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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1888
Page
2
Notice to Subscribers From The Democrat
Notice to subscribers explains payment and renewal terms. It states the paper is not delivered without payment and that discontinuation occurs at the prepaid date. It warns readers to remit before the date shown after their name to extend service.
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Democrat
The
Accommodating Subscribers for Renewal and New Members
The following list outlines names and locales for the DEMOCRAT subscription drive. Subscriptions or expirations are to be processed for Linton Joe Moss Dugger W G Mose Midland M Louthan Jasenvile J F P Linthicum Pleasantyilie Thomas B O Haver Switz City Joe Grace Scotland W H Burke and postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owensburg Cincinnati Solsberry and Liobbieville.
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Democrat
Linton
Joe Moss
Dugger
W. G. Mose
Midland
M. Louthan
Jasenvile
J. FP
Linthicum
Koleen, Robinson
Owensburg
Cincinnati
Solsberry
Liobbieville
Democratic ticket and electors list for president and state offices
VOTE THIS TICKET. For President GROVER CLEVELAND of New York. For Vice-President ALLEN G THURMAN of Ohio. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS At Large Thomas R Corb and Jobe E Lamu. First district 8 B Vance second district c s Dobbins third district Charles L Jewett fourth district Nicholas Corner fifth district John I East sixth district Thomas J Study seventh district David S Gooding eighth district S B Pyott ninth district John I McHughteuth district D D Dykeman eleventh district John N Turner twelfth district John IE Gases thirteenth district M A O Packard. DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET Governor COURTLAND C MATSON Lieutenant-Governor WILLIAM R MYERS Secretary of State NONERZ W MIERS Auditor of State CHARLES A MUNSON Treasurer of State Thomas S Byrnes Reporter of Supreme Court John W Eern Attorney-General John K R Wilson Superintendent of Public Instruction E E Griffith Judges of Supreme Court First district W E Niblack Second district G V Hawk Fourth district Allen Zollars For Congressman 2a District HON JOAN H ONEALL For Judge of Judicial circuit Hon John C Briggs For Prosecuting Attorney 14th Judicial circuit Hon W C Hulse For Representative Jezt Elxis For Treasurer Joseph W Usre For Sheriff Nona Elgatm For Surveyor M D Carlson For Commissioner 24 Dist WM McClabbex For Commissioner 3d Dist Thos Grace For Coroner Dr D H Dilley
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Grover Cleveland
New York
Allen G. Thurman
Ohio
Thomas R. Corb
Jobe E. Lamu
B. Vance
C.s. Dobbins
Charles L. Jewett
Nicholas Corner
John I. East
Thomas J. Study
David S. Gooding
S.B. Pyott
John I. McHughteuth
D. D. Dykeman
John N. Turner
John IE. Gases
M. A. O. Packard
Courtland C. Matson
William R. Myers
Nonerz W. Miers
Charles A. Munson
Thomas &. Byrnes
Supreme Court
Joun W. Eern
Jons KR. Wilson
E. E. Griffith
W. E. Niblack
G. V. Hawk
Allen Zollars
Joan H. Oneall
Jobn C. Briggs
14Th Judical Circuit
Wu. C. Hulse
Jezt Elxis
Joseph W. Usre
Nona Elga
M. D. CarLson
WM. McClabbex
Thos, Grace
D. H. Dilley
Garland of trouble clouds Greene county politics
In Greene county on June 29 officials note rampant theft and perjury allegations amid a storm of dishonest acts. A colored Democratic club is mentioned at Broominton and the article questions Republican ministers for November as a funeral-like political scene unfolds.
Greene County Divide Plays Factions in Election Call
The speaker urges Republicans to withdraw both factions and argues that Jom Eris should secure every Democratic, Greenback, and K of L vote in Greene County. The statement reflects intra party tension and cross party strategic voting.
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Jom Eris
K.of L
Greene County
Unclear poetic notes on politics and attire
A fragmentary civic tirade references the clerks office and a struggle with a crow. It mocks the editor’s influence in Greene county and quips about Republican clubs marching with shirts over pants for a Mongolian look.
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Harrison
President Cleveland Faces Republican Gun Controversy
The piece argues Cleveland’s fishery message shifts GOP stance as Republicans drop claim he is England’s candidate. Editors feel tattered by Republican glee club songs praising him. The text suggests fear of his ability and influence despite denials.
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Cleveland
England
the Democrat
Editorial clash on a ten cent voice and Thurman speech
A local debate about editors avoiding a joint discussion cites Allen G Thurman’s Port Huron speech praised as honest and unpartisan. Letters from Piqua Ohio readers express support for Cleveland and Thurman and independent thinking despite party lines.
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News
Republicans balk at Matson Hovey governor debate
The piece accuses Republicans of blocking any joint forum with Matson and Hovey, cites Houston’s response to the Baxter Davis affair, and questions the party’s stance on arbitration and integrity in editorial commentary.
