North and South clash over Democratic ideals in editorial
The Brooklyn Eagle editorial argues a strong North Democratic faction must prevail against Southern and Western wings to determine Congress, currency policy, and overall party direction. It asserts the North holds intelligence and resources, calls for honest money standards, and urges Southerners to adopt businesslike approaches while stressing unity against centralization.
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New England
The
Brooklyn Eagle
Party North
Orth
South
Great West
Early American Political Platforms Series Begins
This issue starts a series presenting party platforms from 1800 to 1888. Subscriptions are urged to save THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER for future reference. Three or four platforms will be published weekly until all are printed. Platforms show strong condemnations of wrongs up to 1876, with major parties avoiding direct platform pledges since then.
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America
Thanks for the Paper's Piling Praise and Sermon-Laden Remarks
A Raleigh writer, O J Carroll, praises the News and Observer piece, while a local editor defends his staff amid claims of widespread dissatisfaction. The exchange cites unpaid duties, religious sentiment, and a political measure provoking Alliance members, with pointed remarks about responsibilities and public perception.
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O. J. Carroll
Raleigh
News and Observer
Cade
Who Caused The Universal Intimidation And Bribery
The Wilmington Star publishes a list of provocative questions blaming a wide range of economic ills on the Republican party and notes that New England Southern and Western Democrats aided the outcome. It argues that Democratic majorities elected to the House failed to undo the work, dismissing blame from Republicans.
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The
Wilmington Star
Star
Republican Party
New England
President Page Opposes Third Party Shift in Virginia Alliance Letter
Maj. Mann Page of the Virginia State Alliance writes from Richmond that he cannot attend the Chicago Convention as a delegate because he would not vote for Grover Cleveland. He notes despair over financial relief and says third party movements are growing in many counties, driven by farmer demands.
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Maj
Mann Page
Virginia State Alliance
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
House of Representatives
Wall Street
Jefferson
Jackson
James Buchanan
Two old parties face off as reform splits loom
In a heated exchange the opposition blocks reform while tariff quarrels define lines. The piece argues for a new party as a necessity and notes a coming amalgamation of the two old parties. It urges Omaha visitors to notify the People's party chairman W. R. Lindsay in Madison NC for reduced rates and advance registration.
Ex Gov St John On Free Coinage Of Silver
Ex governor Joseph St John advocates free coinage of silver arguing opposition stems from Wall Street. He praises silver as lawful money and equality before law for all currencies. The June Arena review highlights its vivid underworld piece and social commentary in Boston and New York City, plus essays by several authors.
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ST. John
Wall Street
Judas Iscariot
Christ
Boston
York City
B. F. Underwood
M. J. Savage
A. E. Dolbear
A. C. Houston
Louise Chandler Moulton
Switzerland
W. D. McCrackan
A. M. Mr. Garland
Don’t Buy Outdated Farm Machinery Says Osborne Ad
A promotional notice urges farmers to compare tools and choose Osborne steel equipment. It warns against wooden hay rakes rough mowers and clumsy reapers, touting modern machines with lift and trial terms. Readers are urged to contact D. M. Osborne & Co. at 244 North Broad St Philadelphia for purchase and inspection.
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Osborne
D. M. Osborne & Co
North Broad St
Philadelphia
Seventh District Convention for Salisbury North Carolina
The Seventh Congressional district People's party convention will be in Salisbury on June 16, 1892 to appoint delegates to the Omaha national convention on July 4. The meeting will also elect one presidential elector and handle other business. By order of the State Executive Committee. J. Brerars, Chairman Dist Ex Com. People's party.
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CaTawia
N. C
The
People Party
North Carolina
Salisbury
Omaha
Neb
BrrpaErs
People’s Party
Ihereby
Raleigh
Nebraska
Chatham
Franklin
Johnson
Nash
Randolph
Vance
Wake
S. OrHo Wilson
People's Party
Notice to Alliance Officers on Honoraria and Expenses
The notice directs that any officer invited by the Alliance to speak must have expenses paid by the inviting party, as the State Alliance will not cover expenses except for regular work. Brethren are urged to note and arrange matters accordingly. Barnes, Secretary-Treasurer, N. C. F. 8. A.
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Alliance
State Alliance
Barnes
Sec'y-Treas
Progressive Farmer Book Sale Offers Reform Titles and Lectures
The Progressive Farmer announces a book sale with reform works by Hubard, Houston, Garland, and Dunning, priced at 25 cents to 50 cents, plus a travel lecture tour by Wm. A. Caraway through Mississippi Valley towns. Subscriptions to The Progressive Farmer and National Economist are encouraged at events.
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Ublic
America
Lester C. Hubbard
Price
United States
Ignatius Donnelly
B. F. Houston
Detroit
Great West
N. A. Dunning
Raleigh
N. C
W. A. Peffer
U.S
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
Mississippi Valley
Hamlin Gerland
Jason Words
Gerland
Gerlind
New England Magazine
Nash County Alliance notice on lectures by L A Lloyd
Brother L A Lloyd, lecturer for Nash County Alliances, will address the public at 1 p.m. at multiple locations including Gold Valley June 7, Free Union June 8, Stony Hill June 9, Grove Hill June 10, Chapel June 11, Rock Spring June 18, Stanhope June 14, Mount Pleasant June 15, Bissett June 16, Joyners June 17, and Rocky Mount June 18, with Yours Internally 9 H Barnes Co Alliances.
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Bay Creek
Vandemere
Triumph
Prospect
Providence
Enterprise
Smith Creek
Mulberry Bunch
Trent
Brotherhood
Wm. A. Caraway, Co
L. A. Lloyd
Nash County
Gold Valley
Free Union
Stony Hill
Grove Hill
Rock Spring
Stanhope
Mount Pleasant
Bissett
Joyners
Rocky Mount
H. Barnes
Th Co
Northly Farmers' State Alliance seeks lecturer
A fragmented message from the Northly Farmers' State Alliance asks any county or sub alliance wishing to hire a good lecturer to write to W. S. Ba, Secretary Treasurer, care of the undersigned, for arrangements. The note stresses modest compensation and requests direct contact for scheduling and expenses.
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Tive
Northly Farmers’ State Alliance
B. Alexander
W.S. Ba
y-Treas
N.C. Fsr
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Col. Polk
Page
Grant
Progressive Farmer
Reform Books
Progressive Farmer List
Caravan
Pamlico CO
St. Helens
England
Ea Beecham
Ork Depot
Canal St New -Teeeone
Encyclopedia Britannica
E.G. Harrell & CO
A. Williams & Es
Raleigh, N. C
Iginia
Virginia
Nash County Alliancemen
Fourth Congressional District
Edwards & Broughton, Publishers
N.C
Meeting OF
Executive Equittee
C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Alexander
W. Barnes
Kleigh
W. S. Barnes
Sec’y-Treas
N.C. FS
W. B. Mann & Co
California
the Fairweathers
Adilres Henri F. Mirweather
National Capital Life Insurance Company
Washington, D. C
Daniel Rainey
A. C. Sabin
Ps.gason
State OF North Carolina
Northur
Beal
Postoffice
Eee Eee
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