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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1889
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions names, places, and prices with unclear context. References include Lowell and a one dollar amount, suggesting a clipped local item or advertisement segment from a historical page. No clear narrative or events are readable.
Emerson Floltr and Van Duskerk, attorneys at law, operate in Bloomfield Indiana with an office in the new courthouse. WAXTELL, another attorney, practices in Greene and neighboring counties. Abstracts are their specialty and they advertise their services from the courthouse.
Notice of monthly teacher license exams held the last Saturday of each month at 10 oclock a m in the high school room at Broomfield Indiana signed by William Am Moss County Superintendent Broomfield Indiana June 5th 1885. Notice to Wright township residents that WM Powell Trustee will be in Jasonville each Tuesday and at his residence Saturdays for township business only on those days per law.
Notices to residents of Cass township and Taylor township in Greene County Indiana announce trustee availability on specified days each week to transact township business. Jound Moore announces hours one mile out for Newberry on Mondays and Tuesdays during his term. Henry Borter lists office at residence with Saturday availability.
Public notices inform residents of Grant Highland and Stockton townships in Greene County Indiana that township business will be conducted at officials homes or residences weekly on specific days with exceptions for Sundays. Names listed include WM HU DECKARD Frustee Simon Bland Pristec HOSEPIL Moss Pruster.
The article extols a revised geography textbook praised for its methodical presentation of mathematical physical and political geography. It highlights clear maps and illustrations and lauds the publisher for offering a superior, affordable school book that avoids prior publisher overreach. It also notes opposition to Van Antwerp Bragg & Co and mentions the Poseyville News item about the long‑standing school book struggle ending with the new subjugation of the Devil Fish.
The World lists six relatives connected to the president in the public expose. They include the president’s brother and father in law among others such as the father in law of the president’s son and the husband of the president’s daughter’s sister. The compilation notes complex family ties tied to the presidency.
The Indianapolis News attacks Supt. of Public Instruction Lev Follette for opposing the school book law. It argues his stance harms public instruction and feeds a belief that school book and furniture policies corrupt leaders, fueling recent legislative moves against their influence.
The agent of Van Antwerp Bragg and Co. stated the firm intends to make the new school book law as broad and clear as possible for the people.
Evansville Lonrier Roi notes that new school book legislation will cut prices by half and provide better books than schools have used before. The speaker argues the legislature acted wisely in passing the school book law.
The Goshen News notes that resisting the dress of people by a book monopoly will bring unpleasant outcomes. It argues reform is needed and will face a harsh testing phase likened to a sweat box, urging public support as trials reveal material defects to be remedied.
Statewide discussion centers on county boards of education approving contracts with Indiana Publishing Co for school books. The process is described as a state driven action with counties aiding in execution of the law.
County board members met last Tuesday and discussed new school books. They say no action is required by the board as state education law dictates adoption and reconnection of textbooks for all counties and schools.
The Laporte Argus reports that a long standing book ring allegedly purchased a high position and several Republican papers to block the enforcement of a new law. The piece credits the country press for fighting such tactics and notes the stance of protection for workers amid labor profit disputes.
A statement argues that an economic system and monopoly should be denounced before votes are counted and that immediate denunciation will occur once an opportunity becomes effective. It frames a political tactic centered on rapid backlash after elections.
The Logansport Pharos notes that the school book trust, accused of robbing Indiana residents for years, has not been fully routed yet but appears to have suffered a significant setback at a crucial moment.
The text cites Andrew Carnegie stating protection brings happy homes and high wages for workers. It notes a 1889 scale with wages expected to be reduced about fifteen percent under new terms, referencing Carnegie and Jane in that year.
Evansville Journal hails a long battle against a powerful monopoly in education funding. Officials describe the octopus influence as retired a millionaire repeatedly, but insist the state's grasp has been broken and the people long harmed are finally to be congratulated.
The Indiana Schoolbook Company claims profit by supplying books to Indiana children at about half prior costs. The Indianapolis Journal accuses organized individuals of forming a scheme to defraud and swindle the public under this banner.
The Indianapolis Journal alleges it opposed state book price controls and publishing contracts, claiming it acted in behalf of the people while criticizing educators and the public sounding warnings about perceived hypocrisy. The piece accuses the journal of using influence to shape opinion against approved reading lists.
Melvin Closton offers wet seed varieties at Washington township river Wt Vieh Grade and New Monarch wheat. He claims these grains are hardy and produce thirty bushels per acre without fertilizer, grown from one bushel of seed.
Listing notes a good drug store for sale in a growing Bloomfield town. Inquiries directed to Wim. M. Moss for details and information.
Trustees report from Richland Township details service account figures including road tax receipts and expenditures. Summary notes 200 2 Qu ries 3 pay as part of the financial ledger and trust oversight.
160 acre farm for sale located one mile north of Bloomfield, near the county seat, one mile from both the east and west railroad lines and two miles from the north and south lines. Prime agricultural ground ready for purchase.
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