Government ownership of railroads debated with figures
A 1900s debate argues that government railroads could save nearly 600 million annually by cutting operating costs and profits. Proponents cite totals from Poor’s Railway Manual and Davis figures on rentals and earnings, while noting interest and dividends taxed to the public. A separate note mentions fires in a Bangor California mine shaft turning white after reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wood Davis
Davis
Poor's Railway Manual
United States
Bangor
Cal
Vintage Recipes for Frying and Baking Delicacies
A compilation of kitchen instructions from the Jersey Bulletin detailing CODFISH BALLS SWEET POTATO PUFFS and OMELET plus SOUFFLE and PICKLED GRAPES and JGHNUTS and QUEEN CAKE with notes on butter cooling devices using simple evaporative cooling methods for kitchen use.
Curious Facts From A Distant Era
A survey of oddities from 211 miles of straight rail in Argentina to a Chinese custom of tying a red cord on infants. Notables include widows renting homes in Georgia, a two born on successive Fourths, a 200 year old Bible in Manchester, and a giant Moscow bell.
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Argentine Republic
China
Georgia
W. ©. Soapham
Philadelphia
Manchester
England
Washington
Missouri
Gainsville
Dresden
Germany
Japan
Moscow
Russia
Marshall P. Wilder
Indianapolis
Ind
Columbus
Ohio
Vote for Yourself Not the Parties, Warn Colorado Workman
A Colorado Workman letter urges workers to vote for personal gain and justice, criticizing ballots that favor long hours, high prices, debt, and subpar wages. It argues workers should vote to secure steady jobs, fair pay, affordable coal and goods, and a respected, self reliant status for their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Colorado
What Defines a Good Cow In Butter and Milk Yields
A. L. Crosby argues a good cow varies by farmer, suggesting 200 to 300 pounds of butter yearly or 5,000 to 6,000 pounds of milk for a dairy cow. He notes that yields rise with land, family help, and market needs, predicting a future standard of 400 pounds and cheaper good bulls to reach it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Crosby
National Stockman
People's Party Platform Adopted at Omaha 1892
The convention at Omaha on July 4 1892 proclaims the People's party platform. It demands union of labor forces, government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, a graduated income tax, postal savings banks, and land reform. It calls for free ballot, pensions for veterans, limits on immigration, eight hour workday enforcement, and abolition of the Pinkerton system. It emphasizes government expansion to end oppression and corruption.
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Omaha
Neb
People’s Party of America
Isvonnesse
Prince
Auarter
Brotherhood of Freedom
Farmers’ Alliance
Pinkerton
Wyoming
United States
People’s Party
Iecatato Te Pool Organization
Ing
Gressmen
Party ordinance on conventions and eligibility
A fragment notes that members of the legislatures state and national shall be eligible to vote in any convention of the party and that a copy of the ordinance shall be annexed to every call for future conventions.
State Organizer Calls for Local Reform Meeting Signups
W. H. Warner, State Organizer for the Citizens' Alliance and Industrial Union, urges friends to form assemblies in cities and towns to fight for equal rights. He notes no funds exist to pay organizers and asks local mechanics and reform supporters to sign up, request blanks, and notify him when ready to proceed.
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Citizens’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Friends of Reform
F. A
L. A
Purity
W. H. Warner
Asheboro
Greensboro
N. O
Edenton meeting to nominate new Congress candidate
Notice states Mr. E A Moye declined the People's party nomination and the First Congressional District Executive Committee will meet in Edenton on Tuesday September 20 to select another candidate. Ware chairs the meeting.
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E. A. Moye
People’s Party
Congress
First
Edenton
Ware
Chm
Generals Weaver and Field Schedule Speaking Tours
General Jas B. Weaver will speak in Raleigh on September 29 and Rocky Mount on September 30. General Jas G. Field will address audiences in Asheville on September 8. Prepared by OTIHO Wilson, Chairman of the P. P. State Executive Committee.
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Jas. B. Weaver
North Carolina
Raleigh
Rocky Mount
Jas. G. Field
Asheville
Bury
Otiho Wilson
Chm
P. P
County groups seek top lecturer for pay and travel
A notice from Fraternall Barnes, Sec'y-Treas, invites Any County or Sub-Alliance to secure a highly regarded lecturer by writing for arrangements. Expenses and a small compensation for services will be provided. N. C. F. 8, A.
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Olen
Fraternall
Barnes
Sec’y-Treas
Alliance notice on expense payments for officer addresses
Parties inviting officers to speak must cover their expenses. The State Alliance will not pay any costs except during regular work. Members are asked to note this policy. Barges, Secy-Treas. N. C. F. 8. A.
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Alliance
State Alliance
Address for Executive Committee communications listed
Communications for the Executive Committee of the State Alliance of North Carolina should be addressed to 8. B. Alexander, man, Raleigh, care of W. Barnes, Secretary-Treasurer. By order of Executive Committee. W. Barnes, Sec’y-Treas. N. F.8. A.
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State Alliance of North Carolina
B. Alexander
Man
Raleigh
W. & Barnes
Barnes
Sec’y-Treas
Administrators Notice In Estate of L. Serve June 1883
Administratrix Banene notifies all creditors to settle debts owed by the estate of L. and all claimants to present their demands for settlement by June 28 1883 or be barred by law.
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Banene
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