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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1900

Page

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Republican Congressional Convention Set for Vincennes

The Republican convention for the district will be held at Vincennes on April 19 to select delegates and official nominees for the race.

Vincennes

Beveridge Speaks Free Trade Speech Divides Indiana Republicans

The Porto Rican speech by Senator Beveridge draws ire from Republican colleagues but finds broad support among Indiana Republicans. Nine of ten back Beveridge on free trade and intend to influence votes against McKinley.

Beveridge

Republican letter weighs McKinley and Roosevelt as 1900s ticket

A Indianapolis Republican letter urges the Philadelphia convention to nominate a candidate other than McKinley to avoid risking the party and the country. It suggests Roosevelt of New York as a possible governor candidate and questions whether party leaders will act for the greater good or yield to McKinley’s ambition.

Indianapolis United States Grant Philadelphia McKinley Bryan Congress Overnor Roosevelt New York Marianna

Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Ad

An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth, offered in 25 and 50 cent sizes. It emphasizes quick relief from cold symptoms and promotes the product as a trusted household remedy.

Harrison and the Boers

In Washington quiet talk centers on Gen. Harrison and the Boer war. Rumors say he voiced blunt views on the issue and wrote to Senator Hay expressing hope the Boers have a place to live unmolested by the British.

Indianapolis News Rep Gen. Harrison Washington Hay

Prices of raw materials rise as trusts push costs higher

A Vincennes reader lists steep price increases for metals and materials, noting pig iron copper tin plate wire nails lumber asbestos pipe and fittings among others. The piece accompanies a critique of Republican leadership in Congress for inaction on Puerto Rico and a call for the President's charge to fulfill his duty.

Vincennes Naila Bolta Li ” Rivera Sceesecees Llu Ceesecceessee

He Fooled Surgeons With Arnica Salve Cure

Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from rectal fistula and was told he would die without surgery. He cured himself using five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, a reputed pile cure, selling at 25 cents per box through J. B. Staley.

Renick Hamilton West Jefferson, O J. B. Staleup

Porto Rico Legislation Sparks GOP Backlash

The Chicago Times-Herald reports that Republican leaders sacrificed consistency and honor for cheap political gain over Porto Rico legislation. The piece condemns the party for bowing to the smallest political bid and expresses moral outrage at the conduct.

Porto Rico

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Cures Constipation Indigestion

Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a leading remedy for constipation indigestion and sick headache. Trial size costs ten cents for ten doses with larger sizes at fifty cents and one dollar. Sold by Geo E Cravens.

No Party Could Stand the Strain Washington Pont

The Porto Rican tariff bill has drawn extraordinary opposition in both houses. No party is strong enough to bear the strain of passage when faced with such fierce disagreement and opposition.

Congress

Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Promised Cure

An advertisement claims Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup cures a terrible disease within 24 hours and relieves La Grippe cough. It lists price at 28c and 50s and emphasizes thorough timely use.

Warner

Backsliding on Porto Rico harms President's reputation

The Boston Traveller argues the President’s actions in the Porto Rico matter have damaged his reputation more than any other during his term. It criticizes his vacillation and notes the public will remember his reversal and failure to stand firm.

Porto Rico

Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Cough Remedy

An old advertisement touts Consumption Cure Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth claimed to cure a cold in one day. Priced at 25 and 60 cents, it sells through local retailers.

Warner

Beveridge Faces Republican Snub as He Addresses Porto Rico Tariff

Senator Beveridge spoke on free trade with Porto Rico amid a hostile gallery show of Republican colleagues. The speech praised by supporters contrasted with critics in the chamber as Beveridge attended to his ill wife in Danaville, N Y. He defended his stance on tariff reform and noted Foraker Lodge and Fairbanks interactions while fellow senators whispered and shifted in their seats. A large attentive crowd filled the galleries as Beveridge concluded and prepared to leave for personal duty.

Indianapolis Congress Porto Rico Washington Beveridge Proctor Vermont Senate Fairbanks Danaville N. Y Foraker Tradiana Mr. Beveridge John Sherman Capitol Gear Foster Perkine Carter Gallinger Zenor Indiana

Woman Discovers Great Finding in This Country

A prominent female observer in this nation reports a significant discovery. The statement highlights progress and the pivotal role of women in scientific or exploratory work, indicating national impact and recognition.

Pain Balm Helped Rheumatism Sufferer Walk Again

A. B. Parsons reports that after a month bedridden by rheumatism his wife recovered mobility after using a fifty cent bottle of Cham berlain's Pain Balm as directed. Since then she has not had a similar attack. For sale by George H. Cravens, Apr.

Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula and skin sores

Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T proclaims four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering and failed medical help. The tonic is praised as a heat blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. 50 cents. Sold by J B Stalcup druggist. Guaranteed.

D. B. Cargile Washita J. B Stalcup

Losses of Our Troops in the Philippines 1898

Official dispatches list troop casualties in the Philippines since August 6, 1898. Killed 445. died of wounds and accidents 274. died of disease 685. total deaths 1,084. wounded 2,063. Also mentions neuralgia and a claim about relief by a remedy called Dead Shot.

Phillipines

Mrs Luther Lutz Recovers After Using Dr Kings Discovery

Mrs Luther Lutz of Shelby North Carolina endured severe coughing and sleepless nights for months. She learned of Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and after two bottles felt relief and slept through the night. Trial bottles are offered free at J B Stalcups drug store with regular sizes 50c and 1.00, guaranteed.

Dr. King Luther Lutz W. C. Hammick & Co Shelby, N.C J. B. Stalcup

Republican Party Fights and Nominations On Track

Republicans mobilize in a brisk primary season with a township convention likely on April 14 or 21. Bill Scott seeks east end residence to win assessor nod while Democrats field few candidates and fear partisan maneuvers may challenge voters’ rights.

