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28 Aug 1917
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Bloomfield Democrat in Bloomfield, Indiana
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1917
Page
1
Births in Bloomfield Taylor and Beech Creek Townships
Born to Mr and Mrs Ochis Lester Bloomfield Aug 20 a boy. Born to Mr and Mrs Allen Faucett Taylor township Aug 25 a boy. Born to Mr and Mrs Earl Bland Beech Creek township Aug 23 a boy. Born to Mr and Mrs Paris Hatta baugh Bloomfield Aug 26 a ten and one half pound boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochis Lester
Bloomfield
Allen Faucett
Taylor Township
Earl Bland
Beech Creek Township
Paris Hattabaugh
Double Birthday and Card Party at the Allen Home
A double birthday and card party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen honoring Mrs. Allen and Mrs. A W Mc Laughlin. A luncheon followed as guests including Mr. and Mrs. Allen G Pate and others enjoyed the evening at the Allen residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Allen
Allen
A. W. McLaughlin
Mrs Mary Borter Dies at Home Near Newberry
Mrs Mary Borter dies at her Newberry area home last Friday morning. Widow of Hammie Borter, she lived on the farm with her children. Sister of Mrs T H Warnick of this place. Funeral services were held yesterday by Elder J A Spencer of Sandborn with interment in Antioch cemetery near Mineral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Borter
Newberry
Hammie Borter
T. H. Warnick
J. A. Spencer
Sandborn
Antioch Cemetery
Mineral
Aged woman sustains hip fracture after porch fall
Aunt Lina Pope aged eighty nine broke her hip when she fell from the Laughlin porch at Park where she resides. The accident occurred last week and Mrs Pope is in a serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lina Pope
William Laughlin
Park
Seed treatment to save millions of bushels of wheat and rye
Seed treatment with formaldehyde solution is nearly 100 percent effective against smut in wheat and rye. The method costs under 5 cents per acre for materials and labor, with occasional loss of 20 percent of seed grain. The total treatment cost and potential injury are far less than the value of the increased yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Safeguarding Wheat Crops Through Seed Treatment
United States Department of Agriculture warns that smuts in wheat and rye cause about 27.5 million bushels of annual loss, roughly 34 percent of the yearly wheat crop. Seed treatment costs are low, typically under five cents per acre, and can nearly eliminate the disease with formaldehyde methods highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States” Department of Agriculture
What the Food Production Act Provides
The act allocates 11,346,400 dollars to boost production, protect and conserve foods, and survey food resources. It calls for county agents across agricultural counties, including women agents in home economics, extended farm labor services, a nationwide food survey, and extended crop and seed research. It also promotes dairy and animal disease control, pest management, seed procurement, and improved handling of perishable produce with a news service to inform producers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department
State Agricultural College
United States Department of Labor
How to treat grain to prevent smut and spoilage
Instruction explains cleaning grain with a fanning mill to remove smut balls and debris, then soaking in a formaldehyde solution of one pound in forty five gallons, sprinkling until wet, piling and covering for two hours or overnight, drying, and finally running through a drill before sowing. If not sprayed, grain should be soaked in the solution and skimmed to remove smut balls.
