THAT LETTER and the Alliance drive in the Progressive Farmer
A long market and political column discusses publishing and readers letters, the Alliance circular, and reactions to Dr Battle’s cooperative plan for North Carolina farmers. It clarifies Polk’s personal letter to a member of the order, notes dynamite danger to workers, and urges 50 000 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Oak Ridge Institute
Progressive Farmer
Mary H. Hunt
Battle
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Polk
Cincinnati
Order
Alliance
Alliance asks Progressive Farmer to expand regular subscribers
A reader questions the alliance about the Progressive Farmer list of regular subscribers and requests steps to increase counts. The message asks for help to boost subscriber numbers and support for the alliance’s efforts.
Stand by Col. Polk Against Rampant Attacks and Lies
The piece defends Col. L. L. Polk against persistent denigration by rivals and critics. It accuses opponents of using falsehoods to damage Polk’s reputation while praising his integrity and public service. The editorial asserts Polk’s ambition is honorable and vows firm support until adversaries are silenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Polk
Cataline
Cesar Borgia
Senator Vance
United States Senate
Vance
Polk
Presidency
Senate
North Carolina
Sodom
L. L. Polk
Why farming lands dropped in value and who profits
A speaker argues that Western and Southern farm values declined over twenty years due to speculators, transportation interests, and political corruption. He asserts taxation and oligarchic control squeeze farmers, forcing debt and dependence, and vows to break oppressors' power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
United States
Questioning Dr Briggs and Westminster Creed Debate
A letter disputes Dr Briggs accused of heresy and defends broad religious discussion. The writer argues Westminster Confession is secondary to biblical truths and urges continued reading of The Progressive Farmer without condemnation. The exchange clarifies non condemnation of creeds and promotes broader inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Briggs
Briggs
J. L. Cererm
Burlington
N. C
Alliance and Democrat clash over free coinage debate
Beaver Dam North Carolina May 9 1891 A correspondent replies to an earlier Alliance argument urging discussion of free coinage. The writer contrasts Alliance reform aims with Democratic positions on banks currency land railroads and monetary value noting government stamps define money and questioning silver depreciation theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam
N. C
Bro. Ward
Solong
Alliance
Mantel Ee
An Appeal to the Brotherhood Rallying for Constitutional Relief
An A A to the Brotherhood argues a revolution against the favored class and corporate influence. It condemns legislatures for unconstitutional control, calls for united ranks and a new lecture system to educate and mobilize the masses against capitalists and monopolies, promising victory through unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peorte
Tll
Supreme Court of the United States
Legislar’ Council
Railrus
E. A. Thorne
Greene voices demand for practical finance over sentimental politics
W. Z. Greene argues the public rejects idle partisan talk and demands a clear, practical financial policy. He condemns free coinage rhetoric and says industrial workers and farmers seek real remedies, not slogans, to redeem the country’s money value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council
Reform
W. Z. Greene
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Baylus Cade
J.W. Denmark
Raleigh
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
American Book Company
Wall Street
Georgia
Georgia Alliance Monthly
McKinley
South
West
Wilmington Messenger
The
New York Herald
Italy
Blaine
Baron Fava
Porter
New York Central
Brotherhood
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