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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1888
Page
8
A fragmented 19th century style notice offers sale of papers at four cents a dozen and two lots for gardening with fruit. It instructs to apply to A B Slinkard in Allatiell Indiana for references and further details.
Threshing machines will start next week as considerable wheat was cut Sunday in this county. The Linton normal opens July 16 for eight weeks with first class assistants. Emmett Rodenbeck and Ida Ensey connection noted. The festival by C. 2. ladies was a social and financial success. Democratic activity and local preaching noted with ministers and speakers scheduled. Regular ads for real estate and tutoring appear alongside health tonics and farm trade references.
A county celebration at Greene county featured a dramatic court room incident as a country girl climbed the ceiling joists to avoid falling. The event drew large crowds with speeches by Drayton Ritter and Capt. John D. Alexander, a baseball game between the Acmes and Red Stockings, and fireworks from the new courthouse. Balloons shaped like a hog, an elephant, and a fish rose to the sky as hundreds watched. The day was praised as a success for the American eagle and the county seat.
At a Saturday meeting in Newark Beech Creek Republicans heard George Shields of Kansas argue tariffs lower prices for consumers and deny Democratic land restoration claims. He recalled western land policy and dismissed Democratic promises as misleading while recalling past projections about Cleveland era grain prices.
The article notes the Sast birthday of John Blaker born June 29 1817 in Millerstown Letmon county Penn. Surprising gathering included children grandchildren and a great grandchild at Daniel Neidigh's residence. A farmer column invites livestock buyers and sellers with free insertions limited to certain conditions.
A long list of residents from Dugger to Koleen and surrounding townships visited Greene County, with names like Moss, Fields, Marshall, Harrah, and Frame noted for events on the 4th and weekend. Democratic leaders, teachers, and prominent citizens traveled for gatherings, subscriberships, and a July 4th celebration. Local notices include Miss Jennie Slardy and Miss Cora East surviving a river capsizing, and J Whitcomb Riley slated for July 14 at the court house for county teachers’ institute.
The Labor Signal criticizes Gen. Harrison, noting labor opposition to his Senate bid and predicting his defeat. It cites Wall Street ties, the Indiana scene, and old greenbackers, while naming Vernox, Park, Low, and J. W. Riley telegram context as supporting Democratic reasons and quotes past ballot positions.
Dana July 1 Special Eugene Hunt once a solid Republican repudiates the party and backs Cleveland and Thurman High taxation of life’s necessities angers him S White another longtime Republican and wealthy forager cannot endorse the platform New York Times Mugwump says the Times will support Cleveland and Thurman to secure a clear election majority.
In a satirical quip, the piece mocks Morrison and party rivalries. It ridicules actions and hints at Cleveland and Thurman straining to win votes. The spoof suggests comic rhymes about political figures and regional battles without detailed events.
The column notes 100 bushels of rye seed for sale by L H Jones at 1514 Walker and Melaughlin cuts meat prices to 10c per pound. Walker and McLaughlin tout 10c steak, with prices dropping to 7c. D C Groff credits Dead Shot for rheumatism relief. Coit and Co advertise pure honest house-prints and dealer guarantees for paints.
A short note indicates a defeat or reversal in a sporting or competitive context with a decisive moment implied by the phrase down goes fresh meat.
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