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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1891
Page
4
Brethren and sisters of the Alliance are welcomed to Cool Spring Alliance meeting at Church with a call for unity, charity, and principled discussion. The speaker warns against partisan manipulation, urges financial literacy, honors Col. Polk, and urges loyalty to the Alliance amid calls for reform and vigilance against plutocracy.
At the Wardville Sub Alliance meeting on October 3 a relief fund plan was proposed to require five cents per quarter from each member, to be sent to the State Treasurer and kept as the relief fund. A committee of the President, Secretary and one other brother would estimate losses and report them, with funds benefiting only contributing Alliances. The plan seeks early steps to permanent adoption, with all members in good standing united to promote the Order. Cor Sec Mrs H N Warp notes openness to alternate plans.
D. D. Balley defends Bethel Alliance against Roanoke Beacon editorial charge of changing the Alliance motto. He argues the Alliance may advise members on literature, rejects boycotts as groundless, and condemns biased press influence while defending their obligation to support Alliance resolutions and the Progressive Farmer article.
Northhampton County Farmers Alliance gathered in Woodland with many sisters present. They adopted resolutions defending leaders Col L L Polk and the Alliance against slander, pledged to the Ocala platform, praised County President Dr R H Stanell, and urged unity to secure farmer rights amid national press attacks. Brethren urged continued effort for relief and prosperity.
In Kinston North Carolina on October 8 1891 the County Alliance of Lenoir county in convention assembled resolves to maintain faith in President L L Polk as a Christian gentleman and noble officer. The alliance rejects public slanders as unfounded and pledges unflinching support presented by J M Mewborne and adopted by a rising vote with J W Dany as secretary.
A Johnston County letter describes a booming Alliance with over 50 regular attendees. It notes a unanimous resolution to create a relief fund for members facing disasters and urges similar plans across Sub- Alliances, while condemning traitors and warning against anti Alliance politics. Some members plan to visit Washington in February amid tariff and race politics discussed with skepticism.
Report from an October 3 Unity Alliance picnic at John C. Ferguson’s home detailing prayers, speeches by District Lecturer V N Seawell and Senator Geo Wilcox on monetary reform, the educational movement, and Scotch tribute. A large 85 foot table hosted a generous dinner followed by J M Mewborne’s persuasive talk on Scotland’s oppression, earning praise and a call for continued support from the crowd.
Mr Epior reports from Gass North Carolina on a district lecture meeting in Lenoir where Bro Butler spoke two hours on banking system injustices and national policy. The audience cheered as he argued for the Sub Treasury plan and condemned the opposition, praising Butler’s clarity and influence.
A Warren County Alliance meeting endorses loyalty to leaders including L L Polk, condemns hostile press attacks, and vows to support the National President and officers. Greenville Pitt County proceedings denounce misrepresentation by newspapers and reaffirm commitments to Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union principles with public notices for distribution.
The Hertford County Alliance adopts resolutions defending Col. L. N. police Sina as their leader. It voices unbounded confidence in his motives and declares perseverance to win their rights and uphold the flag, praising his leadership and urging continued support.
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