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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
2
Fragmentary county and township directory items name officials such as clerk treasurer auditor surveyor assessor and commissioners. It lists names including W. W. Cogston James H. De sons and Geo Osbon among others with roles like Justice of the Peace constable and county attorney across Richland Township.
A scanned slate lists candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general reporter of supreme court superintendent of instruction judge supreme court and various county roles. The long roster names P C3 7 ie7 and others with counties Madison Marion Monroe Jefferson Floyd Henry Whitley and more.
The Iron Age notes July as the month when 44 iron furnaces stopped running, out of 284 nationwide total. Cons. F. Towne, Populist vice presidential nominee, declined the nomination and will support Bryan and Stevenson, praised as an effective national speaker.
The piece praises William Jennings Bryan for a powerful Indianapolis speech and frames the presidential race as a real contest, mocking Theodore Roosevelt as a political opportunist while urging readers to reap the motivational gems echoed from Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson.
The passage questions whether Representative Littlefield of Maine, noted for harshly challenging the Administration on the Porto Rican tariff, will be among the Republican speakers this year. He was elected to replace the late Dingley, former chairman of the committee.
A New England statesman, famed for service in the House, is noted as one of the ablest men the region has sent in years. His potential speech is anticipated to reference Puerto Rico, as hinted by the inquiry.
Hos Grover Lournett, president of the American Anti-Imperialist League, in Indianapolis, states his interview stance against nominating a third ticket and backs Bryan. The remarks mark a clear position during the current session.
The article states Roosevelt will begin his campaign on the Let of September and will use the jaw bone of an AaB as his weapon against the Democratic Philistines, framing the fight in biblical terms despite modern progress.
Reports to the Commercial Agency of Dun & Co. show July 793 commercial failures totaling 9 771 755 dollars in liabilities, about twice the same month last year. A large meeting in Indianapolis at Tomlinson's Hall, led by Mayor Carter Harrison Jr., featured Bryan and Davis, with strong enthusiasm. Webster Davis, who left the State Department post over McKinley and England’s Boer War policy, addressed the crowd.
A historical note proposes Doss Hanna hire Wee Chang, a noted liar from Shanghai, to head the Republican literary bureau with a large salary. The suggestion frames Chang as adept at fabricating new falsehoods after old schemes grow threadbare.
The Anti Imperialist League gathers in Indianapolis this week seeking counsel for Republicans opposed to McKinley imperialism. Noted figures include Ex Governor Boutelle of Maine Ex Governor Boutwell of Massachusetts Ex Governor Wellington of Maryland Horace White of the New York Evening Post Ex Senator Edmunds of Vermont Carl Schurz and many others. Indications point to endorsement of Bryan and Stevenson.
Mr Bryan outlines a summer and fall program for Mr Hanna while urging immediate effort. McKinley administration endorsement becomes a central question for Democratic leadership as both sides pace toward election.
The speaker argues safety lies in liberty and universal heritage, warns imperial policy weakens self government, and cautions against annexation creating despotism. He contrasts colonial rule with democracy and states that extending empire harms the nation by imposing order through a few rulers and troops.
The piece argues that a large standing army and colonial rule threaten republican government. It cites Dewey on Filipino self government, critiques Republican hesitation to legislate on the Philippines, and warns against force over rights and moral law. The writer contrasts colonial force with consent of the governed.
In Chicago last week Wm M Moss arranged for a new comprehensive Greene county history. Moss will supervise editing and publication, select biographical subjects, and draft the biographies with his own revisions. A preliminary survey will test public interest and attract capable writers for biographies of selected figures.
An old advertisement proclaims Buck Len’s Arnica Silver as the best cure for burns sores ulcers boils felons corns and skin eruptions with guaranteed results and a price of 25 cents a box sold by J. B. Staleup druggist.
A dense list of local residents and visitors records travels and gatherings in Doans and nearby towns. Names include Oscar Summersville, Ben Mallis, Joe King, James Hennon, El Dobbs, Henry Mallis, Ob3 King, Arno Crusch, Lloyd Wright, F. B. Garrett, W.G. Martindale, J. W. Garrett, and many families. Entries document arrivals, visits, and small town activities. several mentions of farming work, repairs, and social events through Friday to Sunday. Observations note few crops and a thrashing machine on the move, with ongoing community movements toward Newark and Odon.
John Robinson spent Thursday in the county seat. K F Johnson and his brother Rufus visited Bloomington. The Ridge promises a large corn crop this year. R P Thommon of Bloomfield joined the local group Thursday. The missionary box social Saturday night was financially successful. Mrs A J Shields and daughter Shirley visit with relatives, joined by Mrs J E Bryan and children Miss Avis and Master Fred.
Very hot and dry weather as I O O F bail and city carpenters push rapid progress on the hall. W H Smith hauls lumber for the I O O F hall while a local ice cream supper draws a large crowd. Luther Hill, 60, near Jasonville suffers a severe accident Friday night and breaks his leg. Local resident W M Moss praised for steadfast Democratic support and faith.
Emma Hale 45 died at home in Jonesborough from paralysis. Funeral and interment at Morris Chapel Stockto township. Eiza Egan widow of 70 died in Simsstownhip. funeral at home of daughter Mrs Hut Moser. interment Fuller cemetery. William Neiivh died at Lyons residence from dropsy. Funeral Saturday at 10 AM. interment Castle cemetery.
The Home Trephone Company assumed control of the Bloomfield exchange and operates the Linton exchange with lines to Switz City Jasonsville Dugger and other points. The Switz City line will be completed soon. Miss Emma Weeks will oversee operations and train Miss Florence Glover before she leaves. Mr Mul will reconstruct the line.
A Nashua advertisement explains Mrs. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts provides free advice to women on female weaknesses. It emphasizes women speak freely to a woman and notes thousands have benefited from her experience. It invites letters to be opened read and answered by women only.
Letters from Miss Lina M Collier of Pigeon Run Ohio dated 1896 1898 and 1899 praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from severe menstrual cramps and female weakness. Each testimonial notes multiple bottle courses and Liver Pills used with claimed cures and urges others to contact Mrs Pinkham in Lyon Massachusetts.
A collection of letters from women in Fulton New York Sac City Iowa and other places praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related remedies. They describe relief from menstrual pain womb congestion and other female troubles after following the doctor's or Mrs Pinkham's advice and using the products.
Toe undersigned expresses thanks to patrons for past support and hopes successors Millgun and Johnson will treat Lis business fairly in the future as Lebus did in the past. Ewing EArr a Zein.
Greene county Board of Commissioners advertises for the lowest responsible bidder to furnish audit metal and wood work for the exterior of the court house including window casing spouts and a deck. Bids due October 15 with notices filed February 2 for approval by the auditor.
A notice dated in August announces an audit by Harvoy L Doney, Auditor for Greene County, detailing scope and responsible official duties.
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