Seed distribution humbug and political education critique
A letter denounces government seed distribution as a corruption of law, funded by Congress through tobacco seed favors to Major Ragland and others. The writer accuses officials and farmers of being misled by paid education from parties, banks, and corporations, urging independent political awareness and end to subsidized rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Ragland
Virginia
Maj. Ragland
Major Ragland
Maj. R
Commissioner of Agriculture
Gen. le Duc
Congress
Colman
Department
Maj
W. F. Massey
Vote on the Interest Bill in North Carolina Senate Aug 1891
A letter from Avilla exposes the Aug 11 final Senate vote on the interest bill. It details the Avery amendment to exempt several counties, names lawmakers voting for and against, notes Gov Holt’s decisive vote against the bill, and lauds Senator Williams and Judge Clark for their stances amid farmer support and sharper criticism of opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avviilla
N C
Epior
Senate
Avery
Burke
Buncombe
Madison
McDowell
Forsyth
Transylvania
Henderson
Swain
Macon
Graham
Clay
Mitchell
Stokes
Senate Journal
Messrs
Allen
Bladen
Ardrey
Atwater
Bell
Bellamy
Ryan
Chesson
Davis
Haywood
Gilmer
Greene
Harnett
Grigsby
King
McLary
Parker
Reid
Russell
Wilcox
S. Allen
Granville
Alston
Aycock
Bowers
Butler
Culbreth
Franklin
Durham
Freeman
Wake
Hobson
McLean
P Vine
Rose
Speight
Stanford
Turner
Twitty
White
Williams
Holt
Mr. Bellamy
Clark
Pointing to Education as Pillar of Civilized Prosperity
A rhetorical call urging ministers teachers and all Christians to press for national education. It argues that the fate of civil institutions and material prosperity rests on the people educating themselves and advancing Christian civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lees Lagonnr
Resolutions From Love's Creek Alliance No 593 Aug 22
In a regular communication of Love's Creek Alliance No 593 resolutions were unanimously adopted. The group vows unwavering fealty to the Oval platform, pledges to fight oppression, and calls laborers to aid in redressing wrongs at the ballot box, warning against efforts to crush leaders. PD C Por, Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caatuam Co
N.C
Love's Creek Alliance
Witeress
PD. C. Por
Seec’y
We Know What We Know Alliance Speech By T J Kerver
A statewide political tract by T J Kerver denounces slander of Alliance officers and accuses national banks of controlling government funds. He argues the people must reclaim economic policy, condemns lawmakers who cobble prayers with biased votes, and urges workers to vote for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner's Alliance
T. J. Kerver
Letter From Missouri Urges Union Solidarity and Ballot Power
A Missouri letter dated August 16 1891 praises Southern unity and condemns corporate greed. The writer cites Appomattox sentiment, appeals to God, and calls laborers to use the ballot to secure justice and prosperity, warning of starvation if defeated. Signed by Jno F Byrne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Temple of God
of Justice
Jno
F. Byrne
Sub Treasury Feel in Missouri Elevators and Cash Advances
A Missouri elevator firm touts storage and cash-advance services for grain with state supervised weighing and grading. Receipts transferables, low storage and insurance rates, and optional fire insurance are offered. the advertisement critiques private loans and argues grain receipts as security can profit farmers against rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Sub Treasury
Liverpool
George C. Warp
Letter From Rowan to the ProgressivE Farmer
Mr Borror presents a message from the Salem Alliance asserting it remains active and ready to participate in the reform movement. He describes members as zealous workers armed with helmet shield and sword, prepared to push for the Alliance’s demands and to stay involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Salem
S. T. Srrrorp
Cor. Sec’y
A Voice From Carteret Hits Democratic Clash
Mr Epior ridicules Democratic journals for calling Alliance principles democratic while they rail against them. He predicts a sweeping revolution across the nation with depopulation and a distant dream of a blooming rose, questioning where their imagination will take them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epior
