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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1889
Page
3
Bloomfield Democrat proclaims its status as the county’s sole all home print paper with broad circulation. Readers are invited to address business letters to The Democrat and advertisers urged to verify subscription records at the office.
Notices urge readers to pay and continue delivery, while editorials critique pension abuses and county political actions. Reports cover tariff reform meeting plans with notable speakers and a critique of county superintendent removal.
At a state board of education session in Indiana on Monday a bid for the entire series of school books disrupted the expected outcome for the book trust. Ed Hawkins, former U S marshal and secretary of the Indiana School Book Company, presented a bid that opened to reveal a complete offer for the full set under the new text book law.
Board members critique furnished books as superior to a rival trust's offerings. The Tidiana section announces a new corporation with capital stock formed to supply books. Several named individuals from Indiana and Michigan City are listed as partners. The board adjourned to Tuesday to decide on acceptance of remaining books.
A Michigan City Dispatch column argues high tariffs create overproduction by blocking foreign markets. It contends exports to South America fail due to currency and a 47 percent tariff wall, causing factory closures and unemployment until freer trade restores demand and full employment.
An anti Republican appeal argues free trade lowers wages and harms workers. It claims five thousand five hundred eighty six Clay county miners starve for bread as wages fall since the election. It recalls promises of steady work and higher prices tied to Carrison and questions past claims.
A revival of the Tanner racket is noted with protests by several prominent Republicans over his appointment citing size and alleged shady attorney connections. President Harrison ignores the protests and faces a potential investigation with possible consequences if Tanner remains in his post.
Knox and Greene counties remove their county superintendents for alleged neglect in filing an additional bond under a late law. The proceedings are challenged and the recently elected men by the township trustee are expected to regain possession of the offices.
A local note counsels guarding against hog cholera and promotes Pond Shot as both preventive and cure, claiming quick protection for swine and reassurance for farmers.
Garbled OCR records a Saturday event with multiple place names and scattered actions. Mentions Osteria, Cirti, and Wind, plus references to invitations and gates. Overall content is incoherent with many unreadable segments.
The article discusses a proposed general law affecting the election of county superintendents and the use of special bonds for school books. It questions whether the law can operate retroactively or only upon existence of the bonds and the timing of governor actions. It notes potential conflicts if bonds are not yet issued and duties of superintendents elected before law’s effective date.
A long discussion outlines a new Indiana school book law and its emergency clause. The piece weighs whether “hereafter elected” means after the governor’s proclamation or after law takes effect, with local readers noting tensions between public duty and future events.
Dr Knowles reports two horses in Carlisle affected by glanders and owner John Eads dies after illness. Worries spread among residents as officials plan post mortem to verify the outbreak and prevent further spread of the disease in Sullivan County.
Report from Newberry detailing harvest completion and replanting as Charley Owen buys a new Tinder Empire drill. Local events include Cherokee remedies exhibits, Noctor's two week stay, early fruit harvest, school term at the normal, and community efforts to finish farm work before heat.
A town picture gallery advertises portraits while Everett Kern and Grangille Baker return from Nidge port. Switz City sees a railroad era threshing machine convoy from Railsback Produce Co. and Greene county crops and stores in Koleen and Mineral City are highlighted. a medical pitch on deafness closes the piece.
Report from Martin county notes residents celebrated the Fourth at the Springs. Wm Nichols of the booming part visited the area on Saturday. Jasper George plans a trip to Hot Springs Arkansas for health reasons. George has bought a threshing machine to prepare for the threshing season.
Local report notes Ana Stene Sunde hosted a gathering this Sunday with Spo Feutz and family appearing at the venue. The event featured a choir performance and social moments.
Moury Morgan has his house repainted while Mies Gora Woodur visited Bloomfield. Miss Macane Horber spent Thursday with friends. Mary Morena traveled to Vincennes for a week. A Sabbath school was organized Sunday with Phe Slunter as superintendent. Four citizens were alarmed due to a death by self harm. Paps Geddes and George Lee shipped hogs and cattle Thursday night. Miss Orie Page visited her uncle Letoon Denny. An Evansville merchant promised a July visit. Miss Gussie Gwin visited Vincennes and Casie Buskirk before returning home.
A string of small town notices reports residents visiting and traveling between Vincennes Terre Haute Lyons and Indianapolis. Names include Mrs Salzman Mr McGinnis Miss Estella Messenger and Mrs Mayno. Several people are described as ill visiting friends or moving into new quarters with plans extending into early April.
Residents report guest visits and inquiries at Bloomington with names such as John Heaton Mrs Heaton and John Bullock Bloomfield visitors noted. Attendance at temperance meeting planned for July 6. several marriage licenses issued by Clerk Ramsey including Sherwood Summers and Fields Gee plus Carico Woodall and Clayton Nancy Hennon and Raper couples.
A historical notice warns consumers about counterfeit soaps resembling Ivory. It urges buyers to seek genuine Ivory from De Dietrich? and Gamble, noting only true Ivory possesses unique cleansing qualities. The piece emphasizes scene of retail deception and urges verification at purchase.
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