True Blue and the Enemy in a Political Duel
A dialogue piece presents True Blue and the Enemy debating party loyalty, primaries, nominations, and power. True Blue denounces dishonesty and pledges obedience to party nominees while accusing the Enemy of selling out farmers and workers. The exchange ends with calls of reform failing and a warning about Wall Street influence. Sam Hanker.
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Don
Wall Street
Jnst
True Blue
Great Britain
Sam Hanker
Cabarrus County Alliance Adopts Labor Platform
At the last Cabarrus County Alliance meeting the group unanimously adopted the platform issued by the late labor conference at St Louis. J A Sims secretary.
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Concorp
N. C
Epior
Cabarrus County Alliance
St. Louis
Jno. A. Sims
Sec'y
Montgomery County Alliance Endorses 1892 Platform Reports
A 1892 county meeting records endorsement of the Confederated Industrial Organizations platform from St. Louis. Resolutions defend Alliance leaders and call for tax-based road upkeep, instructing future reps to switch county roads funding, with a note to publish in The Progressive Farmer.
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Montgomery County Alliance
St. Louis
G. N. Scarporo
Y. Pace
Resolutions by Warren Co Alliance April 14
The Warren County Alliance adopts resolutions endorsing the St Louis platform and pledges support to the Order and officers. A copy is sent to The Progressive Farmer and Warrenton Gazette for publication. minutes record the unanimous vote.
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Warren CO. Alliance
Indian Hill Alliance Resolutions Endorse St Louis Demands
The Indian Hill Sub-Alliance adopts resolutions endorsing the St. Louis conference demands and pledges to support future candidates who will enact them into law. They send greetings to labor groups, denounce partisan papers, name L. L. Polk for president and Gen Weaver for vice president, and request county alignment. A copy is to be sent to Thomasville News The Progressive Farmer and American Nonconformist.
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Epitor
Indian Hill
St. Louis
Northwest
Col. L. L. Polk
Indian Hill Alliance
L. L. Polk
Gen. Weaver
Iowa
County Alliance
Thomasville News
THE
Progressive Farmer
American Nonconformist
Henry Swina
Pres
T. J.J Hepwtek
Sec’y
Alleghany Alliance Endorses Ocala and St Louis Demands
In Alleghany County North Carolina the Alliance at its last meeting passed resolutions endorsing the Ocala and St Louis demands and pledging support only for candidates who stand by these demands. The secretary J T Eaves notes the resolutions will be sent to the Progressive Farmer for publication.
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Epior
Old Mother Alliance
Ashpole
N. M. Culbreth
Columbus County
J. H McNeill
Lumberton
Congress
Bro. Culbreth
South Carolina
Ocala
Toria
Alleghany Co
Alliance Letter Expresses Farmer Support and Ocala Platform
A Nash County letter from J. J. Contry proclaims growing Alliance strength and demands direct democracy. He cites large unpaid claims in Congress and endorses the St. Louis and Ocala platforms, urging farmers to vote for Alliance-backed leaders and reforms.
A Letter From Cleveland County Alliance Meeting
A Cleveland County Alliance note reports rising membership and unity after a lively meeting. It highlights its 36 Subs in four unions, quarterly discussions, and the Lect ure Bureau’s value. President Butler’s visit boosted zeal, and a no vote pledge on Ocala and St Louis demands was adopted with no dissent.
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Epior
Cleveland County Alliance
Butler
Ocala
St. Louis
State Alliance to Convene in Shelby County
The State Alliance plans a gathering in Shelby in August. A committee to gather information and contact the State Executive Committee was appointed: J. H. Quinn, W. J. Roberts, J. F. Tiddy, S. E. Bostick and J. Y. Hamrick. Quinn is set to attend the May 17 meeting called by President Butler.
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J. H. Quinn
W. J. Roberts
J. F. Tiddy
S. E. Bostick
J. Y. Hamrick
Shelby
Springs
Butler
Estore
Caswell County Court House Grants Public Speaking Use
Caswell county officials pass resolutions thanking Judge Spier Whitaker for allowing public speaking in the county court house. A copy of the resolutions is sent to The Progressive Farmer and Caswell News. The Alliance of Caswell County petition prompted the action, dated April 14, 1892.
