Progressive Farmer urges clear correspondence and proper postage
The Progressive Farmer, Raleigh NC May 31 1892 notes readers should send publishable correspondences on one paper side and use real names with postoffice. It calls the paper official organ of the NC Farmers State Alliance and reminds readers to mention ads when replying. The notice explains subscription labeling and office changes.
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Progressive Farmer
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N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Guilford and Judson commencements highlight politics
The column notes Guilford College commencement on the 26th and Judson College due June 1 and 2, with Rev. J. L. White delivering the annual sermon. It critiques reform press lists, cites Senator Vance, urges political action, mentions the Wisconsin and Oklahoma party conventions, and advocates southern unity and reform.
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J. L. White
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Vance
No Dodging The People Demand Honest Platform Choice
The State Chronicle is challenged as the public presses for votes next November. North Carolina counties reject the Chronicle’s stance, backing the Ocala and State platforms and demanding loyalty from candidates. Democratic papers face scrutiny for urging St Louis platform adherence while avoiding Emancipating reforms. The public watches, ready to judge.
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North Carolina
Ocala
Carr
Peo
The People Will Be Free and Wall Street Power
The Progressive Farmer argues that Southern voters will ditch Wall Street aligned Democrats and aid an independent electoral ticket. It decries Grover Cleveland and party pledges on free silver, urging farmers to sever ties with the old parties and unite with Western states to resist monopoly.
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Chicago
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Demand for Democratic Press Clarity on Platform Endorsement
The Wilmington Messenger is accused of slandering voters and endorsing a platform it previously labeled dangerous. The piece urges Democratic papers to declare their stance, defend the platform, and persuade readers as elections near, noting a Progressive Farmer subscription offer through Nov 15.
Be Patient and Drop Financial Legislation Says Wilmington Star
The Wilmington Star urges the public to suspend financial legislation for now and act boldly, arguing the large majority favors reform and could balance power by rejecting gold-backed policy. The piece accuses opponents of free coinage of dictating policy and calls for decisive action against plutocratic influence.
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Wilmington Star
Cleveland
Blaine
United States
Riot Act Read by Col Kingsbury in Wilmington
Col Kingsbury denounces Northern policy influence over the Wilmington Messenger and warns of a third party organized in North Carolina. He accuses a centralized federal agenda of seizing private property and politically backing Polk, labeling the St Louis platform as anarchist and socialist.
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Messenger
North Carolina
Polk
St. Louis
Attack claims against Elias Carr debated in Raleigh press
The Raleigh correspondent of the Wilmington Messenger and others claim the Progressive Farmer attacked Elias Carr. The paper denies any attack on Carr, stating it challenged his view on sections of the St. Louis platform, not Carr personally. It notes it has differing opinions on Alliance principles without targeting Carr.
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Elias Carr
Bro. Carr
OUR POSITION POLITICALLY
The Progressive Farmer declares it will not publish partisan material after this issue. It has allowed Democrats Republicans Prohibitionists and third parties to speak, but will now focus on educating readers. It urges voting for those who will serve the people best.
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People’s Party
What a Kicker Knows Ex Gov St John on Railroads
After Ex Gov St John urged government ownership of railroads a prominent official kicked and called it pure rot A bystander pressed him on rail mileage and cost per mile and he admitted he did not know He also admitted he had not studied the question and was not prepared to argue the case The piece urges assessing a kicker by knowledge before accepting arguments.
Thanks to Raleigh papers for defeating monopolistic candidates
The piece praises the News and Observer and the State Chronicle for aiding the defeat of the Plaid Trust and other monopolistic candidates. It urges defeated candidates to review the editors and correspondence to understand how their efforts were criticized and exposed.
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Conventions and party bosses under scrutiny in county power struggles
Fragmented notes recount internal party maneuvering, accusing Executive Committee leaders of sidelining members and organizing conventions to secure offices. The text laments Wall Street influence, praising Hatch and southern resistance while criticizing Democratic dominance and tax burden on citizens.
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Y Hatch
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Ggg
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Editorial on Democratic tactics and Louis Conference letters
The Top Advocate and Dr McLallin edit a piece criticizing Republican letters on the Louis Conference soldier resolution and platform. It argues no reform paper claimed suffrage as part of the platform and notes post conference resolutions were common practice. It concludes that Republican misrepresentation aims to undermine the People’s party, with a broader note on tariff reductions.
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