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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
TO COUNTY BUSINESS AGENTS.

To all who have written me as to locat-
ing a man in Norfolk or some other ship
ping point to sell cotton and other pro
duce, 1 will say your views will be sub
mitted to the State Executive Committee
at their meeting on the first Tuesday in
August, and will then, or at the State
meeting, decide whether it is thought ad-
visable to handle our Alliance cotton at
such points or not. All County Business
Agents who have 10 yet sent in their
replies will please do so by Tuesday,
August 9Th.
W. H. WORTH, S. B. A.
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MAKE A NOTE OF THIS.

On all matters .ela irg to the State ALI.
anc", address E. q. ~Beddlngfeld, Raj
eigh. N. 9.
On al! matters Intended for the organ
Of the order, address THE PRoGREssIvl
FARMER, RaleiGs, N. y.
On all matters relating to the Business
Agency, address w. H. Worth, Business
Agent, Raleigh, N. c.
On all matters relating to the National
Order, address L. L. Polk, President, 5Il
9th ST., n. w, Washington, D. c.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29

To Nash County Alliance Men,:
Brethren, remember our three voluntary
monthly meetings, viz: Business Agents
meet every second n Friday, Presidents
meet every third Friday, Secretaries meet
every fourth Friday. On the fourth Fri
day in March Subs Secretaries are ex-
pected to make their reports and settle
dues with the County Secretary, so that
the County Alliance may proceed at once
to business when it meets in April. The
County Business Agent will attend each
of these meetings to serve you.
SAM'L r. billiard,
Sec'y Nash Co. Alliance.
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DEATHS.

Bro. Moses Heathley, aged II years,
a member of Green River Alliance, No.
1926, Henders n county, died on the 9Th
inst.
Bro. J. T. Dickson, aged IS years, a
member Of Catawba Creek Alliance, No.
$50. CASTOR county, died on the 9th of
June.
Bro. A. D. Kerr, a member of Little
Helton Alliance, No. 1857, Ashe county,
died at Big Stone Gap, Va, on the 4th
of July.
Bro. G D. Holo nan, a member of Lone
Star Alliance, No. 900, northampton
county, died on the Sd of this month at
the age of u.
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OFFICIAL

Washington, D. c., January 3, 1885.
At an early day the Ritual, containing
form for burial service, viii be published
and issued from this office. Also the
Constitution and Statutory Laws of the
Order, with simple and practical rules OF
parliamentary usage.
These books will be printed in neat anG
durable style and will each bear the
imprint of the seal of the National Order.
Rituals and National Constitutions with
out such imprint will not be recognized
as Official.
This Office can supply State secretaries
only. Members of the order must apply
to their State secretary.
By order of the President.
j. II. TURNER,
Secretary N. F. A. and 1. 9.
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A WORD FROM OBIDS.

CHASE, n. @.
Ma. ED1ToR.-I beg leave OF space
in your most valuable paper-the
farmers friend-to make known u
to the kindred Alliances in
the Old North State. Our lodge,
Obids, No. 1857, was organized Nov.
10Th, 1889, with l6 males and two
females. We now have 100 members
So males and AZ females. More,
ladies than any other lodge in the
county. Fraternally,
G.. G.. BOWIE.
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NOTICE.

To the Secretaries Of the Su6-AUiances of
North Carolina:
You are hereby directed to pay out of
the money now in the treasury of your
Sub-Alliance, to your County Secretary,
the FIVE cents per capita on each male
member in good standing, as per article
2, section Z, of the National Constitution.
County Secretaries will please remit the
amount as soon as received to the State
Secretary.
Please be prompt, as our National
Secretary is in need of the funds.
Fraternally ",
ELIAS CARR, Pres't n. G. F. A.
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RALEIGH, N. c., Jan. 9, 1889.

hALElGH, IN. ", jan. ., 1901
1t is hereby ordered by the Executive
Committee of the North Carolina Farmers
State Alliance, in session in Raleigh this
day, that the State Alliance Business
Agent shall, on and after February 1st,
1890, fill orders only from County and
Sub Alliance Business Agents when cash
for the full amount of the bill shall &C
company the order. Except orders from
such County alliance Business agents as
shall have filed their justified legal bond
with the Executive Committee Of their
County Alliance, and the State Business
Agent been duly certified Of the same,
under seal of the County Alliance.
S. B. ALEXANDER,
Ch'mn Elk. Committee.
The small amount Of cash in the hands
of the State Business Agent, and the in
creasing business of his Office, render it
necessary that the above ordes should be
made. County Agents should always
send in cash for full amount of bills not
later than twenty days after receiving
them. Promptness in these matters is
very necessary and will greatly oblige,
Fraternally,
W. h. WORTH,
S. B. A. N. G. F. S. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
NOTICE.

