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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1892
Page
4
A member writes that laboring classes shape politics and will vote for principles over party names. He urges independence, supports Alliance and People’s party ideas, criticizes Vance, and predicts strong Alliance turnout in NC conventions and 1890s national events.
A Cabarrus correspondent criticizes Mecklenburg Times editor for anti Alliance assertions about Skinner Butler and Polk. He notes farmers stand with the Alliance, cites dissatisfaction with Democratic promises, and argues that farmers are worse off than five years ago despite census hints, urging support for Alliance principles.
At the regular Union County Alliance meeting on March 14 1892 a resolution was passed to adopt the demands of the St Louis Conference Fraternally J A Marsa Secretary.
In April, the Clay County Alliance reading the St Louis platform unanimously adopted it and pledged to support only candidates who endorse all demands, including Sub Treasury and railroad planks. Resolutions by T Little were approved and forwarded for publication.
A Gains Alliance committee from Prestoville Stokes County NC asks Alliance members statewide to donate small sums to help 85 year old John Duggins who lost his mule on the 14th. He is ill, poor, and dependent on a small farm. Send contributions to J C Branson Prestoville.
W A Greene of Beulah Alliance praises a recent John May letter from Franklinton N C in the Dakota Huralist. He argues for cross region cooperation, denounces old party bosses, and foresees the Peoples party uniting bread winners to pressure for shared demands and cross sectional votes. He warns against mutual hostility and invites Dixie letters to the North and rebel brigadiers to speak for reform.
An early 20th century notice urges readers to subscribe to The Progressive Farmer at forty cents to cover a promotional period ending November 145th, proposing an offer to make up clubs or local groups.
A compilation of editorials and letters from Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis News, Richmond Whig, and others discusses perceived threats to the republic, labor and wage debates, calls for strong central government, and the need for reform. It cites opinions on money power, worker wages, land tenure, and political organization, plus a report on Dr. Seawell’s reform lecture and local Alliance reconsolidation in Richmond County.
A letter from M S Randleman, Alliance No 1017, praises the Des Moines rally where Col Polk spoke and urges unity beyond North South East West. It endorses the St Louis Convention of February 22 1892 and calls for reform through farmer and laborer solidarity against banking and Wall Street swindles and government favoritism. A South Carolina report covers W N Seawell's Brownsville alliance lecture on reform issues to a mixed audience, noting his two hour address and persuasive arguments.
At our April meeting the Orange County Alliance unanimously adopted resolutions renewing allegiance to our Order as tested by Ocala and St. Louis demands. The secretary A. P. Cates will send copies to The Progressive Farmer and Orange County Observer for publication.
In Yadkin and Currituck counties a Union Alliance speaker, Rev J T B Hoover, toured multiple towns from April 26 to 30. He preached to large congregations at East Bend Enon and Zion Alliance, reorganized a local lodge, discussed Alliance doctrines, and inspired converts, with Currituck endorsing the St Louis labor platform and pledging support for leaders.
A Mississippi correspondent from Calhoun Station Madison County expresses satisfaction with the Progressive Farmer and encloses 50 cents and a subscriber request. He praises the paper for defending wealth producers and asserts farmers will educate themselves to challenge money power, aiming for government for and by the people. A resolution from Pearl Alliance is enclosed.
A Kansas reader responds to J W Lane of Craven County North Carolina arguing reform through a new party is necessary after petitions and resolutions fail to move Democratic or Republican members. The letter criticizes the two old parties, questions the Farmers Alliance plank stance, and warns of looming political danger while urging vigilance and unity among citizens.
A Pennsylvanian letter criticizes a humane society charter as a vehicle for money making disguised as humanity and religion. The writer warns that charters can enable abuse by officials and predators who profit from exploiting the vulnerable, particularly the poor. The piece laments how law and the poor are treated in such schemes, urging scrutiny of charitable enterprises.
A local farmer outlines a broad schedule spanning now to November fifteenth detailing club formation and activities. He urges community input to “make up your clubs” and encourages participation in planned farming and social events.
A Raleigh reader criticizes a published claim about the Pope’s power to forgive sins. He argues Rome does not claim this and urges Mr Lindsay to consult Catholic teaching rather than anti Catholic sources. The letter defends Third Party views and cautions against misstatements about the church.
Wuerens expresses proper sentiments on the St Louis labor convention of February 224 1583 endorsing the convention’s action in every particular pledging to support its demands and reaffirming confidence in the National and State Alliance and their organs.
A Currituck NC letter from Epior discusses a Mirandi Alliance stance on using guano. urges cotton diversification, debt reduction, and honest representation. Highlights a county convention at the courthouse with Alliance delegates and mentions Snowden Alliance reform efforts and offers of aid.
Fragmentary note from The Progressive Farmer indicates a makeup club event or meeting with a Fort designation and deadline set for November 15. Details about participants or exact location are unreadable.
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