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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat in Greene county, founded 1861, is a weekly and semi weekly newspaper edited by W. L. Slinkard. Subscriptions are paid in advance at $1.50 yearly or 50 cents for six months, with 5 cent single copies and ads rates by line. Entered as second class mail at Bloomfield Indiana Post Office.
Twenty years peaceable possession applies only to real estate and not to personal property. The statement notes a very small person can manage a difficult status, reflecting legal distinctions in property rights.
Former Secretary of State William J. Bryan sent a message to President Wilson offering to enroll as a private volunteer. He requests any work until called to colors and plans to aid soldiers through the Red Cross and YMCA. Bryan previously commanded a Nebraska volunteer regiment in the Spanish-American War.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Indiana Presbytery opens its forty first annual meeting at the Presbyterian church with a play America’s Expenditures by the local Christian Endeavor Society. Participants include L E McDonald as America and several others portraying Jewelry Millinery Candy Chewing Gum Soda Water Liquor Army Navy and immigrant groups. A school of Methods followed with talks on grammar devotional aims and poster work led by Miss Mary E Hilliday and Mrs Parley E Zartman.
The convention opened with a devotional service led by Mrs. M. J. Carnahan of Washington. Miss Loraine Cutler of Evansville read a talk on missionary periodicals and Miss Mary Cravens of Bloomfield gave a brief history of the Presbyterian church. Miss Mary Rankin of Vardy, Tennessee spoke on mountain children and the Darlin Institute. A hospitality committee and a partial list of hosting delegates reflect Bloomfield's welcoming social effort.
An excerpt from Collier's Weekly by William Maxwell urges young readers to read extensively. He champions standard novels and philosophy while cautioning about fal lacy, and praises government reports as informative. Maxwell argues six hours weekly of serious reading can elevate thinking and earning potential.
The Bloomfield Democrat offers twice weekly edition while the Terre Haute Tribune is available daily for a one year period at 3.00 dollars.
Washington opens under guard with no one allowed to carry packages or umbrellas into the capitol. The extraordinary session aims to pass army and other appropriation bills, with universal military training debated in both houses as officials fear treason and espionage.
Indiana Anti-Saloon League backers reject any plan to test the statewide prohibition law set to take effect April 2 1918. Attorney R C Minton counters that no friendly suit or legal challenge by wets is being discussed, asserting courts repeatedly uphold prohibition as within state police power and noting six established principles on liquor regulation and rights.
Open letter from Governor Goodrich to Lieut. E. Clement head of the navy recruiting station calls for Indiana to meet its 800 man quota by recruiting at least forty men daily through April 20. The letter urges patriotic outreach, mass meetings, and participation by officials and societies to motivate young men aged seventeen to thirty to join the navy. Twenty four sworn in one day at the local station.
General Harry B. Smith retires Col. Leslie R. Naftzger from the First Infantry Indiana National Guard and requests resignations from Col. Aubrey L. Kuhlman Maj. Gustave Groll Capt. Marion C. Reiff as part of a broader reorganization. Separate note on women voters: if the state adopts the compromise, women will vote at the same locations but on separate ballots, with counties using Australian ballots or extra machines where needed.
A reminiscence notes that many European hotels and noble castles lacked bath facilities. The writer cites Spain Hungary London and New York examples from the 19th century, recalling no baths in Madrid hotels Vienna Buda pest and historic New York hotels. He contrasts baths with motor cars and mentions Alexander nearly dying from cold mountain baths.
An article recounts Napoleon III’s exile in the fortress town of Ham after Waterloo. It notes his escape by crafting a bed dummy and donning carpenter clothes, then returning to Paris to become president and later emperor before meeting his end at Sedan.
Vice Admiral Guimaraes of Brazil proposes a mobile oil dispersal system for storm seas. A compact cannon fires nine inch glass bottles filled with oil soaked sawdust, launched by a small powder charge to spread a thin oil film and dampen waves along patrol routes.
The Manufacturers' Record reports the South’s agricultural output in 1916 at over 4.65 billion dollars including animal products, only 8 percent below the 1900 U.S. total. Crop value excluding livestock reached 3.655 billion, up 1.072 billion from 1915, with cotton 1.080 billion, grain 1.288 billion, and hay tobacco and potatoes 440.5 million.
Mr Com rox apologizes after a rehearsal slip during a concert. He explains he aims to be classical to please his family but admits shouting approval before the piano tuner finished tuning the instrument. The moment reveals his attempt to fit in with the audience.
A man recounts being approached by a persuasive stranger proposing a quick riches partnership. He refuses, claiming a dire prognosis and no one to benefit, which ends the scheme.
The London Mail quotes Hugh Walpole on his Russia years noting a mysterious national character. He praises Russian resilience and unity against German aggression while warning that Russia remains a puzzle to outsiders.
A New York Mail excerpt stresses the importance of keeping promises in business and daily life. It urges recording appointment promises in a memorandum to avoid mistakes and notes that reliable word builds widespread influence in communities and commerce.
Ascension Island in the south Atlantic is described as a naval station under Admiralty control. It is considered part of the British fleet and is the only land carried on a ship roll as a naval force. Classified as a battleship 2 in official offices.
A professor demonstrates steam power using a tiny can and asks if it is animate. A child answers in concert, then a boy suggests tying the can to a dog's tail to generate speed and power beyond control.
The United States Bureau of Standards begins testing tuning forks as a new line of work. A tuning fork for ordnance tests has been standardized for the War Department, with equipment secured to carry on this work regularly.
A short exchange frames marriage as a remedy for a life of trouble. A speaker admits wanting to marry and notes an electrical trade, while the reply suggests marriage will end that occupation. The dialogue highlights marital commitments as a turning point.
A humorous exchange features a dog that claims to nek anything in sight while the speaker notes the dog now nicks sugar from the cake. The playful dialogue highlights a mischievous, lighthearted moment.
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