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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat, a Greene county newspaper founded in 1861, publishes weekly on Fridays and semi weekly on Tuesdays. W L Slinkard serves as proprietor and editor with advance payment terms and small advertising rates.
The piece argues a ship building and freighting push to span the Atlantic with ships. It stresses food and ammunition as vital, urges men to enlist, notes some have joined and many may be drafted, and emphasizes that duty rests on each eligible man and family considerations.
A reader argues that defending liberty justifies force if necessary. The piece cites duty, previous generations, and the president’s stance, urging resolve to preserve national rights and help others gain freedom, while warning against neglecting liberty.
County Clerk Ashcraft reports recent marriage licenses issued. Couples include Elmer Bedwell and Nettie Pope. James A. Ogden and Ann Lewis. Earl Chase Kirk and Ellena May Antibus. Orvat Sash and Sheila Heaton. Raymond M. Smith and Mary E. Mendenhall. Charles A. James and Carrie Jackson. Harry W. Ruth and Leona Bridges. Murl Mears and Nellie Sipes. Ira Craig and Edith Barth. Raymond Edmondson and Pearl Sills.
Mrs Winfield S Johnson of Bloomington, chaperon of the Delta Gamma Sorority Home, was appointed by Governor Goodrich as a trustee of the Indiana Girls' School at Clermont to succeed Mrs Kern. She was also elected last week vice-chairman of the Second District Franchise League and is a prominent Bloomfield club woman.
Prime corn fed cattle 1300 lbs and up 12.00 to 12.25 dollars. Good to choice 1300 lbs and up 11.50 to 12.00. Common 1300+ 11.00 to 11.50. 800 to 1100 lbs 8.50 to 11.50. Cows and heifers good 9.50 to 11. common 7 to 8.25. Bulls 8 to 9.50. Veals 8.50 to 13. Heavies hogs 16.15 to 16.50. medium mixed 16.15 to 16.25. good lights 16.15 to 16.20. best pigs 14 to 14.75.
Thomas Taggart was named the governor's sole Democrat on the military staff and will hold the rank of major. This appointment marks a notable recognition of his service and party affiliation.
Poem by Wilbur D Nesbit extols the American flag as shared land sea and sky. It praises red white and blue, forefathers dreams, and the unity of hearts across nations.
Claude Callan notes Fort Worth Star-Telegram profile of Motives expert Henry who can expose motives from a list or past years. He is angry over his daughter's valedictorian status and claims he can reveal a complete motive history in under an hour.
William K. Beardsley, manager of the New England fish exchange, argues the industry wastes resources and lacks a sound business system. He cites small shipments and high transport costs as flaws and urges carload distribution to cut expenses, stressing that wiser efficiency benefits the public and national food supply.
An essay argues that exposing farm boys to town life shows them its hard work and realities. It suggests visiting town youths, understanding long hours, minimal wardrobe, and the lure of money, to instill preference for rural life over urban pretenses.
A new automatic fire alarm is inexpensive and easy to install, giving homes protection comparable to large plants. It uses a small air chamber with fine holes that respond to rapid heat rise by expanding air, triggering an electric bell through a closed circuit.
Rev A M Mitchell of the Church of England urges knitting in church in his parish magazine. He says knitting during sermon time keeps hands busy and saves time, more so than idle chatter or gossip about hats gowns and fur coats.
A battered man visited a Muncie newspaper office after accusing a lodge of taking him in and asked the staff to “make things right” while insisting he preferred not to have others know. The remark echoes his complaint about being misled in a prior edition.
A humorous exchange features a man asking for a better time to visit a dressmaker while the woman retorts that any moment is fitting to go for fittings. The playful dialogue highlights social nuance and timing.
Report notes a boil on the back of Wtubdub's neck and jokes that there is no clear way to blame it on his wife. The exchange uses light humor to frame the medical blemish as a comic domestic detail.
A historical lesson places Jesus as the Door and Good Shepherd at Jerusalem near the temple in 29 AD. It emphasizes his role as protector provider and savior, detailing his willingness to lay down life for the sheep, his knowledge of believers, and the call to lead and nurture the flock.
The piece surveys Tokyo’s tangled districts and staggered layout as a metaphor for civic unity. It notes misdirected city planning and maps a return to guided health efforts. It ends urging Indiana business leaders to champion Public Health and Clean-Up Week for prosperity.
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