gen Green but urges every Allianceman to attend and bring nonmembers, stressing it as essential statewide work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Massey
Mark Wimberly
Cary Alliance
Green Level Alliance
Green
Wimberly
North Dakota Farmers' Alliance Holds State Convention
The North Dakota Farmers' Alliance met in Grand Forks for a three day convention. Officers and delegates to the National Convention were chosen, by laws revised, and resolutions adopted endorsing Prohibition Ocala platform rail line ownership textbooks free coinage and taxing options. Political maneuvers in Texas and New York were noted as efforts to disrupt or mislead farmers while Alliance members were absent from the New York gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota Farmers’ Alliance
Grand Forks
Ocala
the Alliance
Texas
New York State
Sub-Treasury
The Kansas Way and Mass Meetings of 1892
Kansas is praised for hustling energy with over 200 mass meetings held on July 4 across all 106 counties. The People's Party gained enthusiastic support, speakers crowded into multiple events, and banners highlighted three crises in U.S. history: 1776, abolition of slavery, and 1892 the aim to end industrial slavery through the Peoples Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
People’s Party
Peoples’ Party
Granville Alliance Mass Meeting At Oxford Highlighted By Leaders
A Granville county mass meeting at Oxford drew an estimated 1500 to 2500 people. Speakers included Col Livington of Georgia, Stokes of South Carolina, and Jere Simpson of Kansas, with Polk Jenkins Winston and Peace also addressing. Music by a local club and the Durham band enlivened the event, praised as a gala day for Granville and its Alliance supporters. Dr A J Dalby was the moving spirit, hailed for organizing a worthy gathering amid busy farming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville County
Oxford
Col.Livington
Georgia
Stokes
South Carolina
Jere Simpson
Kansas
Col. Polk
J. W. P. Jenkins
Winston
W.S. Barnes
Peace
Durham
Granville
A. J. Dalby
Old County
The People and the Money Power in 1890s Politics
A Chicago area land tax critique contrasts Cook county valuation with state averages, arguing taxation favors capital. The piece quotes U S Senator Peffer on lifting mortgages and privatized railroads, then laments tariff issues and derides both major parties for avoiding popular economic questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Labor
Cook County
Chicago
U. S
Peffer
Cooper Union
New York City
New York
Ohio
Massachusetts
Election echoes in party leaders after 1891 returns
The leaders of the Republican and Democratic parties will read the meaning of these remarks in light of the 1891 election returns and even more clearly in November 1892.
Demand an Answer on the Sub-Treasury Plan and Its Objects
A call to press opponents to articulate a plan or admit opposition to three core aims: abolish the National Banking system, issue government money at low interest, and end gambling in agricultural futures. The author argues real resistance lies in financial policy, not the bill, and urges forcing foes to state their plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sub-Treasury
Friends of Reform
Poor Advice On Farmers And Politics
The piece argues that farmers should engage in politics and learn citizenship duties despite warnings to focus on farming. It claims policymakers and society rely on farmers' votes and taxes, warns against overreliance on politicians, and notes tensions from overproduction and public blame of farmers for economic issues.
Insufficient Laws and Public Rights Urged by Grange Advocate
The Grange Advocate argues that current statutes fail to curb capital combinations oppressing citizens. It urges enacting new laws or selecting judges who interpret constitutions for the people, asserting that denying rights while permitting robbery contradicts constitutional intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Grange Advocate
Editorial notes on alliances and politics in 1891
Editorial notes discuss land securities vs bonds, a New York rate bill defeat, Kentucky Alliance picnic, Sub Treasury optimism, whiskey loan questions, and speeches by Dr. C W Macune. It criticizes the Alliance, notes cross party tactics, urges unity and loyalty, and calls for careful alliance leadership ahead of next year’s activities. It closes with notices on officers, sub-alliances, and planning for the State Alliance and Supreme Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alliance People of
Kentucky
Winchester
New York Sun
Treasury
Sam
Whiskey
Supreme
Supreme Council
Brotherhood
Allancemen
L. L. Poux
Pres
I. A
Washington, D. C
Bates
Raleigh Fourth of July and Tax Fund Notes
In Raleigh region reports praise for the holiday but flags a miscalculation of 26 000 dollars in a special tax fund payable to North Carolina. Governor Holt names N C R R directors for the year with multiple county representatives and a State proxy to oversee affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
P. H. Andrews
Direct Land Tax Fund
F. H. Bushee
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Holt
A. Burwell
Charlotte
M.A. Angier
Durham
Benehan Cameron
Stagsville
W. H. Pace
R. W. Thomas
Thomasville
Theo. F. Kluttz
Salisbury
John E. Morehead
Donald McRae
Wilmington
Armistead Jones
Official Address to the Brotherhood of National Farmers Alliance
The document warns that reform enemies are rallying to weaken the Alliance and pledges stubborn yet confident defense. It argues reforms are improving prospects as the Order grows nationwide, more united and spirited, with cautious, faithful, and firm resolve to triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Sugar and crime and disasters in an 1891 summary
Louisiana expects sugar production of 050 500 pounds in 1891. Four murderers Seocum Snide Wood and Jugbo electrocuted at Sing Sing on the 7th. Ex Vice-President Hannibal Hamlin died July 4 in Bangor Maine. E R Prestly carpet mills in Philadelphia burned for about 100000. Three million pounds of tobacco sold in Danville Virginia in June. Nine months to June 30 show 32616836, up 11281644 from last year. Cyclone hit Baton Rouge July 6 destroying Smoky City steamer factory and hospital killing about forty. Philadelphia plans a 351 foot clock tower with a bell 20 000 to 25 000 pounds, chimes heard citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Seocum
Sing Sing
N. Y
Hannibal Hamlin
Bango
E. R Prestly & Co
Philadelphia
Danville
Grand Alliance
California
Kansas
Baton Rogue
Smoky City
State Penitentiary
Triangle Alliance Appeals for Mary Hager Aid in Lincoln County
In Triangle Alliance No 41 on July 7 1891 N C the alliance appeals to Sub Alliances across North lina to aid widow Mary Hager who lost her only horse The estimated loss is 125 The secretary J H Luckey confirms the statement was made with mutual consent and the alliance seal requests contributions sent to A Prnesident Triangle Alli ees P O Lincoln county
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Trianang
N. C
Triangle Alliance
Northlina
Mary
W. Hager
Sister Hager
Investi
Alliance
J. H. Luckey
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L. Polk
Eorror
J.L. Ramsey
J.W. Denmark
Business Manag
R. Raleigh
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
L. L. Polk, J. L. Ramsey
MR. J. L. Ramsey
Massey
North Dakota
Europe
London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
John Wescott
Southport N. C
Bro. Hall
Dutchville Alliance
President Hall
Missouri
Southern Alliance
Democratic Party
Landmark
W. F. Kornegay
Wayne County
Bro. Kornegay
North Carolina Railroad Co
United States
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