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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1892
Page
2
The ad asserts that good health requires a healthy liver and that a torpid liver causes constipation, indigestion, blood poisoning, headaches, and despondency. It claims Simmons Liver Regulator restores health, improves appetite, digestion, and general well being, and praises its extraordinary efficacy and lack of disappointment.
The Bloomfield Democrat urges readers to form a Democratic club to boost the party in the current campaign. It notes the newspaper’s strong circulation, requests business letters addressed to the paper, and praises Robert J. O’Brien as private secretary to Cleveland. The piece urges precinct organization across the 2d district and a vigorous campaign to the finish.
The piece argues Pinkerton mercenaries skirt law protection, ties to employers, and accuses those hiring them of guilt. It notes tariff as campaign focal point, criticizes Carnegie’s refusal to meet with locked out workers, and praises Democrat Claude Matthews as a strong Indiana figure with a notable 1878 and 1890 political record.
A noisy political column rails at Republicans and a People’s party critique while naming Greene county figures like Van Buskirk and Humphreys. It cites a senate bill delaying World’s Columbian Exposition dedication and rounds on cross party switches at ratification meetings. The piece questions loyalty and laments partisan tactics amid labor tariff debates.
An Indiana polis Sentinel report notes that the Tuy Carnegie lockout has raised structural iron by four dollars a ton, squeezing workers and letting Carnegie’s losses be offset by higher product prices as tariff laws let the nation bear the cost.
The Crawford County Democrat voices support for Cyrus E. Davis as successor to John L Bretz, while Crawford County’s stance echoes district sentiment. Bloomington Leader notes vice presidential nominee coverage and cites unproven Knights of the Golden Circle loyalty allegations against A. E. Stevenson.
The Bloomington Leader notes President Cleveland's evident dissatisfaction with Stevenson as his ticket partner, doubting electoral gains in Illinois while Indiana appears a possible victory, with Gov. Gray suggested for second place by some. The Bloomfield News criticizes rival papers for contradicting statements.
Gov Pattison calls 8000 militia to take possession of the Homestead works. Detachments guard the town as strikers show respectful reception. Property returns to original owners, wages may fall, and work resumes. The piece denounces protectionism and McKinley tariff.
Indianapolis Journal reports Rev. D. Ro Van Buskirk, longtime Bloomington pastor, expresses high regard for Adlai E. Stevenson. He calls Stevenson a plain, urbane, public-spirited citizen who has strong majorities in his district and notes their political rivalry.
The Indiana political scene shows W D Foulke and others backing Cleveland. W Dudley Foulke Lucius B Swift and A A McKain announce support citing civil service reform tariff issues and Harrison’s 1890 administration. Raum pension chief removal urged for temper, prejudice, and use of office for private gain and political purposes.
Republican leaders express private doubts about Harrison's chances as they denounce Carnegie and defend tariff policy. The piece recalls Homestead unrest, Quay bets, and labor tensions tied to protection, predicting a shift toward Cleveland if labor gains protections through Democratic policy and Congress.
The Carnegie Steel chairman argues that improved equipment at Homestead raises worker output and suggests wages should fall accordingly. The piece asserts labor should share in gains from invention and criticizes capital’s claim to all benefits, noting the broader industrial strife of the era.
The Louisville Courier-Journal argues protection plunders the many to enrich a few. It condemns Carnegie’s monopoly and tariffs as driving down wages, condemning the shield of protection for workers and calling for a peaceful ballot-based remedy. It cites opposition from Chicago and Chicago papers, noting trusts and profiteering under tariff policy.
A glacier from Mt Blane broke loose Monday, sliding into St Gervais and flooding the hamlet. About a hundred people were evacuated after homes were destroyed. The disaster prompted Labor relief gestures as senators consider arbitration amid labor strife.
Local column notes social visits and community events in Dixon Bloomfield and Cuba Indiana. Mentions dances, Sunday visits, a dressmaking shop opening, building projects and an ice cream social to raise funds for church carpet. Also reports wheat prices, soda fountain use and a medical testimonial for Chamberlains remedies.
Robinson notes busy hay cutting as Armbers report activity. Mrs Columbus Hall of Koluen visited Nancy Ashcraft Sunday. Mrs J W Care and Anderson family plan extended summer with her mother Mrs Ashcraft. Harper couple moved to D B Corben property. Bill Edington rents Kirkpatrick property. his daughter Loucre remains in charge at mill hands. Cyratha Wright of Ury Branch visited last week. An ice cream supper at Cora Ashcraft’s Saturday failed due to no freezer, though crowd enjoyed music lemonade and cake.
Remedy praised for liver kidney benefits and blood purification. Claims cure for pimples boils salt rheum malaria and digestive issues with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Available at S Stalcup's Drugstore priced 60 cents and one dollar per bottle.
Mary Asher received a pension last week totaling two dollars for three children and eight dollars for herself, while Mr White near Bushrod was bitten on the hand by a rattler but will recover. John F. Meese transports wheat for Lyons Milling at Bushrod. Wheat prices and yields are discussed alongside recent Prohibition speeches in Linton. A sermon by Prof.zg at the M E church is praised as clear and practical. The Homestead strike is cited to critique protection, and wages under McKinley bill are debated.
A reader reports Waltersburg merchant endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrha Remedy as a certain cure for cholera infantum when used as directed. He cites saving his baby after other remedies failed and notes 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by Cavins Isenhower. July.
A fragmentary item notes a distant thrashings sound at Marco Tenge and Dr Fleming of Pleasantville in dropsy. A church visit by Mr and Mrs Yeoman at the Island is recorded. A wrangle over the supervisor’s office continues with no one willing to accept the role. The piece questions responsibility for enforcing the law amid such pressure.
Sharpsburg resident J B Wilson praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds after his wife nearly faced pneumonia and other remedies failed. Robert Barber of Cookspot claims the product helped his lung trouble beyond anything else. Free trial bottles at S Starcup’s Drug Store. Large bottles five shillings and one dollar.
Annie Neidigh and Bertha Denis rode Sunday evening when a hurricane swept the northern Wildcat area Sunday night. Cora shows no injuries, Annie Terrell visits Perry Neidigh, hay harvest dominates, and Elmer Taylor fainted briefly at meeting before recovering. Retta Pickard, Tulip’s belle, rode with Bucher and Lena Owens during the outing.
Bloomfield residents report gatherings with speeches and a homegrown band on the square near Harrah Fellows hardware. Visitors from Stoomfield and Spencer drop by. talk of a wedding soon and a Republican rally mingled with drum and fife sounds.
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