Subscriptions and renewals pour in for The Progressive Farmer
Readers across multiple counties send in renewals and new subscriptions including Watts Alexander county Beaufort Mangum Durham counties and Madison Ashe counties. Secretary Barnes reports ten renewals and three reorders while J P Tucker and JC Freeman add several new subs. A joke book sent to Senator Quay circulates among Senate members prompting reflection on government transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JB Paul
Watts
Alexander County
Beaufort County
and Mangum
Durham County
Merg Plaster
Rowan County
Smith
Cleveland County
JP Tucker
Lenoir County
Tucker
JC Freeman
Bertie County
B Jones
Granville County
McAuley
Mecklenburg
J H Barnes
Wayne
Ed Johnston
Alamance
Jon M Parks
Iredell
P Clark
Wilwa
Reece
Burke
B Goodwin
B F Lawrence
S H Gowers
J P Goodwin
Wake
J L Travis
Washington
J H Gillism
J F Long
Gaston
A Hamrick
Cleveland
Dongald Johnson
Moore
A B High
Wilson
R N Johnson
Chatham
L J Jones
Franklin
L P Freeman
Bertie
Thos W Swain
Tyrrell
R S Saunders
Rockingham
TB Flemming
Warren
W W Gaddy
Anson
Jessie Holland
Lenoir
Petitioning Congress for Bonds A Mockery of Patriotism
Washington correspondent Anna L Diggs cites Coxey supporters and a Peace Army as examples of politicians courting popular anger. The piece rails at proposed $50,000,000 in interest bearing bonds and $100,000,000 for a Nicaragua canal, framing Walker and Morgan as figures to calm or inflame public discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna L. Diggs
Washington
Times
Itj
Coxey
Ueveland
Carlisle
Nicaragua
Morgan
Rockville
Moore
Solis
Neal
Ohio
State Committee On Foreign Affairs
Congress
Luntington
Pacific Railway
Themalion
Coxey's Army Echoes in Financial Debate Amid National Strife
A Richmond Evening Star quote condemns Coxey as a crank or possible criminal while praising a money form that aids labor without creating public debt. It argues the real national conflict is between greedy eastern wealth and the West and South laboring masses, and condemns racial scapegoating in favor of class solidarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Coxey
Courier-Journal
Lee
Grant
Richmond Evening Star
Reading exchange list and Progressive Farmer ad page
A 1893 page lists cross regional paper subscriptions offered at club rates, detailing titles such as The Progressive Farmer and Cotton Plant plus other papers with annual prices. It notes ad inquiries from Barnes Bros Electric Power Job Printers Raleigh and cites responses from several states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Bros
Raleigh
N. C
Denmark
North Carolina
Mississippi
New Hampshire
Pilvania
Arnes Bros
Undertakers Supplies Offered by State Agency Head
W H Worris announces arrangements to supply undertakers with linings hardware caskets cloth covered and metallic raised top and plain coffins burial robes for men women and children. prices quoted for gs per dozen rising with market and shipments expected to increase as closing exercises of local schools attract demand in the next 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Worris
Alliance Sewing Machines Notice Raises Fees for Non Members
Notice dated May 3 1894 states Alliance Sewing Machines sold to non members now in good standing will be charged 2.50 and members ordering must have the seal of their Alliance on the order or 22.50 will be charged. W H Word 8 B A notes strong sales yet questions competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RA Leieh
W. H. Word
Alliance Produce Exchange Report
Report of Alliance Produce Exchange lists egg prices for No 1 tested at 11 cents per dozen per crate No 2 at 10 cents No 3 small at 8 cents and eggs from wagons and crates 8 to 9 cents Also quoted are bacon hams 10 to 11 cents fat hens 25 to 30 cents each roosters 20 to 25 cents each and spring chickens 20 to 30 cents each by W H Worth and B A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Worth
Alliance Produce Exchange opens for farm product handling
Dear brethren the Alliance Produce Exchange announces it will sell for farmers and not purchase directly. It urges consignors to write describing offerings and promises to secure best prices. It notes eggs fetch higher prices locally than in New York and aims to handle more as only fresh eggs go to market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance Produce Exchange
New York
Poultry market notes and egg pricing update from local trade paper
The letter discusses strong poultry demand for the coming months and the option to rent or sell shipping coops. It notes lower prices for eggs and other goods, advises shippers to stop sending eggs North, and lists current local prices for eggs hens and spring chickens. It mentions shipping changes and cautions against long-distance shipments if home sales are good.
