Reform candidates. A call for careful selection of leaders
The writer argues reformers must choose men of true character to head the movement against plutocratic oppression. He criticizes both major parties, urges laborers and skilled workers to back candidates who genuinely represent working-class interests, and warns against electing intentional manipulators aligned with old party machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heap
Punao
N. C
Reform Movement
Peoples’ Party
Butler
Andrew Johnson
Grover Cleveland
John Sherman
Cbl.y.co
The State Alliance and Higher Education Debate
Farmer Riley asks readers to weigh whether state support for higher education harms denominational colleges and whether a state university should compete with sectarian schools. He argues intelligence is essential to republican government and urges Allied farmers to join the discussion on tax funding and education in the Carolinas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Alliance
Reform
Brotherhood of
Commonwealth
South
Brethren
Farmer Riley
Poultry House Near Woods Supports Winter Egg Hoard
A poultry house near a wooded area provides hens with much of their food in winter when ground is bare. Hens also exercise by foraging leaves, but predators like minks threaten. Proper supplemental feeding and warm nighttime quarters boost egg production.
Clinton County editor challenges reform papers on crime links
A clipping quotes a Democratic editor blasting reform and independent papers as inspiring train robbers and rioters. The piece hammers at Wall Street editors and demands they name exceptions while asking which papers backed the Garfield assassination.
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Farrmer
Nation
Franklin
Ind
Democrat
Charlotte Democrat
Durham Globe
Reform
Wall Street
Garfield
Reading choices of assassins and partisan blame in era politics
The text questions what papers murderers read and how they voted, noting Republicans and Democrats as both implicated in crimes. It argues that papers influence crime and asks readers which papers truly educate the public, citing Lincoln’s killer and other incidents to challenge party accountability.
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Statesville
Cleveland
Senate
House
Bro. Clark
Carter Harrison
Lincoln
Coal Creek
Tenn
Homestead
Cour d
Aline
Buffalo
Bank of New Hanover
Metropolitan
New York
Timely warnings on Bland bill and Wall Street
The text cites Mr. Enloe of Tennessee in the House debate on the Bland seigniorage bill. It warns opponents who want to halt money issuance and fears a Treasury raid funded by bonds. It argues the South was not to be terrorized and urges compromise on silver while condemning excessive reform rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Observer
Wall Street
Enloe
Tennessee
Cure for scratches remedy for animals by J N Carpenter
A letter from J N Carpenter urges farmers to use a simple remedy for scratches or greased heel in mules or horses. Wash the animal's feet and legs with concentrated lye soap about three times to achieve a permanent cure. The note is offered for publication in the columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epior
J. N. Carpenter
Alliance No 94 revival reported after dormant period
Mr. Enerey and Mr Epitor address Alliance No 94 noting it is not defunct but in slumber with renewed life at the Oct meeting. A good turnout, strong leadership by President C T Grissom and trade agent Benton Jones, and plans for a public meeting and possible membership growth are announced. James B Floyp, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enerey
N. C
Epitor
Alliance No. 94
C. T Grissom
Benton Jones
Jas. B. Floyp
Sec
Questions and Answers On Sherman Law and Silver
A unsigned letter sent to the Asheboro Courier on February 24 questions the Sherman silver policy and bond issues. The response attributes value shrinkage to the repeal of the Sherman law and argues for a silver bill while accusing bankers of planning a bond-based revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheboro
Couz’s Store
N. C
the Courier
Borror
Treasury
Washington
Chicago
Grant
Noving
Senator Vance and the North Carolina Government Critique
A reader faults Senator Vance for praising North Carolina while condemning tax injustices. The letter cites alleged unjust taxes in farm and business dealings, arguing farmers shoulder burdens via privilege taxes and mortgage notes. It urges scrutiny of state policy ahead of 1896 elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Vance
Government OF
North Carolina
Mr. Borror
Vance
Raleigh
National Congress
Good
Nort Carolina
Taxation debate and alliance reports in North Carolina notes
A fragment discusses taxation and revenue raises, criticizing taxation on property and urging reform. It also records alliance leaders and district organizers across North Carolina counties, with names such as D. E. Zix Mernay, Jas. H. Wright, and T. W. Babb, outlining districts and counties in detail.
We Demand Adopted Finance and Land Reforms
A 19th century call for national currency issued by the government with legal tender for all debts, free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, and expanded money supply. Also demands land reform to reclaim and sell idle lands, postal banks, and government operation of railroads and telegraphs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Allel
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Alpha
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THE
Alliance and Higher Education
Alliance NO
Tao
Carolina
Liberty Store
Guilfo
Epior
D. E. Zix Mernay
Seord Co
Jas. H. Wright
Carlton
Y. C
Johnston
Wake
Durham
Granville
Perquimans
Chowan
Gates
T. W. Babb
Hertford, N
Randolph
Chatham
Orange
Person
Caswell
Alamance
J. R Means
Trinity College
Don C. Sanders
Burgaw
Countina
Wayne
Duplin
Osslow
Pender
New Hanover
Sampson
Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Topeka
Kan
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