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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1888
Page
3
The fragment mentions county newspaper distribution and requests advertisers to verify subscription records. It notes Bloomfield Indiana as the post office entry point and includes a quoted democratic motto about liberty and equality. The text emphasizes fearlessness, generosity, and humane conduct in defending freedom and property.
The notice explains that the DeccuatT is not sent until paid for and that recipients who copy it without paying have a friend who did. It outlines that subscriptions end at the paid date and lists local agents and postmasters who will collect renewal payments for both new and expiring subscribers.
Preaidest GROVER CLEVELAND of New York. Vice-President ALLEN G. THURMAN of Ohio. At Large Thomas R. Cobb and John E. Lamb. Districts 1 B. Vance 2 C. S. Dobbins 3 Charles L. Jewett 4 Nicholas Corner 5 John R. East 6 Thomas J. Study 7 David 3. Gooding 8 S. B. Pustt 9 John F. McHugh 10 D. D. Dykeman 11 John N. Turner 12 John H. Base 13 M. A. O. Packard. Governor Courtland C. Matson. Lieutenant-Governor William R. Myers. Secretary Regent W. Miers. Auditor Charles A. Munson. Treasurer Thomas S. Byrnes. Reporter Joan W. Kern. Attorney-General John E. H. Wilson. Superintendent E. E. Griffin. Supreme Court First district W. E. Niblack. Second district G. V. Hows. Fourth district Allen Zollane. Congressman 2d District John H. O'Neall. Representative John Exzis. Treasurer Joseph W. Asner. Sheriff Noah Elgan. Surveyor M. D. Chilson. Commissioner 24 Dist W. McCrannen. Commissioner 3d Dist Thomas Grace. Coroner Dr. D. H. Dilley.
The passage labels certain Democrats as rebels and traitors and argues the war is over. It urges reducing war taxes and contends Indiana voters should not support Chase, noting Porter cannot win Indiana with Ben Harrison. It claims victory is already ours and calls to hold what we have.
The notice promotes a four page Tarul Refurn supplement from the Paansvile Cyneries Journal. It urges voters to study the material, memorize it within a week, and share it to persuade doubting Republicans or Democrats. It labels Hovey as a free trader and cites pension of a rebel soldier and war taxes.
A partisan clash erupts over tariffs with Republicans arguing for cheaper clothes medicines and groceries while opposing free whiskey and tobacco subsidies. The language signals a sharp dispute over economic policy and consumer costs.
The report notes tepid support for Hovey among Republicans with no enthusiasm for the candidate. Ty Crawford runs for county surveyor on the Democratic ticket, facing his son as the Republican opponent. The Moss Elgan arbitration committee submitted its report to the central committee chair Friday, and they agreed without a third member.
A renegade Democrat running for governor is identified as the district attorney of the state during President Buchanan's administration. The claim places the candidate's past role in the Buchanan era within the political context of a reformist bid for statewide office.
The piece argues organized labor opposes Harrison and Morton, plus pushes local option and prohibition in Greene county. It notes Cart A R Rivey, once a Republican, joined Cleveland’s camp, and cites a Solsberry incident of assault on a woman linked to party tensions. It includes remarks by Judge James R Baxter and criticizes Davis.
A Friday night speech at a Republican gathering claimed they could elect Harrison despite Democrats, Greenbackers, organized labor and prohibitionists. The crowd responded with defiant chants of imminent success.
The text questions why Germany with a 43 percent protective tariff has wages 77 percent lower than free trade England. It asks why a tariff that raises wages does not raise German wages and repeats the inquiry.
A canvass directed by intelligence decides a contested business proposition. The vote remains untouched by coercion and persuasion, and many politicians misrepresent or fail to understand the issue.
The high tariff advocate attended the Monday show but refused the fifteen cents and crawled under the canvas to avoid paying. The incident is cited as a satire on protectionism, claiming supporters preach protection by day and hide from it at night.
A Worthington club meeting drew 78 members. only about a quarter attended. Fifty locals arrived with a band torches and horns to revive the crowd. James J. Baxter spoke briefly about ancient history revealing little.
The text reports uncertain comments about land reclamation grants and protection for corporations, urging attendance at meetings to discuss issues. It contrasts churchgoing voters with partisan clashes at Democratic and Republican gatherings, referencing Harrison and rising tensions.
The piece questions why protectionist policy, including tariffs and barriers, does not lift wages in China. It notes low daily wages of 3 cents and critiques US votes against tariffs, asking why high protectionist measures do not translate to higher pay abroad. It frames the issue as a broader economic puzzle.
Kinsey CuLussex, Center township trustee, elected by Democratic votes, will not hire a Democrat who voted against him. The Combs case shows patrons asked for a repeat of teaching duties, yet the trustee persists in denying employment for political reasons. The writer condemns such partisan practice.
The Industrial West denounces the Chicago nominees for president and vice president as pro‑monopoly and pro‑money power allies. It argues labor must break the Republican party, condemns protective tariff rhetoric, and cites economic squeezes from salt to wages. The piece includes garbled crowd quotes and a satirical aside on reformers.
The account links salt tax to wealth disparities and unrest, narrating a Saginaw county scene at salt pans, a cattle question, and local town gossip including names such as Thomas Bogard and J. Hon. Theos. Wolfe. It transitions to a dramatic trial excerpt with characters Hirsch, Lazinka, and a royal drama over a blue vase.
A Hendricks Club report from Ridgeport details political fervor for Cleveland and the Democratic ticket in Indiana. It celebrates labor unity against Harrison, cites support from various factions, notes growth in membership, and mentions a August 7 meeting ed by BE Davis with a glee club encore and twelve new joiners.
All of the hour offered for sales warranted to be the best straight grade flour made in the State of Indiana. The guarantee includes a refund if unsatisfactory. Stock sold at the very lowest cash prices or exchanged for wheat. Pants Lehtnarn, Manager, Newerry.
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