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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1893
Page
1
A Bloomington editorial notes tax reform and tariff debates amid postwar economic strain. It argues against protectionism and cites shifts in wages, farm prices, and postmaster appointments as indicators of growth and political maneuvering. The piece also criticizes the Sherman Act and Republican strategy to appease silver states while defending pension reforms.
Congressmen William Holman visits county seats and principal towns in his district to confer with business leaders on the upcoming extra session. The Aurora resident aims to gauge constituent views to vote more intelligently, starting today and planning to cover eight counties before August 7.
The Pension Bureau warns many pensioners under the June 27 1890 act that their payments will be suspended for sixty days. They must show cause why they should continue to receive pensions with a physician's certificate and two witnesses. If not acted on, pensions will be dropped.
The Terre Haute Gazette cites 64 cent July wheat at Chicago and argues that current prices are lower than last fall under McKinley era policies. It contends Republican acts like the McKinley tariff and Sherman silver purchase harmed farmers by raising costs and profits for tariff protected mills, urging reflection on Ohio’s political choice.
An old advertisement touts Electric Bittere as a cure for weakness from La Grippe and Sick Headache, claiming direct action on liver stomach and kidneys with speedy relief. Large bottles priced at 50 cents. Also notes a farm for sale near Linton at 40 dollars per acre with easy payments.
The Democrat reports continued reader correspondence despite extreme heat. Readers praise the paper and some letters were suppressed by heat, while others renewed. A reader explains the spleen and torpid liver relation and touts Simmons Liver Regulator as restoring digestion and energy.
In Clover Valley and nearby areas residents share health remarks, social visits, Sunday school interest, and light local gossip. Ed McDonald and Le Martindale visit, while playful dog anecdotes and a pension letter request appear amid a paragraph praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health remedy.
Wheat harvest is over in these parts. The column notes many local people visiting, traveling, and socializing around Bedford Worthington Bloomfield Matamoras and Tulip. Peddlers are common and several residents are mentioned attending a platform dance and a 4th of July event.
Local correspondent reports strong farmer opposition to a gravel road plan. The piece notes targeted tax demands and ditch assessments as hardships and argues voting against graveling outside town limits to avoid imposing costs on non supporters.
A lively Fourth with a sheep roast at Popcorn attended by about 150 people and a long table of delicacies. Nearby reports mention Blackberries, a new threshing machine bought by Abner Casasner, quarries in stampede, and visits by M. Boucher and family. The column includes a deafness cure advertisement offering $100 for a catarrh related case cured by Hall's Catarrh Care.
A public petition argues higher taxes burden farmers and threaten Wortington trade, urging voters to consider welfare over street beautification. Ely's Balm advertised by W A Hover reports relief from catarrh aggravated by dust and dry winds with testimonials from J W Mathewson and other residents.
July 11 report from Pleasantville notes progress on a Washington Purcell monument and a new church foundation. Mectoud Rees & Co drill for coal leases while Lehman of Linton plans a local house. O Haver brothers of Lollywood Alabama expect a visit to attend the World’s Fair. The Democrat arrives late due to Narrow Gauge time changes.
An advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers enlarging rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents a box for sale by the retailer.
A July birthday event at Mrs. Andy Miller’s home drew about fifty attendees who presented a rocking chair and gifts after a surprise party. Attendees included Dr. Bridwell, Samuel Arnold, A. T. Fields, and many others. an ice cream social followed in the late afternoon. A separate note from Annapolis, AL praises Dead Shot for hog and chicken cholera, claiming it as a permanent cure.
Clovervalley resident J W Long visits Seymour Richle returns to Bloomfield and declares readiness for work. Munrow county duo Harvey QuiHPant and Howard Ferguson travel Sunday. A Casner and Jonas Aland thresh Tuesday. Woodson Pruett of Avoca seen in west precinct electioneering. Jon Grane and France Fuddrill of Kirkaville buy stock and drive off cattle. New buggies popular Ed Dagley buys one R W Yoho orders from factory. Drummers Thad Fields and Chico Heyde report favorable conditions. Mrs Gary ill with measles relapse. Dr Mason of Stanford called. Jasper Lang takes daughter Ada to Dr Lowder for eye growth. Hartford City residence a good eight-room gas belt home offered for Bloomfield or Worthington property trade. Inquire at office tf.
Greene county author recounts a true story inspired by Southern Indiana events. The work, sold by R. K. Eveleigh for 25 cents, presents a cautionary tale about financial dealings and personal ruin.
A long, fragmentary local column reports visits, farming notes, court mentions, and community events across several towns. It notes harvesting as the day's order, property sales, road wagon purchase, dental visits, and church attendance. It mentions the Reed vs Turpin case venue change and a jail incident, plus remarks on Democratic times and a default remedy ad.
A lively column notes a large grove crowd, ongoing harvests, and neighborhood visits from July 11. It lists guests, trades, and small adventures, with church services announced by Rev. Duckworth and local riding and family news. An ad touts Sarsaparilla health claims and a Linton boat house for sale.
The piece urges prompt payment to keep money in circulation and ease financial strain, noting that paying small bills quickly prevents larger burdens. It then covers wheat farming practices, emphasizing timely plowing, seed bed preparation, and soil conditioning for a successful crop, followed by a social remark on practical marriage expectations and domestic skills.
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