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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1889
Page
2
Bloomfield Indiana newspaper outlines subscription terms and payment rules. It emphasizes paid in advance policy, county and non county distribution, and penalties for delinquent accounts. The notice stresses prompt payment and the need to finance the printing office.
A compilation of political rhetoric and commentary from the era. It praises moral leadership and cites figures like John G. Holland while critiquing demagoguery and the lure of office. It notes tariff debates, party reorganizations, and farmer labor unity as pivotal issues, ending with a note on post office sales in Washington.
The text denounces protectionist policy, arguing high advance payments on castor oil by farmers, and low prices for corn and cattle under protection. It questions benefits to domestic producers while highlighting burdens on farmers and consumers. It cites Kansas and Brazil Democrat commentary and notes Jasper Courier praising Davis for Congress.
The passage argues Dubois County will support Democratic candidates including Davis and Taylor at state and congressional levels. It critiques Harrison era protectionism, citing the Indiana Farmer and claiming tariffs do not shield farmers, who sell surplus abroad and buy domestically, with prices tied to world markets.
The piece urges farmers to form the F. M. B. A and stand together to fight for fair prices. It argues producers should reclaim profits from cattle hogs corn and wheat from trusts and monopolies while the Democrat supports mass interests and labor. It asks readers to join the coalition and stay united until victory.
A 1889 perspective argues that while railroads and manufacturing prosper, farmers face lower crop prices and high costs. It claims disproportional profit moves, with dealers and freights absorbing declines, and calls for farmer alliances to challenge trusts and tariff laws for fair revenue and policy reform.
Pennsylvania Lines announces holiday excursion tickets at reduced round trip prices from all ticket offices. Purchases valid west of Pittsburgh on December 34th 25th 3lst 1889 and January 1st 1890 with travel allowed on sale date and return by January 3rd 1890.
An education column praises reading as the mass accessible path to culture, stressing early habit formation, examples from Webster Bright and Johnson, and the link between reading and practical learning. It cites literacy rates across nations, advocates Reading Circles, and urges teachers to foster a lasting love for reading to cultivate intelligent, virtuous citizens.
A long list of brief notes from Owen County includes visits by several residents and travelers, meetings, a protracted church series, potential political candidacies, sales and moves, a buried skeleton found at Pryor graveyard, and a public sale. Also mentions farm sales, a stock dealer, and local religious activity. The town remains noted for horse trading and community chatter.
A Red Men rite is to be instituted here soon. Residents and visitors, including Herman Bredwega of Linton and George Butler of Linton, are noted for town business and greetings. Marriages occur including James Livingsaton and Myrtle Mazingo, and William Wolf with Gertrude Keidleman.
George Meredith of Posey county visits. Miss Kisle Inman of Bedford spends Christmas at home. An oyster supper lights Christmas night at Martin Corbin’s. Elder Win Baker preaches Saturday night and Sunday. F M Sinclair, Greene county artist, was there early week. Will Osborn and George Crabbe attend Scotland festival on December 21. Misses Anna Crabbe Minnie Osbon at Scotland Christmas Eve. Bell Stone of Bloomington visits for holidays. Farmers Alliance club organized with nineteen members and optimistic growth. M A Porter surprised with birthday dinner for 42nd anniversary. Travel safety note and medical ad follow, tout Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and a Nashville doctor’s neuralgia prescription. A bonnet cashmere shawl gaiter boots and Salvation Oil text ends.
Jacob Groves and Cyrus Isenogle visited Bloomfield with others in town. A.J. O Donald and several residents are mentioned as in or visiting Mineral County and nearby areas. Died near Simpson's Chapel, December 20, old mother Benham, described as virtuous. An ad promotes Elya Dream Balm for catarrh with claimed quick relief.
J. H. H. Quillen was ill last week. Sam Quillen visited home folks Monday eight. Grandma Gentry is laid low. Dr. J. Figg of Spencer called on Lyons. Monroe Grounds and wife spent Christmas at Gosport. Infant daughter of W. E. K. and Alice Stacy died Sunday night December 22. L. D. Bonia plans a ball in the I O OF room Friday December 20. Sarah Wells visits sister Alice Kennedy at Krankton. I D Ennis John Callahan and Aaron Kaufman visited Worthington Monday.
