Who Is Responsible for Financial Distress in 19th Century Politics
A polemic arguing Democrats and Republicans shared blame for postwar money policy. The author cites McCulloch on currency contraction, reviews 1866 and 1863 acts, and accuses Democrats of aiding banks and blocking silver, urging voters to reject party bosses and seek economic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror
Hugh McCulloch
the Treasury
Congress
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
South
House
Yeas
Wall Street
Letter from Indiana criticizes local politics and presses truth
Benjamin Fisher writes from RicuMono Indiana that he values the Progressive Farmer but cannot subscribe now due to finances. He urges Northern and Southern papers to exchange views, laments weak reform activity in his county, and calls for citizens to honor pledges and duties within the Alliance and United States civic framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RicuMono
Ind
Epior
Fakmer
Atlanta Constitution
Reform
Alliance
Organization of Citizens of the
United States
Benjamin Fisher
16 Year Old Alliance Member Speaks From Pamlico
A 16 year old writes from Pamlico urging support for the Triumph Alliance and rights against “money lords.” He praises Alliance work, warns of political times, and asks readers to stay informed and active for lasting reform. Also reported: North Carolina Farmers Alliance No. 957 endorses Col. Harry Skinner and asks The Progressive Farmer to publish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Barnett
Col. Skinner
Tuz
Make up your Clubs feature in The Progressive Farmer
Nov 15 issue highlights club ideas and activities for readers. It offers practical tips, community notes, and prompts to organize local groups and events.
The Great Reform Movement and the Labor Third Party
A lengthy 1892-era analysis argues mass unrest will topple old orders in Europe and America. It foresees a labor-led third party as the only viable check on plutocracy, denounces Cleveland and party infidelity, and endorses Polk as labor’s champion in national races, urging unity to defend workers’ rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Eorror
Europe
America
Commonwealth
Gideon
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Haven
Great Northwest
Dr Culbreth in Anson described by Progressive Farmer
A report from Lil esyville North Carolina defends Dr Culbreth amid alleged misrepresentation by Wadesboro Messenger. It says Culbreth spoke at four county sites praising Alliance aims and equal rights for all, noting the movement’s political role and call for redress of laborer injustices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilesyville
N.C
Epior
Dr. Culbreth
Progressive Farmer
Alliance
Bro. Culbreth
Anson
Wadesboro
Brotherhood
Dr. C
Prue
Help Requested for Afflicted Brother In Manifold Hardship
A New Britain Alliance lodge calls on every state lodge to give 25 cents for Brother W A Inman whose family faces severe poverty and whose 17 year old son has long suffered fits. Contributions to Brother W S Miliken, Excelsior NC, to be published in The Progressive Farmer. Read and approved May 7 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuereas
W. A. Inman
New Britain Alliance
Progressive Farmer
Forty Ell Make up your Clubs til Nov Fifteenth
A brief notice states a schedule for making up forty ell clubs is set to run until November fifteenth. The item indicates a deadline and implies an event or meeting related to club activities. Details remain sparse with no additional names organizations or locations given.
Debtor Nation Exposed in 1874 Bond Profits Tale
A speech in the United States Senate argues bondholders profited massively from Civil War era bonds. It details profits and interest from 1862 to 1874, contrasts gold and greenbacks, and accuses the government of theft from farmers. It cites Treasury data and urges repeal of laws enabling such debt profits and calls for support for a Buffalo Alliance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
United States Senate
United States
Tros Soca Ces
President Butler at Kinston
In Kinston on April 23 a large courthouse filled as President Butler of the State Alliance delivered a four hour speech. Supporters and critics agreed his arguments were strong and well received, earning him praise as a leading North Carolina figure often likened to Henry Grady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Butler
State Alliance
Kinston
Court House
Alliance
Marion Butler
Henry Grady
North
Calina
Dr Durham at Henrietta Addresses Rutherford Alliance Crowds
Dr L N Duran lectured to Rutherford county Alliance men in Henrietta on the 9th praising the Alliance principles and goals. He spoke plainly about the day’s issues and said he would visit other points in the 9th district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hexeretta
N.C
Epitor
L. N. Duran
Third
Rutherford County
Esse
Cleveland
Gaston
S. F. Hapribl
Progressive Fame Sale Ends November 15 for Fer
A local notice announces a limited sale campaign called Progressive Fame ending November 15. The event invites participants to join and make up clubs, signaling a promotional push across community channels.
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Indiana
Pamlico
Pitt CO. Alliance
U Mil
Great Reform Movement
House of Representatives
North Carolina
Polk
Brotherhood of the States
St. Louis
Ocala
Indianapolis
Tertiam
Buffalo Alliance
Bryant Williams
Order
B. Williams
Carter's Mills
30 County
DR. Durham
Henrietta
Uuis
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