Alliance sentiments and state meeting reflections linger
A letter from Oxiso NC reports returning from a state meeting at Morehead with strong Alliance support and resolve. It praises leaders Polk Macune and Carr and notes fellowship with many Allies, listing places visited from Bogue Sound to Fort Macon and Beaufort. The writer Sends blessings to leaders, editors, and brethren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Butler
Benjamin
New Orleans
Graham
Mewborne
Powell
Long
Dr. Seawell
Barnes
B. Alexander
Pope
Bro
Ramsey
Autlantic Millpond
Bogue Sound
Sea Beach
Fort Macon
Sand Hills
Morehead
Grand Picnic at Grassy Springs Alliance Hall
A large gathering from Grassy Springs and neighboring alliances held a grand picnic last Saturday at Grassy Springs Alliance Hall. Eight hundred to a thousand attendees heard speeches in the forenoon by W R Lindsey of Rockingham County Alliance and by J R Webster in the afternoon. Dinner featured ample food with seven basketfuls left. drinks were plentiful, and speakers urged friendly relations with the towns while supporting Ocala platform demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epior
Grassy Springs
Webster
Towns must hear a tune we can dance to
The speaker rejects a Democratic tune played on an Alliance fiddle and asks towns to back Brother Webster to oppose corporations and trusts. They say they will extend fellowship if these steps are taken, criticizing Wall Street demagogues and warning of financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Bro. Webster
Scnoenriets
County Lectin
Reaffirmed Cross Roads Alliance Pledges Support
The Cross Roads Alliance No 1058, Martin ty, reaffirms commitment to the Alliance platform and expresses belief that God guides the movement for liberty and freedom once lost to the people. The secretary Gurgants signs the affirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross Roads Alliance
Roads Alliance
Martin
Ocala
Manin
Mying
Jis
God
Gero, D
Gurgants
Cedar Grove Alliance Picnic Highlights August Gathering
Mr Borror reports Cedar Grove Alliance picnic in Forsyth County drawing about a thousand attendees. The event opened with prayer and singing led by the Jonestown string band, featured a speech by E M Fisher, and included the meal table prepared by local ladies. Speakers J M Binkley and T J Kener shared Alliance doctrine before closing with a hymn God be with you till we meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Cedar Grove
Forsyth County
Jonestown
Bro. E. M. Fisher
Bros
J. M. Binkley
T. J. Kener
G. W
Sec
Resolutions of Rosebud Alliance Warn Papers Against Dissent
Rosebud Alliance No 700 of Wayne County issues formal resolutions dated August 1891 under President L L Polk. They condemn Goldsboro Argus News and Observer and Wilmington Messenger for unsympathetic coverage and urge allies and sympathizers to avoid patronizing those papers. A copy is to be sent to Goldsboro Headlight and requested for republication in The Progressive Farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Great Order
Ocala
L. L. Polk
Goldsboro Argus
News and Observer
Wilmington Messenger
Goldsboro
Progressive Farmer
Rosebud Alliance No
Wayne County
Social contrasts at Newport and New York miseries bulletin
A luxury bulletin highlights Mrs. Frederick W. Vanderbilt’s Newport ball as unmatched, plus high society notes on John H. Stalin, Jacob Ruppert, Miss Rose Lesinsky, and a fund for St Vincent de Paul vestments. A misery bulletin follows with ejection notices, wage strikes, suicides, a child death in Bowery, and deaths aboard a White Star liner, all illustrating urban distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Vanderbilt
Newport
John H. Stalin
Hudson
Jacob Ruppert
Mr. Smith
Col. Ruppert
Roland C. Nickerson
Chicago
New England
Nickerson
Massachusetts
Church of St.Vincent de Paul
West Twenty-third Street
Gaston Septier
English
Harper's Court
John H
New York
New York City
Mary Anne
Michael Grady
de Bowery
Michael
Tost
James Kerwin
White Star
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W. E. White
Epitor
Grover Cleveland
Quay
Dudley
Farmers’ Alliance and
Industrial Union
Republic
American Republic
Rowan
Carteret
Grassy Springs Alliance Hall
Rockingham County
N. C
Cedar Grove Alliance
Rosebud Alliance
Beecham
Siek
Wm. J. Harris
Fortieth Street
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