Two Parties in Control and Working Class Struggle
J L Matthews from Craven County NC argues since 1860 two parties dominate government, enriching manufacturers at workers’ expense. He uses an ox allegory to critique political reform, urges mass ignorance to be replaced by reason, and calls for wage rises, agricultural support, and government policy favoring labor against capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Eorror
United States
Ers’ Alliance
First
National Assembly
France
J. L. Matthews
Craven County
N. C
Dinner event for Columbus County Alliance meets in Hebron
Notice from Hatissoro North Carolina announces a dinner in connection with the Columbus County Alliance meeting at Hebron Alliance Hall on the 34th day of November. Invitees are urged to attend with well-filled baskets and a full delegation. rail arrivals times are given for western county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatissoro
N. C
Columbus County Alliance
Hebron
Hoover tours strengthen Alliance efforts in Madison area
W P Jervis reports Brother Hoover conducted speeches at Laurel Fork Bull Creek Mars Hill and Marshall drawing mixed crowds yet praise from supporters and foes alike. The visits, described as successful, are hoped to advance Alliance reform with thanks to Bro Worth for sending Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
N. C
Ephor
Hoover
Madison
Laurel Fork
Bull Creek
Mars Hil
Marshall
Bro. Worth
Old
Alliance
W. P. Jervis
Testing Cows For Profitable Dairy Yields At Upchurch Dairy
The article describes urging farmers to raise female calves and test cows for milk fat. It details using a Babcock Tester and weighing milk, citing a May 25 trial at Upchurch dairy where C E Seymour measured fat percentages to identify high yielding cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
W. G. Upchurch & Bro
Rhamkatte
J. Upchurch
C. E. Seymour
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Babcock
Seymour
Upchurch
Messrs. Upchurches
Sociable Alliance Aims to Strengthen Meetings
A reader urges improving social engagement within the Alliance to combat farmer isolation. He advocates social questions and a question box to boost attendance and include women in discussions, stressing sociability as a duty of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Alliance
Wise Words on Money and Elections from Reform Papers
A long quotation of editorials and letters discusses money power, free coinage, and political reform. It cites various papers such as San Francisco Press and Kansas Tribune, condemns plutocracy, and urges vigilance to protect voters and labor. The letter from A. J. Burptarx endorses Marion and calls for action in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Press
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Ohio Valley
Minneapolis Union
Kansas Tribune
Letter From Bladen County Reader Praises Alliance Growth
A reader from Katy's P O North Carolina expresses support for the Alliance despite opposition from the legislature. He argues persecution strengthens the order, noting rising membership and popular interest as people investigate and vote for leaders who act in their interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
P.O
N.C
Borror
Alliance
The
Apostles
Order
Aterest
Alliance Meeting Notice in Chat County Details
The Cha County Alliance arranges a meeting on October 28 inviting a full representation from each Sub Alliance. Secretaries must submit reports by October 21. Fraternally signed by W N Straveess, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cha County Alliance
Lockville
W. N. Straveess
Senator Vance on silver and gold standard debate noted
Washington reports quote Senator Vance of North Carolina weighing silver coinage against a gold standard and urging currency reform to align with purchasing parity at home and abroad. The letter is described as dense with financial schemes and mentions a Robeson County meeting with Alliance organizers on October 19 led by W H Homparey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Snator Vance
North Carolina
Cleveland
Chicago
TING
Robeson County
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Wyong, Pres
Bro. Hoover
Mr. Ephor
Grover Cleveland
Senator Butler
South Carolina
National Democratic
Zeb Vance
Vance
Bland
West
Talbert
McLaurin
Strait
Latimer
Colorado
Utah
Montana
San Francisco
House of Lords
Sam
Miss Columbus
Horne Greely
Congress
California Home Alliance
Patrick Henry
Old Virginia
Bulletin of Reform
East
South
Atlanta Constitution
Durance
Marion
Gre Boro
United Congress
A. J. Burptarx
Bladen County
Chat County
Senator Vance
Zeb
Lumperros
Allian Meeting
Robeson
Caroline
Mittee
W. H. Homparey
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