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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1892
Page
4
A mass meeting at Auburn Wake County endorses Mr Peeles letter calling for patient reform and primaries. Caldwell County Alliance notes strong turnout, delegates chosen for Raleigh May conference, and praise for Bro Bell.
Dortche's Alliance No 211 Nash county calls on Senator Vance to honor his pre election pledge to back Ocala demands. They urge him to push relief laws and threaten future support to any candidate who does not stand for the farmers' aims. A copy goes to Senator Vance and Progressive Farmer and National Economist.
The Madison County Alliance in Mars Hill North Carolina on April 16 1892 resolves to adopt the St Louis platform as formulated February 23 1892 opposing labor union opposition from St Louis February 22 1892. Leaders named include H J Champers J L Putuurps and R P Sprieut.
Lenoir County backs free mail delivery urging Congress to act. In Geddie Farmers Alliance meeting, J J Blanchard seeks $50 mortgage relief due to illness and dead mortgage holder. donations requested to N E McMillan in Cornelia North Carolina.
Neighbor Nellie Reamy in Zanesville Ohio seeks help removing grease stains from carpets. She also promotes a California cold process for preserving peaches strawberries and grapes claiming quick easy method and low cost. Readers are invited to request a berry sample and instructions by mail.
A North Carolina writer, born on a farm, rejects party labels and politics as a corrupt force. He denounces Democratic leaders aligned with bankers, warns that November elections will test whether the dollar or the people govern, and rails at party labels as a swarm of self serving actors.
Burke County Alliance held a meeting in Morganton chaired by Ty. Prof. W. E. Abernethy asked to resign by telegraph. E. A. Poe moved for publication of minutes. W. E. Abernethy resignation was accepted and Cobb filled the vacancy. The group adopted the St Louis platform and elected H. Tilley to Raleigh. A committee on education was named to lobby for schools.
In April 1892 Carteret County Alliance delegates endorsed the St Louis demands, pledged to back reform leaders, and sent a copy to The Progressive Farmer. Reports note strong support at Henderson and details of speeches by A Gregory and F H Taylor, with praise for Butler and Skinner on reform.
Bro Massey district lecturer spoke at Leasburg Alliance No 800 on March 19 1892 delivering an enthusiastic address. A large attentive crowd enjoyed a bountiful women prepared repast followed by a lecture. Eight new members joined the alliance amid optimism on reform and faithfulness to duty.
At Woodsworth North Carolina on the 16th Col Harry Skinner spoke to a mixed Carolinian Virginian audience as part of the Towns ville Alliance event. He captured strong crowd support for his Sub Treasury stance with nearly three hours of eloquence and widespread applause.
Fragments show relief requests from North Carolina lodge alliances. Barrow’s gin-house and mill burned. Warren lost a mule. Each Sub-Alliance is urged to contribute funds and forward to local secretaries for brother aid. Appeals note families depend on aid and reference The Progressive Farmer for publication.
In Rockingham near Wentworth a County Alliance meeting drew about eighty delegates. The St Louis platform was endorsed. Otho Wilson spoke. Lecifor Henry and Wilson argued railroad and telegraph ownership. W D Wall and the writer were elected State Conference delegates. Rockingham to send two.
The Dillard Alliance No 1988 endorses Hon A H A Williams of Congress for securing tax relief and needed legislation benefiting farmers. J G H MTTHELL signs the resolution praising his efforts.
In session April 14 1892 the Harnett County Farmers Alliance resolves that all nominees for Raleigh meeting May 17 1892 disclose their stance on the St Louis penl before voting. It reaffirms allegiance to all Alliance demands and endorses St Louis measures, sending copies to The Progressive Farmer and Clinton Caucasian.
Local alliances in North Carolina endorse Eureka Alliance plan and urge secretary to notify The Progressive Farmer. Reports mention solicitations for horse loss relief to H G Kirby, contributions by sub alliances, mass meetings in Durham and Rolesville backing St Louis platform, with leaders urging unity and support for the People's party and Alliance causes.
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