The Democrat Newspaper of Bloomfield Indiana 1861 Pricing
The Democrat of Bloomfield Indiana announces weekly publication from the Opera House Block with W. L. Slinkard as editor. Subscription rates are in advance: one year 1 50, six months 75, single copies 5. Advertising rates are five cents per line with a 25 cent minimum. Postage second class mail. Telephone No. 80.
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Democrat Printing Office
Opera House Block
Bloomfield
Greene County
Indiana
W. L. Slinkard
Postoffice
Local Government Officials Listing for Vincennes County
Congressmen W A Cullop and Clyde Yoho are listed alongside Greene Owen Senator James H Humphreys and a full slate of county officers. Officials include Clerk E K Ashcraft Auditor George E Kidd Treasurer John W Johnson Recorder Chas E Fuller Assessor Lilburn Jackson Sheriffs Weeden O Jackson Health Officer Dr W R Cravens Coroner Charles B Collins County Attorney Claude E Gregg Surveyor S N Yeoman County Commissioners Thomas A Henry A M Miller Vincent Hoke Judge Theo E Slinkard Prosecuting Attorney W Ray Collins.
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E. K. Ashcraft
George E. Kidd
John W. Johnson
Chas. E. Fuller
Lilburn Jackson
Weeden O. Jackson
W. R. Cravens
Charles B. Collins
Claude E. Gregg
S. N. Yeoman
Thomas A. Henry
A. M. Miller
Sec
Christmas Gift Promotion From Local Merchant
A local merchant promotes Christmas shopping for home gifts. The notice urges readers to buy early from nearby stores to support small business and ensure timely delivery during the holiday season.
Spend Your Dollar Wisely for Repeated Hands-On Access
A short advisory urging readers to invest where they will repeatedly benefit from personal handling. The guidance emphasizes value in choices offering ongoing interaction and future returns.
Three Weeks Left for Christmas Shopping
With only three weeks remaining before Christmas, shoppers are urged not to delay. Local retailers warn that demand peaks soon and last minute shortages may occur, prompting early gifts and online orders.
Share Your Good Fortune By Lifting Others
A short call to generosity encourages spreading happiness through helping others enjoy the positives you’ve earned. It urges practical acts of kindness that broaden joy beyond the self.
A Few Cents Weekly Save Plan For Christmas Prep
A suggestion urges starting a small weekly saving of a few cents to accumulate for Christmas a year later, highlighting disciplined saving as a practical preparation.
Reown the Dollar Spent at Your Local Merchant
A call to reclaim spending at local stores as dollars sent abroad take a long time to return. The message urges consumers to prioritize home merchants to keep money local and support community businesses.
Local Merchant Stands By People In Hard Times
A community buyer is urged to support their home merchant who accompanies families through misfortune and helps meet needs when tough times arrive.
Christmas Gift Plan and Early Purchases
Decide on a set of Christmas presents now and complete purchases early. By planning ahead you ensure better selection and reduce last minute rush for clerks.
Bloomfield merchants urged to advertise gifts this Christmas
Local merchants are urged to boost trade during the holiday rush. With Christmas approaching, stores in Bloomfield are advised to advertise gifts, inform customers of stock, and offer personalized price quotes to attract out of town shoppers. Engage customers with gift suggestions for family and sweethearts.
County court term invites Bloomfield shoppers
A notice urges merchants to gain county business during the Bloomfield term by cleaning windows, setting attractive displays, and advertising with printer's ink to attract local customers.
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Bloomfield
Dry within four years urged by Washington and Bryan
The article claims the United States will be dry within four years with President Bryan aligned on woman suffrage and nationwide prohibition through the Democratic party. It reports strong Senate and House opposition to brewers, noting brewers influenced elections and damaged Democratic prospects, including Indiana’s ticket and legislature.
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Washington
United States
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Indiana
Hughes
State Senate
President Wilson Urges Workforce Reform and Porto Rico Changes
The President’s message to a joint session lasts eleven minutes and urges strengthening the Adamson law to prevent transportation tie ups. He supports laborers’ right to refuse unsuitable conditions but opposes a concerted work stoppage. He highlights three Senate priorities: broaden foreign commerce combinations, amend Porto Rico’s organic law, and tighten the Corrupt Practices Act to curb election spending. The address focuses on domestic issues with no reference to Mexico or the European war.
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Wilson
House
Senate
Congress
Porto Rico
Chinese Paper Origins Earliest Form Traced
Chinese scholars and investigators claim early papermaking arose in China with fibrous pulp. Evidence suggests paper may have existed in the Celestial Kingdom at least two centuries before the Christian era, marking an early development in writing materials.
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China
Celestial Kingdom
Father’s Position Reflects Child’s View of Authority
A Chicago Tribune anecdote recalls a family scene where a guest asks a boy about his father’s role. The child answers simply that his father is “a man” who does what his mother tells him to do, highlighting household dynamics and child perception.
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Chicago Tribune
It Has Happened Betty Says
Betty sits by the window in disconsolate mood as her aunt discovers her. The aunt remarks on Betty's sorrow and Betty then declares that whatever has occurred has already happened.