Death of Mrs Rector in Linton Hospital
Mrs. W H Rector died at Linton city hospital Friday night from heart failure after a recent operation. She moved from Lyons with her family six months ago. Survived by husband and six children including James, Maggie, Jack Bartley, Lambert Bonham, Bert, and Walter Rector. Funeral held Sunday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev A C Trusty burial at Worthington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Rector
City Hospital
Linton
Walter Rector
Indianapolis
A. C. Trusty
Worthington
Marriage Licenses in Greene and Vigo Areas
John B. Flake wed Daisy Olive Groomer of Greene county. Clarence Medlin married Connie Watts of Linton. Myrl Scarbrough of Terre Haute tied to Frances Skinner of Worthington. Eli Haywood of Greene county wed Christie Ashcraft of Koleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Flake
Daisy Olive Groomer
Greene County
Clarence Medlin
Connie Watts
Linton
Myrl Scarbrough
Terre Haute
Frances Skinner
Worthington
Eli Haywood
Christie Ashcraft
Koleen
Warning against strangers and spies in farming communities
The Missouri Valley Farmer urges farmers to beware of strangers and possible agents. It recounts a letter from Linn County Kansas describing a traveling spy who was confronted at a farm over beans, leading to a fatal outcome. The piece warns to be cautious of peddlers and unfamiliar visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
H. H. McGugin
Linn County
Kans
Dr J M Harrah Family Reunion at Solsberry
A Harrah family reunion gathered at Mrs Eva Glover’s Solsberry home last Friday. Attendees included Mrs Julia Glover of Anthony Kansas Mrs Norma Anderson Miss Ursula Wilkerson of Bloomfield Mrs Lillie Fitzpatrick of Morgantown Miss Mary A Harrah of Fort Wayne Mrs Mary Harrah of Switz City and Grace Glover and Eva Glover of Solsberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Burke
P. J. Harrah
Merom
Pearl Stalcup
Indianapolis
Miranda Baker
Jane Osborn
Burns City
David Garey
David Soames
Vincennes
Ella Ritter
Ola Baker
Carl
Will Summerville
Marie Inman
Bloomington
Indiana University
Mattie Hartzell
Homer Chaney
W. R. Cravens
H. R. Isenhower
Ed Stein
S. B. Shertzer
Winnie Slinkard
van- Meter & Co
D. A. Bynum
Miss Slinkard
F. M. Dugger
Helmer Holmes
West
Denver
Colorado Springs
Emma Emery
Taylor Township
R. A. Emery
Teintsin
China
A. J. Faucett
Julia
Morgantown
Williams
Worthington
Mr. Stalcup
Charley Laughlin
J. W. Furguson
Singer Co
Laughlin
C. F. McIntosh
Carl Sexson
Canada
Worthington Times
Helen Sheridan
Evansville
Maurine VanBuskirk
John Brandon
Charles Mason
Werbert Crow
Clay County
Nora Harrah
Fred VanBuskirk
Julia Glover
Anthony
Kansas
Minnie Johnson
Rochester
Paul Y. Davis
Louisville
Davis
Ella Yakey
Fay Marshall
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
F. W. Davis
W. F. M. Society of the
M. E. Church
Mary A. Harrah
Lillie Fitzpatrick
Fort Wayne
Oscar Smith
Dugger
Earnest Dugger
Rome City
J. M. Harrah
Eva Glover
Solberry
Anthony, Kansas
Norma Anderson
Ursula Wilkerson
Bloomfield
Mary Harrah
Switz City
Grace Glover
Solsberry
Greene County Teachers Institute Draws Large Attendance
A large turnout fills the Christian church as Greene County Teachers Institute sessions unfold this week. Instructors include H O Rugg from the University of Chicago Nellie E Turner from Tidioute Pa Richard Park from Sullivan County schools and William W Parsons from the State Normal. Music by B F Swarthout and pianist Miss Josephine Adams. Lectures by Dr Frank Loveland and a postponed moving picture show rescheduled for Thursday. Enrollment yesterday reached 231.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County Teachers’ Institute
The
Christian Church
H. O. Rugg
University of Chicago
Nellie E. Turner
Tidioute
Richard Park
Sullivan County Schools
William W. Parsons
State Normal
B. F. Swarthout
Indianapolis
Josephine Adams
Frank Loveland
Meridian Street M. E. Church of
Bloomfield Schools Open Next Monday
The Bloomfield schools will begin next Monday September 3. The staff list includes Superintendent Paul Edmondson and teachers for high school subjects from Latin to Domestic Science. The high school principal position remains vacant, with a likely appointment today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfield
Paul Edmondson
Juanita Bailey
Sullivan
Florence Moffett
Indianapolis
Fannie Williams
Marjorie Wiltrout
Manuel
Cavins Baughman
Evansville
Nota
Harrah
Grace Fields
Sarah Coppin
Blanch Chaney
Dimple Stalcup
Grace Bynum
Special Service for Old Folk at Methodist Church
J D Smith pastor invites all seniors to a Sunday 10 30 a m service with accessible autos for those unable to walk. The evening topic is Inside the British Isles and special music marks each meeting. Prayer meeting follows Wednesday at 730 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
For Sale Rough Lumber From Jones-Dugger Chair Co
The Jones-Dugger Chair Company offers rough lumber 1 inch thick at 15 dollars per thousand feet and 2x4 2x6 2x8 at 20 dollars per thousand feet. Local advertisements push stock, with pricing listed for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones-Dugger Chair CO
Lost gold brooch on street last Sunday
A gold brooch was lost on the street last Sunday. Finder is asked to return it to The Democrat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
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