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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1892
Page
2
An early 19th century advertisement touts Simmons Liver Recalator as a cure for bitter mouth dull headache despondency and constipation. It claims it corrects stomach issues sweetens breath and aids digestion. The copy emphasizes suitability for children and the elderly and asserts 40 years of use proves it harmless even if ineffective.
The Bloomfield Democrat reports pension totals for Greene county and compares presidential era pension bills. It praises Democratic candidates like Hon. John L. Bretz and urges schoolhouse campaigning, highlighting Henry Zwillinger and others switching to Democracy. The piece attacks Republicans and calls for organized, vigorous campaigning.
An article notes the People's Party plan to carry Alabama, contrasting with the Democratic majority last week. The new banner appears in large type and is said to look attractive, with wishes for success in all things but politics.
Fort Wayne Republican ex mayor Hauving endorses Cleveland and denounces McKinleyism and the Force bill. He calls Greene county Democrats to organize and work to carry every ticket from Cleveland down. He pledges action, not idle boasting.
The piece contrasts wool prices with tariff changes from 28 cents to around 22 cents, noting wool legislation's long trend. It states Democrats propose free wool import to help American growers secure higher returns comparable to other sellers.
Dr. H WH McCabe of Worthington spoke for over an hour at a Democratic club gathering. The Sentinel notes his thorough study and convincing arguments for tariff for revenue only and predicts his contribution to the Democratic victory in November.
Richmond Palladium urges the force bill as needed in Indiana and South Carolina, claiming it could oust several Democrats from Congress. The piece calls the party’s plan comprehensive and warns of long term power via the bill. It also criticizes political clubs and questions Van Buskirk’s tax and school laws positions while urging turnout.
Sullivan Democrat laments Republicans controlling the legislature over tariffs and bond debt while demonetizing silver. The editorial argues loyal Democrats should seek relief from the third party, noting toilers and disaffected Republicans may join, but a true Democrat seeking policy change should not abandon the party for a doomed option.
Walter Rector of Switz City abandons Republican principles and joins the Democratic fold after careful study of platforms. The schoolteacher argues tariffs hurt consumers, opposes the Force Bill, and believes majority rule will better serve Greene County voters. He predicts at least a hundred others will follow his lead in Greene County. Watch this paper next week.
A reader explains leaving the Republican party over McKinley tariff ideas and party leadership. The letter defends personal principles, criticizes high tariffs, and notes distrust of federal control of ballots, urging voters to reconsider party loyalties ahead of the campaign. The piece discusses electoral prospects in Ohio Indiana Illinois and other states and quotes the St. Louis Republic.
The piece argues President Cleveland vetoed or withheld 624 pension bills, accusing Republicans of hypocrisy for not reintroducing them after gaining power. It claims Cleveland fairly evaluated 2,349 bills, approving 1,825, more than earlier presidents, including Harrison, Garfield, Grant, and Lincoln, and asserts Republicans unfairly politicized veterans’ pensions.
The Chicago Herald notes the Democratic push to fight from start to finish in the 1893 campaign. It highlights President Cleveland's New York speech urging vigorous, disciplined effort and a well organized, aggressive army to win control of the government.
A garbled text fragment references Verona and Stevenson in a historical context. The readable parts indicate discussion of alliances and commitments amid a broader political scene. No clear event date or structured facts are present.
Fragmented note warns Democrats about moving between counties and precincts before the Sept 7 deadline to maintain voting rights. It mentions township safety and emphasizes not losing votes, with unclear details and garbled phrases.
In a Pitesturgy Post piece about Steve Maceher Frick of Carnegie Iron Works the claim that Prick is a Democrat is deemed comical. The author notes Frick was a high tariff Republican and a major 1888 contributor from Pittsburgh to the Republican campaign. A provocative ask on Hood’s Sarsaparilla follows, and an ad seeks 100 to 10 000 golds of hard body wood for delivery in Chicago.
A collage of antiquated musings and science notes. quotes on desire and fate mix with anecdotes about Frederick the Great, auroral heights, continental gravitation, and a maritime lighthouse at St Augustine, recounting historical curiosities and discoveries.
Report from the New York Recorder describes a four year old girl pulled by her older sister during an excursion with the “Little Mothers” group. The child grew ill and vomited after the oars ride, prompting a caregiver to ask if she was sick. The child replied she was not and blamed a cat near her tongue.
A dense test page lists questions across subjects including spelling rules capitalization and writing. physiology, arithmetic, grammar, U S history, geography and science education. It includes a public notice of reduced rail rates for Bethany Park Assembly and various promotional tickets from railroads and local real estate trades.
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