18 Apr 1890
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1890
Page
1
A testimonial style note praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for curing “the humour” and restoring vigor. It quotes J. F. Kisex of Cohasset, Mass, and invites readers to Bend for rockeiving staten of cures while naming Hood & Co. as makers and pharmacists in Lowell, Massachusetts.
A scattered 19th century Bloomfield Indiana directory listing multiple attorneys at law with offices in Bloomfield Court House Greene county and surrounding areas. Also includes physicians surgeons Dr J B Young Dr T B Ranskin Dr Havens and others with practice notes and office locations.
A series of trustee notices from Greene county Indiana inform residents that trustees will conduct township business only on specified days at their residence or office. Names include Wx. Powell George Bogard John D Moore Henry Borer William H Deckard Simon Bland and Joseph Moss. Meetings occur Saturdays or Mondays and Tuesdays with restrictions on non scheduled days.
William M. Mors, County Superintendent, Bloomfield Indiana, announces weekly court house office hours to transact official business. Also states a teacher’s license examination will be held on the last Saturday of each month at 9 o’clock in the schoolroom at Biofield Indiana.
A historical examination argues that free trade reduced iron costs and that tariffs harmed consumers, not producers. It notes how price dynamics shifted with southern ore development and that abolition of duties would help the iron industry while harming monopoly interests. Pennsylvania discusses road taxation reform and labor policy.
The piece rails at McKinley’s tariff push aiming to shield lobsters and tin can output. Maine packers oppose duties, fear higher costs, and push a petition to leave lobster alone while protectionists press ahead amid election year rhetoric.
Fragmentary item mentions the beef industry and a steer named Dot from the Aberdeen Angus breed winning a fat stock show prize in Chicago. Context is disjointed with garbled phrases and other unrelated terms.
A reminiscence about a fat prize steer Dot slaughtered at one year eight days old weighing 1400 pounds with a 1440 pound dressed carcass. The piece contrasts Dot’s rapid gain with a simple self sufficient flock of geese and ducks kept by a farmer and a miller’s wife, praising small-scale poultry keeping and economy. It ends urging thrift and less dog care.
A letter from Cranston resident Mr. Coombs discusses steam versus horse roller methods for road building. He cites cost efficiency and durability, noting steam rolling yields firmer surfaces and savings over five months versus horse rolling. The piece also covers examples from Sweden and Portland and mentions Missouri and Maryland road engineering proposals.
A Garden and Forest essay argues improved country roads and village appeal raise rural livelihoods. Better roads, shaded walks, neat yards, and organized community effort attract city visitors, boost farm markets, and sustain prosperity with lasting revenue. Also notes tire ordinances in St Louis, road material choices, road maintenance prizes, and Philadelphia cycling clubs funding road guides.
A reading before the Nebraska Improved Stock Breeders association highlights rising interest in introducing good beef blood, the wage price gap between high and low grade steers widening, and Nebraska cattle aiming to reach eastern standards. Breeders anticipate brighter times as large ranches decline and careful breeding and feeding improve profits. God speed the day.
New England carpet makers consider halving production for nine months to ease a home market glut. High wool duties limit exports to only 5044 dollars last year, while proposed tariff hikes threaten more domestic confinement and layoffs. Governor Ladd notes road bed shape and maintenance cost.
I K Felch argues against incubator hatched poultry for best results. He says warmth from a mother hen creates superior chicks and birds, claiming incubator hatched fowl grow smaller and lay smaller eggs. He concedes early season use of incubators for exhibitions and winter egg production.
Keep work harnesses in good repair and clean to prevent sore shoulders on horses. Train colts to a steady walk for higher value and efficiency. John D. Gillett built high bred stock by selecting strong bulls and culling the rest, selling quality bulls for beef to maintain low costs. Nebraska State Journal.
A mixed weekly roundup lists tradesmen travels and social events. Moleen and other locals share visits in Taylor township. Rev Crowe's meeting series ends. various residents travel to Worthington Chicago and Dol or nearby towns. A brief medical ad for Ely Cream Balm appears amid school and farming updates.
The column covers town happenings including residents like Hon Thomas Cobb and Mr Crockett, Otis Fields planning to buy a house opposite his father, Rev Peter Martin preaching for the Christian denomination, Effie Fields teaching at the town school, G Boruff ending his school due to low attendance, Al Hatfield planning to buy Andrew Ferguson's house by August 1, and Kirk Ashcraft attending Linton normal. Also notes Dr N W Williams returning home to move to St Louis with his son William, plus a catarro remedy Ely s Cream Balm advertised at 50 cents.
The note page records social and political mentions from Linton and Bloomington areas. It lists visits by Rev. Baker and Elite, editor M. Moss, Frankie Butler, C. E. Davis, Mrs Hafield, Mrs Newman, J. C. Watun, and other local figures. Teachers hosted a crowded evening entertainment and Maudie Newman returned from bugger to visit relatives.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It is described as taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward offer for failure and testimonials from CHENEY & CO. Toledo, Ohio.
A New England housewife praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for purifying blood and keeping children free from humora. She notes it gives her husband a good appetite and helps her stay strong cheerful and headache free, enabling her to do housework.
The Bodwell school honors Miss Minnie Speirs who died March 26 1890. The memorandum lauds her industry cheerfulness kindness and faith, urges youth to imitate her example, offers sympathy to her mother, and requests publication in county papers.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Cough-Care Oil claiming quick relief for throat irritation and catarrh while preventing consumption death. Also touts Dead Shot for hog and chicken cholera with pricing and pamphlet offer from Kingston New York.
The last volume of Allen's Manifold Cyclopedia nears completion with strong publisher support and two large printing offices at work. A 40 volume set with unabridged language dictionary, large type, and thousands of illustrations is offered for $30 with easy installments. Specimen pages free upon request from Joan B. Alden, New York, Chicago and Atlanta.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Female Remedy for a run-down constitution and restored youthful beauty. It claims quick effects, lists price as $1.00, and offers a free pamphlet from Binghamton New York. Droggists guarantee satisfaction.
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