Prohibition Debate Draws Large Fairmont Audience
In Fairmont West Virginia a July 1914 meeting at the M P Temple drew a large cross section of the community to address bootlegging. Attendees heard eyewitness accounts of liquor sales and heard calls for enforcement help from Prohibition officials and local leaders.
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West Virginia
Fairmont
W. Va
M. P. Temple
Fred O. Blue
M. G. Hayling
Colored Methodist Church
Ma Hayling
Bowen
Haggerty
Hayling
Mr. Broomfield
Quincy Street
Hull Alley
Ownership Statement for The Bloomfield Democrat 1916
Statement of ownership for The Bloomfield Democrat published weekly in Bloomfield Indiana for October 1916. W L Slinkard identified as publisher editor manager and owner with no mortgagees listed except the Linotype Company. Sworn before notary Maggie Harrel Cobb November 20 1916.
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Congress
Bloomfield Democrat
Bloomfield
Indiana
State of
Greene
W. L. Slinkard
Same
Linotype, Mergenthaler Linotype Company
Maggie Harrel Cobb
Optimistic Thought on Pedants and Wise Men
A saying notes a pedant is seen as wise among fools but as a fool among the wise, reflecting how judgment shifts with company. The remark contrasts perception and intellect in social groups.
Federal control urged for railroads for national efficiency
Alfred P. Thom, counsel to the Railway Executives' Advisory Committee, urged the Newlands Joint Committee that national regulation is essential for defense and efficiency. He proposed a federal incorporation system, a Federal Railroad Commission, regional bodies, and powers to fix rates, supervise securities, and file agreements, to prevent state-by-state burdens and protect public and carrier interests.
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Washington
Alfred P. Thom
Railway Executives’ Advisory Committee
Newlands Joint Committee On Interstate Commerce
Thom
Mr. Thom
Thomas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Railroad Commission
Commission
Congress
Church News Highlights Growth and New Members
Attendance dipped slightly but services yielded an increased blessing. Four new members joined the church, praise for the new pastor and trio at evening worship. Sunday schedule includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship 6 p.m. Epworth League 7 p.m. sermon. Choir anthem and solo by G E McCracken. You are invited.
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Epworth League
G.E. McCracken
Presbyterian Church Special Notice for Christian Endeavor
Special notice invites Christian Endeavorers to meet the pastor Thursday at seven. Announcements for Sunday include 9 30 a m Sunday school with music, 10 30 a m morning worship Sermon The Three Graces. 6 pm Endeavor meeting. No evening worship. Pastor G W Horn. First Hicks church sermon series on Discipleship.
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S. S
Hicks
G. W. Horn
New Golf Course Debut Ends With Eggy Quip
A struggling beginner on a brand-new course battles a hole over a plowed field. After a mishit, the caddie deadpans that the player would cost less if he were playing with fresh laid eggs.
Try Something Else Says Columbus Journal
The Columbus Journal urges moving on when a disliked thing cannot be changed. It warns that clinging to remorseful regrets ruins lives and wastes time, but failures can spur better deeds if channeled with discipline.
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Columbus Journal
Her Patience About Gone
A girl named Helen grows weary of rain while waiting by the window for clearing weather. She protests aloud at the ongoing downpour, expressing frustration with the unhelpful skies.
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Helen
Man-Eating Sharks in Tropical Seas
Man-eating sharks are more numerous in tropical and south tropical seas than in the North. They roam widely and may be found almost anywhere including off the coast of Maine.
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Maine
Local clubs host Thanksgiving gatherings across town
The Larkin Club, Visiting Club, Needle Club, Thimble Club, and Mothers' Club met in successive days with members and guests in attendance. Mrs. Yakey of Indianapolis and Miss Adah Clark were highlighted guests, with scripture verses shared and a six o'clock Thanksgiving dinner described as a bountiful feast.
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J. E. Shryer
Needle Club
W. M. Haig
Cyrus E. Davis
Thimble Club
Will Yakey
Indianapolis
Mothers’ Club
Reed Williams
A. D .Haig
W. R. Vosloh
James H. Pigman
Adah Clark
Newton E. Shepherd
Oakley Shepherd
Odus Vails
Chas. V. Miller
C. H. Brown
Emma Walters
Noah Walters
Elliston
Helia Denney
Plainville
Pigman
Births in Jackson and Highland Townships
Born to Mr and Mrs W A Shanklin Jackson township December 3 a boy Stanley Richard born to Mr and Mrs Harvey Hamilton Highland township December 4 a girl
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W. A. Shanklin
Jackson Township
Stanley Richard
Harvey Hamilton
Highland Township
Problem of Health Solved in Simple Kitchen Rule
The author argues health hinges on prevention centered in daily life with good food clean water air and hygiene. With adequate hours and exercise, health is solved. The cook is the arbiter in the struggle between life and death guiding daily choices.
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Lfe
Novelty Then Unusually Warm Season Noted
A Milwaukee Journal remark notes Adam and Eve faced an untoward future and recalls an unusually warm season as part of the commentary.
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Adam
Eve
Milwaukee Journal
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A. P. Thom
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T. E. Slinkard
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