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The Progressive Farmer in Raleigh, North Carolina

22 Sep 1891

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The Progressive Farmer

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1891

Page

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National and North Carolina Farmers Alliance Officials and Rally

Detailed lists of officers for the National Alliance and the North Carolina Farmers State Alliance, with executive, judiciary, and legislative committees, plus notes on papers and a grand mass meeting at Reidsville, describing speaker events by Col L L Polk, Jerry Simpson, and W F Willetts and debates over the Sub-Treasury plan.

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L. L. Polk North Carolina D. St N. W Washington D. C B. H. Clover Cambridge Kansas J. H. Turner Georgia North Capitol Washington, D. C J. H. Willetts C. W. Macune Alonzo Wardall Huron South Dakota J. F. Tillman Palmetto Tennessee H. C. Demming Isaac McCracken Ozone Ark A. E. Cole Fowlerville Mich National Legislative Council North Carolina Farmers’ State Alliance Marion Butler Clinton N.C T. B. Long Asheville S. Barnes Raleigh J. S. Bell Brasstown C. C. Wright Glass FE. Pepe W. H. Tomliinson Fayetteville H. E. King Peanut W. H. Worth N. C A. Graham Machpelah St. B. Alexander Charlotte Whakriman J M. Mewborne Bro. Willets Col. L. L. Polk National Alliance Legion Col. Polk Alliance Reidsville Order Jerry Simpson Jerry Wees Bro. Simpson Wall Street Boys In Blue Boys In Gray Bro Simpson Whipperwill Senator Peffer South People’s Movement John Brown Benedict Arnold Judas Iscariot Rockingham County Alliance Virginia Alliance Daniels South Carolina Alliance Hampton North Carolina Alliance Vance Treasury Wadi Street Willetts Sub-Treasury Bro. Willetts Rockingham County Katie W. H. Scuorigio Sub- Treasury Dives Moses
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Victory Speech by M. J. Barrie on Alliance Prosperity

A charged oration lauds the Alliance as a rising force enacting sacrifice over avarice. The speaker argues hardship lifts oppression and promotes liberty, employment, clothing, and food, predicting a millennium of unity, peace, and national health aided by party allies and a shared gospel of brotherhood.

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Mr. Eprrok
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Deep River Deep River Sub Alliance Rally Picnic

On August 29 Deep River Sub-Alliance No. 1541 held an Alliance rally and picnic at Deep River Westminnter. A large crowd attended despite rain. Z T Broughton spoke for about ninety minutes on current issues and several applications for membership were received. Fraternally, H C Briaes, Secy.

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Westminster N. C Borror Deep River Sub-Alliance Alliance Z. T. Broughton
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Progress in North Carolina Manufacturing Growth

Weekly record lists J F Shackelford knitting mill expansion in Tarboro and W P Oldham and Co converting a corn mill to a rice mill in Wilmington. Reports of new bedspring factories, ice plants, tobacco factories, a tobacco jueigh, chair and harness works, a Burlington newspaper, and dredging bids in Ocracoke inlet. Also notes gold, sulphur, and land deals across several towns. James Murdoch.

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Tarboro J. F. Shackelford Wilmington W. P. Oldham & Co Goldsboro Salisbury Barringer Charlotte—Margolins & Co Burlington George Terrell Durham W. E. Hay Burlington Hawkeye Dallas Dallas Cotton Mill Co W. H. Bixby United States Engineer Office Ocracoke Inlet King’s Mountain J. 5. Phillips Charlotte McAden Gastonia W. L. Gallant J. K. Dixon Albert Smith Thomas Wilson
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Letter From Wake Forest Reveals College News

Mr. Epior writes that Wake Forest College expects more students than ever as 206 attend. Prof Johnson invites campus visitors to his vineyard, where grapes bloom. Yesterdays reception by Hill’s young ladies featured ice cream and fruits, while locals are praised for their friendliness.

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Epior Progressive Farmer Wake Forest Johnson Satur Hill J.E.D
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Alliance Picnic in Gates County Draws Vast Attendance

Gatesville North Carolina September 3 1891 The Gates County Alliance picnic drew an estimated three to five thousand attendees with a lavish dinner. Speakers included Harry Skinner Marion Butler and W A B Branch who extolled Alliance doctrine for over two hours. Judge W T Cross introduced each speaker as the event celebrated a strong Alliance surge in the county.

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Gatesville N. C Gates County Alliance Alliance Band Chowan County Harry Skinner Pitt Marion Butler Sampson W. A. B. Branch Beaufort Col Skinner Sub-Treasury Maine California W. T. Cross Gates C. J. Woopson
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Lone Star Alliance Rally in North Carolina County

The Lone Star Alliance, No. 990, reports a four year growth to about 90 to 100 members in the county. A grand rally and picnic on August 13 featured Dr H W Lewis and Rev Wm Grant as speakers. The crowd enjoyed a bountiful dinner and later dispersed contentedly as Alliance boosters pledged continued activity with Grange support.

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Rensu Wm. Grant Moses North Carolina Grange
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THE National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union North Carolina Reform Press Association Oficers J. L. Ramsey W. Barnes Farmer State Organ Clin Wilson Farmers’ Advocate Home Journal Entinel Troldsborory Life Trinity College Ce Mercury Ot A Rattler Whitake Qeala Lst Mr. Eptror W. F. Willets J. R. Webster W. D. Wall County Alliance Willets Sassafras Granville Co Ist Inst Railroads Columbia M. J. Barrie Pic Nic Deep River Rip van Winkle Old North State James Mcurbock Alliance Picnic Lone Star Alliance
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