Prooner seeks intelligent correspondents for Progressive Farmer
The Progressive Farmer Raleigh North Carolina October 11 1892 asks for intelligent correspondents in every county to submit facts and results. It urges sending communications on one side of paper with real names and post office details and notes advertisers should be mentioned when seen. The paper is the official organ of the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress FarMer
Raleigh
N.C
The
Progressive Farmer
N. C. Farmers’ State Alliance
Editorial notes urge reform and defend journalism
A compact critique of partisan rancor and press reform notes praise for The National Economist, Winston Sentinel, and criticisms of The Wilmington Star. It mentions a Tennessee governor egging tale, a flag theft at Blounts Creek, John Wannamaker giving $5,000 then cutting sewing-girl wages, bank directors as electors, and Jerry Simpson launching his Kansas campaign with a mass meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pluto Rats
National Economist
Wilmington Star
Gov. Buchannan
Tennessee
Reform
Winston Sentinel
Burbank
North Carolina
People’s Party
Wilmington
Blount’s Creek
John Wannamaker
Wannamaker
Maryland
National Democratic Executive Committee
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Campaign finance row and western electors shift
A 1200 wagon procession and 26 wheat loads worth 600 are said to fund a campaign. Democrats split over Weaver in the West with Cleveland electors dropped in North Dakota and People’s Party electors chosen in Idaho. Voices urge inquiry into Confederate war charges and wartime vouchers.
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American Enterprise
Democrats
People’s Party
National Committee
North Dakota
Cleveland
Weaver
Idaho
Democratic Party
Farming Pays the Farmers Who Farm Farmers
A St. Louis Republic critique notes cotton profits are low for Southern farmers while corn losses hit Illinois between 1882 and 1891. The piece argues profits go to those who manage farming, condemns unsystematic methods, and warns that agriculture is declining in the North and West with New England farmers approaching poverty.
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South
St. Louis Republic
Illinois State Board of Agriculture
United States
New England
Getting Together in Reform Movements Across Regions
The piece notes workingmen and farmers aligning across the nation as reform currents grow. It claims thousands in Northern cities and Southern towns support the People's party, while professionals and business folk split sides for right and justice. It urges reformers to support allies in towns and country by sharing reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Reform Movement
Letter from the Truth about Cleveland on finance accuracy
A reader signing as For the Truth asks the editor which Cleveland speech or message claimed the best financial system should not be changed. He or she sent a red two cent Washington stamp and a description, to no avail, and the paper notes memory of the quote and requests the sender’s name and stamp details to reply.
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State Chronicle
Grover Cleveland
Washington
Cleveland
Congress
Jfamd
Prominent Citizen or Political Crank in Debate Lines
A Washington Gazette letter by W H Marslender is labeled pro third party yet claims of his authorship and reading ability are disputed. A Carolina Dispatch note says his political shifts span Secessionist, Bourbon Democrat, Prohibitionist, and now People’s party, casting doubt on his prominence in reform rhetoric.
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Democratic Party
Washington Gazette
W. H. Marslender
Marslender
Carolina Dispatch
Egg Party
Reform Party
The Price of Cotton
The article notes a nationwide cotton shortfall with below average yields and reduced acreage. It suggests prices will rise, advises withholding part of the crop, and cautions against rushing it to market while indicating dealers may be short.
Journalistic Sagacity From a Winterset Paper
The piece mocks a Winterset Iowa review praising a great journalist who advised burning corn to raise prices. It argues the farmer who burned his crop benefitted little since those with stock to sell after the blaze gained nothing. The audience is urged to see overproduction as a problem of tools and rascals, not farm goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterset
Iowa
Clinton Fire destroys fourtee n business houses and jail
A Friday morning blaze in Clinton destroyed fourteen business buildings, the jail, and several dwellings. Origin uncertain with rumors of incendiary ties to politics. The Alliance store and the Clinton Caucasian office were burned. insurance was likely minimal. Estimated loss around $100,000, with Brotherhood support pledged.
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Clinton
Alliance
Bro. Butler
Brotherhood
Crowd fills the street as Wake County voters gather at Brookside Park
The description paints a vast Wake and neighboring counties crowd at Brookside Park where footmen, horsemen, and vehicles formed a mile-long procession. Inside, a solid acre of men listened as speakers urged voters to learn and cast honest convictions, honoring those who faced dangers in war.
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Brookside Park
Wake
Crowd estimates and Georgia reform efforts in Raleigh speech
The article recalls Civil War memories and notes Gen Weaver's Raleigh audience of about 10 000. It comments on Georgia reform prospects, claiming limited voter turnout and alleged manipulation by Democrats via black voters. It predicts the presidential election next month may differ.
