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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
7
A playful but eerie bulletin warns Bloomfield readers of an elusive doctor named Mr. Bob arriving soon. He allegedly treats appendicitis and draws crowds, with plans to locate offices on the Square. Details about his origin and exact date remain uncertain.
Greene County Indiana Board of Commissioners will hold a bid opening on September 6 1916 at 2 PM for the Paul Britton Bridge Livingston Bridge in Beech Creek Township and Ed Hostetler Bridge in Taylor Township. Plans and specs are on file in the County Auditor's office for inspection. Bidders must file proposals bonds and affidavits as required by law. The right to reject any bids is reserved. George E Kidd Auditor.
Worthington Indiana hosts an all day Farmers Picnic and Basket Dinner on Monday August 14 under Grange auspices. A grand auto parade led by the Worthington Brass Band starts at 9 45 a m with all machine owners within driving distance urged to join. Gates open to all and everything is free.
Alvin Bailey of Lyons sells his garage business and building to Charles Grounds and his son. The new firm promises a successful operation as both Grounds men are energetic and skilled mechanics.
Readers are told catarrh is curable in all stages by constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is said to act through the blood on mucous surfaces, strengthening the system. Proponents offer $100 for any case it fails to cure, with testimonials available from F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Painting bids for the Court House at Greene County Indiana will be received on Tuesday August 5 1916 at 2 PM. Bids must specify the paint used as per plans and specifications on file at the County Auditor's office. Proposals bonds and affidavits required by law must be filed. Notice dated August 10 1916.
A. T. Hert of Greene County Kentucky chosen by National Chairman William R. Wilcox as Western manager of the Hughes presidential campaign with headquarters in Chicago. Hert, born in Owensburg on April 8, 1862, is a Greene County product noted for political ability.
A health study notes horses eat nine times their body weight in food annually while healthy sheep consume six times their weight. The comparison highlights differing grazing needs and feeding efficiency for these livestock.
The notice advertises free folders addressing Who's Who in the Bible parables and topics like the Rich Man and Lazarus Thief in Paradise End of the World and Immortality of the Soul. To receive mailings send your address to Bible Study Club 28 West 63rd Street New York City.
In Indianapolis Indiana the 1916 campaign shows strong Democratic signals with praise for state leadership. Voters hear that Indiana is debt free for the first time in eighty years and bank deposits have risen, while wages and employment improve. Critics say Hughes speech reveals polarization.
John A. M. Adair plans to formally open his continuous speaking campaign in Ft Wayne on January 19 with a large audience expected. National Committeeman F. G. Hoffman collaborates with the local group to ensure full attendance and proper arrangements.
President Wilson urged Senator Kern to push the child labor bill through before the session ends. Kern, Indiana leader of the Senate majority, has mobilized Democrats in caucus to win wavering votes. He read telegrams from across the country and presented the United Mine Workers Journal editorial in support.
The front row included W. Murray Crane, Baise Penrose, Theodore Roosevelt, Jim Hemenway, Joe Kealing, and William Holton Dye with tin-can attachment, plus three other less conspicuous members of Indiana's Republican Progressive League.
George A. Bittler the youngest Indiana State Treasurer in 1915 has liquidated over three million dollars of state debt. Bonds from Vincennes University and Indiana University were fully paid, saving interest enough to run the treasurer's office. He plans to urge abolishing the sinking fund tax 1 percent at the next legislature. His Ft Wayne home and prior banker role are noted.
The piece notes Indiana advocates split on federal amendment versus state action. Conservatives doubt federal success, prefer gradual state-by-state gains. They warn a national push could harm local campaigns while praising Republican support, and remark Hughes with little clear policy anyway.
The national Progressive Conference in Indianapolis on five days notice drew over thirty accredited visiting delegates from twenty states with six others by letter or telegram. They repudiated the National Progressive Committee at Chicago which endorsed Hughes and George W. Perkins. An executive committee of fifteen was named to carry on the 1916 campaign. The conference favored concentrating the campaign in seven or eight states and will nominate electors but not a presidential candidate.
The New York World reports Henry Lane Wilson, secretary of the League of Nottenergers of the Republican National Committee, has been accused by many responsible people of complicity in overthrowing the Mexican Republic while serving as the U S representative there. He has started to prove the truth of the assertion.
Last Sunday afternoon Worthington officers led by William E. Thompson and deputy Charles Spangler raided the home of George W. Hannum a leading dry force figure. No intoxicants were found. The incident followed accusations by Dan Fuller and Peck Middleton whose pool hall was raided a week earlier with no conviction.
A brief notice lists See Spooner and Hays selling wheat drills and clover bunchers. The Democrat publication rate is noted as one year for $1.50.
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