Patrons of Husbandry

In 1867 the Patrons of Husbandry, commonly called the Grange, had been formed as a nonpolitical organization of farmers.

1876 2001

The most effective force behind the demand for railroad regulation was the Patrons of Husbandry, better known as the "Grange."

The United States Since the Civil War Charles Ramsdell Lingley

Hence during these years of activity on the part of the Grange many other agricultural societies were formed, differing from the Patrons of Husbandry in specific program rather than in general purpose.

The Agrarian Crusade; a chronicle of the farmer in politics 1923

In spite of all his difficulties, Kelley stubbornly continued his endeavor and kept up the fiction of a powerful central order at the capital by circulating photographs of the founders and letters which spoke in glowing terms of the great national organization of the Patrons of Husbandry.

The Agrarian Crusade; a chronicle of the farmer in politics 1923

Parallel to such legislation, and its essential auxiliary, has arisen the modern agricultural co-operative movement, resulting in associations like those of the Patrons of Husbandry, the Farmers '

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

The Patrons of Husbandry, which was the official title of his society, was a secret organization, with signs, grips, passwords, oaths, degrees, and all the other impressive paraphernalia of its prototype.

The Railroad Builders; a chronicle of the welding of the states John Moody 1913

Had it not been for the increasing agricultural discontent against railroads and corporations in general, the Patrons of Husbandry would probably have died a painless death.

The Railroad Builders; a chronicle of the welding of the states John Moody 1913

He also obtained a joint meeting of the State Grange, of representatives of the University, of the several Agricultural Societies of the State, of the Patrons of Husbandry, and the State Geologist.

History of the University of North Carolina. Volume II: From 1868 to 1912 Kemp Plummer 1912

Order of Patrons of Husbandry, and took an active interest in advocating the cause of progress among his fellow laborers; is now Overseer of the

The New Nation William E. [Editor] Dodd 1912

The Patrons of Husbandry grew up in the West, with influence longer than the Order's nominal life, of which the often unwise "Granger" railroad legislation was one sign.

History of the United States, Volume 4 (of 6) Elisha Benjamin Andrews 1880