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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1888
Page
3
A Bloomfield Indiana notice addresses business letters to ye DEMOCRAT and praises the paper’s wide county circulation. It invites advertisers to visit the Post Office filed record showing second class matter status.
A fragmentary quotation extols democracy as incorruptible and protective of Liberty, Labor, and Property. It lauds fearlessness, generosity, humanity, and opposition to despotism, emphasizing equal rights and natural law guiding public obligation and freedom.
The Democrat explains payment terms for subscriptions. It states no one is sent a paper until paid, and a copy given if prepaid by a friend. The paper ends when the paid period expires, and the date after your name shows the remaining time. To extend, remit before that date.
Fragmented remarks praise the administration and candidate, promise reelection, and note pensions for forty-four Indiana soldiers remembered Thursday and forty-six on Saturday, while criticising “bloody shirt shakers” amid political rhetoric.
To Accommodate Subscrib ers the following persons will receive and forward money due the DemackaT for new subscribers or renewals: Linton Joe Moss Dugger W G Moss Midland M Louthkan Jasonville J F Linthicum Pleasantville Thomas B O llaver Switz City Joe Grace Scotland W H Burke postmasters at Worthington Lyova Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owensburg Cincinnati Soleverry Hob bieville
The release names eight W. Axtell as a candidate for prosecuting attorney and William C. Hulse for reelection to the office in the lih Judicial Circuit, both subject to the democratic nominating convention's decisions.
Delegates from the second district will meet at French Lick Springs at 10 o'clock a m on Wednesday June 13 1888 to nominate a candidate for congress. Maton J M Black chair Vincennes April 27 1888.
Notice warns the Democratic judicial convention for the 14th indigial circuit covering Greene and Sullivan counties meets in Linton Greens County on June 18 1888 at 1 pm to nominate a judge and prosecuting attorney. W W Hawkins and H V Norvett sign as judicial committees. May 24 1888. Advertising pays. The Bloomfield News notes tariff reduction as campaign issue. Indiana delegates have headquarters at the Lindell hotel and Hendrick's club. J H Beaman of Owen nominated for prosecuting attorney on the 9th ballot. J V Mironen of Martinsville nominated for Judge in the 18th district on the 1302d ballot. Indianapolis News supports Bynum for congress.
Memorial exercises were held across Greene county burying grounds with the blue and gray joining at Carrollton Kentucky on May 30 to decorate soldier graves. The piece praises fraternal harmony between factions and notes the broad participation.
Renomination by acclamation at Indianapolis places Wa. DD. Bysom as the Greene County candidate to represent the region in the United States Congress. The event signals continued support for Bynum in the race for federal office.
The column argues Gresham is gaining as a Republican candidate last week. It suggests Blaine may be nominated, else Gresham will secure the nomination, while Harrison has little statewide support and is not running to hinder the process.
The lengthy tariff speech by Congressman O'Neal dominates the ongoing debate. Due to its duration the publisher presents it in installments, promising readers a week of thoughtful content from today's portion.
Harry H. Francis, editor of the Michigan City Dispatch, is named by Democrats of La Porte County for state senator. The nomination highlights his standing as a brilliant newspaper man and predicts the district will gain a credit in the senate.
The Missouri Republicans declared for Blaine and tariff reform while pretending to be protectionist yet running on a free trade platform. Their political theatrics are noted for their originality and balance on both sides of the issue.
Washington county Pennsylvania Senator Wonsettler, a Democrat, visits the Hildebrands and denies supporting Cleveland’s tariff ideas on wool while endorsing free wool. He argues tariff changes would not curb wool prices, cites France and England’s high land and sheep, and notes cheaper imports benefit broader life costs. The piece also mentions James Blaine’s letter to Whitelaw Reid stating he could not accept a Republican nomination.
Whimsical snippets unfold at a restaurant scene with Crumpet and Devon debating memory and money while a waiter and Crumpet’s breakfast order clash. Mrs Lightyouth enters with a coy call and a child named Fluff, prompting a hurried maternal dismissal.
A child writes home from school seeking a new pair of trousers. After struggling with a word he cannot spell, he admits that he can spell panve but not the teacher's two syllable term, revealing a vivid moment of youthful frustration. The note hints at school life and family concerns.