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Caswell County
F. A. Pierson
Sec’y
Jones County Farmers Alliance Endorses St Louis Platform
At a meeting in Trenton on April 14 1892 the Jones County Farmers Alliance adopted resolutions endorsing the St Louis platform and directing the Secretary to request publication in The Progressive Farmer Kinston Free Press and New Bern Journal.
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Trexton
N. C
Borror
Jones County Farmers’ Alliance
Trenton
St. Louis
Progressive Farmer
Kinston Free Press
New Berne Journal
Letter From Rowan Urges Alliance Unity and Prudent Farming
Mr Borror asks space for notes on farming trends Wheat and oats look good and farmers will plant less cotton this year Compost is used to manure cotton instead of fertilizer Salem Alliance No 442 remains active though slow The writer extols education of members and voting for the right men urging pen over sword and unity
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Mr. Borror
Salem Alliance
Ocala
S. P. Sirrorp
Doctor Culbreth Addresses Alliance Meeting in Excelsior
Dr. N. M. Culbreth, district lecturer for the Alliance, spoke to Alliance No. 408 in Excelsior about railroad and banking reforms. He outlined achievements of the Railroad Commission, condemned national banking fraud, and urged Sub-Treasury and free coinage of silver. He also showcased grocery prices and urged continued agency work.
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N. C
Epior
N. M. Culbreth
Alliance
Railroad Commission
National Banki G
Sub-Treasury Plan
E Brethren
Reform
Minarcken
Cor
See
S Alliance
The Progressive Farmer Fifty Make up your Chibs
The notice advertises a sale running now through November 15 with Fifty Make up your Chibs listed in the edition.
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Progressive Farmer
Farmer
Mo Aeir
National Banks Faulted Over Money and Power
A reader argues national banks cannot fail is false, accusing banks of manipulating values and controls on real estate to favor lenders. The letter, signed by G Eb Krstur, calls for government issuance of money, broader per capita supply, and political action by farmers to elect representatives serving their interests.
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National Bank
Life Insurance
Money Corporation
Middle Sound Alliance calls for elected school officials
Wilmington residents endorse a resolution from Middle Sound Alliance No 2 106 urging voters to elect the school committee and superintendent of public schools at the ballot box. The measure requests sending the resolution to appropriate authorities for action.
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Wilmington
N. C
Epior
Middle Sound Alliance
Progressive Farmer
E. T. Carney
Sec'y
The Farmer Voice in Cabarrus County
A Cabarrus County reader defends the Farmers Alliance and denounces rival parties and editors. He argues farmers should vote their own interests, control political machinery, and reject outside influence while urging solidarity against what he calls elitist manipulation.
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Concord
N. C
Epior
Farmers’ Alliance
Con
Cabarrus County
Resolutions Endorse Labor Platform from St Louis Conference
Nash County alliance resolves to endorse the St Louis labor conference platform of February 22 24 1892 and pledge to oppose any candidate who does not endorse it. They call for honest nominees and insist on faith in God and a strong ballot process. C H Barns, Secretary.
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Mney
True Blue
Demaes
New England
South
Horace Greely
St. Louis Mo
Brethren
C. H. Batnus
Sec’y
Letter from Catawba Alliance Supporter Urges Labor Coalition
A letter from North Carolina praise the Peoples Party and Alliance shift in Catawba County. The writer endorses L Polk for US president and urges laborers to unite, work, and vote for the Alliance banner over Democratic rivals.
Appeal for Help to Buy Horse for Moody Family
A committee appeals to Sub Alliances of Bear Creek Alliance to donate small sums to Bro J L Moody of Bear Creek No 1927 who has lost his only horse and supports a large family. They urge presidents to present the appeal at next meetings and ask contributions be sent to C C Hansacker, Carters Mills, Moore County NC.
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Bro
J. L. Moody
Bear Creek Alliance
Bro. Moody
Allances
Eee & C. C
Do You Know Him A Campaign Mocking Verse
A fragment from the Clinton Caucasian mocks a politician as a shepherd who promises aid during campaigns but forgets voters after victory. The excerpt, attributed to President Butler of the Alliance, ends with a directive to cut this out and take the convention.
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Clinton
Butler
Alliance
Henry
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