Money Power and the Guardian over the Nation
A lengthy campaign pamphlet argues that money should be plentiful to boost production while decrying the money power as morally corrosive. It warns that a private guardian is needed to curb financial manipulation, blames speculation for ruin, and urges broad Alliance action to educate voters and expand cash circulation. It also notes endorsements and calls for Sub Treasury support and Republican-Democratic party critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror
Atlantic Ocean
Treasury
Resolutions by Harlem Alliance No 455 Nash Co NC
Harlem Alliance No 455 declares unchanging support for the Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union platform. The committee notes centralization and burdens on farmers and laborers, calls for action, and affirms leaders as honest and faithful despite partisan criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Alliance
Nash CO
N.C
Epior
Alliance and
Industrial Union
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Canal Survey Requested for Inland Waterway Plan
A resolution offered by J J Woodley and printed by the Evening Star on February 20 1892 asks Representative W A B Branch to seek a U S survey. The plan envisions a ship canal from Scuppernong River through Lake Scuppernong to Pungo Lake and onward to a State Canal linking to Pungo River as part of a New York to Charleston inland navigation chain. The resolution, approved by the Evening Star Alliance 1895, directs a copy to Progressive Farmer for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epiror
J. J. Woodley
Evening Star
Evening Star Alliance
Congress
W. A. B. Branch
United States
Scuppernong River
Scuppernong
Said Lake
Lake Pungo
Pungo Lake
State Canal
Pungo River
New York City
Charleston
S. C
Toa Progressive Farmer
D. B. Ambross&, Pres. C.J Spirr, Sec’y
Alliance Resolves Support for Polk and Repeal of Bond Tax
Macon County Alliance denounces hostile, biased journals as opposed to its principles. Members vote to back President Polk, condemn the subsidized press, endorse Ocala demands, and urge NC lawmakers to repeal the ten percent tax on state bonds. Fraternally, L. Sloan, Sec'y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon County Alliance
Ocala
Polk
Progressive Farmer
Congress
Swain County Farmers' Alliance Adopts Delegate Support
Swain County North Carolina meeting February 13 1892 unanimously adopts a resolution urging the elected delegate to support the Ocala demands while attending the St Louis labor organizations meeting. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the delegate and to The Progressive Farmer for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swain
N. C
Borror
Swain County
Swain Cox Farmers’ Alliance
Ocala Deman
Joan P. Grason
Sec'y
Reply to Mr Murdock on legal tender and money debate
James Murdock argues that a full legal tender United States note can perform all functions of a gold dollar in domestic commerce, while critics contend only gold can pay balance of trade. The writer challenges the legality of paper money under the Constitution, discusses greenbacks from the Civil War, and debates the role of fiat currency versus intrinsic value. The piece frames money as a political and economic clash between paper fiat and gold, critiquing the capitalists and the Progressive Farmer’s stance.
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Alabama
Ress
Greenock
Jay Gould
Gen Sheridan
General Sheridan
Daniel Webster
Supreme Court
Reform
Plutocrat
Alliance
Progressive Farmer
James Murdock
A Ene
Raleigh
N. C
Col. L. L. Polk
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
United States
People’s Party
Peple
Orth
Editer
People North
People South
Congress
Empire of
Rusticus
Relief Plan Endorsed by Lemon Springs Alliance No 89
At a regular meeting of Lemon Spring Alliance No 89 resolutions unanimously endorsed the relief plan outlined in The Progressive Farmer. The group urged state adoption of an insurance law funded by a small per-member tax and asked for wider Alliance input via their organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
N. C
Bprtor
Whittier Alliance
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia Distict
Lemon Springs
Eorror
Lemon Spring Alliance No
Progressive Farmer
Great Blessings Mr Ephor Proved to Communicate
A Democratic Allianceman writes from a mid 19th century paper urging convening voters beyond party lines. He laments hostile receptions to policy demands in Congress, contrasts Democrats and Republicans, and argues that only four men, Clarkson Jane Cleveland or Hill, can represent intelligent voters against money power. The piece reflects factional concern and calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ephor
Congress
United States
Plarkson
Jaine
Cleveland
Hill
The People's Party Inquiry and Farm Mortgage Strains
A speaker laments widespread debt and mortgage pressure on farmers across the nation. He cites a Kangzy politician proposing an investigation into usury and credit practices, arguing loans and bonuses drive families to ruin. The piece warns of foreclosures, toolyard politics, and calls citizens to scrutinize the Administration and rising promises. Calamity Howz, The Progressive Fa National Economist referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
People’s Party
Kangzy
Anti-Trust Debate Motives in Tobacco Farming
A Richmond letter urges Virginia tobacco farmers to support measures against the American Tobacco Company. It questions if warehouseman Gregory may oppose the trust yet influence policy, and calls farmers to sell freely, oppose the trust, and back allies aligned with farmers not the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skipwita
Mr. Eorror
Richmond
American Tobacco Company
American Tobacco
Gregory
Mr. Gregory
Change in Piney Mount farm alliance calls for reform
A Piney Mount area Farm Alliance committee urges voters to abandon the old party platform and tariff reliance. They argue isolation harms progress and press for action. The message, signed by J. W. Pexprees, stresses unity and continued effort until reforms are achieved.
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Capen Hinl
EpiTor
Piney Mount ‘Arm
J. W. Pexprees
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B. H. Bunn
Hon. H. Bunn
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Washington, D.C
Fourth Congressional District
T.G Bunrisa, Sec'y
Tom Watson
Conference of State Presidents
Ee Swain County Solid
Murdock
Jas Culverwell
Jewell County
Kansas
Jewell County Monitor
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