Automatic Regulation of Money and Allied Proposals
A discussion from Alliance Independent critiques bimetallism and gold standard reliance, arguing for a scientifically perfect financial system with government issued currency, postal savings banks, and free of private usury. It outlines a national currency tied to postal deposits, guarded by mortgages and taxes, to prevent capital concentration and crises. It also notes cotton market pressure and a NC fruit culture bulletin offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Warner
American Bimetallic League
Gen. Warner
Warner
Lord Bacon
People’s Party
Warser
Postal Savings Banks
Alliance
N. C. Agricultural Experiment Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
H. B. Battle
Raleigh, N. C
Wake County Alliance Circular Letter Published
The Wake County Alliance endorses a circular letter adopted at its meeting on the 25th alt instructing Alliances and the public to abide by its contents. Dated Natchez Mississippi September 23 1893 signed by L N Bangs Secretary. To the farmers of the South the cotton price is in your hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake County Alliance
Progressive Farmer
L. N. Bangs
Sec. Natchez, Miss
South
Grazing Rye and Barley Expert Advice for Pasture Start
Practical guidance on when to graze newly sown rye and barley, stressing weather, soil fertility, and moisture. It notes that favorable conditions can yield vegetation in a week and light grazing in one to two more weeks, while soft ground requires waiting longer. Four to six weeks may be needed to begin grazing with care to prevent root exposure and soil compaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E M. Emery
Agriculturist
N. C
Dream of the Press satire on reform papers and Congress
A compilation of satirical quotes from reform papers and political figures criticizes Congress and tariff politics. It lampoons President Cleveland, bankers, and party leaders while noting the era’s currency debates and banana trade statistics to illustrate economic tensions.
Banana Trade Growth in New York Market History
Before 1860 the New York fruit market could not absorb 500 banana bunches, with overcapacity. Bananas entered mainly in spring, and steamship fruit carriers began in 1879. The trade expanded rapidly, with 133 steamers carrying bananas in the year ending last July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
United States
New York
New Orleans
Central America
Mississippi Valley
Chicago
Boston
Baracoa
Aspinwall
Writing Backward. An aging German revolutionary in America
A Pittsburg Dispatch reporter meets Carl Maier, once a German revolutionary and civil commissary, who claims he writes and thinks backward and upside down. He recalls fleeing to America after 1849, teaching Hecker’s children, and declaring self as his only true friend. Maier demonstrates backward writing, inverted letters, and recalls reactions of others, noting his aging memory and limited eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Dispatch
Chesterfield
Carl Maier
Germany
Democratic Party
Baden
Grand Duchy of
America
Frederic Hecker
Illinois
Maier
Saxony
Alexander County Unit meeting endorses districting and reform
In a gathered session the Alexander County Unit endorses the last advance meeting, pledges support for districting reforms, asks Senator Irby to stay firm on the Sherman law compromise, thanks the Splargers Sub Alliance for hospitality, and directs the secretary to publish the proceedings in local papers and share them with leaders at Hickory Mercury and Carcasi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EprTor
Alexander
Irby
Senate
Walttesy
Warren
W. W. Trace
Democratic distress over platform breaks on silver and gold
DH notes growing disillusion with party leaders who abandon a principled platform on silver and coinage. He warns that breaking pledges harms the Democrats and could fuel a new party movement led by disaffected voters.
Also Mentioned on This Page
England
France
Continent
Agricultural Bureau
Wake County Meeting
Dream OF the Press
Grover Cleveland
Tacoma Sun
United States Congress
Wall Street
Pennsylvania
Tribune
Partington
Missouri World
Cleveland
Hickory
Mercury
Bill Nye
Congress
Supreme Court
Charlestown
W. Va
Advocate
Dem
People's Tribune
Jefferson
Stewart
Peoples’ Tribune
Europe
John Bull
Topeka
Bens Democrat
Ted
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