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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1892
Page
2
An advertisement extols liver health and links torpid liver to headaches and despondency. Simmons Liver Regulator is praised as a universal remedy for dyspepsia constipation and related stomach and bowel disorders with testimonials from Wd. McMiroy of Macon Georgia.
The Bloomfield Democrat reports high circulation and urges readers to inspect its subscription book. It prints editorials on force bill support, tariffs, and McKinley, and notes local endorsements, campaign rhetoric, and the political climate in Indiana with mentions of Blaine and Harrison.
The Franklin Democrat argues about political loyalties and tariff effects, noting Center College alumni influence, Dan M. Dickson as National Democratic Campaign chair, and McKinley era wage and tin plate concerns. It questions Republican promises on wool and wheat prices and urges farmers to seek clear answers.
The piece condemns the Force bill as enabling a lifelong chief supervisor to arm mercenaries called Special Deputy Marshals to intimidate voters. It cites Reconstruction origins, cites St. Louis and Cincinnati incidents, and accuses Greene County Republicans of seeking such units. It also attacks the News for criticizing Henry Zwllinger.
In a critique cited by the Terre Haute Gazette, the writer condemns defenders of tariff protection as misusing the Confederate Constitution to attack free trade. The piece argues the Confederate charter had praised features including its ban on bounties and import duties, yet highlights slavery as the core crime of the Confederacy. The author contrasts this with U.S. policy under McKinley, condemning wage tribute and inequality while praising the Declaration of Independence as preserving rights and equality.
The Indiana Democratic editorial association votes to hold its midsummer meeting at Lake Maxinkuckee on August 18 with speakers Royal E. Purcell Frank D. Haimbaugh B F Southam and others. After events the group travels to St Joseph Mich and Chicago for the world fair via Vandalia steamers.
Hon. D. W. Vorhees Hon. David Turpie Hon. Wm. D. Bynum Hon. Jason B. Brown and Hon. John L. Brett will address Southern Indiana residents at French Lick Springs on Wednesday Sept 7 1892 Special railroad rates and good music are arranged for a large Hoosier Democrat assembly expected to attract many from Greene County.
Henry Zwillinger, aligned with the Democrats, endorses Grover Cleveland while Republicans attack his business. The piece argues Democrats and Republicans equally patronize their own, with no net loss to Democratic businesses in the county.
Worthington Democrats plan a club meeting tonight with Hon. John C. Robinson as guest speaker. All Democrats in reach are urged to attend the gathering.
Mesa and Axtell propose exchanging a stock and fruit farm in the Southwest for town property in Hip. The deal outline suggests a swap of valuable rural assets for urban real estate.
The Worthington Times reprints a Republican critique urging voters to oppose the Force bill and higher taxes, arguing Democrats misrepresent issues. The letter accuses Ben Harrison of carrying the bill and questions local officials Lamb, Buskirk, Warrel and pany about deploying partisan federal deputies in the upcoming November election.
The letter questions Elsberry Anderson's stance on the shock Jaw issue and accuses him of hedging to suit the situation. It notes apparent Republican-to-Democrat switches reported by the Sentinel and Democrat, while the Journal and News omit such changes, asking why.
One of Southern Indiana’s grand Democratic gatherings will be at Worthington on August 25 with Sen David Turpie and Congressmen W B By num John Bretz George Cooper Jason Brown and Ex Congressman John O Neal and John Lamb among attendees A letter from Grover Cleveland will be read Excursions to Indian Springs open 1892 season E I R RR sells Sunday tickets Saturday returns allowed while regular round trips cost one and one third fare with sixty day return Other items note Mrs Slinkard’s saleable lot and town real estate listings.
Greene county Indiana notice in case No 4627 on the Greene circuit court calls non residents Elizabeth Mechterhemmer and Daniel J Davis to appear by Sept 28 to answer a 1902 complaint filed by Noah Elganys and co plaintiffs through attorney Sam W Axtell. Frankin Ramsey clerk.
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