The Political Circus at the Primary and a Soldier’s Plea
A chat with Zeke Bilkins mocks the recent primary as a circus with thirty to ninety onlookers and a mock convention on a stump. The speaker laments party manipulation by plutocrats, urges unity of the people, and jokes about a farm pig as a political symbol. The piece concludes with a letter from Paul Vandervoort praising Union soldiers and urging reconciliation between North and South, while warning against knaves and urging harmony before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bilkins
Raleigh
Democratic Party
Chicago
St. Louis
People’s Party
Senate
House
Paul Vandervoort
Platform demands of the National Alliance at Ocala 1890
The document outlines calls for abolition of national banks, creation of state treasuries offering loans at up to 2 percent, raising per capita currency, banning futures trading in farm products, repeal of the silver bill in favor of free coinage, prohibiting alien land ownership, reclaiming land held by railroads and corporations for settlers, and broader reforms including graduated incomes tax, tighter government finances, and government ownership of communications and transport. It also urges direct election of U S Senators by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocala
Fla
National Alliance
Congress
Congress of the
United States
Et Joueeck
Gov Holt editor's farce unfolds in two acts
A North Carolina town editorial praised Gov Holt for governor and triggered a money dispute. An editor sought $100 for the piece, got only a dollar for a subscription, and later praised Holt while claiming ongoing support. The tale shifts with laughs on editors, politics, and a nameless messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Gov. Holt
Raleigh
Echo
Crest
Wall Street
Holt
Carr
anti-Holt
Webster’s Weekly
Webster
Bessemer City
N. C
Messenger. Eng
Down With The King In The Progressive Farmer
A Hickory Press and Carolinian remark cites a demagogue J L Sey in The Progressive Farmer. It condemns a self styled kingmaker and predicts the people will depose him within about a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Sey
Hickory Press
Carolinian
Public letter defends Hon. J. S. Henderson’s conduct
A gentleman letter writer rejects a Washington claim that Hon. J S Henderson visited a Capitol saloon. The writer asserts Henderson’s behavior as a representative is of the highest character and that public records do not justify the accusation. The piece urges respect for a public figure’s good name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5. Henderson
Capitol
Washington
The
Voice
Progressive Farmer
Henderson
Two Facts on the Silver Vote by T. Pouk
The author notes absences from a vote on free silver, with eight People's Party and one Republican voting for it versus 66 Republicans and 82 Democrats against. He argues wealth holders favor dear money while labor seeks cheaper money, framing a fight between the West and South versus the North East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Iowa
Cowardly Letter Threat Prompts $100 Reward
An anonymous missive mailed from Gibson Station North Carolina threatens Bro S O Wilson with hanging by a tree limb if he continues meddling. The note, signed only as an Allianceman, labels Wilson a good for nothing tramp and warns him to stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Wilson
Gibson Station
N. C
O. Wilson
Cyclopedia of Manufactures and Products of the United States 1892
A brassbound prospect describes Bee and Guernsey Co.’s Cyclopedia listing over 28 600 articles with names and addresses of manufacturers. It aims to save buyers time by listing reliable makers and omitting dealers or defunct firms, deeming the work essential for business and farming libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyclopedia of Manufactures and Products of
United States
Bee & Guernsey Co
New York
Lfmor
Reform Books From The Progressive Farmer List
The Progressive Farmer lists reform works and offers to take orders at publisher prices. Highlights include Climax in the Destinies of America by Lester Hubbard, The Rick Mitts of Port Mystery by B F Houston, An Average Man by Hamlin Garland, The Putlogomy of Price by N A Dunning, The Farmer s Sipe by W A Peffer, and Six Mississippi Valley Stories by Hamlin Gerland. The notices praise their arguments for reform and call readers to study the books for voter education and economic insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
United States
Ignatius Kelly
B. F. Houston
Detroit News
Jason BowWarps
Hamlin Garland
Great West
N. A. Dunning
Raleigh
N.C
W.A. Peffer
U.S
Kansas
Farmers’ Alliance
Mississippi Valley
Hamlin Ger
Propositions sought for North Carolina Farmers State Alliance session
The Executive Committee asks all propositions for the annual session to be addressed to W S Barnes secretary treasurer Raleigh North Carolina. Propositions must reach the office by May 1. Request rates for board and accommodations for officers delegates and friends attending the meeting on the second Tuesday in August 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Farmers State Alliance
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
W.S. Barnes
Sec'y Treas
Raleigh
Bars Sec’y Treas
N.C. F
Executive Committee Meeting Notice Raleigh 1892
The Executive Committee of the C. Farmers' State Alliance will meet in Raleigh North Carolina on Tuesday May 24 1892. Communications should be sent to chairman H B Alexander care of W S Barnes secretary state alliance Raleigh NC by order of the chairman W S Barnes secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Raleigh
N. C
B. Alexander
W.s. Barnes
State Alliance
N.C
W.S. B
BARNE
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zeke Bilkins
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
H. A. Litchfield
W. N. Seawell
J. C. Baker
P. J. Leonard
J. D. McKeithan
W. T Neal
J. L. Sheets
M. G. Bryan
E. G. Hughes
M. N. Bissett
J. K. Harris
UUILD
S. Henderson
T. Pouk
Ndt
V. N. Seawell
Montgomery
Richmond
Emerson's
Sch
Rock Spring
Mt. Gilead
Pee Dee
Fire Mills
Mongom'ry
Dyson
Creek
Carme
Eldorado
Ophir
Love Joy
Litte
Poplar
Hoingenworth
Beecham
Beatles
Encyclopedia Britannica
America
E. G. Harrell & Co
A. Williams & CO
Raleigh, N. C
Tina Che
Whitlock
CANON
Reform Books
Progressive Farmer List
Land
Jason Edwards
Gerland
New England Magazine
Pomona Hill Nurseries
J. van Lindle
Pomona, N
Iree
Edwards & Broughton, Publishers
Raleizh
S. B. Alexander
J. M. Mewhorie
J. Johnston
Miami Man’fg CO
Cincinnati
Pecanensiva Farmer
Postofficz
Amous
No. Bie
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