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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
4
A broad world briefs page surveys key domestic and international moments. It cites political shifts, economic updates, and notable incidents across regions, reflecting the era's interconnected concerns and public interest.
Reports say Wilson directs broad exemptions for married men with dependents and children from the draft while a small share of the new national army will be sent to camps. Fort Sheridan hosts the officers reserve camp as training expands.
In Washington the Senate narrowly rejected the finance committee plan to raise the two cent postage to three cents by a 30 to 29 vote. Secretary McAdoo announced a new Russia credit of 100 million dollars, bringing total Russian credit to 275 million.
The Dominion of Canada enacts its military conscription bill after the governor general signs it in Toronto Ontario. The law imposes compulsory service amid national debate and political mobilization across provinces.
Efforts to poison livestock are reported across several parts of Indiana. State officials, including Veterinarian Dr. Northrop, suspect German sympathizers or enacted enmity as motives. A farmer near Markle found paris green buried in a field guarding 23 hogs, and prompt action saved the herd. Farmers urged to form vigilance committees and inspect fields daily.
Reports indicate the Hoosier Guard will encamp at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg Mississippi before winter. Most units mobilize at Fort Harrison then move to Hattiesburg. the First Indiana field hospital and ambulance corps arrived last after a railroad wreck delay Monday night.
Indianapolis report says Governor Goodrich, ill with typhoid fever, is resting easy though unchanged. Adjutant General Harry B. Smith remains at his post despite heavy duties, and State Conscription officer Jesse Biechbach, home in Wietz saw, shows improvement amid worry over draft duties.
South Bend reports that Herbert Hoover, national food administrator, will fix milk prices after a two week strike. In the interim farmers receive 25 cents a gallon while retail price stands at 17 cents a quart.
Sullivan Aug 29. William Jennings Bryan said talk is cheap, but his gate at Merom totaled 990.08 dollars, the best in 20 years except for one earlier, highlighting his strongest Chautauqua draw in two decades.
Marion August 29. The Ballard Packing Company plant in Marion was damaged by fire causing about 10000 dollars in losses. A large stock stable was destroyed with cattle and hogs killed. Mules and horses in another department were saved by employees. The origin is mysterious.
Gary August 29 three men named Arthur Johnson Barry Love and Edward J Lovejoy were arrested for posing as secret service men and defrauding Mrs David Smith of 300 by promising to secure her husband’s release under the espionage act.
Indianapolis Aug 29 The Fourth Indiana infantry was ordered to proceed to Fort Harrison from the state fair grounds where it is now quartered. Other National Guard regiments are expected to follow to the fort.
Indianapolis, Aug 29 The Third district appeal board reversed 30 of 38 local exemption board decisions. Most reversals involve wives of soldiers losing on $25 a month from the soldiers pay, which the local boards had upheld.
Fort Benjamin Harrison August 29 The First Indiana Held Artillery completes arrival of woolen breeches blouses overcoats and gear and is prepared to move on orders to Camp Mills Mineola to join the rainbow division.
Gary reports G. Reyes a munitions expert resigns after four decades in the field. He had long served at Aetna Explosives, witnessed the founding of five cities, and now travels to Xenia Ohio to assume new duties.
The lesson outlines Ezekiel's major judgments on faithless leaders who fed self and harmed the flock, then presents the Faithful Shepherd Jesus Christ who seeks, heals, and regathers Israel, culminating in the Millennial Golden Age with Christ as king and the kingdom established on earth.
Legal fight over land ends with opening of two million three hundred thousand acres for homestead settlement and sale. Includes timber and agricultural lands with a detailed map and climate data. lands located by townships and sections. sale arranged by Grant Lands Locating Co. in Portland. Also an Indianapolis house and lot offered as a bargain through L S Graham.
Classifieds list rough lumber at 15 dollars per thousand feet for 1 inch thick boards and 20 dollars per thousand for 2x4 2x6 and 2x8. A gold breach was lost on the street last Sunday with a finder asked to return it to The Democrat office. Business chance notes The O M B restaurant at Switz City is for sale.
Notice is hereby given that William F Stockrahm has been appointed administrator of the estate of Morgan Pigg, late of Greene County Indiana, deceased. The estate is supposed to be solvent. August 20 1917.
Fragmentary train timetable shows routes to and from Bedford Indiana with times across morning afternoon and night. A L D Wood is listed as agent in Bloomfield Indiana and multiple train numbers appear without complete context.
A historical notice concerns the C. T. H. and S. E. Railway Company and its Southeastern Line project. The item outlines agency involvement and details related to railway route plans and pending approvals affecting regional transportation.
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