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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1893
Page
3
Bloomfield area notes and county fair previews
Local notes report plans for the Big Bloomfield Fair and Greene county encampment preparations. Visitors include D. M. Bynum and J. D. Fiwerds, with farm sales offered by Moss & Axtell. The piece highlights fairs in Spencer Terre Haute Owensburg and a busy social calendar around Linton and Lyons.
Elliston Bridge Reerected at Substantial Saving
The Elliston bridge is removed from the old site and reerected by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie Indiana for 5740. The 580 foot four span structure carries a 16 foot roadway and a 480 pound per square foot capacity. The firm touts its experience and quality materials while noting one pier issue and ongoing work near Linton and Perry county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliston
Bloomfield
Indiana Bridge Company
Muncie
Indiana
Linton
Howe
Chia Company
Perry County
Ediston
Mort
Undisna Bridge Company
Cheen Bil Per
Bloomfish
Dr S C Craven Hurt After Horse Accident
Dr S C Craven was thrown from a frightened horse near Brush school house while en route to a Scotland consultation with Dr Burke. He struck his head on a boulder, was treated in Scotland, and later brought home after a severe hemorrhage was controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Craven
Scotland
Burke
Colts Sit At Micheli Stock Market Veto
Michigan City residents press for a police judge to curb wife beating and restore order as a local controversy grows. Nineteen head of colts were seated at the Micheli stock area causing a stir over funding and governance. The call seeks stronger enforcement and quicker judicial action to address domestic violence concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siti
Buttinaville
SEA BATHS IN ITALY PROMISE GLAMOROUS RELAXATION
A cluttered narrative extols Italian spa culture and bathhouses from Venice to Naples. It describes Roman baths as public social hubs with varied rooms, music, art, and affordable rates, then dwells on Lido and Capri bathing scenes, officer crowds, and romance by the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mediterranean
Venice
Naples
Capri
Amalfi II
Tealy
Elisses
Diocletian
Caracallar
Pompeiian Baths
Duening Aaouuntain
Nevo
Pogzneli
Enti
Vesuvius
Nora
Dosilipo
Dover
Santa Licia
Bella Napoli
Trovatore
Enoras
Chiaperon
Sorrento
Rock
Agel Capri
Chicago
Pritouane
Local News Notes From Worthington and Nearby
Fragmented lines report land purchases by K and M Stein on gravel road lands and local workers awaiting goods. Entries mention a death at Dog Island, a malarial fever case, and several residents moving or traveling this week. One farm sold for five dollars per acre. townsfolk discuss gravel hauling and local trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyona
Worthington
M. Stein
Win
Tulle Fittle
Babe
Vunele Jng
Skomp
Budwarda
Phreasantville
Charley
L. Harwood
Fred Legeton
Laughlin
Lintom
Bloomfield Holds First Demorest Medal Contest
The first Demorest Medal Contest in Bloomfield took place at the M E church on a summer evening under the Won D C auspices. Miss Josie Pretland won the medal, presented by Rev. Acting with remarks. Judges praised all contestants and the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Freeland
M. E. Church
Demorest
Bloomfield
Lad
M. EF. Church
Won D. C
Tland
Josie Pretland
Msic Waa
Rivalry Over Widow Leads to Acquittal in Public Framing
Samuel LeMasters and John Ohmer vie for a widow near Wilson. LeMasters owns a fine farm while Ohmer is young and handsome. A poster showing LeMasters with the caption This man wants a wife caused Ohmer to be arrested for provoke. The court ruled the posting was calculated to excite laughter and acquitted Ohmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel LeMasters
John Ohmer
Wilson
LeMasters
Ohmer
Marriage Licenses Granted to wed since last report
Floyd Burks to Mattie Arthur and Joseph McIndoy to Anna M Meese and Jacob Pope to Lizzie Crock are listed as licensed to wed since the last report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Burks
Mattie Arthur
Joseph McIndoy
Anna M. Meese
Jacob Pope
Lizzie Crock
Newark Man Succumbs To Own Action By Morphine
John Sandifer of Newark killed himself on Friday by taking morphine. He was about 30, very poor, with no noted bad habits. His wife had died a few days earlier, and he believed life would be better after crossing the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Jasper
William Coffey
Mr. Brown
Rosamond
Hall
Thomas Higfield
Coffey
Newark
John Sandifer
Ile
Excursions to Spencer by Pennsylvania Lines for the Fair
Round trip rate is $1.10 from Switz City for regular trains. Tickets on August 15 to 18 with return coupons valid through August 19. Also offered: eleven acres near town with three room house, orchard and pond for $500. Mose & Axtell handle drug store trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Pennsylvania
Switz
Mesa & Axtell
Palmar Manipulation for Nervous Relief Tied to Polarity View
The article explains a method by Dr. Salisbury using right hand on the foreload and left at the back of the neck while counting 49 to generate a vital current. It asserts glands energy circulation, balance among organs, and a calm, contented mental state to end distractions and gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Perfumed hair becomes the correct fashion for girls
Reports say perfumed hair is the new style and easy to maintain with daily combing. One young lady describes method using silk, sachet powder, and weekly shampoos, finishing with a scented cap to leave a delicate fragrance.
Mow to Prevent Feathers From Working Through Ticks
Instructions describe methods to modify a tick to prevent feathers from showing through. Steps include emptying feathers, turning the tick inside out, placing on a table, and rubbing with warmed beeswax until coated.
How to Get Rid of Rats
A remedy suggests dissolving an ounce of phosphorus in two ounces of butter then mixing with three pounds of flour and water to form balls. Roll the balls in granulated sugar and place them around the house with a pan of water accessible to rodents. Rats often die in the house using this method.
How to seal bottles airtight with cement mix
A cheap method to make corks airtight uses cement formed from finely powdered hydro sulphide and pure glycerin to seal bottles or jars that store specimens in alcohol.
Newspapers and the Love of Books
The author argues that reading newspapers does not dull interest in books. Book trade reports show large editions of knowledge works sold in Britain and America, with Bryce’s American Commonwealth selling about 60 000 copies in this country and England. The piece asserts interest in classic authors remains high and newspapers can promote the love of the best works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Plants See Light: Convolvulus Tendrils Turn Toward Pole
An Indian botanist reports experiments inspired by Darwin suggesting some plants respond to light. A verandah specimen showed tendrils bending toward a pole, wrapping around it within hours. Other items note a boy injured by a horse and local tax disputes affecting saloon revenues and town governance.
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Darwin
London
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