In obedience to instructions from the
State Executive Committee, 1 have just
visited several of the Northern cities to
make arrangements for trade with lead
ing houses and manufacturers and am
now prepared to have orders filed OF
very favorable terms. All orders should
be sent through the County Business
Agent unless cash accompanies Sub-Busi-
ness Agents orders.
w. Il. WORTH, S. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
NEW RITUALS AND NATIONAL
CONSTITUTIONS.

The new rituals with burial service
and the new Constitution of the Nstiona,
Farmers Alliance and Industrial UnioI
are now ready. Brethren can get suI
plies by ordering from State Secretary
Rituals so cents per dozen, National Con.
situations 25 cents per dozen, State Con
situations so cents per dozen, by ma
postpaid on receipt of price. su
E. G. B-EDDINGFIELD,
Sec'y N. G. F. S. A
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I 5000 PAIRS HOMEMADE SHOES.

This is the quantity just purchased of
the celebrated Wetmore Shoes for our
Alliance trade.
These shoes are not shoddy but honest
homemade goods, and are warranted to
give the best wear.
They are fully 25 per cent. better and
% per cent. cheaper than the Northern
goods.
This is one of the largest single pur-
chases of one make of shoes ever made in
the State. These shoes r recommended
by Mr.. Worth, State Bushes Agent, and
Capt. Powell, Business Agent Wake
County Alliance.
Y. Z. & B. S. Tucker & Co.
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Index to New Advertisements.

Fairview Academy.
Julius Lewis & Co., Hardware, Cane
Mills, etc.
Buffalo Lithia Springs.
Williamson & Upchurch-CIover Seed,
Gins, Feeders and ~Condensers, Smoot ling
Harrows. .
Excursion to Asheville, Aug. 18th.
Chowan Baptist Female Tnstitute-FalI
Session begins Sept. 10th.
Leaksville Wooden Mills-Balmy sleep.
Alliance Warehouse, Henderson, N. G.
Farmers Union Tobacco Ming Co.,
Five Forks, Va.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29

Bro. Monroe Seagle, of Lincoln
county, has our thanks for a club OF
eight subscribers.
Bro. H. Barringer sends US a club
of five subscribers from No. $50.
Thanks, Bro. Barringer.
Bro. Duncan Bedside, of Aubrey,
vile, Sampson county, has our thanks
for a club o. Is subscribers.
Bro. R. A. Hardy, President of
Essex Alliance, No. 8SJ, Halifax
county, has our thanks for a club of
8 subscribers.
Bro. J.. G. Miller, If LAUREL
Springs, Allegheny county, sends a
club of four subscribers. He says
the Alliance there is a unit for the
Sub Treasury plan.
Bro. L. T. Walters, of Silver
Greek, Alliance Buke county, writes
that they now have $50 me nbers, and
all heartily in favor of the passage of
the Sub-Treasury Bill.
Bro. J. R. Orborne, Secretary of
Bethany Alliance, No. COL, Davidson
county, has our thanks for a club of
ten subscribers. He says thev now
have Al male and "a female me nbers.
Sister B. A. Morgan, of Penelope,
N. c., has our thanks for a club of 5
subscribers. She says: "THE PRo-
GREssIvE FARMER is worth more than
all OF the other papers in the State to
the farmers"
Bro. G. H. Julian, Secretary of
Gold Branch Alliance, No. 1903. has
our thanks for a club of six su's:rib
ers. He writes that they nov have
AZ members and stand firm for the
great reform movement.
Bro. w. A. Adams, Secretary Of
Holly Springs Alliance, Wake couny,
sends US a club of six subscribers.
His Alliance has 81 members, and he
says they are fitting up a large hall.
Crops are looking fine.
Bro. R. W. Fitch, Secretary of
OAIOu 1CluS0 NA1IduCS, S0uuS d C1uD
of II subscribers. He says that those
who read The PROGRESSIVE FARMER
are better posted than others. They
now have 90 members.
Bro ]. F. Westbrook, of New
ton Grove Alliance, No. 357, has our
thanks for a club of five subscribers.
He says they have about so wide
awake members and more knocking
at their doors every meeting. Their
lodge has established a farmers Insti-
tute.
Bro. D. W. Dudley, of Jones
county, writes that there will be an
Alliance picnic at Deep Spring Church,
Jones county, on Friday, August lst.
Bros. E. G. Bedding6eld, L. D.. Koonce
and other speakers have been invited.
The brethren and all friends are in
vited to come.
Bro. G. MEG. Dunn, Lecturer for
Baden County Alliance, writes that
he has visited a number of Alliances
in his county that he found one or
two in a disorganized condition, others
were very weak, but they are not
entirely dead and he hopes they can
be started again.
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NOTICE.

