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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat announces weekly and semi weekly editions with prices for subscriptions in advance. W L Slinkard is proprietor and editor with advertising rates available on request and mail classifications noted.
A column contrasts fly control with filth prevention and extols sanitation. It weighs US war aims, stressing that the United States fights to protect rights and humanity and supports allied cooperation without seeking entangling alliances. It notes mistrust of German policy and calls for coordinated action.
A Como Italy historian holds an array of ancient prophecies tied to the current conflict. The document collection, long sought by scholars, is attracting attention for its forecasting language and potential relevance to contemporary events.
Gosport Reporter notes a Latin prophecy attributed to St Malachy predicting major wars and Romania's 1916 intervention in August. The article argues the text foresaw Italy’s pivotal role and a war end around late September with global devastations, citing lunar cycles and zodiac signs as corroboration. A local ad follows.
The Indiana Power and Water Company advances a plan to supply laborers to farmers in Greene, Daviess and Knox counties for a set number of days. The scheme aims to recruit workers from its own ranks and involve local employers in other industries to support harvesting and threshing, boosting farm production during peak periods.
Prime corn fed steers 1800 lbs and up bring 12.00 to 12.65 with good to choice 1300+ at 11.50 to 12. Cows and heifers range from 9.50 to 11 for fair to medium and 7 to 8.25 for fair to light. Hogs top heavies 15.85 to 16.10, medium 15.50 to 15.80, lights 14 to 15.50, best pigs 13 to 13.50.
Albert Gentle, sixty, long resident of the state hospital for the feeble-minded since 1850, tends to 27 500 butternuts for his squirrels each winter. He speaks of caring for tiny life as a divine trust and remains devoted to his forest companions.
Miss Wilma Slinkard hosts Camp Fire Girls event. Junior class prepares annual senior reception for the seniors tomorrow evening. Rev. G. W. Horn agrees to deliver the Baccalaureate sermon for the class of 1917 on May 13 at the Presbyterian church. The track boys receive a high school picnic with homemade candy. Grade pupils stage an operetta The Quest of the Pink Parasol on May 4 with high school students aiding and the orchestra providing music.
An auto moving van from Louisville Kentucky passed through here about four o'clock Wednesday afternoon en route to Terre Haute. The van was in charge of two colored men and loaded with household goods. They had left Louisville at five o'clock that morning and were expecting to land in Terre Haute the same day. The cost of the trip was eighty five dollars.
Winifred A Slinkard of Newberry Indiana offers piano harmony and history lessons. Beginners 30 minutes 30c, advanced 45 minutes 50c, harmony and history 50c each. For more information call residence 84 town 218.
Harvard professor Alexander McAdie challenges the idea that cannon fire and heavy bombardment cause rain. He says dust lifted high into the atmosphere, not noise, helps condensation, and notes volcanic eruptions can affect rainfall. He cautions claims by cloud seeding experimenters lack proof, yet leaves open the possibility of future man connected weather control.
The cartoon notes a wife’s nightly routine and the relief a lady valet provides. It jokes that a “human buttonhook” helps with hair, switches, hip pads, and other feminine preparations, easing husbandly burdens.
Locals in Crimson Gulch celebrate prohibition with cheers and expectations. Broncho Bob notes the likely flood of liquor being given away before saloons shut down, signaling a wave of abrupt changes in the town’s drinking culture.
The article cites Mark Twain's posthumous The Mysterious Stranger noting humor as humanitys strongest weapon. It argues most people miss the 10,000 high grade comicalities and warns that laughter can erode power, money, and persecution much more effectively than other forces.
The new European mega dam spans the Noguera Pallaresa chasm near Barcelona. It measures 330 feet high and 700 feet long with 230 foot base thickness. An artificial lake 15 percent miles long forms behind the concrete structure. Initial power output is 20 000 horsepower, planned to rise to 40 000. Water canals irrigate about 100 square miles in the arid region.
Colorado Dental Society members investigate a widespread enamel defect called mottled teeth. Found mainly in the southwestern United States with a more violent form once reported in Italy fifteen years ago. Affects children and persists into adulthood, often leading to artificial crowns. Suspected cause lies in drinking water.
The New York World reports that French hospitals use devices to re educate maimed soldiers. Bicycles for limbs, finger and wrist exercisers, tendon suppleters, and tactile aids for the blind are employed. Readies artificial limbs and hands for typing and heavy tools.
A dialogue fragment notes Sal asking to apply game laws to women’s shopping. The other character asks what he means and suggests a closed season for bargain hunting. The exchange highlights humorous views on gender and consumer behavior.
Nancy Hatfield Lamb born March 22 1838 died April 20 1917 aged 79 28. Daughter of Washington and Elizabeth Hatfield. Married Hiram Lamb Sr August 3 1855 with three daughters Abbie Holmes Patsy Jackson Linda Strosnider. Survived by husband four brothers and one sister. Funeral April 21 1917 at Mr Helms with interment at Dishman Cemetery.
We are prepared to make good loans on farm and town property promptly with no red tape or delay. No commission to agents and no inspector's fees. Plan to fit your needs with payments of $50 or $100 every six months and stop interest. This offer applies to home occupied farm properties.
Bloomfield Ice and Produce Co invites suppliers to deliver old iron to their plant at a rate of 40 cents per ew t. The notice specifies payment terms for accepted loads and delivery details.
The Bloomfield Democrat and Terre Haute Tribune are offered at one year for $3.00 with the Bloomfield paper published twice weekly and the Terre Haute paper issued daily.
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