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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1889
Page
7
A Bloomfield Indiana note proclaims The Democrat as the county’s largest circulating paper and invites advertisers to verify its subscription books. The article extols democracy as fearless, humane, and protective of liberty, labor, and property, describing it as natural law pervading the land.
The Democrat reminds readers no paper is sent until payment is received. If you get a copy and have prepaid, a friend may have paid for you. Subscriptions end when the paid period expires. The date after your name shows the paid-until date. renew before that date to continue.
A Pennsylvania congressman is said to have been sent to an insane asylum. The News targets editor of this paper as Bloomfield fair secretary. This week it is expected to deny attacking Peter Schultze as secretary of the Linton fair.
Co Dupley forecasts the democratic legislature will reject any reform measure. He argues Dudleyism branding makes such legislation unlikely in Indiana, reflecting his opposition to reforms that could limit his notorious influence.
A call urges workers to record current wages and post them publicly for reference in 1892. It argues that high protection can raise wages, while absent protection may lead to wage cuts, and stresses not to forget this step.
Louis Hottman of the Brazil Democrat is proposed as a candidate for one of the trustees of the insane asylum. The paper argues he can conduct as well as the Brazil Democrat and is from the state section, deserving support from local senators and representatives.
The Attica Democrat notes corn yields rising from 75 to 90 bushels per acre and questions farmers on selling in a free market at 25 cents per bushel while paying tariffs on purchases. It implies voting for Harrison supports a high protective tariff.
A pro tariff reform message urges circulating sound democratic papers in Indiana to reach farmers. It claims farmers are honest, sensible, and unaware of their own interests due to influence from monopoly press misinformation.
The speaker extols staying with democracy as the party of right and urges tariff reform zealots to read a pure democracy paper. Those who refuse are cast as ignorant of pure democracy, implying subscription as proof of aligned principles.
A brief reflection on the impact of small acts of kindness such as a smile greeting or nod. It suggests such gestures cost little but bring joy and social blessings that are hard to estimate.
The passage argues that multiple Democratic papers in Greene county weaken the party. It claims each paper has supporters and will foster factional fights, ultimately helping the Republican party. It warns that rivalries between The Democrat The Lin ton Enterprise and The Clarion will divert loyalty and harm Democratic prospects.
The writer warns farmers of failed ventures and crowded professions, noting that three Greene County democratic newspapers cannot all survive. He argues the party should consolidate at the county seat to avoid infighting and financial ruin, urging the other editors to join and stabilize the field.
Representative Fitch of New York City enters the current session under unusual circumstances. Elected in 1886 as a Republican he later aligned with Democrats on the Mills bill and won re election as a Democrat. He arrives as a Republican but also as a Democratic congressman elect awaiting a clear role.
Mors printers form the largest single occupation in the House besides lawyers. Amos Cummings of New York recalls set type in all states. Senators Plumb and Campbell rose from printing to editor or legislator. Gallinger studied medicine after printing. Farquhar led the Typographical union and others like O'Donnell Dingley Nicoll Wickham Hudd Yost also learned the trade.
The piece notes Judge Briggs bought a dozen spittoons to protect a carpet, making November term costs $35 less than Judge Buff’s year prior. Col Cavins cites Briggs’s business as double any previous amount, while the News editor is mocked as foolish.
The Labor Signal warns that organized capital controls lawmaking, telegraph, transportation, markets, currency, mines, timber lands, farming, essentials of life, and major newspapers. It urges organized labor to present a solid front and cites Lincoln and Cleveland era warnings, predicting the next decade will test democracy and labor resolve.
Notice for stockholders to meet in Bloomfield circuit court room on Monday January 14 1889 at 1 pm to elect officers for the coming year. Only those paid in full and stock issued may vote. Secretaries name Ws M Moss. Also includes local ad blurbs about hog cholera remedy and fresh bread vendors.
Jackson’s forces defend New Orleans as British assault falters. Detail of the December 1814 to January 1815 fighting shows heavy losses on both sides, decisive American resistance led by General Andrew Jackson, and the fall of Packenham’s command after a 25 minute street-to-scrub battle.
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