People's Party State Platform Highlights and Demands
A fragment from a 19th century North Carolina public notice presents the People’s Party platform calling for government economy, expansion of education and industry, and tax fairness. It urges 6 percent interest, secret ballots, protection against corrupt voting, and full taxation of railroad property, plus opposition to corporate tax exemptions and charter abuses.
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General Assembly
North Carolina
General Assembly of
Railroad Commission
Public flame over Peeler nomination and alleged treachery
In the October issue of the Progressive Farmer, Mr A B Peeler of Cleveland County declines the People's Party sheriff nomination citing unbecoming conduct. He alleges a $50,000 contract with Butler and Exum and Republicans to sell out to the Republicans. He demands public proof, warns of personal character assaults, and argues Governor Georgia risks betraying patriotic virtue.
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People’s Party
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Business Agents Advised on Shipping and Bonds in 1892
Rauetes North Carolina October 29 1892 issues plain shipping directions and notes a 30 day extension for Sub Alliance business agents who bond with state secretaries. Prices listed fluctuate. attention called to fertilizer surcharges and a wide array of groceries and hardware with station delivery details and cash requirements.
North Carolina Convention backs railroad commission platform
A North Carolina convention endorses the present Railroad Commission bill and rejects any amendments weakening the commission. It calls for amendments only if they boost efficiency and machinery. The body also endorses the National People’s party platform adopted at Omaha on July 4, 1892.
State Agency Department Editorial Prospectus
A brief notice states the page will cover the Business Agency and cooperative trade, inviting communications from all interested. It rejects lengthy theoretical papers and seeks concise contributions, about a quarter column in length.
Plows Offered at Old Prices by Worra and A
Sam now supplies von Dixie plows cotton plows and F F plows plus No 11 Dixie at about the old Trust price. Write for prices. W H Worra S B A.
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Dixie
W.H. Worra
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Shoe Notice to the Brethren Warns of Sample Shoes
A notice from W. H. Wort requests brethren across the state to visit the office in the city and examine a fine lot of sample shoes sent by the Postal Shoe Co. Trial orders are invited with catalogs available upon request. Delivery is at post offices or railroad stations.
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Drug and seed price list from H Worts B B
A newsletter style notice from H Worts B B announcing added items in the drugline and garden and field seeds. It promises large savings on drugs when bought in quantity and offers to order original packages to reduce costs, while also creating a small brokerage for the State Alliance.
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State Alliance
H. Worts
Change of Constitution at Greensboro Meeting
The Greensboro meeting in North Carolina approved amendments allowing nonmembers to trade by paying standard entrance and annual dues. Honorary status would grant benefits except private meetings, catering to groups restricted by church rules. The State Business Agent may sell to outsiders at an Alliance-based advance and pay state taxes like other sellers.
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Alliance
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