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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1889
Page
2
The passage extols democracy as a fearless, generous, and humane sentiment that rebukes arrogance, cherishes honor, and supports liberty, labor, and property. It claims democracy is the law of nature pervading the land and a sole conservator of freedom and obligation.
The Democrat clarifies payment rules for subscriptions not sent to a recipient until paid. If you receive a copy you did not order, a friend likely paid for you. Do not fear being asked to pay. Subscriptions end when the paid period expires. The date after the name shows the paid-through date. to extend, remit before that date.
A Pennsylvania member of Congress has been sent to the insane asylum amid calls for more high protectionists to join him, reflecting political tensions of the era.
A local paper accuses the editor of attacking the Bloomfield fair secretary and predicts a denial this week regarding Peter Schultze as secretary of the Linton fair.
Cor Dobley foresees no reform measure passing in the democratic legislature. His noted Dudleyism opposition to legislation would ensure his infamous name remains in Indiana politics in the future.
Speech urges workers to note current pay and post it in a safe place for 3892. It warns that high protection could raise wages, while absence of protection might lower them, and stresses not to forget this guidance.
Louis Hortaux of the Brazil Democrat seeks a trusteeship at the insane asylum. The paper argues he can conduct as well as the Brazil Democrat and is well placed in the state section. Support from senators and representatives in the area is urged.
Avtica Democrat quotes a farmer as corn yields rise from 75 to 90 bushels per acre and discusses selling in a free market at 25 cents per bushel while buying goods under a wartime tariff cited as high protection if Harrison is elected. The piece frames tariff politics as a voting issue.
A writer argues that promoting tariff reform via sound democratic newspapers will reach honest Indiana farmers. The piece blames the monopoly press for polluting farmers’ minds and misdirecting them from their own interests.
The text urges steadfast democracy and tariff reform supporters to read a purely democratic newspaper to truly understand democracy. It implies that fear of reform or nonparticipation marks a lack of genuine democratic understanding.
A gentle greeting and friendly gestures can brighten a sad heart and provoke shared sympathy. Small acts cost little, yet carry blessings beyond measure, fostering social bonds and mutual joy in everyday life.
The writer argues that multiple Democratic papers including the Democrat Lin ton Enterprise and the Clarion divide party loyalties. Factional quarrels would follow, benefiting the Republican party and harming those with the party’s best interests.
The piece argues farmers forget that many merchants fail, professional ranks are crowded, and few enter their fields reach wealth. It notes in downturns that skilled workers in cities face near starvation, while farming offers steady happiness and modest competency as a favorable gift.
Three democratic newspapers in Greene county are too many and unsustainable. Each paper risks losing money as the party struggles to support multiple organs. The county seat paper should unite the party and be funded by all members to avoid disruption.
Representative Fite of New York City enters this session under a dual party status. Elected in 1886 as a Republican, he voted with Democrats on the Mills bill last session and was re elected as a Democrat, defeating his Republican opponent. He returns as a Republican but as a Democratic congressman elect, with Democrats endorsing his Mills bill vote.
The House includes more printers than any single trade other than law. Notable figures span Amos Cummings of New York who set type in every state, Senator Plumb who moved from printer to editor to banker, and Farquhar of New York who led the International Typographical Union. Other members listed include Campbell, O'Donnell, Dingley, Nicoll, Wickham, Hudd, and Yost, all with printing backgrounds.
Tuk News notes Judge Briggs bought a dozen spittoons for the court room and reports his November term cost $35 less than Judge Buff’s similar period last year. Col Cavins says Briggs’s business volume doubles all prior records, while the editor is derided as a jackass by rivals.
The Labor Signal warns that organized capital dominates lawmaking, telegraph, transport, markets, currency, mines, timber lands, land and life necessities, and major newspapers. It urges organized labor to unite and meet the threat, noting Lincoln and Cleveland era warnings and the coming decade's test for a republic.
Notice for stockholders to meet in Bloomfield at 1 p.m. January 14 1889 to elect officers for the coming year. Only members who paid subscriptions and had stock issued may vote. Wm M Moss secretary. January 1 1889.
Local notices warn against hog cholera and promote Dead Shot as both preventive and cure. Merchants Walker and Beem advertise fresh daily bread as a side note of local commerce.
A detailed account of the 1814 1815 naval and land actions that led to Andrew Jackson’s defense of New Orleans. British forces under Packenham attack en route to siege, suffer heavy losses as American batteries and disciplined troops repel the assault amid dramaticPersonal heroics of Gibbs Carroll and Jackson are highlighted with descriptions of weaponry, fortifications, and the costly close combat.
An exhortation urges parents to visit schools and know teachers, curricula, and student progress. It compares parental involvement to furnishing tools and materials, stressing rising generations depend on active patronage and encouragement for teachers. It asks readers to assess if they are doing right.
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