Chats With The Brethren Subscriptions Drive
A Cedar Cliff subscriber salutes the work as dozens of Brethren from counties such as Alexander Robeson Cabarrus Iredell Pasquotank and more send clubs of annual or regular subscribers. The Progressive Farmer praises renewed loyalties and notes farmer alliances and a Greensboro reform voice. The sample weekly mail ends with a reminder of the paper’s reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Cliff
N. C
T. G Walden
Alexander County
John Hammond
Robeson County
Robeson
A. Grier
Cabarrus County
Iredell County
Bro. W. J. Brooks
Alamance County
P. R. Webster
Rockingham County
Bro. Webster
O Larmby
Lazenby
W. G. Smith
Caswell County
Caswell
O. K
Bro. Smith
Bros
Catawba County
Greensboro
W. P. Lyon
Granville County
Granville
Bro
W. J. Williams
Pasquotank County
Bro. Williams
Martha Flowers
Caldwell County
J. J. Wilder
Franklin County
Aclu
Franklin
John A Sims
Bro. Sims
D. A. Montgomery
Guilford County
Guilford County Alliance
Bro. Montgomery
Williamston
Difference Between Legislatures in 1891 and 1893
Auditor’s 1891 report shows total legislature cost at 63015.10 while bills favored the state with 500000 to 1000000 dollars in benefits. The 1893 session cost over 63000 and chartered 15 railroads 23 banks plus other entities. Critics ask where the dollars and cents benefits are for the people amid noted gains and detriments.
Among Our Advertisers Prominent Seedsman and Local Shops
We acknowledge Mr. W. H. Maule of Philadelphia for his seed catalogue and note his vegetable and flower varieties. Spraying fruit trees and vines is essential to protect crops from insects and fungus. Advertisements feature the Excelsior Spraying Outfit by Geo H Stahl Quincy Illinois and the Excelsior Incubator. Also promoting Lexington Business College as a leading institution with many graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Maule
Philadelphia
Excelsior
Geo. H. Stahl
Quincey
Ill
Lexington, Ky
Business College
Right Grit and Alliance Clash Over Funds
A Wake County farmer criticizes legislative interference with the Alliance charter and the Business Agency fund. He defends keeping promises to contributors, denounces the editor’s threats, and cites press freedom amid partisan manipulation. The North Carolinian sketch of A Leazer notes Alliance ties and nonpartisan critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Wake County
A. Leazer
Democratic Party
Plutocrat vs Democrat in Georgia judge stance
The Wilmington Messenger cites the Atlanta Journal claiming Judge Culberson would have become Attorney General if not for his silver support. It contrasts Cleveland as a plutocrat with Culberson as a Democrat who resists Wall Street, highlighting party platform tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Messenger
Atlanta Journal
Judge Culberson
Georgia
Jefferson
Cleveland
Wall Street
Judge Culbertson
Peanut Banter and Alliance Charter Debate
A Winder Ledger column denounces a peanut journalist and asserts the Alliance charter was not unanimously amended. It defends small contributions to a Business Agency fund, notes minimal returns after postage, and endorses Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for overwork and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Winder Ledger
Alliance
Progressive Farmer
Where Are We At in 1891 State Finances and Fears
The article quips about state appropriations totaling 804550, adding session costs of 50000 and quarantine expenses 601249, totaling 2733009, and mocks capital city papers for their chase of spoils in the State Printer office and Alliance Business Agency funds, noting public anxiety and silence on these matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Jones
Joe Geen
Sanderlin
Alliance Business Agency Fund
Epirox
Raleigh
Vance
Amber
Bell
Part of land sales cripple farming in Union County
The Monroe Enquirer argues for smaller farms and crop diversification to make farming pay. It notes buyers for land are scarce and prices have plummeted, with low-value sales like a 1,400 acre Edgecombe farm at four dollars per acre failing to cover mortgages as livestock prices collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Monroe Enquirer
Union County
Edgecombe County
Enquirer Explores Ways to Overcome Small Debts Hardships
The note suggests the publication will discuss methods to resolve modest debts and ease financial difficulties, signaling practical guidance for readers facing collection pressures.
Progressive Farmer defends independence amid crossfire over alliance politics
The Progressive Farmer denounces attackers blaming it for politics while defending its role as a nonpartisan ally paper. It condemns attempts by the North Carolina legislature and party press to control or discredit it, asserts freedom of opinion, and urges readers to renew subscriptions and spread the truth. It also promotes Brown's Iron Bitters as a tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
Simon Pure Alliance
State Alliance
Third
Day of
Cleveland
South
Virginia
Democratic
North Carolina State Alliance
North Carolina
Alliance
Order
Republic
Alliance of
Prospect Alliance
Publi
E. P. Dixon
Alliance and Obituary Notes Fill March 1893 Pages
The document records condemnations of the North Carolina Legislature for repealing an Alliance charter and reflects on sectionalism, plus a lengthy obituary for Capt Elias Bryan of Chatham County born 1807. It notes his Civil War era hospitality, Presbyterian faith, and final rest at Haywood church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Bryan
Elias
Rosa Hieman (Everette) Bryan
Annie
McKay
Capt. Bryan
Chatham County
Capt Bryan
Presbyterian Church
Sr. P
Christ
Jesus
Dorp River Alliance
Moss
New Jerusalem
Haywood Church
Deaths and Alliance Notices Reach Across Counties
In Caswell county Geo Williamson formerly President County Alliance is noted dead. Hertford county Sophonia R Brown described as a useful lady and enthusiastic Alliance worker. In Charlotte Pattie Alexander daughter of S B Alexander died aged about ? near Lewisville Mrs V E Jones 27 a member of 14 ville Alliance died. Ed County Alliance to meet second Thursday in April with full attendance urged. Fraternally James B 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell County
Geo. Williamson
County Alliance
Hertford County
Sophonia R. Brown
Charlotte
Pattie
S. B. Alexander
Lewisville
V. E. Jones
Mir
Ed County Alliance
James B
Free Literature Promises Reform Press Circulating Sample
A short notice urges readers to join the reform press effort, promising ten cent stamps for a sample copy and inviting names and addresses to be added to a distribution list. Des Moines is named as the contact point for Farmers' Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Plain
Reform
Farmers’ Tribune
Des Moines
Scheel of the South promotes business and shorthand courses
The Scheel of the South in Lexington advertises book-keeping shorthand and telegraphy taught by experienced teachers. It touts high official diplomas signed by state governors and invites professional and business men to request a free catalogue from G. C. Calhoun at 16 137E Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Calhou
Also Mentioned on This Page
Asheville
Mitchell County
Business Agency
Business
Peanuter
Windsor Ledger
the Enquirer
Charlotte News
Sta Iist
WartateaCo N.C
Daniel Boone Alliance
W. J. Critcher
E. C. Brown
See
B. F. Fincher
J. L. Kine
M. E. Harkness
Moravian Falls
G. Holman
Rnsmuuty
Ila Spaini
T. Naiy County
H. D. Surper
GC. G. Sage
Greene County
Clyde Sur
T. M. Roster , Esq
Lincoln County
Elijah Bigger
Cleveland Mills
Anniholt
Peter Navy M. Navy
S. Self
Foster
U.S
Pe. de Lewis Meg CO
Catskill
the Scheel
Lexington Busi
Taz Progress Farner
Reo
Staesie
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