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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1891
Page
6
North Carolina’s schools show improved prospects as colleges fill rapidly and modernize. The piece urges strong focus on political economy education and good citizenship, noting the need to shield youth from miseducation and urging colleges to teach economic literacy. It also discusses union politics and a nonpartisan stance for the press association.
A collection of 19th century editorials and notices from the Alliance movement discusses whether government or private railroads should prevail, warns against boodle and bribery, praises farmer unity, and notes a tobacco warehouse saving thousands for Lynchburg farmers while predicting political action and loyalty within the Alliance ranks.
Broad appeals from Watauga to Dare counties detail Alliance strength, membership applications, and calls for speakers. Corrections, meetings, picnics, and local logistics are noted, including a mule loss, charitable needs, and new leases tied to regional rail lines.
The Atlanta article condemns intolerance among Farmers' Alliance leaders and organs, arguing free speech and reasoned discussion should guide public issues. It warns dogmatism will harm the Alliance’s influence unless principles are presented on their merits.
The journal asserts that the alliance leaders denounce all who differ, calling such claims untrue. It criticizes its own lecturers and organs for inviting discussion yet facing aloof, cranky respondents, accusing papers like the Journal of prejudice against leaders and methods.
At a July 25 meeting in Manteo Dare county residents, led by Thomas G. Skinner, elected J. FL Lamb as Chairman and Edmund Alexander as Secretary to plan protecting and dredging oyster grounds. Skinner urged rapid entry of private grounds, outlined state grants, and proposed cooperation with fishermen to avoid harming nets while promoting oyster culture.
A North Carolina alliance resolves to condemn portions of The Progressive Farmer while supporting L. L. Polk and J. L. Ramsey in the editorial chair. It appeals for aid to Mr. J. R. Martin after a fire, requests funds from Sub Alliance No. 1901, and notes notices, ads, and deaths within the Reform Press Association.
General J B Weaver of Iowa plans mass meetings across North Carolina from Sept 23 to Sept 30 with him and others addressing the reform movement. Cities include Marshalls Madison Co Morganton Wilkesboro Jefferson Taylorsville Newton Brethren urged to arrange events. Speaking at 11 a m all invited. A Leazar Stanly Co Sept 2 1891.
W H Worts offers jute bagging at North Carolina railroad stations and boat landings with 1 lb at 6.18 cents per yard and 2 lb Mik grade priced to be delivered in August September and October cash terms. Quotes on new ties unavailable unless requested, prices guaranteed for orders by August 14.
county presidents attention lines refer to the state station of 1890 and alliances meeting on second day in January April July October. no authority constitution for quarterly meetings when no other meetings for the count called. Raleigh May 5 1891.
The State Alliance states it does not pay expenses for anyone visiting or speaking to Alliances except the State President or Lecturers. Any Alliances inviting speakers should expect to cover their expenses. Committee members B. Alexander J. Mewborne J. S. Johnston.
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