Slander and loyalty under the old party direction in the Alliance
The Reform Press Bureau exposes a new partisan dodge aimed at discrediting the National Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union. It denounces false reports of internal splits, notes nationwide alliance endorsements of the Ocala platform, and warns officials face renewed attacks. It argues leaders are chosen by the people, not self-styled “leaders,” and calls for steadfast support for Alliance officers amid slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lcopyright
Reform Press News Association
New York
Alliance
Alabama
Arkansas
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland
Mississippi
North Carolina
North Dakota
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Sub-Treasury
National Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Reform Press Bureau
Tillman
Congress
Missouri
U. S. Hall
McAllister
St. Louis
Representation and the danger of unfit leaders
A reader praises an editorial on office seekers and urges rejecting unfit candidates. The letter contends political wolves inhabit sheep folds, warns against party loyalty over merit, and calls for principled representation defending economic truth against greed and corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephor
Sept
Alliance
North Carolina
National
Enticing political sirens and the call for honest representatives
U. B. Gwynn urges Alliance members to reject alluring political promises and entrancing rhetoric. He argues for selecting leaders with integrity and virtue who do not seek office, insisting the people must discern merit themselves to escape deceitful campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Gwynn
The Tariff Issue as a Political Mirage
The piece argues the tariff debate falsely divides parties by claiming both seek similar revenue. It critiques protection versus non protection, noting the burden falls on the masses regardless of approach. The author accuses parties of hypocrisy, urges voters to act, and portrays them as ineffective.
False Premises Prominent Banker Attacks Free Coinage View
A letter to the editor by William P. Sr. Jonce denounces a June Telegram piece on free coinage as erroneous. He cites Bank of France silver stocks, Europe’s monetary system, and US mint ratios, arguing silver is primary money and reopens mints would not flood markets. He warns against alarm and urges cautious, sound finance while noting India, Europe demand, and gold reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Mercantile National Bank
Knox
Evening Telegram
New York
Andrew Jackson
United States
Bank of
Europe
Bank of France
Bank of New York
United States Treasury
Germany
Imperial Bank
France
India
East
William P. Sr
Jonce
Letter from Vance County by Oak Grove Alliance 112
A member letter from Oak Grove Alliance No 112 in Vance County praises growth and reform aims. It endorses Cincinnati platform principles, urges intelligent ballots, and criticizes partisan press. The writer pledges to promote Turn Progressive Farmer and National Economist to unite against perceived injustices by 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples
Sub-Treasury
Wall Street
Progressive Farmer
Reform
Granger Sam
C. A. Phillips
Epior
Oak Grove Alliance
Vance County
North Carolina
Cincinnati
Republic
Aper
Alliance No 112
Poe
Rockdale Gathering and New Alliances
A large crowd between 800 and 1200 gathered at Rockdale Academy for a county Alliance event. The speaker praised progress and patriotism, recalled a similar 12 year-ago gathering, and highlighted unity, education, and mutual support amid a long table feast and speeches by Editor J. D. Bundy and Marlboro Alliance Lecturer Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borror
Rockdale Academy
Lower Richmond
Col. L. L. Polk
W. H. McLaurin
Laurinburg
J. D. Bundy
Green
Marlboro
Alliance
Alliance and Democracy Aim to Unite for Nation's Salvation
A fragment notes an organizer for Richmond Co forming alliances at Oak Grove near Hasty Station and Stewartsville near John Station C. je & Y. V. Railroad. It suggests Democracy and the Alliance share aims and could unite with some pruning for the nation's salvation.
Letter From Rowan Cites Local News and Farm Reports
Mr Epivor receives a reader letter from Rowan North Carolina praising the paper and mentioning Uncle Zeke's attempts to gather information. Notes on Salem Alliance meeting, use of Alliance fertilizer, and favorable wheat, cotton, corn conditions. Mentions Miss Annie E Johnson and Evangeline, and general farm notes on re breaking land, oats sown, rain delaying cotton opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News and Observer
New York
Salem Alliance
Alliance
Annie E. Johnson
Evangeline
Rowan
T. Srrrorp
Wealth Distortion by Usury and Railroads in 1880
A critical examination of U S wealth distribution compares total U S wealth in 1880 to class shares, claiming usury and dividend classes held three quarters of wealth while farmers, manufacturers, and workers owned one quarter. It argues railroads cost far less to build than their market capitalization, with much of that value labeled water and legalized robbery through bribed legislatures and courts. The piece notes annual surplus earnings of productive industries and the disparity favoring interest-rich classes, citing thousands of bankrupt mercantile firms as consequence of licensing and legalizing capital combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Weekly Weather Crop Bulletin of Sept 18 1891
Reports from North Carolina Experiment Station and State Weather Service show a favorable week with light rain on weekend followed by clear warm days. Cotton opening and tobacco curing progress while farmers focus on saving furder hay oats and soil prep. Statewide crop condition indexes range cotton 72 to 83, tobacco 82 to 90 with 150 reports from 50 counties. Indigestion Miserable Take Beechwood bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Experiment Station
State Weather Service
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Polk
Borror
Watterson
Cleveland
Rockdale
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