National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officials
The document lists leaders and offices for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union, including President Mann Page of Brandon and Vice President C Vincent of Indianapolis, with treasurers and regional figures. It also notes state alliances in North and South Carolina, judiciary committees, and a roster of reform papers allied with the Ocala platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Vincent
Indianapolis
Ind
W. P. Bricker
Cogan Station
P. Soasamon
Charlotte
N. C
Haralin V. Poore
Bird Island
Minn
F. H. Peirsol
Parkersburz
W. Va
Mann Page
Brandon
R.A. Southworth
Denver
Col
John Breaig
A. B. Welch
New York
W. A. Gardner
Andrew's Settlement
Cyrus Thompson
Richlands
D. C
Ino
Graham
Ridgewey
N.C
W. 8. Barnes
Hillsboro
J. T. B. Hoover
Elm City
W. N. Seawell
Villa Aow
P. H. Massey
Gav. T. Lane
Greensboro
Jacn
Sey
Failig 2
Ocala
Agricultural notes on model farms and thrift in farming
The Burlington railroad funds model farms in Kansas and Nebraska to study drought resistance. Secretary Wilson advocates higher corn output to combat ten cent corn while stressing cost reduction and systematic labor use. Advice covers cabbage timing, feeding regimes for sheep, cherry tree mulching, soil plant food costs, and farm waste utilization through meat and dairy products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
Kansas
Nebraska
Wilson
Comparative Cotton Prices April 23 1897 Report
New York April 24 1897 presents a comparative snapshot of cotton and price levels for April 23 over the past four years. The summary outlines price movements, market context, and notable shifts in relative values to inform readers of trends in cotton markets and agricultural economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
New York
World cotton outlook shows large declines in supply
The statement notes the total visible world cotton supply is 128 304 bales lower than 1896 and 1 187 974 bales less than 1895. It reports marketed cotton up 1.428 438 bales from last year, with various year comparisons for 1894 and 1895, and comments on European consumption and American prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
America
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Latham, Alexander & Co
Ideal Experiment Farm Shows Use of Chemical Manure
M A Thayer discusses an ideal experiment farm at Southern Pines to test mineral fertilizers on light sandy soils, including nitrogen, potash, phosphoric acid, lime, and green manuring. He argues such state level experiments are necessary for profitable farming and warns current wheat and wool markets require price reforms like bimetallism. urges farmers to experiment, study newspapers, and adopt better seed and cultivation practices for improved yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pines
Nebraska
Philadelphia American
England
M. A. Thayer
Sparta
Wis
Seed Potatoes From Ohio Station Show Good Home Crops
The Ohio Experiment Station findings indicate home grown seed potatoes can rival Northern seeds if stored properly. Sprouting and breaking sprouts in dark cellars reduces yield and delays ripening. Growers in northern areas bury potatoes in pits then add straw and earth as weather cools. Ideal keeps are cold storage, which yields sound fresh seed potatoes with no defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio Station
Novel transplant method for young trees promoted by Southern author
A Southern authored horticulture book advocates a method to transplant two year old trees with roots cut to about an inch and trunks pruned to 1 to 3 feet. The aim is deeper, downward root growth to resist drought, citing Georgia peach orchards of 100,000 trees as success. Roots cut flat, hole prepared, tree placed and soil tamped, with stations urged to test various trees and root lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
The Berry Growth and Natural Laws of Plant Development
The article extols how berry cultivation illustrates nature’s laws guiding plant and fruit growth. It notes that soil must be rich and prepared, plants chosen well, and regular hoeing, cultivation, and frost protection needed, while pests and fungi must be controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Dairying Pays Despite Uncertainty Says Progressive Farmer
In a dairy country, few abandon the business though some shift to beef. Public creameries stay open, cows sell well, and milk butter shipments meet seasonal averages. Dairying remains most profitable by converting hay, corn and crops into dairy products, with Fertility return crucial to land and farm value, says E. L. Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
E. L. Vincent
Turbaned Turk Dreaming Behind the Powers' Shadow
From Broome County New York a fragment notes a Midnight image of a guarded Turk in a tent dreaming of times to hide behind the coat tails of the Powers. The line reflects wartime symbolism and press tone of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Poultry Yard 4 Poultry Table Reads Eggs per Fowl
A clever statistician presents a table showing egg output per year for various domestic fowls and the eggs per pound. Species listed include Geese, Polieh, Bantams, Hamburge, Turkeys, Game Fowl, Leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, Langshang, Brahmas, and Dueke with ranges and annual totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rocks
Langshang
Dueke
Cross Breeding for Common Hens in Poultry Flocks
A North Carolina station bulletin details crossing purebred cocka to improve common stock. Barred Plymouth Rock crosses mature early and are hardy, White Plymouth Rocks avoid dark pin feathers, White Wyandotte crosses best for broilers, Indian Game valued for fat young and yellow skin, Black or White Minorcas resemble Leghorns in laying and are larger, Houdan suggested but results vary, kings noted without experience to judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Woman Reverses Wedding Plan After Engagement
A young couple in this community planned marriage after courtship and the man prepared a home, yet the bride cancelled on the eve of the wedding. The note condemns trivializing affection as a great sin. A separate report notes experiments showing soil contains plant food, but roots cannot access it due to soil conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville Reflector
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National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Mann Pace
A. Southworth
Colo
WW. Beck
Alabama
D. Davie
Kentucky
Carolina Farmers’ State
South Carolina Reform Press ‘Association
Offecra
Dr. L. Rameey
Marion Butler
W. S. Barana
Secretars
Mercury, Battier
Jer Home
Che Populist
the People’s Paper
Fhe Ventibule
Che
Archas
State Organ
Raleigh
Oruete Whitakers
Beaver Dam
Lumberton
Ord
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