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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1891
Page
3
The Bloomfield newspaper touts its circulation as double that of rivals and calls for advertiser scrutiny. It notes political chatter on Blaine Harrison and Wannamaker, cites Ericor Chapman’s libel appeal, praises markets and tariff reforms, and comments on Indiana northwest development and tax law impacts.
A collage of opinions on protection and tariffs cites Isaac Gray as a potential presidential candidate and questions tariff effects on wheat prices. It references Indiana tin plate rumors, sugar bounty costs at $11,154,260 with yearly expenses near $12,000,000, and sharp critiques of protectionist rhetoric amid agricultural prosperity.
A Michigan City Dispatch excerpt praises public schools as the richest heritage of a free people and lauds the common school system as pivotal to Populist education, noting Indiana’s large common school fund and civic pride in the state’s educational estate.
General Smith holds that all franchises granted to corporations in the state are personal property for tax purposes and resources for sustaining Farmer Institutes must be continuous. The premise urges farmers to engage deeply with practical, profitable farming information through these institutes.
The state law is said to raise assessed personal property values where appraisements were too low and full returns not made, enabling officers to cut tax rates. The Davis County Democrat notes the change aims for a more honest assessment and broader property coverage. The Bloomfield News disputes claims about copying resolutions, stating the F M B A is not their enemy and contesting publication timing.
The piece lauds the 1891 Indiana legislature for reforming the revenue system and attacking the school book trust. It notes the 1890 laws against the Dudley crowd and calls the revenue reform a lasting public service likely to be appreciated a year hence. It also covers a national editorial convention at St Paul, praising unity and the profession.
The author recounts a train journey from Chicago to Milwaukee Madison and St Paul, praising Wisconsin hospitality and noting visits with Gov. Peck and Gov. Fairchild. He describes Madison’s lakes, the University, and state growth, while debating Indiana’s debt history and fiscal policy under Hendricks, Williams, and Porter.
A historic note mocks clergy quirks with Dr. Fisher of Salea reading the Athanasian Creed despite disbelief and other sermons lampooned for misnaming biblical figures. The piece cites Mr. Pyle’s solemn reading and jokes about Nicodemus and parables.
The 1887 8 era began large state debt from canal and road bonds issued to fund internal improvements. Compromises with creditors issued state stock and borrowed money, leaving much of the debt unpaid. Governors Baker Hendricks Williams oversaw reductions yet left a fragile treasury and lingering obligations.
A Virginia Sun letter argues against McKinsey tax proposals, claiming a poor man with $100 in property pays roughly 2103 in combined city county township state and school taxes, while supporting a family with many children would face at least $10000 annually. The piece portrays Republican taxation as unfair to the poor.
The Auburnd Cour ier notes Republicans oppose the new assessment law though it drags in the monopolist and force wealthy individuals and corporations to declare property honestly. It argues fair enforcement will reduce tax burdens on the general public.
Readers are invited to inspect the Columbia Cyclopedia in the office and may place orders through the paper. The work, formerly Alden's Manifold Cyclopaedia, is described as excellent and affordable with installment terms, and group orders may save transport costs.
The Journal editor reports wealthier residents hide money and valuables from assessors under the old tax system, shifting burdens to farmers. The Rekport Democrat notes widespread underassessment of farms in Spencer County and praises the new Texas law aimed at stopping this practice.
The piece argues youth should abandon passive life and engage in active public duties to foster patriotism and political life. It praises the young Democracy as a powerful factor in Indiana politics, urging continued club activity and informed stance on public measures.
An editorial urges young men to join the Democracy and challenge established rule. It calls the current administration tyrannical and claims at age twenty one every young man gains an equal voice in public and party policies. It frames politics as a school for shaping biopolitical duties and future reforms led by the youth.
The piece contrasts past outsized book prices with current savings after Indiana entrepreneurs formed a publishing company, secured copyrights, bid on contracts, and supplied readers geographies and arithmetics to counties. It credits the law’s success to Indiana enterprise and notes widened competition and interlinked laws benefiting students and taxpayers.
A digest of editorials and notices praising bold advertising, with reflections on modesty in ads, P. T. Barnum as a beacon of persuasive printing, and the need for consistent, favorable impressions. Includes brief reports from Indianapolis on monument inspection, experiments in tin-making at Midland, and short local notices of births, accidents, and curiosities from various towns.
A digest of scattered items notes oddities, crimes, fires, and political hints. Proposals on Turkish baths, a Philadelphia assault case, mining disputes in Coal Creek, Quay possibly resigning, and New Orleans mint output amid crime reports. Also summaries of local disasters, robberies, murders, and fires with several named places and persons.
Market notes from Cincinnati Boston New York and Cleveland show wheat bids for July 22 with bid ranges under 80 cents and various merino wool prices. Cattle and hog values cited across regions with prime to common grades and prices for bulls and sheep. Ex congressman Tom Brown dies in Martinsville Indiana.
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