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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1892
Page
2
A vintage remedy pamphlet touts Simmons Lis or Reentator as a cure all for morning sickness, bitter mouth, languor, headaches, despondency, and stomach issues. It claims to soothe stomach, sweeten breath, aid digestion, and be harmless for all ages with a 40 year reputation.
The Bloomfield Democrat promotes its status as the county’s largest newspaper and invites advertisers to inspect its subscription book. It directs business letters to the paper and notes a yearly rate of $1.50.
After fourteen hours of fighting, workers claim total victory. Eleven Pinkertons and twelve workmen dead, many wounded, with two hundred thirty four Pinkertons jailed. Oil and fire destroy barges. leaders fear continued conflict as workers vow to press on.
In a private talk H W Letsinger, chairman of the Republican county committee, said if the state had 5000 more votes they would not seek aid from Democrats. The article notes 18 Republicans and seven Democrats voted again on free silver and Judge Gresham refused to allow his name to be used before the People's party convention for president.
James B WeAvVER of Iowa receives nomination for president by the People's party at Omaha on Monday. Gen. James Field of Virginia named for vice president. Prohibition figures and party notes mixed with local social remark.
Worthington physician Dr H H McCabe, once a vocal Republican speaker, now supports Democratic Chicago nominees Cleveland and Stevenson. The Washington Advertiser notes he opposes high tariffs and the force bill, while praising Stevenson as a strong orator and popular Bloomington resident. The Bloomington Leader highlights Stevenson’s broad local esteem and the positive impact on Bloomington and McLean County.
A political appeal argues organized labor cannot support Whitelaw Reid or Harrison without Reid. The piece urges workers to vote for the people’s choice Cleve land and Stevenson as the proper course.
The editor praises Parson Chase James H. Henry and A G Caving as influential Republicans. He refutes rumors that Stave Mesa was a saloon keeper, stating he was a farmer and stable operator with no indictments or debts. Dr H H McCabe joins the Democrats as a strong, tariff focused speaker against the force bill.
A local supporter touts Steve Moss as the most competent and deserving candidate for Greene County sheriff. The endorsement praises his debt repayment, reliability, and strong character, urging a large Republican vote based on merit.
The Broomington Leader lauds Gen Adlai E Stevenson as a man of irreproachable private character in his fifty seventh year and prime vigor, asserting his nomination is unobjectable and his political friends have no reason to apologize.
A harsh letter from Mr. Harrison to Mr. Blaine over Blaine's resignation sparks party tensions in Maine. The appointment of a mediocre successor fuels backlash among Blaine supporters, feared to impact the upcoming election like Conkling's 1884 setback.
The New York Herald argues the balance of power hinges on political ideologies rather than individuals, contrasting a rich elite and laborers with a fair, economical, prosperous government led by Democrats against Republicans.
The Senate approved the Stewart Free Silver bill with 29 to 25, nine Republicans and ten Democrats plus independents supporting. Twelve opposed included Carlisle Gray McPherson Brice Gorman Palmer with Voorhees absent but would have backed it. The measure moves to the House then to Harrison’s veto, altering political dynamics in key silver states.
The Indianapolis News questions whether Carnegie era iron masters honor the tariff pact with workers. It argues millionaire steel owners profited from the public tax on iron while workers faced stagnant wages and rough conditions, urging a compromise for reasonable profits and continued employment in Pennsylvania.
A proposed joint discussion between Crus E. Davis and a News candidate from the second congressional district is outlined. The four questions cover tariff effects on consumer prices, wages, and farm markets. Davis will affirm the first two propositions and oppose the last two. Details to be arranged to fit both papers.
The article describes a wage dispute at Homestead with Carnegie Steel employees and Pinkerton guards. Pinkerton agents arrive by barge after deputies escorted struck workers from Pittsburgh. When barges reach the riverfront at dawn, guards land to confront workers. shots injure a man, prompting further conflict and uncertainty about outcomes.
The Greene County column reports residents visiting family in Bloomington and Indianapolis trips, plus a Fourth of July gathering at various towns. Andaban and Reid operate a brick machine turning ten to twelve thousand daily. plans for a large kiln are underway.
The Indianapolis News notes Carnegie has cut wages of key workers after the McKinley act and accuses Pinkerton detectives of targeting those demanding bread. It criticizes Carnegie’s philanthropy funded by workers’ pay, and contrasts the State Department’s historic figures with current leaders, then mocks Indiana politics as absurd.
The Boston Herald contrasts party platforms on protection and labor, arguing protection fraud harms workers while enriching a few. A letter to Tros Van Buskirk asks about legislative positions on the state uniform tax levy school law election rules school book law enumeration liquor licensing and related reforms.
