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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
4
John Dayhoff and others were seen in the area amid community news. The Switz band split with the local group, a cemetery trustees election took place, and a baby funeral was held for Ophia May Stewart. Community visits, sickness, floods, and prayer meetings filled the week.
Idaville Indiana resident J W Gardner proclaims Electric Bitters restored his strength appetite and zest for life after feeling run down and ailing He asserts the tonic cured poisons in blood backache nervousness and headaches with a renewed appetite and energy Sold for 50 cents per bottle at J B Stalcups drug store guaranteed to satisfy every customer
A local report notes pleasant weather at Allen Chapel. Sam Anderson is listed on the sick list. Viola Boltz of Bloomfield visited Violet Shertzer. Emery Shepherd traveled to the county seat. Tulip residents Homer Sims Charlie Sims and Homer Flory called on Walter Shertzer. Budd Cook family visited Rile Shertzer. Granville Stewart from Haadler’s Valley passed through Saturday. Roey Pearson and wife visited Pink Pearson’s home. Newt
The article urges simple health measures against consumption by noting germs are everywhere but cannot prosper in strong throats and lungs. It stresses staying well nourished, avoiding delays if a cough or throat feels raw, and resisting illness through overall vitality.
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion as nourishing strengthening medicine for inflamed membranes digestion appetite and weight. It claims to fortify the whole body to prevent consumption with a strong emphasis on health benefits and universal usefulness in wasting diseases. It notes price and availability from druggists.
An early 20th century advertisement offers 100 dollars reward for a cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo promote the remedy with endorsements from Trueax Walding Kinpau Marvin wholesale druggists and claim internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Hall's Family Pills also pitched. February.
An old advertisement declares Castoria for infants and children as the kind you have always bought, bearing the signature of the brand. The line echoes familiar nostrums once common in period classifieds and medical notices.
Individuals and candidates appear in a patchwork of visits business trips and political notes. Enoch Camden Levi M Carpenter and others are mentioned with moves visits and town life. a slate of township officers and a Democratic convention date at Crisp schoolhouse Feb 20 is announced. Local sales and highway viewing are noted along with a testimonial for Chamberlain Pain Balm from W H Stapleton.
Local items list visits of Mary Chambers J W Dickey and others visiting Scotland and nearby towns. Neighbors include Florence Preaat W L Martindale Win Richardon Ed Hostettler Rob Hudson and a sick relative. School dismissed due to teacher illness. Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by George E Cravens with money back guarantee after two thirds usage.
A customer testimonial from California touts Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser and his medicines as reducing doctor visits. Another reader reports recovery using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and advice. The ad offers the thousand page Medical Adviser free for 21 stamps or cloth binding for 31 stamps, with confidential professional guidance from R V Pierce M D of Buffalo New York.
A committee resolves to denounce the last legislature for forcing Algebra into common schools. The resolution directs a copy to Bloomfield papers for publication. May Oston, EH. W. Epinaren, A. J. O'DonALp, Committee. Lampert Barker, Chairman. Eviza Baker, Secretary.
In October 1896 B. S. Edwards reports a bad cold settled on the lungs and threatened consumption. After trying local treatment he bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy and saw immediate improvement. Three bottles restored the lungs to their natural state. For sale by Geo. E. Cravens, Feb. Wyant, IN.
The town welcomed Bert Cox the candy drummer and James Carpenter a Democrat, with several residents traveling from Leamington Lin and Wheatland Mo for court business. Visitors included Vivian Banard with the Mason couple in Bloomfield, and Theodore Rainboltanr delivering papers. Citizens noted Mark Sullivan, a Spanish American War veteran, and staff changes in the Bloomington and Bloomfield offices.
Superintendent Heat of the Jeffersonville Reformatory has filed complaints with Governor Mount against deputy sheriffs who intoxicated convicts en route to the institution. Similar protests come from the War den of Michigan City State Penitentiary. Letters have been sent to county sheriffs warning of this flagrant violation of law.
Reduced rate tickets for the Annual Mardi Gras Festivities are offered February 19 to 25 for travel to New Orleans and Mobile. Return by March 11. Pennsylvania Lines Passenger or Ticket Agents provide full particulars on request.
We, the teachers of Taylor township, assembled for our last meeting, thank Wuerens the superintendent and trustees for their aid. We commend the superintendent for raising Greene county schools to a level with neighboring counties and pledge to strive for more efficient work in the future.
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