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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
4
Grain-O, made of pure grains, is marketed as a coffee substitute for children, promising health benefits with each serving. The piece notes widespread grocery sales and mail order availability, while critics warn mail order business harms local country merchants and tax revenue.
The writer argues local merchants can beat city mail orders by supplying beef flour hay and vegetables at better prices with no freight. A farmer would sell cattle cheaper if city prices rise. The piece urges customers to buy from home merchants who guarantee quality and offer reliable service and yearlong credit.
The Pennsylvania System maintains a Jersey City and New York City bureau of experienced attendants for trans Atlantic travelers. Agents meet passengers from Pennsylvania Lines ships, assist with steamship bookings, arrange tickets, transfer baggage, reserve sleeping car space, and guide travelers free of charge. Inquiries directed to local ticket agents or W. W. Richardson in Indianapolis.
Allen's Foot-Base powder relieves pains in feet and nails and eases wearing shoes. It claims instant relief for corns and bunions and treats sweating callous and tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, 25 cents by mail, trial package free from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
Opportunity for a dependable man to introduce a poultry mixture and insect destroyer in the country. Earn fifteen dollars per week plus expenses with a man equipped with a rig. Send a stamp to American Mfg. Co. Terre Haute Ind.
In Bloomfield court house on a Saturday night the Democrats nominated a full ticket by acclamation for trustees in wards two and three, clerk, treasurer, and marshal with Dick Chipman and Harry Ferguson as marshal contenders. Republicans yet unnamed. Also electing town committeemen H T Skinner, W F E oman, and Lee Jones. A nonpartisan city politics stance is urged to improve the city. Grain-O ad, Ely Cream Balm recommendations appended.
Captain Henry Drisler ends twenty two years with Harper's and joins the Frank Leslie Publishing House. He brings extensive experience in magazine publishing to his new role.
Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly for April showcases a long list of literary contributors including Monsignor Seton and Stephen Crane with brilliant pictures. Ladies Home Journal highlights Kipling's animal tale The Elephants Child and other ladies focused features. Readers praise Chamberlain's Colic remedy for past cures, with George B. Cravens selling it in April.
Dr. P. M. Cook of Selsberry and Miss Verna Catron of Scotland visited town. Various figures including J. L. Riddle of Vincennes and N. B. Blackmore of Taylor township called or renewed votes. George Temperton to return from Porto Rico. Elsworth Whaley to move to Kansas. Moss & Son hire Dayton grocer to expand business.
A Wheeling audience enjoyed Uncle Josh Spruceby last night, praising the rural comedy drama for its fresh staging and high quality troupe. The saw mill scene impressed, with a strong closing cry of applause, and the orchestra was highlighted as a fine unit. The cast and production earned top marks from critics.
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