An old advertising jingle recalls Castoria as a cure for a sick baby and a comforting remedy across life stages from childhood through motherhood. The rhyme emphasizes Castoria's long standing place in families and its association with children.
Bloomington resident Elder Zaring was in town. Mr and Mrs Bixler traveled to Indianapolis Thursday. George Wollam from Pleasant Ridge visited last week. Mrs Warner visits her daughter in Ohio. Willie Witzpatrick and Tommy Hudson were in town Monday night. Mr Lundy went to Pleasantville to see his sick daughter. Mrs Join Harvey and Joe Boyenshene paid Worthington a flying visit. A local condemnation of domestic abuse condemns drunken men who harm their families.
Wmn. Fine visited his father on Sunday. Wm. Winters of Missouri is visiting here. F.M. Hatfield returned to the Burg Saturday. Loyd Wright was in Taylor township last Friday. Geo. Meredith of Posey county visits his parents here. Alex Wright returned from Washington township Saturday. Many locals attended the Dresney Friday night. Etya Cream Balm claims cure all for catarrh and hay fever. not a liquid but applied nasal, offering immediate relief.
Last Friday at about 1 am Rev Cox’s house was broken into by a band of intruders. They brought a broom and Star soap, fled after a warm reception, leaving weapons behind. The group, believed local, carried poultry, produce, eggs, honey, and about fifteen dollars in spoils.
The January distribution shows township shares of local tuition tax, excluding Beech Creek-9058 Linton Corp, with totals by Richland Taylor Highland Fairplay Smith Wright and others. A separate list estimates delinquent uncollected taxes across several townships including Bloomfield, Cass, Jackson, Beech Creek, Highland, Fairplay, Smith, Wright, Linton, Washington, Worthington and Grant, with amounts shown per area.
A 19th century advertisement warns that mercury in remedies can ruin senses and health. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Chaney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free, taken internally, claiming it acts on blood and mucus surfaces. Available from druggists for 73 cents per bottle.
The Marco Christmas gathering on Christmas Eve featured music and recitations well rendered. The display of presents on the arch and trees added festive charm, making the event a true Christmas celebration in every respect.
In Cincinnati Maryland on December 20 1889 Wasa Carter rejects a circulating charge that he belongs to a secret clan of Free Masons saying the accusation is false and inviting inquiries for public clarification. A separate column advertises steady salaried work and lists clerk issued licenses including Wolf Riddleman Blevins Reath and Stuart. The Democrat for 1890 is advertised at 150.
Reports based on computation show that over half the baking powder uses the corrosive alum instead of cream of tartar. It coats three cents a pound to make and sells at twenty to fifty cents a pound. Detect alum by mixing with water and noting strong ammonia fumes. avoid it as it causes dyspepsia.
Miss Nora Holtsclaw visits Clover Valley school last Friday. Vaas Sutton visits friends and relatives. Lou King travels to Cincinnati to remain through school closing. Seymour Riddle's school progressing nicely. Miss Julia King invites brother in law Dr. Hardesty. Dock Hardesty Jease Crow and Calahan Martindale board at J J Martindale's. Mia and Sarah Martindale visit Washington Culling's business. Uncle James Cox dies at 75. John Rainbolt and wife lose two children in two weeks. E T H and KE F railroads offer round trip tickets at one and one third fare for select dates from 1889 to 1900. G W Beasley, agent, Elliston, Indiana.
An advertisement touts Haine’s Golden Specific as a universal cure for drunkenness. It claims the remedy works in tea or coffee with the patient’s knowledge or unknowingly, promising speedy permanent results and no harm. Orders claimed from the Golden Specific Co., 185 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The public is warned against itinerant kitchen tests used by traveling baking powder agents for Royal Baking Powder. The ads push inferior alum powders and tricks to undermine Royal. Housekeepers should rely on long experience and government tests which prove Royal Baking Powder as the purest strongest and most wholesome.
The Stafford School in Marco Indiana announces the death of Nellie Stafford a valued student. Resolutions express grief gratitude for her faithfulness kindness and attendance and send heartfelt sympathy to her family with copies to local newspapers.
A village blacksmith praises Ivory Soap for spotless hands in a poem from 1886. The soap is celebrated for its cleansing power and floatingbar quality as a “pearl white fairy boat” on turbid water. The piece warns against counterfeit soaps and urges asking for Ivory Soap.
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