National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officials
A fragment lists officers for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and related state and local committees. Names include Mann Page, H C Snavely, R A Southworth, Cyrus Thompson, W J Barnes, Jas E Lyon, and A F Hileman among others, with roles spanning president, vice president, treasurer, judiciary, and state alliance executives. The text urges member papers to publish pro Ocala platform items and notes designated papers to monitor advocacy.
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Yarmers State Alliance
Cyrus Thompson
Jno
T. Ivey
Hirsr
Geo. T. Lane
Greens Stas On ‘Trusce Business Agency Fund
W. A. Granem
Machpelah
N.C
North Darghass
Ewson
Judiciary Committee
John B Say
Gatesville
Harrell
Wade
Horo
Sigr
Thy “Tcamar
Agricultural guidance on cattle safety and farming practices
Agriculture piece urges careful handling of aggressive bulls and strong staff use, emphasizes securing nose rings and avoiding chances. Advises compost heaps, manure healing, pesticide potash mixes, and self-sufficiency in crops. Notes millet harvesting cautions, horn and hide value shifts, labeling laws, woolen and cotton fraud prevention, and breed management for profitability.
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Uges
Pakinge Nouses
Ohio
Brent
Fertilizing the Sweet Potato Crop Techniques and tips
A Progressive farmer correspondent asks why rich soil makes sweet potatoes viney and poor for roots. The answer: soil balance matters. excess nitrogen with insufficient potash and phosphoric acid lowers starch and sugar in roots. Experiments show potash quality matters. sulphate of potash boosts sugar, while muriate may hinder it. Add ash or compost to boost soil organic matter, then apply proper potash and phosphate for best root yield.
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Texas Station
Acre
South
Increase Potato Yield Irish Methods Tested Abroad
Bryan Tyson of Jonesboro North Carolina reports a tested method to boost potato yield. Plant in drills about three feet apart with eighteen inch drill spacing, use large seed pieces, and thin stalks to one per hill when they reach four to six inches. He notes success with cut halves and even single stalks yielding large outputs.
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Sproy
Preparing a Hot Bed for Sweet Potatoes and Tomatoes
Instructions from Southern Planter describe making a hot bed for sweet potatoes tomatoes peppers and egg plants. It advises removing soil to twelve inches then adding horse litter leaves a layer of woods mould and a boarded or canvased cover raised six to eight inches. Temperatures tested with sticks and seeds delayed until heat abates. Potatoes placed in a single layer covered with woods mould and kept moist.
A Hot Bed Helps Potatoes Sprout and Prevent Rot
Correspondence from the Progressive Farmer in Jonesboro North Carolina explains a hot bed method to protect sweet potatoes from cold rains and promote vigorous sprouts. It details box construction, bedding materials, heating with manure, placement of potatoes, moisture management, timing from March to June, and two variations proposed by J A Thomas of Rocky Mount. Pryan Tyson seeks reader input on which plan is superior.
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Jonesboro
Lex
J.A Thomas
Rocky Mount
Mr. T
Pryan Tyson
The Question of Manuring Crops
Editor Sarmers Voice argues manuring is the key to crop success as soils deteriorate. He prescribes saving stable manure, proper bedding, composting, and careful mixing with potash and phosphoric acid. He advocates drilling kainit or potash with bone meal for fruit and grain, with frequent top dressing and intensive cultivation. O R BlackNall from Kittrell NC signs off.
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Sarmers
O. W. Blacknall
Silver politics sweep through Cleveland County letter
A letter from Ora North Carolina reports Populists in Cleveland County backing Marion Butler's silver policy and Democrats joining to support free silver. The writer notes Populists will follow Butler, criticizes The Progressive Farmer for its coverage, and speculates on a nationwide swing to a free silver presidency and Congress.
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Ora
N. C
Shelby
Marion Butler
Silver Cooperation Party
Cleveland County
Marion Builer
Kester
Ohio
Strawberry culture in Norfolk Virginia center and practice
Samuel Ran of the American Agriculturalist discusses strawberry farming near Norfolk VA. He critiques overexpansion, describes matted row vs level ground methods, soil prep, spacing, mulching, and fertilizer timing, and notes market issues and two-crop cycles with replanting.
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Norfolk
United States
Michel
Samuel
Archbel chants silver platform for farmers and reform
Goxip Rock North Carolina Omaha platform and reform papers satisfy the hayseed audience says Archbel. He declares the silver men welcome and notes farmers buy too much fertilizer risking gains from diversified farming in recent years.
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Goxip
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National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Mann Page
Brandon
H. C. Snavely
Lebanon
Seenary
R. A. Southworth
Denver
Col
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Huron
W P Preicker
Jay J.B. Waletts
Kansas
W. L Pocke
R A. Southworth
Colo. É
Alabama
Nlerth Solina Reform Press Association
Omicera
J. J. Hamacy
Horton Sutler
W. 8. Barnes
Asive Farmer
Raleigh Rauess
Raleigh
Agriculture
Usuars
Virginia
MassEy
Kittrell, N. c
Cleveland
Everott
Kastler
Eliott
Epitor
Iary Center
Bro
Archbel
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