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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat, a Greene County weekly founded 1861, publishes Fridays with semi weekly editions on Tuesdays. W L Slinkard serves as proprietor and editor, with advance payment terms and ad rates as listed.
In a Bloomfield court house address last fall Goodrich criticizes Democratic handling of state institutions and argues for higher funding under Republican rule. He urges a state tax on mail order houses to level competition with home merchants and fund roads schools and poor relief while opposing tax avoidance by large out of state sellers.
Democrats claim credit for potential levy reduction while Gravens introduces a cut bill that may die in committee. The defeated excise tax bill triggers Democratic opposition among Governor Goodrich allies and business representatives converge on the Capitol to sway Senate action.
A column from PaWpaW Bend collects humorous vignettes about residents. Atlas Peck, Tob Moseley, Cricket Hicks and others joke about books, hats, cigars, postal rules, cattle markets, and small-town life while noting local events, church suppers, and a theater vigil with a playful wink at politics and prices. The piece weaves social quips with community characters and ongoing petty intrigues.
The Ulster County Gazette reprints a Georgetown 1759 notice of George Washington’s funeral at Mount Vernon with full ceremonial detail. The piece describes the procession, inscription on the coffin, artillery salutes, music, Masonic brethren, and reflections on Washington’s enduring glory.
The home of Matt Price in Jasonville was destroyed by fire discovered as the family prepared breakfast. Firefighters were hampered by frozen water pipes, with most belongings saved. Insurance coverage listed at $1,000.
Born to Mr and Mrs Luther Corbin in Taylor township on February 19 a girl. Born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Flater in Richland township on February 19 a girl. Born to Mr and Mrs Luther Taylor in Richland township on February 17 a girl.
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A historical note recalls how land for the capital was secured by President Washington’s commission. David Burns resisted, prompting the president to press for liberal terms. Burns finally agreed with the remark Whate’er your excellency wad hac me. One Burns field became the White House site.
A Barnegat schoolma am told pupils about George Washington. A fisherman's son declares Washington a great general after recalling a Delaware crossing image. He argues no great admiral would sail from shore upright in a skiff.
A tribute honoring James C. McNally as a rebel and patriot who fought Privilege to cleanse his country’s deed and dream. The poem lauds his defense of liberty and justice, portraying him as a champion of Freedom for his native land.
The article details rapid congressional activity as war threats rise, with emergency and regular appropriations nearing $1 billion. It lists measures: tightening neutrality, sanctions on espionage, passport controls, defense secrecy, impersonation penalties, and seizure of arms. Army and naval spending bolsters defense, including anti aircraft gun development and ammunition funding.
A book titled Amateur Joinery in the Home praises English oak as the most beautiful and durable for joinery. It warns oak can warp unless thoroughly air dried and seasoned by exposure, noting boards from century old beams warp quickly after sawing.
An 18th century account details Houdon the sculptor's two week stay at Mount Vernon for a Washington bust, life mask, and figure measurements. Washington admires horses, Madison and Jefferson view progress, and Houdon preserves molds and mask for Paris while completing the statue in 1789.
Poem praising Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon with lines on his memory, the Potomac, and reverence from allies and adversaries.
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