National Farmers Alliance and State Alliance Prominent Leaders
A fragmented 19th century notice lists leaders and officers for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union including President H. L. Loucks and Marion Butler. It also details the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance executive committee and judiciary, with names and positions across multiple towns and counties, followed by a column of editorials and letters on political satire and public conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.H Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Poceidnas
Marion Butler
Goldsro
N. C
T. B. Long
Ashele
N.C
Barnesleigh
Loeturer
Cyrus Thompson
Richars
Fev. Jno
Ammons
Madin Co
R. A. Henry
Ellijay
Prof McCarthy Attacks Cold Process in Fruit Preservation
The author warns against salicylic acid marketed as the cold process for preserving fruit. He argues the method is fraudulent, unsafe, and not new, urging boiling fruit, using Mason jars, and optional sugar with careful jar heating to avoid cracking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiot
Ohio
Mason’s
Salem Alliance letter defends farmers in Rowan County
Cor responding Secretary W H Bost reports Salem Alliance No 442 Rowan County May 20 1893 denounces a legislature move to repeal the NC Farmers State Alliance charter as mean and cowardly. The group pledges to replace two dollars for every one taken out and asks publication in The Progressive Farmer and Caucasian. The writer asserts farmers suffer under hostile county papers and praises Democratic voters as true blood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Salem Alliance
Rowan County
Wuerens
Nc, Farmers’ State Alliance
House of Representatives
Progressive Farmer and Caucasian
W. H. Bost
Cor. Sec’y
Letter From Texas Describes Bee County Life
A Bee County Texas letter extols climate and crops including cotton, corn, fruit and watermelons. It notes two railroads, a population of 2,500 in Beeville, mild healthful air, and opportunities for settlers to buy land at 5 to 10 dollars per acre with easy payments, inviting home and health seekers to relocate and develop the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beeville
Texas
Epstor
Bee County
San Antonio
Houston
Arkansas Pass
New Orleans
Florida
State Alliance debate recalls Wayne Co delegate Stevens
In Martin County letter writer T E McCaskuy challenges J A Stevens of Wayne County over votes on a resolution to remit $455 to President Butler, and questions Stevens actions at Greensboro and Morehead City meetings. The critique labels Stevens as wavering on key issues and accuses him of withholding votes to secure mileage reimbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Butler
Bro. Butler
Bro. Worth
Bro. Wentz
Washington County
Bro
Mewborne
Bro. Stevens
Wayne County
State Alliance
Morehead City
St. Louis
Bro. Bell
Elias Carr
Brother Stevens
Stevens
Bell
People’s Party
Bryan on Silver and Bi metallism in 1890s debate
A May 28 St. Louis Republic review of William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska argues for bi metallism as vital to farmers and laborers. It warns that a gold standard would raise tenant burdens, crush prices, and erode republic values, urging continued currency reform and free coinage to restore prosperity for the masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gold
Orpheus
McAllister
Rothschilds
Wall Street
London
Nebraska
St. Louis Republic
Bryan
Times
West
South
Friends of
Rotten bolsters and bank fears in press critique
The Kansas Commoner rebukes the subsidized press for trying to shore up faltering industry. It argues banking failures are largely local, calls speculative ventures risky yet notes opportunities for legitimate investors. A Scottish clergyman adds a remark on the separation of church and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gro
Earth
Astors
Goulds
Depew and McAllister
America
Old World
Rothschilds
Europe
Money Kings
Kansas City Times
Kansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
H. L. Loucks
Huron
Math
Ota
R. A. Southworth
Denver, Colo
H. FE. King
Ynut
Ead
Holt
Chalkyzel
W. H. Worthweigh
W. Graham
Machpel
Northrolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Alexander
Charlotte
Aumean
J. M. Mewborne
Kinston
Johnston
Ruffin
Carolina Reform Press Association
Feers
J. L. Ramsey
Ge Orton Butler
Hes
Farmer
State Organ
Belcen
Hickory
Whitakers
Goldsboro
Ane Dispatch
Hertford
K Home
Beaver Dam
Arry Hinton
President Cleveland
Mr. Epitor
Harry Hinton
Con Rcs
Tese Gentry
Wall
Missouri
Illinois
Chicago
Washington Star
THE
Chatham
Raleigh
North Carolina
Gerald McCarthy
Prof. McCarthy
Rowan
Martin County
J. A. Stevens
Ture
John Falstaff
T. E. McCaskuy
J. Mareeshank
Glasgow
Scotland
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