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Newspaper

The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1891

Page

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National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union Officers and North Carolina list

The document lists leaders and officers of the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union and the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance. It names presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, lecturers, executive boards, judiciary committees, and state officers across states, with addresses and roles. A Pennsylvania letter criticizes old party machines and urges unity to end corruption and robberies by Democratic and Republican leaders.

L. L. Polk H Carolina Washington D. C Zore B. H. Clover Ambridge Kansas J. H. Turner Georgia North Capitol St N. W Washington, D. C J. ¥. Tillman Palmetto Tennessee H. C. Demming Isaac McCracken Ozone Ark Ale. Cole Fowlerville Mich National Legislative Council L. L. Polk Beggins North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance Marion Butler Clinton Neg T. B. Long Asheville N.C W. 8. Barnes Raleigh J. 8. Bell Brasstown C. C. Wright Glass Rev. E. Pope Chalk Level W. H. Tomlinson Fayetteville H. E. King Peanut J. 8. Holt W. H. Worth W A. Graham Machpelah B. Alexander Charlotte N. C J. M. Mewborne Kinston Johnston Ruffin State Alliance Judiciary Committee A. Leazer N. M Republic Standard Oil Public Treasury United Gates B. W. Evprerkiy the Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union of the United States

Progressive Farmer Letter Outlines Alliance Labor Demands

In a August 23 1891 Plain Talk letter Massey and Munn praise Alliance unity and push for 1892 relief for labor. They denounce political bosses and urge workers to vote for reform, noting farm and Allied strength across Nash and Vance counties and pledging ongoing support from the Jacob's Fork Sub Alliance No 57.

Mr. Eorror Johnston County Watkins Nash Chapel Allliance Alliance Good Sisters Stanhope Nashville Cold Rock Fishing Rock Church Castalia Bro. Ashton Franklin County Peachtree Alliance Peachtree Ashton Bro. Dunn Vance Order Fourth P. H. Massey Congress Garden of Eden Americus Proctor New York Gulf of Mexico Maine Grant Davis Bethel Church P.M. Munn Jacob's Fork

Free Tuition at the University Promoted by President Winston

The university announces tuition relief to widen access for deserving students. Aid includes free tuition for sons of ministers, future ministers, and public school teachers, with long-term indulgence for the truly poor, plus scholarships and loans for the needy and talented.

Winston Bene Fide

Still Awake in Western North Carolina Alliance Cry

A Aug 17 189 era letter from Worrwas North Carolina urges Alliance unity among workers in the backwoods. It warns against reliance on old political parties and predicts a grand struggle between labor and capital as workers embrace Alliance papers to spread knowledge and mobilize for change.

Worrwas N.C Mr. Borror Alliance Brethren North Carolina Alliance United States

Alliance Picnic in Aurora Driven by Reform Zeal

R. H. Lane reports a large Alliance picnic near Aurora attended by 300 to 500 people. Speakers were absent, J. R. Calloway led addresses, Mrs. A. G. Lane sang, and baskets were emptied amid noted harmony. The writer praises the event and the Pro gressive Farmer.

Mr. Borror St. Louis Ocala Alliance J. R. Calloway A. G. Lane Murtam Gallee R. H. Lae

Resolutions Endorsing Reform and Ocala Platform Adopted

A large union meeting in the Red House Alliance rooms on August 22, 1801, Halifax Va and Caswell NC districts appoints a committee to draft resolutions. The committee advocates government reform, noncooperation with any party or candidate not endorsing their measures, and full approval of the Ocala platform. Resolutions ordered published in several papers.

North Carolina Reform Press Association J. L. Ramsey Marion Butler WS. Barnes State Organ Raleigh Clinton Wilson Watchman Salis Farmers’ Advocate Mountain Howse Journal Sentinel Tes. Mercury Rattler Ocala Citizens and Lea Brandon Wm. Lea W. A. Hinton Alex. Guthrie W. L. Marton B.S Barker National Economist Progressive Farmer Richmond Dispatch Milton Advertiser W. G. Stepness N. M. Ricumonp Sec’y

An Open Letter on Reform and Temperance in 1891

J A Stikeleather urges Olin area reformers to back new industrial organizations while warning against old party failings. He argues for Christian duty, economic reform, and decisive action against liquor influence, urging leaders to stay engaged and avoid relapse into self-serving party machinery.

Olin N. C Borror Farm Alliance Wetnhood J. A. Stikeleather

Letter From Hertford Reflects Farmers Alliance Faith

A correspondence from Hertford reports ten dollars sent to support subscriber growth and spread to Raleigh. It describes a Menola Sub Alliance meeting about the Morehead City state gathering, noting strong participation, expense coverage by four visiting members, and overall enthusiasm for the Alliance and its Sub Treasury plan shaping national policy.

Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union Morehead City State Alliance Ccamby Morehead Ife North Carolina Ocala Polk

Letter From Cumberland Sees Alliance Steady Toward Victory

In a Cumberland letter Ephor Wade Allis states the group remains healthy and aligned with Ocala demands and the Sub-Treasury plan. He notesBro. Ramsey returns to ProGRESSIVE Farmer editorial chair and Bro. Butler becomes State Alliance President, praising leadership and unity. He reports use of N. C. F. A. Official Guano as effective.

Ephor Wade Allis Alliance Bro. Ramsey Progressive Farmer Bro. Butler State Alliance

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