Bill Scott East End Billy

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised in Indiana Hurried Cure

Local reader recounts severe cold and cough cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy after trying advertised bottles. Advertised for sale by George Br Cravens with a brief note from The Herald of Andersonville Indiana dated April.

Chamberlain the Herald Andersonville Ind George BR. Cravens

Indianapolis Journal defends Porto Rican tariff stance

The Indianapolis Journal rebukes Washington falrfiers and asserts it has not changed its attitude toward the Porto Rican tariff bill. The newspaper supports the Presidents December message granting free trade to Porto Rico and claims Indiana Republicans align with its view on public measures. It vows to uphold its stance regardless of Congress action.

Washington United States Indiana Congress Indianapolis Journal

Dr Cladwell’s Syrup Pepsin Adverts Cure Promise

A vintage patent medicine notice touts Dr Cladwell's Syrup Pepsin as preventing rheumatism and other ailments from torpid bowels liver and kidneys. Trial size 10c 50c 1.00. Sold by George E Cravens in apr.

Dr. Cladwell George E. Cravens

Hanna Gives His Order For Roosevelt Or Bliss On Ticket

Senator Hanna asks Thomas C. Platt to back Roosevelt or Bliss for vice president. The note cites President McKinley favoring Roosevelt and Albany leaders reportedly ready to nominate him if he consents. Platt reportedly aligned with Hanna and McKinley.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer for Toledo Firm

Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the Toledo firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notices indicate the remedy is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists at 75 cents.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney F. J. Cheney & Co Hall Frank J. Chaney Deane A. W. Gleason

Controversy Among Free Trade Senators Over Porto Rican Bill

Fragmentary note references a dispute among lawmakers labeled free trade Senators regarding the Porto Rican bill. The brief hints at a political disagreement without providing concrete outcomes or dates.

Political wrangle over tariff funds and Porto Rico politics

A heated dispute over party expediency centers on whether tariff barons and trusts should fund the party. One faction fears loss of votes if trusts are denied funds, the other warns masses would riot at influence. Neither acknowledges constitutional duties to Porto Rico or Puerto Rican rights.

Congress Porto Rico

Appetite of a Goat and Dr King’s Pills Ad

A note promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy that restores appetite and health. Sold for 25 cents at J B Sialeup’s drug store, inviting poor dyspeptics with stomach and liver issues to purchase.

Dr. King J. B. Sialeup

Allen Chapel Sunday Notes and Local Visits

Spring farming begins with oats plowing as the Allen Chapel community gathers. Visitors include Wilson family from Highland township and Miss Lula Calvert of Bloomfield. Huldah Shertzer and H. Shertzer relatives from north Bloomfield appear. Rev Demumb born’s appointment at the Chapel is next Sunday night.

Walter Shertzer Clark Terrell Bloomfield Wilson Highland Township Wm. Cook Roey Pearson Hustler's Valley Ed Halterman Pleasant Ridge Lula Calvert Addie Blaker Tulip Vieres Killinger Huldah Shertzer North Bloomfield Charley Moffett F. M. Demumbrun

Never Out of Season Syrup Pepsin Ad

An advertisement promotes Dr. Cladwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal stomach aid curing constipation indigestion and diarrhoea. Trial bottle sizes are 10c 50c and 1.00 and are sold by George E.

Deans Visits and Local Business Notes

Mr Laughlin of Scotland visited this place last week. Moses and Samuel Martin Dale are selling fruit trees here. Jonas Hasler was in town on business Monday. Julius Hostettler of Illinois visited A J Dickey’s Monday. Odus Wright was in town Friday. Mrs A J Dickey visits Dugger relatives. Sunday school at No 1 school house continues under J E Langdon. d E Langdon to preach at No 1 schoolhouse Sunday April 8. J W Dickey and John Ferguson travelled to Bloomfield Friday.

Laughlin Scotland Moses Samuel Martindale Jonas Hasler Julius Hostettler Illinois J. E. Langdon Honstettler D. E. Langdon No.1 J. W. Dickey John Ferguson Bloomfield Friay

Revival meetings prosper in Greenhill and Clover Valley

Sunny Point notes Uncle Dave Fry ill for a week. John Bingham from Meaton recalls passing through. The Greenhill and Clover Valley revival meetings have been successful all week. Lutherland plans to attend normal then. Miss Nell Slinkard visits Spencer and may be away several days. Albert King left for Illinois last week.

Dave Fry John Bingham Meaton Greenhill Clover Valley Lutherland Luther Nell Slinkard Spencer Albert King Illinois

B B Blood Balm Promises Cure For Eczema

A vintage advertisement touts B B Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and skin ailments. It claims blood purification improves symptoms, offers a trial bottle free, and sells bottles at $1 with a six bottle treatment option and free medical advice from the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta.

Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tus Democrat The Bloomfield Democrat the State Sentinel Farm Journal Democrat and Sentinel Democrat Bloomfield, Ind Republican Harrison and the Chicago Times-Herald Pont la Grippe Boston Traveller Sen. Beveridge John R. Simpson Paoli Simpson Indiana Regiment Cyrus L. Dunham Faternity Paoli News Southern Indiana Press Association State Democratic Press Association Democratic State Press Association Carnegie Ing State Senate Greene County Barney Holtsclaw Holtsclaw Linton High School Genter T. P Hanna Gives His Roosevelt Bliss Lodge Massachussett Hanna Thomas C. Platt Albany Platt F. J. Coengy & Co Allen Chapel Cladwell Sunny Point
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