Complaints are being received from
County and Sub-Business Agents con-
cernlng incorrect statements of accounts.
This is caused by County Business Agents
ordering goods and Sub-Business Agents
sanding money and not stating for what
il is sent. Brethren, please don't let this
be the case any more. l will do all | can
to CORE t errors and hope the Business
Agents will assist.
Fraternallv.
w. H WORTH, s.. B. A.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
IMPORT ANT NOTICE.

A meeting Of the stockholders of the
Farmers Alliance Warehouse Co. will be
held in Durham, N. c., or Friday, August
1st, 1890, at 2 p. m. 1t is earnestly re-
quested that all stoc kholders and ALI
ance men be present.
G. E. BEAVERS, Sec'y.
By order of J W. Allen, Pres't Board
Directors.
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LET ALL co ON THE EXCUR-
SION TO ASaEVILLE,
AUGUST nth.

An excursion will be run from Raleigh
to Ashev lie, August 18th, and returning
leave Asheville in the afternoon of August
18th. Fare for round trip, from Raleigh,
$3.50; Durham. $3.50; Greensboro, $500;
Salisbury, 81 90. This will give delegates
and all who wish to attend the State ALI
ance Convention about two days and
two nights in Asheville. Let's all 60.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
TO FIRST-CLASS LIFE INsT1p
ANCE COMPANIES.

We have a proposition from a frs,
class insurance company to give the n
G. F. Alliance life insurance at special
rates. Any such companies wishing ~
make special terms to US will make fRa;,
propositions IN 1OrGting to the State BUS.
ness Agent, at Raleigh, N. c., and h.
will present them for consideration to tTe
State Executive committee at their nav,
meeting in August.
Respectfully,
W. II. WORTH, s. B. 4
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
THE BRUNSWICK OUNTYALLl-
ANCE READY TO WORK.

S~HALLoTTE, N. c., Jan. 80, 1890.
The Brunswick County Alliance Busi-
ness Agency is now ready to attend tc
the wants fthe A~lliancemen of the county.
If you want to sell your farm products,
or if you wish to purchase any thing in
the markets, your agent may be of mate
rial benefit to you. Consult me on the
market prices of all your products. Let
your wants be known to me and they shall
be attended to. E. L. STANLEY,
Business Agent.
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TIMELY NOTICE TO THOSE on.
DERING BINDERS, REAP
ERS AND MOWERS.

Persons wishing to order harvesrro
machinery should place their orders al
one, as there are often delays in railroad
transportation, and the manufactures are
crowded as the season comes on. and
many machines have to be ordered from
the manufacturer.
w. II. WORTH, s. B. 1
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
GET A SEAL.

If you write to the State Secretary, the
Business Agent, the Trustee, the Presi-
dent or the Chairman of the Executive
Committee, do so wmder seal Of AM-
Gnce. How can these officers know that
you are a member of the Alliance, eDcept
aOhem you aOrite umder seal? This is 6USi-
ness, brethren. The SEALS your protection
against imposition. Use it.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29

We understand that the Raleigh Ma
chinery Agency are selling a great many
engines, boilers, saw mills, cotton gins,
presses, etc. They guarantee the best
quality of machinery at the lowest prices.
Wayne Allcott, Manager, has his off 3e at
T. W. Blake's iewelry store.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
ATTENTION, BOYS
RUTHERFORD MILITARY INSTITUTE.
Capt. W. T. R. BELL, Sup'G
OPENS SEPTEMBER IST, 1880