Jasper Dubois county reports a Republican setback as Lemuel L Cooper withdraws from the race for representative. He cites not willing to concede defeat to Benjamin Harrison and predicts a Democratic surge, signaling a likely shift toward Cleveland and reform among local Republicans. Cooper has long led the county GOP.
M. B. Powers of East Des Moines fell from a house roof and suffered a serious wrist sprain. He treated it with one bottle of Cham berlain's Pain Balm, which he values at five dollars, purchased for fifty cents. Sold by Cavins Isenhower in July.
Notice lists multiple travel sale dates for KE and I railroad services to events in Denver Detroit Portland Kansas City and more. One fare round trip with limited return permits and specific sale dates for each gathering including Knights Templar Grand Conclave and I O O F Sovereign Grand Lodge events. Also Pennsylvania Lines excursion to New York for Christian Endeavor Convention with July sale dates and extended return option. Ends with subscription promo for The Democrat.
An advertisement claims appearance reflects liver, stomach, and kidney health and promotes Electric Bitters as the remedy. It asserts the product acts on these organs to improve complexion and lists a drugstore as the seller with price per bottle.
The community sends best wishes to Miss Nannie Moody and JTEE Richard son on their wedding at the bride’s mother's home. A dinner was hosted at the groom’s home the following day. Dignitaries and residents, including Mrs J L Mattox and visiting relatives Lille Brooks and Ethel Farris, attended social events as Mrs Fleming recovers from illness.
A social roundup from Rockwood notes crowds of over a thousand and busy Fourth of July scene. Visitors include Mrs James Quillen and Ida Tancock from Spencer, with local residents Oram Pate Ben Smith and Basil Allen among those mentioned.
The town reports a bountiful harvest and social events as residents, including Taylor Byera of Bedford and Mr. Stevens of Monroe county, visit and buy livestock. The Sunday school reorganized with Harvey Orphant as superintendent, and Etta Foddrito t Springs attends church. Normal students return tired from study and heat.
Fragmented text mentions Mrs spot Pant Shey re Hibs Poavoes and various names like Clark Hewes Torre Jivaite, Sandew ve AO, ENea Wolf. It references a school, a witness, and a general family health message. Ends with a promotional note about Hood Pills for home medicine chests.
Community updates include rain on Saturday night with preaching by Av Rey Bol at the Chitin people gathering. Highland resident Mia Viels Noster visits with friends while Abe Didiey and Fort Adams resident Uo Gt Damiels are mentioned with military service notes. James Crawford of Spencer attends with relatives, and land transfers occur as L Deke buys eighty acres from John Wye Arhar administrator for four hundred dollars. Joe Stone sells wool to G W Marshall amid tariff concerns and market prices noted ahead of the McNinkey tariff act passage.
Phrases warn of hidden blood impurities weakening health then claim Hoos Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood and cures illness. A testimonial from Janis Coter of Eloura Indiana describes buying the product and improving condition after use.
Locals discuss combining two schools at Bloomfield and moving one teacher.Washington repairs for ious LDbbina’s separator, soon to thresh. Feather harvesters seen. Bruce Langton and others visited the Springs. Oddfellows lodge at Newberry attended. Vernett’s barn nearly finished. Scotland faire school notes, wheat harvest finished. Skemp to move property to Odenan. Teenagle returns from Washington.
An advertisement claims Catarrh Cure by Mall’s Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It asserts internal action on blood and mucous membranes, offers $100 reward for failure to cure, and promotes testimonials and a mail subscription deal.
Rain slows work as Bill Killinger and Nest Miller repair streets. Henry Poory glands for Disk Percell, Henry Fiory cuts wheat but rain halts progress. Sunday school at chapel. Nash Fiery gravely ill. Evang Timmons visits Joseph Flatter. Emery Hurzel family mourns Pete Kidd’s death. Heaton youth attend Pearson meeting. Henry Gordon attends service.
A reader explains two kinds of injunctions a temporary one for limited relief and a permanent one once a cure is achieved. The comparison uses Simmons Liver Regulator for dyspepsia malaria and liver and kidney afflictions as a metaphor for the lasting outcome.
A garbled survey of visits and social notes from Medora and nearby towns includes AY Rs Rod Sueeley visiting relatives, JW Mindlotey and wife in New Albany, DL Ergiish in Clay City, Stanley Scart returning from Aer ean work, Roy Boek visiting in fied, and Gus Loy inviting for Wing. It mentions publican Foilay night, Walt Hattieh with relatives, and Zeb Fincher in Seattle. names like Louiga ser oe, Mrs Rob War, Gatien, Lorrie, Mirey Yitoh, Charles Abaseen, and others attending events. Also references a medicine ad for Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and a Walhers testimonial for cholera cure.
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