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Matson and Hovey
Houston
Baxter-Davis
Hepublicans
James G Blaise on Whisky Tax and Moral Considerations
James G Blaise argues that tax policy on whisky should prioritize moral and social effects. He warns that lowering prices would boost consumption and undermine high license laws, asserting federal whisky taxation is necessary to curb illicit distillation and maintain reform gains.
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James G. Blaise
Russia
Temperance Reform Notes on Price as a Barrier
A historical piece discusses price as a powerful agent in temperance reform, arguing higher costs put alcohol out of reach for many people and bolster movement goals. The fragment cites economic leverage as a public health tool.
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of Price
The Tariff Catechism and Protection Points
An article lampoons tariff politics citing Mr Blaine and the New York Herald praising protection. It presents examples showing consumers pay higher prices while receiving smaller protected amounts in clothing, carpets, shoes, and household goods, with figures for various items and noting protection funds go to manufacturers in several cities.
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Terre Haute
Syracuse
Warsaw
Saginaw
Blaine
Matt Quay
Political clashes and club speeches in Linton Aug 1888
Col Yeoman endorses anti tax whisky plank and praises trusts while criticizing Blaine. Andrew Humphreys mockingly demolishes the speech, attacks tariffs, and pledges to address the Democratic club. A Harrison club forms as locals react with mixed silence and satire.
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Sixtos
S. N. Yeoman
Republican Club
Yeoman
Blaine
Jay Gould
Andrew Humphreys
Democratic Club
Andy
Cleveland
White House
Stockton
Ten Years of Low Tariffs Grow Farm and Factory Values
The Kansas City Times notes that 1850 to 1880 marked a shift from war tariffs to low tariffs. Farm values rose 126 percent from 1850 to 1860, 10 percent from 1970 to 1880, while manufactured goods value jumped 87 percent 1870 to 1880. Capital in manufactories rose 90 percent in the low tariff decade and 32 percent from 1870 to 1880.
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Kansas City Times
Free Whisky Plank and Taxation Debate
A Chicago discussion critiques the free whisky plank in the platform and denounces internal revenue taxes as harsh. It argues taxes on clothing and blankets are blessings while whisky and tobacco taxes hurt workers and raise the cost of living.
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Chicago
Internal Revenue
United States
Taxation Talk Gets Heated In Whisky Debate
The column blasts high tax rhetoric as misleading praising whisky and tobacco taxes while condemning duties on clothing and blankets. It argues the internal revenue system unfairly burdens workers by inflating the cost of living and calls the stance of opposing taxes hypocritical.
Farmer Urges Tariff Benefit Details On Lumber
A reader asks how the $2 per 1000 feet protective lumber tariff benefits farmers. He argues the tariff is a robbery and seeks a clear explanation of its advantages to the general public.
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iVanville
Campaign Text Book Now Ready for Democrats in Tariff Debate
The Courier Journal announces the Campaign Text Book available from the National Democratic Committee in New York. Priced at 1 dollar for single orders and 50 cents when ordered in clubs of five, it promotes tariff reform and argument over vituperation. Democrats urged to inform themselves, fund the campaign, and spread the gospel of reform to every voter.
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Courier- Journal
NationalDemocratic Committee
West Twenty-ninth Street
New York City
Salvation Army
Bennie at Burnett Creek and the White House Dream
A reminiscence by a narrator recalls Bennie under a walnut tree by Burnett Creek with boyish play and a fanciful ambition toward the White House. The verse hints at political aspirations tied to Ben Harrison’s era and the Tippecanoe battlefield boundary near Lafayette.
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Bennie
Burnett Creek
Eice
White House
Grover
Slick
Tippecanoe Battlefield
Ben Harrison
Lafayette
County fair gains depend on home effort and pride
The article argues that county fairs prosper when local farmers actively participate and improve displays. It laments lethargy and urges home exhibitors to enhance their stands to attract visitors, boost local land value, crops, and community energy, noting outsiders often win prizes when locals neglect effort.
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Wisat
Perencaun
Clittor
Remocratie and Third Party Voices Stir at Wisconsin Meeting
A Chicago World article notes agitation for third parties in the 1890s, with Democrats urged to unite for Cleveland. It condemns separate parties and warns about funds from labor groups while praising honest politics and the Blaine party in the upcoming November election.
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Albrefergers
T Louis
Labor Unios Labor Party
United Laber Party
Cleveland
Tomtom
Etien
Blaine Party
Chicago
Werald
Ford’s Blaine critique echoes on St Patrick’s night
The Kansas City Times recalls a New York Star republishment of Patrick Ford remarks accusing James G Blaine of demagoguery to win Irish-American votes. The piece notes Ford later changed his view but argues his original assessment was largely correct about Blaine’s presidential hopes.
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New York Star
Blainiac
Patrick Ford
Ford
Blaine
Mr. Ford
Mr. Blaine
Kansas City Times
Flour Sale Ad Promises Superior Gilt Edge Mill Product
An advertisement touts Best straight grade flour from the Celebrated Gilt Edge list Worthington mill. It claims the flour is better than any fancy brand, offers to refund money if not satisfactory, and states stock will be sold at the lowest cash prices or in exchange for wheat.
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Panis Lukinbill
Dlanager
Worthington
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