New buildings, including main building,
Superintende Tents Quarters, Music Hall, Bar
racks, etc. Board on supervised Mess Plan
MaHdant OF Cadets. CIR, unds cover tel acres
special courses, including Civil Engineering,
without extra charge. in scenery
Rates within reach of all. Send for circulars
Address the superintendent, Ruthertordton
N. {,
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RATES TO

North Carolina State Farmers Alliance,
Asheville, N. C..
The Richmond and Danville Railroad
will sell parties attending the Nor h Caro-
lima State Farmers Alliance, at Asheville,
N. c., tickets to that point and return at
the following rates from points named,
tickets on sale August 10th to 18th, in
elusive, good returning until and includ-
ing August 10Th, 1890:
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Secretary N. F. A. and I. g

All communications for L. L. Polk.
President National Farmers Alliance and
Industrial Union, or for J. II. Turner.
national secretary, should be addressed
to them, 5ll 9th St, N. W., Washington,
D. G. ,
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29

was troubled with Catarrh for over two years.
I tried various remedies, and was treated by .
number of physicians, but received no benefit
uutil / began to take Ayers Sareaparilla. A few
bottles Of thts medicine cured me."-JesSe ID.
Boggs, HOlman's Mills, N. G.,
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By special permission we refer to Mr.. Matthew
Griffin, editor and proprietor Of the well-known
financial paper, The Daily Stakeholder, 176 Broad
way. New York, who was cured OF the rheumatism
by the use Of our remedy, and is continually
recommending it to his friends,
Lee, johnson & Co., Sole Agents for Raleigh.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29

Corbin Dish and Thomas Smoothing
Harrows, THE BEST HARRows IN USE, can
be bought low of
WILLIAMSON & UPCHURCH.
Raleigh, N. c., July %, 1890.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
Farmers Alliance Warehouse
For The Sale Of Leaf Tobacco.
DURHAM, N. G.

The stockholders are composed of ALI
ance men only. The Warehouse is oper-
ated by men of experience. Have the
best lighted, best arranged and best
equipped warehouse in this country for
the sale of your tobacco. Have the good
will and hearty support Of all buyers on
the market. We sell your tobacco for one
half the a~uctioneers' and weighmasters
charges that are charged by the other
warehouses here, the charges being
the same for all, whether mem
bers of the Alliance or not. We
furnish empty hogsheads and tierces to
those desiring to ship by rail, at short
notice, and make liberal advances on all
tobacco in hand. Our Manager keeps
thoroughly posted as to prices Of tobacco
IN all inland markets, and when desired
will give you the information as t O where,
in his judgment, is the best market to
sell any grades of tobacco you may have.
The Alliance Warehouse enterprise
here has been in successful operation since
the 9TH of February, 1889, declared divi-
dends to the stockholders and at the same
time has saved thousands of dollars to
its patrons by reduced charges.
We are in a position to guarantee the
farmers as much money for their tobacco
as they can get elsewhere, and by hard
work, economy and close application to
business we intend in the future, as we
have in the past, to make the Farmers
Alliance Warehouse a grand success.
On all matters pertaining to the sale of
leaf tobacco, address
JNO. w. POPE, Manager,
Cor. Main and Great Jones Sts.,
Durham, n. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
NOTICE.

To County and Sub Business Agents Of
G.. TURNER'S Alliance.
1 will be glad to meet as many County
and Sub-Business Agents at Greensboro
on July 23d, at the Benbow House, at s
o'clock p. M, as can conveniently attend.
w. II. WORTH, s. B. A.
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HUDSON, Dec. IA, 1889.

Mr.. VIM. Radam:
Iwrite to certify that I have taken your "Mi-
crobe Killer" and have derived much benefit
from it.
I consider it an excellent remedy for general
debility. Yours resp cffuIly,
r. A. GUERNSEY.
Lee johnson 8 Co., Sole Agents for Raleigh.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
Competitive Examination.

There will be a competitive examina-
ton for three scholarships il. the A. & NJ.
College, held at the court house on the
14th of August.
w. G.. CLEMENTS,
Co. Supt. Wake Co.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
ALLIANCE NOTES.

ALWAYS give the name and number of
u Alliance, your p~ostofice and your
G unity, plainly, when you write to the
President, Secretary, Trustee, Business
Agent or Chairman of Executive Com
mittee of the State Alliance.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
NOTICE.

