Farmers Press Sub-Treasury Alarm in 2 Percent Plan Debate
A heated polemic argues against interest bearing bonds and bank control, urging farmers to support a Sub-Treasury style plan. It contrasts government loans at low interest with bank lending, alleging bonds cause inflation and panic, and calls for farmers to fix prices and gain a “say” at the end of the line.
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Mr. Bortor
Century Magazine
Argentine
Stanford
Argentine Republic
Buenos Ayres
Hypothecary
England
Baring Bros
London
South Sea Island
Sub
Treasury
Republic
United States
Uncle Sam
Sirs
U. S
Devilfish
Sub-Treasury
Liverpool
Letter from Fremont Praises Reform and Education
A Fremont reader writes praising the reform movement and the education push. The note urges support for the Sub Treasury and fair peopling of politics, lauds The Progressive Farmer and National Economist, and endorses a sharp contrast with partyism and ignorance. The writer applauds a farmer group portrait and hopes it hangs in every farmer’s home.
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Eprior
Senator George and the tariff joke exposed
A Southern Mercury editorial recounts a prank where a Republican circular titled The In famous Tariff Law with 300 items led Senator George to deliver a two hour speech across much of Mississippi. His Alliance rival revealed the joke showing the circular was a Bevo Copy of Mills tariff material. Beecham's Pills will relieve Headache.
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Southern Mercury
George Sheers
Mississippi
Appeal for aid to hailstorm sufferers in Hayesville NC
A committee of Alliance members appeals to North Carolina Allied lodges for aid to Hayesville Franklin County after a destructive hailstorm destroyed tobacco crops. They detail losses, urge pro rata contributions to Bro. G. G. Gill of Louisburg, and stress Alliance duties, unity, and relief to affected families. A second note outlines a loss fund plan for property damage and qualification rules for benefits.
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Borror
Alliance of North Carolina
Hayesville
Franklin County
Henry Hoyne
Augustus Stanback Peay
North Carolina
G. G. Gill
Louisburg
N. C
Piney Grove Alliance
George Ayscue
J. E. Spencer
Resolutions of Thanks from Maxton
A Maxton committee of Floral Alliance No. 17 approves and endorses Col I L Polk speech on August 6 1801. It praises Col Harry Skinner and R B Hunter and renews allegiance to the Ocala platform while condemning partisan leaders who use ridicule. Resolutions spread in alliance minutes and copy to The Progressive for publication.
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Floral Alliance
Maxton
I. L. Polk
Jlarry Skinner
Iron
R. B. Hunter
Col. L. L. Polk
National Alliance and Industrial Union
Harry Skinner
Sub- Treasury
R.B. Hunter
Alliance
Ocala
Appeal for Aid to Brother Treath After Mule Loss
A Zion Alliance committee appeals to North Carolina Sub-Alliances to aid traveling preacher Brother J. M. Treath who has lost his mule and is left without a horse. Contributions, however small, should be sent to Brother A. F. Campbell, President, with committee members Jk. G. Myers F. L. Gentry John Choplin.
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Jk. G. Myers
F. L. Gentry
John Choplin
Premiums at the State Fair Offer Cash Prizes
Premiums totaling over five thousand dollars will be awarded at the State Fair from October 12 to 17, covering all farm crops and needlework by women. For lists, write to K. C. Beddingfield, Raleigh, NC, secretary, a former State Alliance secretary, inviting support and urging attendees to travel by private conveyance to save money and enjoy the event.
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K. C. Beddingfield
Raleigh
N.C
Beddingfield
State Alliance
Peanut Union Meeting Notice from Virginia and North Carolina
Alliance Peanut Union of Virginia and North Carolina announces a meeting in Suffolk on September 29, 1891 to contract for peanut sacks and collect 1891 dues. Secretary R. B. Boykin of Zuni seeks post office addresses of all County and Sub-Secretaries for correspondence on important matters.
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Smithfield
Suffolk
Boykin
Zuni
Isle of Wight
J.O. Thomas
Who Should the Alliance Support for Speaker
A Farmers Alliance letter urges Congress to back an Alliance Democrat for Speaker who will advance Alliance demands. It contrasts Rodger Q. Mills of Texas and Charles B. Crisp of Georgia, warning Mills has opposed the Sub-Treasury plan and Crisp has stayed silent, urging readers to vote for the candidate who will champion Alliance goals and appoint friendly committees.
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House of Representatives
Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
Congress
Rodger Q. Mills
Texas
Charles B. Crisp
Georgia
R. Q. Mills
Rodger
Mills
Charles F. Crisp
Tom Reed
Maine
C. F. Crisp
Democratic Party
Alliance Democrats
Crisp
Camping at the Southern Exposition
A letter from a progressive farmer urges independence from railroads during the Southern Exposition. He promotes travelling by wagon with family support, planning to depart on the 29th with friends, camp, supply meals, and return to care for a neighbor’s home while he and wife take a two week trip.
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Raleigh
Union
Ephor
Brother Rowell
Neighbors and Law Suits Warn Against Court Conflicts
A 19th century column urges avoiding lawsuits among neighbors over small property disputes. It cites ruined finances and lifelong feuds, advising patience, empathy, and compromise. A tale of two farmers shows how cooling tempers and fair settlement restore friendship, then notes the paper needs subscriptions.
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Neibors
Soi
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