Bloomfield Democrat details 1861 publication notes
The Bloomfield Democrat a Greene county weekly and semi weekly paper founded in 1861 lists L. Slinkard as proprietor and editor. It details subscription rates one year in advance at 1.50, six months in advance at 0.75, single copies 5 cents, and in advance payment policy. Advertising rates apply per line with a 25 cent minimum. It is entered as second class mail at Bloomfield Indiana Postoffice.
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Bloomfield
Indiana
Postoffice
Chautauqua Season Urges Sacrifice Over War Taxes
The piece argues the chautauqua has been successful yet costly to guarantors and urges collective sacrifice for war efforts. It warns of heavier financial strains ahead from Liberty Loan and Red Cross while calling for continued community uplift and support.
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Liberty Loan
Red Cross
Steer Your Own Ship Guidance for Young Men
A motivational message urges young men to rely on self power and discipline. It promotes self reliance, taking control of one’s future, and steering with energy and determination. Emphasizes posing boldly, working hard, avoiding excessive advice, and using earnings for good.
Thoughts on Poverty and Self-Made Worth
A reflective piece argues that lacking a bank account does not diminish health or value. It praises self-made workers who start from modest beginnings and build skills, noting their usefulness and demand across platforms, shops, and homes.
Birth Announcement for Sparks Boy in Bloomfield
Mr and Mrs John Sparks of Bloomfield welcome a baby boy born on July 11. The newborn's name is not provided in the notice.
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John Sparks
Bloomfield
Mrs Starnes Improves After Illness in Fairplay
Mrs Nancy Starnes of Fairplay township after weeks of serious illness is reported to be improving. Her son Alex Starnes the well known showman has been at her bedside.
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Nancy Starnes
Fairplay Township
Alex Starmmnes
Greene County Sunday School Convention at Switz City
The Greene County Sunday School Convention will be held at Switz City on the evening of July 26 and all day July 27 with an interesting program prepared for the occasion.
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Greene County
Switz City
Woman's Duty to Serve and Conserve in Wartime Roles
The piece argues women's duty during war to support and serve those at the front and to work back home. It calls women to nurse at base hospitals or supply equipment, and to preserve home virtues and patriotism for returning soldiers and children.
Hezekiah Bings Declines Predicting National Fate
The Washington Evening Star quotes Hezekiah Bings saying he will not predict or map out a nation's fate. He expresses willingness to act when needed but refuses to engage in prolonged public opinion and talk, preferring silence and restraint.
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Hezekiah
Complex dialogue on value and trust in luxury markets
A fragmentary dialogue explores who should be content with modest comforts as luxury items flood the market. Interchanges mention slime pleasures, edible luxuries, and prices rising to classify everything edible as luxury. A character named Green is praised but questioned for trustworthiness and financial dealings.
Chorus girls urged as best future housewives by Else Adler
Musical comedy star Else Adler argues chorus girls possess ideal wife and mother traits including beauty humor warmth and generosity. She notes they marry often but need training in cooking marketing and child psychology to manage homes and husbands effectively and understands child nature to understand men.
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Else Adler
Resignation Refusal Cited Over Dismissal Manner
A worker objects to being discharged not for loss of job but for the manner of dismissal. He says he was told his services were no longer needed and laments lacking any option to re sign or negotiate. The quote highlights frustration with abrupt termination.
Serves Me Right For Highbrow Talk Gifts
A humorous note describes a man regretting his pretentious conversations with a new partner who then buys him Emerson’s essays as a birthday gift, prompting thoughts of a vest he would have preferred. The piece captures a lighthearted boast and the quirky outcome.
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Emerson
Free Man at Last and Local Gags in a Paper Tale
A humorous collage shows Herb changing plans after marriage due to money, Jobbles starting his own business with a backyard celebration where he smashes his alarm clock after sixteen years. Mrs Spender bargains by asking the price of a hat as a salesgirl hesitates. A teen miscreant faces a sixty day sentence from a judge, with light courtroom banter throughout.
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Jobbles
Flashlights on Self and Society in Domestic Disputes
A reflective piece argues that men yield when wives are right and that people expect the best of their country while giving little in return. It notes that reflecting on others' faults can reveal one’s own, and that stubbornness fades when faced with a tougher opponent.
Noiseless Soup Spoon In a Chicago Restaurant
Writer W B Trites visiting Chicago is struck by the loud soup eating in a fashionable restaurant comparing it to surf. He offers a noise less soup spoon by handing a straw to the nearest diner and asks for silence. The anecdote captures urban dining din and a quirky invention aimed at quieting meals.
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W. B. Trites
Tvas
Chicago
Mr. Trites
Bay of Biscay
Indiana to Call Extraordinary Session Over Coal Prices
Indiana Governor Goodrich plans a special legislative session to fix coal prices and authorize embargoes if Congress does not act. Officials view recent coal price deals as a hoax. state agencies gather facts for a high-stakes push while government eyes storing coal for winter and possible Washington action. Edward Barrett appoints A. H. Felker as state supervisor with several deputies. six women named among Democratic appointees across cities including South Bend and Logansport.
