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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1891

Page

4

National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officers and North Carolina Vars

Listing of officers for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union with state and North Carolina branches. Includes presidents secretaries treasurers speakers and executive committees across multiple towns and counties in North Carolina and other states.

THE National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union L. L. Polk North Carolina Washington D.C B. H. Clover Cambridge Kansas J. H. Turner Georgia North Capitol St Washing C J. H. Viletts W. Macune D. C Danse Wardall Huron South Dakota F. Tillman Palmetto Tennessee R. C. Patty Macon Miss Isaac McCracken Ozone Ark A. E. Cole Fowlerville Mich National Legislative Council W. H. Tomlinson Fayetteville N.C H. E. King Peanut N. C J. S. Holt Chalk Level W. H. Worth Raleigh W. A. Graham Machpelah North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance S. B. Alexander Charlotte

Alliance Correspondence from Arkansas and North Carolina

Letters from Arkansas and North Carolina Alliance lodges discuss growth, unity, and future plans. J W Robinson of Tysor’s Mitts NC notes 1891 expansion and calls for solidarity. A message from Eagle Springs lodge details efforts to build an Alliance Exchange on the Aberdeen and West End line and hopes for success.

Big Oak N. C Epior Alliance Exchange Eagle Springs Aberdeen and West End Alliance

Progress of Lewiston Alliance and Its Slow Growth

A Lewiston North Carolina Farmers Alliance member reflects on two years of membership since January 1889, citing slow progress due to lack of unity, irregular meetings, and public opposition. He urges fellow members to uphold duties, support the Ocala platform, and rally behind leaders like W. T. Baggett and Col. L. L. Polk as 1892 approaches.

Gard J. C. McAskill Col Sec Bensalem Alliance Moore Co Tarporo N. C Borror E. A. Thorne Halifax Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union Thorne Allianceman Lewiston Bertie Co Farmers’ Alliance Order Alliance W. T. Baggett Texas Poolville Parker County Democratic Party Ocala Col. L. L. Polk

Second District Alliance Meeting Plan Urged

Airlie North Carolina May 7 1891 letters urge county and district lecturers to vigorous outfit for state alliance work. District conventions will be announced at the state meeting with reports required monthly and concise district progress to be rendered. A new Alliance leaders picture is prepared for subscribers.

Airlie N. C State Alliance

Diseases of the Horse and Black Knot Warn of Plant Dangers

The North Carolina Experiment Station will distribute hundreds of copies of the USDA handbook Disease of the Horse free to Sub-Alliances or Granges while supplies last. Gerald McCarthy warns about Black Knot on plum and cherry trees and prescribes pruning and spraying with copper sulfate, Paris Green, and water, urging treatment of nearby wild trees.

North Carolina H. By Battle Raleigh N. C Gerald McCarthy N. C. Experiment Station

Farmers See Fertilizer Effects In Wheat Plots And Forage Trials

A farm experiment compares seven wheat plots with and without fertilizer to show cowpea manuring benefits. Crimson clover, sowing times, and pasture use are discussed for cotton and corn soils. A Florida forage report highlights cowpeas, Bermuda and crab grasses, cassava yields, and two farmers’ practical conclusions.

Avery Farmer Capitol Hillsboro Road Berkshire Chesterwhite Byfield Texas N. G Landyr Florida S. Bigelow

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