National Farmers Alliance and State Alliances Members List
A fragmented 1920s style roster lists officers and executive committees for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance. Names include Mann Page Brandon Virginia as president, R A Southworth Denver as secretary treasurer, and Cyrus Thompson Richlands North Carolina as president with various vice presidents lecturers stewards and trustees from North Carolina and nearby states. The document notes affiliated reform press associations and papers to monitor advocacy of the Ocala platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Cyrus Thompson
Richlands
D. C
Jno
Geo. T. Lane
Greensboro
N.C
Jas. E. Lyon
Durham
N. C
A. D. K. Wallace
Rutherfordton
T. Ivey
Hilsboro
W. A. Graham
Machpelan
Farming Tips for Profit and Land Fertility
The piece argues that larger outputs of pork beef mutton wool and eggs reduce the farm’s value for stockholders of watered railroads. It warns against keeping animals after slaughter readiness, urges secure gates, notes corn with cow peas boosts soil fertility, stresses seed quality to avoid loss, recommends an alphabetical clippings file, and cautions that profit does not always align with the crop yielding the most money as fertility may be depleted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stret
Weekly Weather Bulletin highlights favorable conditions in North Carolina
The Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin reports for the week ending April 25, 1896, shows continued high temperatures into Wednesday with cooler days yet above normal. Rainfall eased drought in most counties, boosting crops. eastern districts note strong planting of cotton and vegetables, while western counties report progress in oats, corn, and potato cultivation. A Western Rural correspondent extols deep cultivation and subsoiling for higher yields, citing a past 57 bushels per acre and aiming for 75 to 100 with better soil care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centrral
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina State Weather Services
Rica
Cen Ral
Augon
Rockingham
Corn yield claim 104 bushels per acre by J A Baxter
F D Coburn Kansas Secretary of Agriculture presents an account from J A Baxter of Wheatland Shawnee County Kansas who reports 104 bushels of husked corn per acre in 1895 from five acres. He describes soil, field history, deep fall plowing, bed ash like ground, and planting with a Farmer's Friend planter followed by four cultivations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Coburn
Kansas Department of Agriculture
J. A. Baxter
Waveland
Shawnes County
Kansas
Subsoiling Effects on Moisture and Water Movement
The article explains how subsoil depth and type affect moisture retention. Deep subsoil like clay holds water, enabling capillary rise to the surface, while shallow soils drain quickly in heat. It notes moisture moves continually, with impurities in water from soil. It also discusses food adulteration impacting consumers and farmers.
Cultivating the Orchard in Grassland May Restore Vigor
Farmers' Voice advises bearing orchards in grassland need cultivation or conversion to sheep pasture. A shallow plow and occasional harrowing can revive rich soil. top dressing with manure in autumn helps. Cultivation level should match annual shoot growth. less than a foot prompts more vigor, over a foot and a half indicates thrift.
Start a Small Fruit Farm On Your Land This Spring
A practical guide urges farmers to plant strawberries currants gooseberries grapes and cherries for home use and profit. It details cheap plant sources, row layouts, planting steps, annual care and mulching, with yields in one year for strawberries and expectations for currants gooseberries grapes and Early Richmond cherries. It emphasizes minimal care and regional affordability to encourage farmers to diversify and gain food and income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Give the Cows a Chance in Dairy Farming Progress
A Progressive Farmer correspondent argues dairying pays when small herds use better methods. Savings come from selecting good cows, quality feed, and attentive care. Even a ten cow operation can yield substantial butter and by products, with yearly returns around six hundred dollars plus milk by‑products, under modern cream raising and processing practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hotaling
Bethlehem
Albany County
New York
Hotaling
EF. W. Mosinry
The Summer Dairy Cow in Clinton Town
The piece argues summer dairy cows face harsher conditions than in winter due to flies heat and limited pasture. Despite more natural feed, many dairymen skimp on care, leading to reduced milk and small profits. Yet practical dairymen’ s self interest prompts better cow husbandry and attention to welfare.
Dairymen Urged to Shade Cows for Summer Profit
Farmers' Voice argues cows suffer in heat causing health decline and milk drop, costing up to 20 percent yearly profits. Recommend shade trees or cheap shade structures and ample cool water to keep cows comfortable, reduce feed needs, and improve winter condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cays
Common Purpose Cow Explained as a Tool for Farmers
A description discusses a “common purpose cow” as a versatile farming tool. It notes a farmer’s desire to grow crops like onions cabbage and corn with a single eight inch plow. The passage suggests cows as dairymen’s tools should be specialized to their work.
Live Stock Prices Rise on Purebred Swine Demand
The article notes record prices for first rate pure bred hogs with strong demand beyond Poland China, plus rising interest in Berkshire and other breeds. It cites Secretary Milla of the American Berkshire Association, higher sales in 1895, and drought effects on herds. Clover hay responds to cutting time and phosphate, with nitrogen from the soil decomposing air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Milla
American Berkshire Association
Western Farm Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Mann Page
Brandon
H. ©. Snavely
Lebanon
R. A. Southworth
Denver
Col
L. Loucks
Huron
W. P. Bricker
Cogan Station
J. F. Willetta
W. L Peeke
Cole
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
A. F. Hileman
Concord
N C. English
Trinity
James M. Mewborne
Kinson
Tats Alliance
John Bady
Gateeville
Dr. J.8. Harrell
Whiteville
T. J. Candler
Acton
North Carolina Reform Press Association
Cibcera
J. L. Ramsey
Marion Butler
W. 8. Barnes
Pape
Joe Farmer
State Organ
Poptlist
Lumberton
See
Charlotte
Carolina Watchman
F N. Sbury
Sach
Agriculture
Clinton
Epee
Ted Common
Pure-Br&d Swine
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