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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1891
Page
2
A Bloomington area editorial page urges subscription to the Democrat and argues about the new tax law’s impact on Greene County and others. The piece questions tax timing, rates, and county board actions, urging clear explanation to avoid misleading readers per the Vincennes Sun.
A column discusses Indiana politics with Aquilla Jones a noted figure and mentions Wanamaker facing questions over funds Bardsley receiving a long sentence and Gov J E Campbell renominated in Ohio on tariff reform and free coinage. It argues the McKinley tariff harms farmers pork markets and implies broad tax impact on earnings.
A Democratic call for a fair trial of the tax law and fiscal reform. Advocates organize county committees, oppose Republican obstruction, and urge farmers to support tariffs, markets, and equitable taxation while pressing officials to ensure corporations pay their share.
A street performer drew a crowd as he showcased a wind driven aerial top toy. The device uses a thin rod, three twisted spokes, a steel string, and a reel that spins upward when jerked. Some tops soared several hundred feet depending on the pull.
A traveling correspondent from a prominent hotel suite in Chicago recounts a breakfast, a city tour via Chicago Press Club, and praise for the exposition site and parks. The account notes hotel rates, a reception, and plans to depart by Pullman train for St. Paul with stops in Waukesha and Madison, ending with a governor’s reception.
The Ohio Democratic state convention convened in Cleveland at Music Hall with 5,000 seated as delegates gathered. Key figures like Norton and Thurman addressed the crowd, debates over the tariff and silver policy dominated, and Governor Campbell’s administration received strong backing in the platform.
An early medicine ad promotes Dr Miles' Pills as a speedy remedy for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. It targets men women and children and claims the smallest dose is mildest and surest. It notes 30 doses cost 25 cents and samples are free at R E Eveleighs 226.
The piece extols the Chicago, Union Pacific and Northwestern Line as a vast network reaching sixteen states and Utah, serving thousands of cities. It highlights luxury vestibuled trains from Chicago to Portland and Denver, dining cars, reclining chair cars, and affordable tourist sleeping options, urging readers to contact agents or Mr Wm A Turan for timetables and tickets.
Readers may plan summer trips on the North Western Railway from Chicago to Madison, Lake Geneva, Milwaukee, St Paul, Ashland, and other destinies. The line offers luxurious trains with reclining chair cars parlor cars and dining services. Reduced excursion tickets and pamphlets are available from any ticket agent or the general office of ATHIALL General Preserver and Ticket Agent Chicago IL.
An article from Cincinnati discusses 1891 wheat prospects worldwide. It estimates European production at about 1.115 billion bushels and U S output near 525 million, with a global deficit of roughly 65 million bushels and continued low wheat reserves supporting rising demand. The United States is highlighted as the leading wheat exporter this year barring speculative disruption.
The survey notes an excess of 165 million bushels of wheat from a 525 million bushel US crop, leaving about 360 million bushels for export next year. Exports averaged 120 million over the past decade, with 180 million in 1579-80 and 186 million in 1880-81 as prior peaks.
The July crop report notes last weeks weather boosted crops across Indiana Ohio Kentucky Alabama Tennessee and nationwide with immense wheat in shock corn and tobacco promising. Rain and cool weather affected cotton in parts but overall harvest is unexcelled and advancing actively.
President Frank McGrath of the state Farmers' Alliance arrived in Toreka Kansas and dismissed reports that the alliance issued a covert circular urging members to withhold wheat until $1.25 per bushel. He said he would know if such a plan existed since state and national officers share all major moves.
Market notes from Cincinnati July 25 show corn prices unwashed fine merino and various wool grades listed with mid to high movement in clothing and fleece. Cattle ranges include prime to common stock at 2.50 to 4.35 per pound, hogs and sheep similarly priced, with Ohio Pennsylvania and Missouri origins noted for wool and lamb lots.
Aquilla Jones, long a figure in Indiana business and politics, died at age 81 after a career spanning postmasterships in Columbus and Indianapolis, census duties for two presidents, and service as state treasurer. He helped found Indianapolis rolling mill company and served four years as Indianapolis postmaster under Cleveland.
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