Farmers Alliances and Progressive Farmer notes
A compilation lists officers of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and the Carolina Farmers State Alliance with posts in Raleigh Greensboro and Goldsboro. Correspondence from the Progressive Farmer covers pest control tips for melons and guidance on milking frequency for cows in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
T. T. Speight
Lewiston
N. U
Geo. D Lane
Greensporo
N. C
Jas. E. Lyon
Durham
C.arms
J. R. Hancock
Greensboro
T. Ivey
Ralcig
J.cousiness
Agony Pea
Graham
Mach
THE
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Marion Butler
Goldsboro
J. J. Lone
Eoka
A. F. Hileman
Concord
State Alliance
Jno. Brady
Gatesville
J. F. Harrell
Whiteville
John Graham
Ridgeway
N.C
Progressive Farmer
Stogan
Raleigh
Iisa
Tee
Hickory
Whitakers
Beaver Dam
Lumberton
People’ 'S
Charlotte
Vesti Aeale
Plew
Wadesboro
Onslow
Ms Advocate
Agricultural letters offer farming tips and stock notes
The excerpt provides farmer tips on milking, dairy quality, and market costs, with remarks on livestock numbers, production efficiency, and the impact of home feeding. It discusses maximizing butter yield, reducing labor in marketing, and questions optimal stock levels for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neign
India
Bermuda Grass Outwitted by Corn Planted Sods
A Virginia grower describes a simple Bermuda grass eradication method from Southern Planter. By plowing in April, sowing thick corn, grazing when tassels formed, and replanting after frost, the Bermuda sod was gradually killed and nearly eliminated by the next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Bellwood
Chesterfield County
Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin June 1895 Eastern District
The bulletin reports a favorable week with fair warm weather for the first five days and cooler last two days. A beneficial rain on Wednesday night averaged about half an inch across the state. Planting nears completion as farmers catch up on work. light showers needed in many areas. Eastern District notes the week was generally favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centra Office
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina State Weather Service
Farm Report Notes Weather and Crop Conditions Across Districts
The harvest notes a mix of sunshine and needed rain with dry ground. Corn is green but thin, Irish potatoes poor, sweet potatoes backward, and peanuts late. Central District reports a warm week with showers on the 5th, cotton and wheat progress, and signs of an average fruit crop. Western District notes good field conditions, pota toes in fine shape, and tobacco nearly set. Horticulture advice covers pruning, grafting, soil, and fruit care with emphasis on practical methods for tomatoes, grapes, apples, and walnut trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central District
Vance
Warren
Fie Lds
Pennsylvania
Paris Green
Poultry Yard Farm Tips and Bee Keeping Advice
Practical guidance on poultry care including clean coops and tame flocks, plus a detailed egg food recipe with sulphur and shell ingredients. Also instructions for curing clover mash for chicks and layers, and notes on bee swarms and hive handling for beekeepers.
The Duck and the Hen Profit Test
A Hammonton New Jersey poultryman compared growth of a duckling and a chick over nine weeks. Duckling weights rose from four ounces to four pounds eight ounces, while chick weights grew to two pounds. Although ducks eat more, higher dressed carcass prices yield greater profits for ducks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H Jacobs
Hammonton
Clover for Poultry Provides Green Food and Growth
Clover is highly valued for poultry and preferred over other grasses for bone feather muscle and egg production. It aids moulting and should be cut second crop at bloom. Cure by piling in cocks, turning daily, and covering with hay caps to prevent moisture and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bauscher
Freeport
American Poultry Advocate
Debating gold versus silver in the 1890s policy clash
The piece surveys Secretary Carlisle and the silver gold platform split, arguing the gold standard debate diverts conservative finance and alarms silver advocates. It warns that the issue skews public view, risks a massive shift if silver becomes base money, and favors a cautious, phased mint policy over rash reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Carlisle
St. Louis Republic
Congress
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. F. Willetts
Topeka
Biice
H. CO. Snavely
Lebgoon
D. P. Dun- Beerermabin
8. C
Honeoye
Inming
Arrisburg
Southworth
Denver
Colo
Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
J. M. Mewborne
Kinston
A. C. Shuford
Newton
Docth Carolina Reform Press Association
J. L. Ramsey
Worion Butler
W. S. Sarnes
LexineToy
A.M. H
Brincewater
W. J. Snipes
N.G
Agriculture
Wyoming
Rhode Island
Bermuda
A. I. Root
Missouri
Duck and the Hen
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