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Sherman
Gen. Weaver
Raleigh
Georgia
World cries foul over funds tied to Harrison gamble
The New York World denounces a planned one million dollar Republican spending drive in New York and New Jersey to win Harrison votes while the paper itself seeks 100000 dollars to back Cleveland in the middle states. The piece questions the symmetry of pretended reform and fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
New York
New Jersey
Harrison
Cleveland
Bold scam letters use fake campaign funds in Salisbury area
Postal cards and letters claimed to be from Alliance reform leaders in Rowan and Iredell urged recipients to meet in Salisbury or Statesville for a “handsome campaign fund.” Signed aliases R Y Beard or M O Parkes, not matching actual chairmen, with enclosures resembling railroad tickets.
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People’s Party
Rowan
Iredell
Salisbury
Statesville
R Y. Beard
M. O. Parkes
Alliance Reform
People's Party
N. C
Nely Buock
Ticket for first class passage Statesville to Salisbury return
A historic form listing serial numbers and rail division details for a first class railway ticket. The document notes statesville to salisbury route and return, with fall and winter season use and cancellation/punch limits.
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N. C
Associated Rail Ways
Statesville
Salisbury
Campaign letters and Grover Cleveland mixed schools reference
A discussion of campaign funds, political Tories, and denials tied to Grover Cleveland. The text cites a Washington Post extract about Cleveland inviting Freda Douglas to a reception and lists many notable figures. It questions denials and urges Cleveland to publicly deny signing a mixed schools bill.
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Grover Cleveland
New York
United States
Freda Douglas
Washington Post
Washington City
Capitol
Prince Leopold
Brazil
Harlan and Bradley
Sherman
Logan Cameron
Cockerel
Harrison
Call
Plumb
Teller
Cullum
Aldrich
Kenna
Sunderland
Farnsworth
Albany
Spofford
van Vliet
Fred. Douglas
Berret
Sheridan
Bonaparte
Schley
Archibald Forbes
Meigs
October County Meetings Urge Unity and Relief Fund Drive
Local county alliances announce October meetings to discuss cooperative relief plan for Farmers Alliance members. Plan requires 10 cents per male member per quarter and safeguards on losses, with funds routed through state and sub alliances to beneficiaries. Violations suspend membership benefits until dues are paid.
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County Alliance Mega
Saul
Usy
Berethr
Ly State Alliance
Co-operative Relief Association
N. C. Farmers’ State Aliance
Inne
Staa
Src
State Alliance
Sim
Piedmont Alliance Fair Draws Attention in Salisbury
The Salisbury fair last week showcased strong exhibits in ladies fancy work and fine stock, including J. M. Harrison's blooded horses. Races and tournaments impressed. local businesses closed for a day as crowds attended the event.
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Salisbury
J. M. Harrison
White voters divide amid party lines in the South
The piece notes Democratic editorials urging unity among whites while admitting that in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and Georgia a majority of Black voters backed the Democratic ticket. It argues the party has gained Black influence through money and whiskey, with mixed-alignment in North Carolina and Georgia.
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Democratic
South
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
People’s Party
Demofoeane Party
North Carolina
People's party notes and calls for subscription renewal
The note cites Dr. C. G. Lee Caswell county as Weaver Elector in the 5th District and A B Coltrane Glenora reporting hopes to carry Randolph. W Bishop Warren county says the party grows despite contrary reports, J W Aldridge Pamlico says false reports exist. It urges readers to pay up and renew to support the paper and its cause. Look at page seven for owed amounts and send in promptly.
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People’s Party
Wake County
C. G. Lee
Caswell County
A. B. Coltrane
Glenora
Randolph County
W. Bishop
Warren County
Warren
J. W. Aldridge
Pamlico County
Grover Denies Calamity Rumors About Mrs Cleveland
Col Cleveland writes to Mr Clark Howell of Atlanta denying reports that calamity orators spread about Mrs Cleveland. He notes Tom Watson claims she refused to attend Robert E Lee statue unveiling fearing a meeting with Winnie Davis. Grover labels it a new fabrication and hints at other undisclosed claims.
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Col. Cleveland
Advice on Alliance reform books from the Peninsula Farmer
The Peninsula Farmer argues that Alliance readers need reform literature but should avoid hunting through old issues to find specific articles. It notes the Progressiver Farmer subscription offers value, selling for 25 cents instead of the $5 price in the future.
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Peninsula
Alliance
Alli
Allianceman
the Times
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Grover
Piedmont Alliance Fair
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