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Indianapolis
Congress
Wilson
Indiana
Goodrich
Washington
Indiana Public Service Commission
Tailann
Edward Barrett
A. H. Felker
Lebanon
Felker
Barrett
South Bend
George Goetz
Michigan City
W. B. Flynn
Hammond
S. C. Swain
Loganaport
John Riley
Garrett
F. L. Fetch
Laporte
W. W. Hans
Angola
W. W. Morley
Mrs Offenwed Faces Death of Fifth Husband
A friend asks if Mrs Offenwed was distracted by news of her fifth husband’s death. She replies she was “absolutely unmanned,” reflecting shock and lingering concern.
A Small Message of Cheer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes not all prices rise with war saying ostrich feathers are cheaper than before. It frames a hopeful morale message to suffering millions despite ongoing conflict.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Garden patch soldiers and soldiers in tiny deeds
A brief editorial notes that even modest garden yard efforts by individual gardeners contribute to the nation's needs. It likens gardeners to soldiers, arguing many small acts can form heroic totals aiding Uncle Sam against his enemies.
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Uncle Sam
A Matter of Necessity
A couple discuss needing money to marry as the woman pouts and questions spending time with her in the parlor while the man insists they must work to secure funds. The exchange underscores marital plans and financial pressure.
Caldwell names new oil inspectors and office plan
Marion Caldwell appointed by Governor Goodrich as state oil supervisor announces additional deputies and office openings at the state capitol. New appointees include Bo O. Summer to Madison county, Charles Mote to Cass county, and FL Walter Jackson to Kokomo with others to be filled in Evansville and Hartford City. Democratic inspectors have not qualified and court actions between party appointees seem likely.
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Marion Caldwell
Goodrich
House of Representatives
Statehouse
Capitol
Caldwell
Secretary of State
Edward Barrett
Democratic State Organization
Barrett
Bo O. Summer
Alexandria
Calvin Free
Madison County
Charles Mote
Logansport
Cass County
Walter Jackson
Kokomo
Newman T. Miller
Evansville
Hartford City
New Indiana State Forester Named As Board Outlines Plan
The Indiana state house hosts the reorganized state forestry board as Richard Heber announces C. Deant of Bluffton as the new state forester. The board maps initial work in woods preservation and conservation amid remarks on the novelty of conservation in the country.
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State Board of Forestry
State House
Woods
Indiana
Richard Heber
C. Deant
Bluffton
Lieber
Indiana Commission grants temporary relief to Muncie Electric
The Indiana Public Service Commission approved a temporary surcharge for Muncie Electric Company that raises revenue to cover coal cost spikes. The move exempts small and lighting consumers and only affects large power users, with relief lasting until January 1, 1918.
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Indiana Public Service Commission
Electric
Muncie Electric Company of
Muncie
Muncig
EH. I. Lewis
Public Service Commission
American Gas & Electric Company
Bakers Face Ban On Returning Unsold Bread Policy
Will Hayes, chairman of the state council of defense, met Indiana bakers to discuss stopping unsold bread returns. Dr. H E Bernard issued an order prohibiting bakers from accepting stale bread returns, but enforcement remains difficult as thousands of loaves are wasted.
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Will Hayes
State Council of Defense
Indiana
H. E. Bernard
Pure Food and Drug
Railroads and Indiana commission regulate coal supply
The railroads and the Indiana public service commission vow strict enforcement to ensure coal operators deliver coal at government fixed prices. With state inspectors, they can furnish over 90 percent of requested mine cars. Transit is bolstered by strict shipping rules as officials deem the $3.50 a ton mine price for bituminous coal high. testimony shows average production cost at $1.46 per ton.
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Council Or
National Defense
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Indiana Public Service Commission
State Highway Board Weighs Chief Engineer Candidates
The state highway commission met at the Statehouse to consider names for chief engineer. Candidates listed include W. S. Moore of Grand Rapids H. W. Klausmann of Indianapolis A. E. Loder former chief assistant in Washington and H. K. Bishop engineer for the federal district covering Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland and North Carolina and others.
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State Highway Commission
Statehouse
W. S. Moore
Grand Rapids
Mich
H. W. Klausmann
Indianapolis
A. E. Loder
Highway Department
Washington
H. K. Bishop
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maryland
North Carolina
Young Men Sought For Reserve Camp Officers
Lieut. Col. Crawford announces that the second officer reserve camp seeks applications from men under thirty one. The War Department will prefer older draftees only when qualifications are equal, and a shortage of applicants above the draft age is noted. Men aged twenty five to thirty five are most in demand.
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Col
Crawford
War Department
Conscripts Told to Ready for New Serial Numbers
Washington July 9 A circular issued by Provost Marshal Gen Crowder orders registered men to prepare for appearance before local boards for exams and exemptions. Red ink numbered cards will determine call order. lists will be published and posted. Exemptions limited to specified causes. drawing may occur soon with Sept 1 aim for first 500000 in cantonments.
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Washington
Crowder
Lot
Board seeks another $500 million for ship plan expansion
Board officials will request an additional appropriation of 500 million dollars to double the scale of United States ship program plans.
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U. S
Government export controls take effect July 15
The president orders operative export controls starting July 15. reports say Russian offensives widen north and south, closing on Halicz while Berlin admits Russian gains. A statewide food conservation drive began in Plymouth Indiana with Gov Goodrich W J Bryan and G I Christie speaking.
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Halicz
Berlin
Plymouth
Ind
Gov, Goodrich
W. J. Bryan
G. I. Christie
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