County and Sub-Business Agents will
please send their names and postofice
address, with certificate of bond, at once
to the State Business Agent,
W. II. WORTH, Raleigh. N. G.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
Zion College.

New College; high s'andard. Thorough ~Instruc-
ton. Delightful location. Both sexes. One of
the largest ard handsOmest school buildings, and
one of the Oest and cheapest colleges n the State.
For announcement. snnd IN
REV. VS.. LI>G. :. NJ. D. n. Pres.
E'Ou CClleSe. n. g.
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HUDSON, Dec. 16 1889.

HUDSON, Dec. 16 1889.
VIM. Radam Microbe Killer Co.;
Dear ~Sirs:-Having tried every suggested remedy
for chronic rheum It SIN for more than twenty
years, l was dubious as to the efic .cy of your
Microbe Killer. But sm frank to admit d cure
after taking not quite two jugs, and 1 earne silly
trust permanently.
Yours respectfully, S. o. LANCY
Lee, johnson q Co., Sole Agents for Raleigh
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29

Per week by our Club system. Our IA karat
patent stiffoned Gold Cases are fully war
ranted tor 20 years. Elgin or Waltham
with latest Experimentation
and we'll known, stem-wind and set. Lady's
or Gents size. Hunting or open face: Equal
to any SIS wa,rh- We sell one Of these
watches for S25 cash and send to any address
by registered mail, or by express, g. o. D.,
with privilege of examination; also by our
Club system 1T 81 per week. One good, re-
liable, permanent AGENT WANTED in each
place. Write for particulars.
EMPIRE WATCH CO.,
50 Park Row, New York.
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NEWS.

A briec outline of the doings of the differ
ent Christian organizations through
out our State and country-Per-
sonal points, etc.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1890-07-29
ChOWdl Baptist Female Institute,
N. G..

Parents and guardians will do we'll to note the
following fac g:
The lnstitu e was located at Murfreesboro In
preference to many other very desirable places
because Of its celebrity for health, and the history
Of the school for more than forty years demon
strates the wisdom of their course.
The beaut of the lOCltiO1 e not surpassed in
North Carolina. The do init RES were return shed
and Carpeted last sumner.
The course of instruction fs es extensive as the
demands of the public will allow.
Only the best and most experienced teachers are
employed in ali departments. and the work done is
thorough.
The charges are as reasonable as they can be
made for the class of work done.
The fall session begins on Wednesday, Sep.
TENDER 10th.
For Catalogue or additional inform 4tion, address
JNO B. BREWER, President.
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BUSINESS AGENTS.
Fall Terms on Guano and Acid.

Fall Terms on Guano and Acid.
1 am prepared to furnish the North
Carolina Farmers Official Fertilizer upon
the following terms, viz:
Car lots F. o. B., Richmond, Va, payable Oct.
P f4s1 BE Jan, 5th, 1891
Pa y4T 9ua mTff ~ +. g. 5ST +. D1ibam. n. g. Pa3 I abIe
Oct. list, 1S9 l........... -. -. -. $21 81
PaYa6IeJ Jan Htn' I8oI. ................. -. 2SG0
Payable Nov. lst, 1891 234O
Parties desiring to purchase on time
will please send orders and notes DIRE, t
to Durham Fertilizer Co., Durham, N. c.
Cash orders, as above or, through this Of
fee.
North Carolina Farmers Alliance Bone
Phosphate guaranteed Ii per cen avail
able Phosphoric Acid uns Ii l 2 to IA
per cent? at any railroad d pot in NORTH
Carolina at S16.40.
Yours FraternallY,
W H. WORTH S. B A.
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The North Carolina CoI!1g' Of Agriculture
and Hvhsa'G Arts

Will begin it's second session on Seytem-
Der 4th, 1890.
The new and large shop buildings for
working in iron and wood, will be ready
for occupation, and all the departments
are equipped for thorough work. Elk
penses are less than in any similar college
in existence.
For further particulars, address
ALEXANDER @ HOLIDAY, Pres't,
Raleigh, N. c..
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NOTICE.

Rates from Intermediate points in same
proportion.
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Pratt Gins, Feeders and Gsai's 'FS

The best machines in use for Ginning Cot
ton; gin faster and cleaner.
WILLIAMSON & UPCHURCH.
Raleigh, N. c., July %, 1890.