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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1916
Page
4
The Democrat weekly in Bloomfield Greene County Indiana lists subscription rates and terms in advance. Rates include one year for 1.50 six months 0.75 or 5 cents per single copy with advertising 5 cents per line. Postal and second class mail details included.
Directory lists W A Cullop as Congressman and Clyde Yoho as Vincennes County representative with James H Humphreys as joint Greene Owen senator. county officers include Clerk B Kirby Ashcraft Auditor George E B Midd Treaiy r John W Johnson and others with health and survey officials named along with county commissioners and trustees.
The passage notes a sharp 80 percent drop in commercial failures per Bradstreet as of 1914. It compares basic clearings at roughly £29.949 billion monthly to 1912 Republican records of 14 billion. It also cites a 39 percent rise in bank deposits, challenging Democratic claims of prosperity.
Bradstreet's figures show second quarter 1916 permanent building improvements at 266 million dollars, up 82 percent from the previous year. The piece argues this undermines Republican claims that prosperity depends on war, citing broader Wilson era reforms across sectors.
The excerpt surveys wartime politics with jabs at Wilson and Hughes, notes on preparedness and pacifist currents, and calls for decency in public life. It critiques Trend lines in the Northwest, mentions England and Uncle Sam, and argues perseverance over luck while promoting the Wilson brand.
The query suggests a tie between any Mexico settlement plan and a 20 000 volunteer brigade offer by the Colonel. The remark asserts the Colonel’s independent judgment and lists him as a resourceful man who tracks time and succeeds in his undertakings.
The piece argues Democrats boast gains in bank resources and defense while criticizing Republicans for a 16 year policy gap. It highlights Hughes and Insurgents, claims rising farm income under Democrats, and notes bond market panic from 1907 08 while industrial growth accelerates in early 1916.
The report notes 1 240 000 tons of steel merchant vessels now under build in American shipyards against 270 000. The figures highlight the scale of shipbuilding activity and indicate a large expansion in capacity during the period.
The text contrasts 1912 Republican policy with Wilsons agenda, arguing that only Republican subsidy and subventions can enable Americans to build and sail ships. It mocks claims of superiority in wages work wealth and contrasts with Hughes hunger hunting help peace prosperity and preparedness.
The piece argues against subsidies for merchant ships while noting a 658 million dollar rise in bank deposits across eight Midwest states since 1912, challenging claims that Democratic prosperity relies on war exports. It highlights Hamburg American as subsidy free.
Bradstreet's index compares 1912 Republican prosperity to 1916 Democratic figures. It shows 9.18 to 11.483, a 24.5 percent tilt toward the Democratic brand. Messrs Hughes and Fairbanks argue that 9.18 is larger than 11.43, framing their contract ahead of November.
The Wall Street Journal notes securities totaling 1.452 billion dollars were admitted to dealings on the New York Stock Exchange in the first half of 1916, about 80 percent of the 1912 peak. It adds WSJ laments that Wall Street must submit to a Democratic administration rather than the old Republican influence.
The piece accuses Roosevelt of political dishonesty in foreign policy attacks. It cites his Metropolitan Magazine article asserting the administration failed to act on the Lusitania sinking, and argues the May German note showing a successful peace policy. It defends Americans’ right to free seas and the government’s protective role.
The piece argues that Charles E. Hughes cannot attack the Federal Reserve bill without repudiating many Republicans in both houses. It notes 33 Republicans in the House voted for the measure, 16 Progressives and one Independent joined Democrats in passing it, and seven Republicans supported it in the Senate. It suggests Hughes would struggle to take a sharp stand without alienating party leaders.
The piece argues that many Republican lawmakers opposed to key Wilson administration measures risk repudiation if Hughes distances himself from party positions on war policy trade tariffs and national credit schemes. It notes GOP votes for peace with Mexico and support for the Rainey Tariff Commission and rural credit bills.
The article reviews alternating tensions with England Mexico and Germany, noting past mobilizations and near wars. It portrays the President as vigilant amid shifting prospects of peace and conflict.
Message requests payment to Mrs. Joe E. Shryer for books and magazines before August 10. The note references the Argonaut Club and an amount of 32 t 2 but lacks full details.
On Saturday August fifth, a limestone demonstration meeting will be held at Jerry Allen's mill by the creek near Park. Mr. Allen will mill coarse, medium, and fine limestone for agricultural use. Talks will cover ground limestone value by Mr. Fast, County Agent, and Professor Jones of Purdue, with the event running from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All interested are urged to attend.
36 acre property in Washington township well tiled offered for cash and mortgage balance Alvin Cole Bedford Indiana contact Beard Brothers Solsberry Indiana house for rent two blocks south of public square inquire locally
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