National Farmers Alli ance and North Carolina State Alli ance Officials
A scrambled roster of officers and executives from the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and the 68th Carolina Farmers State Alliance. Includes presidents secretaries treasurers lecturers chaplains and committee members across Denver North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia with references to reform press publications and state alliances.
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National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Cyrus Thompson
Richlands
V. C
Jno
Geo. T. Lane
Greensboro
N. C
Jas. E. Lyon
Durham
A. D. K. Wallace
Rutherfordton
T. Ivey
Hillsboro
W. A. Graham
Sociek
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
A. F. Hileman
Concord
Wy. C. English
Trinity
James M. Mewborne
Kinson
John Bi
Gatesville
J.F. Harrell
Whiteville
T. J. Candler
Acton
Agriculture Notes on Crops and Farm Practice
A period editorial discusses soil, crops, and farm tactics noting cherry trees tolerate various soils, cabbage culture, and the wheel hoe. It urges continued experiment station research, botany knowledge for horticulturists, and benefits of clover in orchards while warning prices fall across farm commodities.
Farmers Institutes and County Wake-Up Call for Progress
Correspondence from the Progressive farmer notes wide state funding gaps for institutes, praising North Carolina's reform and New York's higher grant levels. It urges widespread, monthly institutes, local speakers, and stronger leadership to boost markets, practices, and prosperity. It advocates farmers’ action in elections to support beneficial laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
New York
State Board of Agriculture
Farrmer
Adulteration Harms Farmers Across Food Chain
The piece argues that adulterated foods harm farmers by destroying demand for pure products. It notes maple syrup, oleomargarine, and filled cheese reduce market value for genuine producers. It advocates state legislation to protect honest dealing in fruit products and urges state action.
Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin 1896 July Week In North Carolina
The central office Raleigh reports a very unfavorable week ending July 4 1896 with excessive rainfall above normal causing river overflows and crop damage from French Broad to Cape Fear and Roanoke. Eastern Central and Western districts show widespread flooding, wind, and field damage with varying crop prospects. cotton and corn affected but some crops benefit from rain. A political notice at Newark Ark attacks yellow dog politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina Climate and Crop Service
French Broad
Cape Fear
Roanoke
Anson
Randolph
Alamance
Guilford
Stokes
Horticulture and Sheep Husbandry in the Nation
The article urges regular soil stirring to conserve moisture and curb weeds, warns against cultivating wet soils, and emphasizes moisture management during the growing season. It also advocates expanding sheep husbandry nationwide, highlighting benefits to land use, meat supply, wool production, and regional manufacturing, with calls for agricultural education and woolen industry growth.
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J. A. L. Dobie
Ohio
Pennsylvania
United States
William Lawrence
Crabtree
South
Chattanooga
Tennessee
South Carolina
Livestock Horse Notes Highlight Oddities and Prices
In Chicago Record style notes, a Hackney asks judges to recognize him, Fritz the Australian champion trotter offers to race any US horse for 10000 with 750 toward expenses if defeated. A private from wartime recalls carrying eight mules daily. Reports tell of Happy Medium mare skittish by a tramp sawing wood, lightning killing four horses near Dussal, and looming shortages as old brood mares and storms push prices higher.
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Fritz
United States
Chicago
Pekin, Inl
Dr. Warren
Dussal
Care of the Farm Team in Summer
Sore shoulders necks and backs arise from harness pressure on unaccustomed muscles. When work pauses, lift the harness, relax the collar, and massage the flesh to restore circulation, then apply cold water to contract vessels and prevent swelling. Regular, gentle handling during rests reduces future enlargements and injuries.
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H. P. Miller
Ohio
Profitable Dairying Amid Low Prices Says Rockwoop
W OC Rockwoop of Genesee County Michigan argues dairy farming can pay if cows are cared for and bred to suit purposes. Holsteins for milk Jerseys or Guernseys for cream or butter, with testing and culling to improve quality, will sustain profitability despite a depressed market and long-term cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Jerseys
Guernseys
W. OC
Rockwoop
Genesee Co
Mich
Varying Dairy Cow Rations Boost Milk Production
The article argues feed standards must reflect cow condition and farming methods. It notes 8 to 12 pounds of grain daily for typical cows, with high producers reaching 18 to 20 pounds, and stresses liberal feeding raises productive capacity rather than maintenance costs.
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Jersey
Guernsey
Wisconsin Institute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mann Page
Brandon
H. ©. Snavely
Lebao Paretary
R. A. Southearth
Denver
Col
A. L. Loucks
Huron
W. P. Bricker
Cogan Station
J. “E. Willetts
Kansas
W. L. Peeke
A. Southworth
Colobama
W. Beck
Alan M.D. Davie
Kentucky
Nouth
Carolina Reform Press Association
Offwere
J. L. Ramsey
Leon Marion Butler
Sarnes
Ner
State Organ
N.C
Irolina Watchi
Siap
Ree
Ocala
Wadesboro, Satisbury
Agriculture
Il Og
Farmer i
Farmers’ Institutes
New York State
D. W. Wilson
Illinois
Newark
Ark
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