National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officers
A list of officers for the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance. Includes presidents secretaries treasurers executive boards judiciary committees and district officers with names and affiliations across Denver Col Raleigh Durham Hillsboro Concord Trinity Gatesville Acton and other towns. The document instructs papers to keep the list and advocate the Ocala platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. N. Seawell
Villanow
N. C
P. H. Massey
Durham
Geo. T. Lane
Greensboro
Jas. E. Lyon
A. D. K. Wallace
Rutherfordton
T. Ivey
Hillsporo
Xaw
W. A. Graham
Machpelah
N Cc
North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
A. F. Hileman
Concord
N. C. English
Trinity, N. C
James M. Mewborne
Kinson
Aman
Agriculture Tips Favor Fall Foaling and Diverse Crops
The article argues fall foaling over spring, emphasizes early weaning and stable training, and warns that farmers face higher failure risks across ventures. It promotes diverse crops, grass or clover on sandy soils, and continuous marketing for steady income, contrasting with single-crop dependence on cotton.
Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin August 22 1896
Central Office Raleigh reports a favorable week for crops with beneficial rains on the 18th improving conditions despite ongoing drought. Cotton opening, late corn poor, fodder nearly saved, tobacco curing near end. sorghum molasses begun. regionals note scattered rains, varying crop prospects and a detailed soil and wheat farming advisory urging deep soil preparation and fertilizer use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Central District
Wheat Growing Requires Seed Soil and Tillage
The piece cites three essentials for successful wheat growing: clean seed suited to the soil and climate, good soil, and thorough tillage. It warns against planting foul seed such as cockle, cheat, or smut, urging farmers to cleanse seed or use a reputable mill to run it through a smut machine, emphasizing responsibility and quality standards.
Crimson clover for corn and the case for farm teaching
The article debates sowing corn with crimson clover, noting mixed results and risks from winter cold. It endorses August 15 seeding in favorable regions, warns spring sowing is less effective, and suggests Canada field peas as an alternative. It also critiques lady teachers in agriculture, urging practical farming experience over theory, and ends with advice to feed skim milk to poultry, especially in hot weather, using curd and bran for moulting hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Broad tire reform urged to protect roads and farms
A Chicago business voice argues that broad tires improve road surfaces while narrow tires damage them. The piece cites Purdue University economist Latta estimating bad roads cost farmers 50 cents per acre annually, totaling 500 million dollars nationwide, with farmers bearing most of the burden. It calls for organized township actions and wider adoption of broad tires, noting hoof care for horses as another farming priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Latta
Purdue University
Indiana
Agriculture in the Public Schools Debate Highlights Teacher Shortage
A reader comments on teaching agriculture in public schools noting available textbooks but questioning where qualified teachers come from. He points to eight schools in the township and implies a shortage of capable instructors as a key issue delaying program adoption.
General trade situation in midsummer markets 1896 outlook
Markets remain quiet with no major new movements as election tensions unsettle confidence. Bearish pressure keeps securities weak despite limited real merit, while gold exports stay small and reserves are watched. Farm produce and textiles stay active, corn crop expectations ease markets, and fruit ripening prompts orchard cultivation to pause to prevent poor wood growth and to push sap toward fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Treasury
St. Louis
Chicago
Pacific Coast
New York
San Francisco
Bradstreet
Poultry Yard A Dose For Fowls
A note from Fanciers' Review explains dosing for sick chickens. It equates fowl medicine to human ages, stating small birds need amounts similar to infants and toddlers. It warns to clear nostrils before dosing to prevent choking and deaths.
Substantial egg flock shows strong profit from 25 hens
A Indiana Farmer correspondent details a twenty five hen flock from November 1694 to November 1895. White Leghorns and Plymouth Rocks produced about 140 eggs per year with Leghorns leading. Plymouth Rocks laid during moults. 113 chicks raised. sold eggs and chickens totaling $9999, feed cost $3550, clear profit $6449, about 250 per head. Plymouth Rocks averaged 151 eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Plymouth Rocks
Treating Overheated Horses Warns Illinois Humane Society
The Illinois Humane Society circulates advice on preventing heat stress in horses. Indicators include sudden reluctance to work and staggering. remove harness, move to shade, sponge with water, and rinse mouth. Avoid scarifying the mouth or ears, as it worsens the condition. Prevent sunstroke with careful care, not hurried use. Keep drivers aware of sore shoulders from heat and dust, wash shoulders, treat abrasions with salt water and disinfectants, and limit work until healing. Warns against excessive watering and advises controlled drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Humane Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ge National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Mann Page
Brandon
H. ©. Snavely
Seb- Patary
R. A. Southbh
Denver
Col
Ff L. Loucks
Huron
W. P. Bricker
Cogan
Station
J. F. Wiljets
Kansas
W. L. Peeke
G. A. Southworth
Colo
R. W. Beck
Alabama
X. D. Davie
Kentucky
gogtTat Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance
Cyrus
State Alliance Judiciary Committee
John Brady
Gatesville
J.F. Harrell
Whiteville
T. J. Candler
Acton, N. C
North Carolina Reform Press Association
Oficers
J. L. Ramsey
Orion Butler
W. 8. Barnes
Agriculture
Leeson
Firman
Atlanta
Adair & McCarthy Bros
Argentine Republic
Australia
Russia
Argentine
Seaboard
Towit
Germania
Poultry Yard
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