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Express
Pease Bross
Fertilizer for cotton offered via open inquiry
Brethren inquired about cotton to fertilizer contract. For 300 pounds middling cotton delivered f o b by Nov 1 1894, buyers receive a ton of N C Alliance Official guano with freight paid by company. Cotton must grade middling or pay price difference. Weigh by sworn weigher or guarantee weight. Direct correspondence to Durham Fertilizer Durham NC. Do not write to this office. W H Wort 8 B A Feb 24 1892. Prices payable at maturity. interest if not paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Alliance
Durham Fertilizer Een
Durham
N. C
W. H. Wort
N. B
Important notice to Alliance members on fertilizer debts
The Durham Fertilizer Company requests immediate payment of all outstanding notes and accounts from Alliance members. The noteholder emphasizes prior leniency during hard times, urges prompt remittance to fund spring shipments, and notes continued high grade products and available orders for the upcoming season. The message is signed by W. HB Worth and S. B. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Durham Fertilizer Company
Alliance Brethren
W. HB. Worth
Directions for Preparing Packing and Shipping Poultry for Boston Market
Instructions outline killing and dressing poultry, noting crop damage harms appearance and sour taste. Emphasizes avoiding spoiled meat and ensuring poultry quality for Boston Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Poultry packing and butchering instructions from Dunn NC
The guide details bleeding neck for turkeys, warm picking, no scalding, and careful evisceration. It covers packing cold poultry, avoiding wet or drawn meat, using clean paper, avoiding straw, and boxing in 100 to 200 pound lots. Dr J H Daniel of Dunn NC offers cancer treatment pamphlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Daniel
Dunn, N. C
McDowell County Alliance Urges Polk Memorial Day
The McDowell County Alliance approved a resolution dated April 12 calling all local Alliances to observe April 28 the birthday of the late National President L. L. Polk. They urge fundraising for the Polk Memorial Fund to support a monument in memory of Polk, with Marion Butler as the beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bprtor
McDowell County Alliance
L. L. Polk
County Alliance
Polk Memorial Fund
Marion Butler
A. J. Duta
T. F Ohnn C. Beows
The Grannies of Conservatism on Coxey Move
A Richmond Star quotation criticizes conservative critics of Coxey's movement. The piece argues that southern sympathy or prosperity does not justify neglect of national hardship, calling out regional selfishness and warning of broader collapse beyond the South.
Labor and Capital praised by reform leaders in endorsement spread
From testimonials for W E Farmer District Master Workman Knights of Labor in Fort Worth I have examined Labor and Capital by Er A Allen and consider it first class. It should be read by all interested in reform and progress toward a higher civilization. The work discusses wealthy distribution, equity, and provides light on labor and capital with illustrations. It is a valuable addition to reform literature and offers truthful depictions of labor questions. The piece promotes purchasing options and subscriptions to The Progressive Farmer via special offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Farmer
KniGhts
Labor
Fort Worth
Er. A. Allen
Joan P. Stelle
National Stonerang Farmers’ Mutual Bengrrr Association
Tos. J. Dainviz
Agriculture
Bellbuckle
Tam Progressivearmer
Progressive Farmer
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Senator Quay
Stevenson
Peffer
Senate
Wilmington Star
Nus Tanley Eater
Taz Progressive Armer
Columbia
8. C
Labor's Tribune
Carthage
Jackson
Mich
Atlanta
Farmers’ Tribune
Dee Moines
Iowa
San Francisco
Col
Bae Country Gentleman
Honey
N.Y
Southern Mercury
Dallas
Texas
Tidings
Emporia
Tiea Advocate
Topeka
Kan
the National Watchman
State Agency Department
THE
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Jom Ron
Yeas MP and
MPG
Boxm
Meridian
Miss
W. Ss. Rowell & Osha
McDowell County Meeting
South
Richmond Star
Tabors& Capital
A Tionn
Nationa
National Farmers’ Alliance
Moulton
Labor and Farm Movement
Raleigh, N
Samuel Spencer
F. W. Huidekoper
Reuben Foster
Richmond & Danville
Oxford
Hender A M.son
Buffalo
Lithia Springs
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
Hickory
Asheville
Charlotte
Florida
Birmingham
Memphis
New Orleans
Danville
Richmond
Lynchburg
Pullman Sleeping Car
Selma
Goldsboro
Bay, Fereseuile
Wilmington
Morehead
New Berne
All Points
Tern North Carolina
Tarboro
Eastern Carolina
Pan
E. Berkley
W. A. Turk
Gen'l
Agtreesboro
N.C
D.C
H. Hardwick
Ass’t
H. Green
Washington, D.C
Sol Haas
Ene
Ocala
Alliancem
W. H. Worth
B. A
Sss Sass
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