In Greane county readers are urged to back a plan to ship 400 tons of iron ore to Elliston for pig iron tests. Col Yeoman of the Island coal company finances the analysis by Prof Reed from American ore samples, including clay iron stone and argillaceous hematites, with results suggesting strong ore quality and potential for basic steel production.
An editorial urges farmers to attend and support the Greene county fair in Linton starting October 1, to compare results, exchange farming ideas, and emphasize home exhibits over distant fairs. It calls for improved breeding, feeding, and preparation of stock and crops, with a focus on women’s handiwork and a strong premium list forthcoming.
A program for the Southern Indiana Eldership event at Union Bethel near Bloomfield runs June 7 weekend includes Sunday School and Ministerial Association sessions. Topics cover church relation, teacher qualifications, gospel work, temperance, prayer meetings, and pastorate duties with addresses by local clergy and sisters.
The author notes calcinated American clay iron stone and red hematite both yield about 45 percent metallic iron, deeming the ores highly valuable. He analyzes a pig iron sample from these ores, finding it good average quality but with high silica, making it unsuitable for Basic process steel without proper manipulation.
A compact county page notes Rev Cure preaching on Saturday in June, a growing crowd, praise for a new supervisor, Jesse Baklave visiting town, George Vorrence with a sore throat, Joan Goons improving, Rev Rag er and wife attending sermons, PY attending a prohibition convention, Tryubre Cook and Kaye returning from Indianapolis, B A Vernon boasting a new colt, and Wi Thompson entering the sheriff race.
An old advertises a salve claiming cure for cuts, sores, ulcers and piles with a 25 emuts per box price. It lists sales by Steve Stalcup, notes on visitors and local items, and includes a testimonial from Jas. W Davidson praising Ely's Cream Balm for relief from nasal mucus and hearing.
A. KE. Areene returned from Monroe County after delivering Wood's automatic washer. John came back from Jasonville where he sold books. KE. M. GC. visited Smith Township. Frank Bicker is selling books in Monroe County this week. Mrs. Ia Campbell spent last week with her parents and returned Saturday evening. G. W. Campbell boasts a cow with high milk yield. Ed Campbell and wife visited Dr. Madder's on Sunday. Miss Uelle Green and Miss Cora Campbell visited Miss Maude Knapp Sunday. Alvin and Milford Green attended Sunday school at the camp ground. Dr. N. Green predicts a good acorn crop this year. J. F. Blaker and L. B. Campbell will market Irish potatoes this fall.
You feel low, suffer headaches, and are unsettled. avoid stimulants and bitters. Electric Bitters purify the blood, restore liver and kidney action, renew health and strength, available for 7 cents at S. Sta lens drug store.
Picture men are plentiful in town as Prank Pod erat returns from Martin and Davies counties selling Cleve land's pictures. Bargeant Cole reports the largest rattlesnake seen. Willard Cox and Horatio Rainbolt, Rebecca Asheralft attend church in Cincinnati. Uncle Gus Purgeson is out on his farm and in good spirits after two weeks indoors.
An East IndiaMissionary entrusted an old physician with a simple vegetable remedy claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and nervous debility. The doctor offers free trials by mail in German French or English with full directions from W A Noyes Power's Block Rochester NY.
The community reports warm weather and garden woes from cutworms while crops begin to revive after rain. Word comes of Worthington machine shops bursting earlier, with D P Gardner visiting on the 28th. Locals note visits by Ambers, Jerry Boral, and Whitman stories, plus preparations for Decoration Day and social calls around town.
The column reports a Saturday festival for charity, rising support from young residents, and proceeds. It notes Newberry Normal contacting Miss Lee, rising to May Week, with office concerns over railcar deliveries. Local plans include wheat prospects, a new mill roller system, timber shipments, and road work as citizens pursue town improvements.
An advertisable health claim extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine that purifies the blood and cleanses the body, promising destruction of germs and cure of scrofula salt rheum and other blotched disorders.
Jiomie Midleton of Indianapolis visited relatives and will be stationed here as operator. Memorial Baptist services were led by Rev. Sanford with the G A R in attendance. Rain and sun boosted trade while a wreck delayed a westbound express. Voters are being taught street work by the city marshal. Several residents traveled, visited, or planned moves, including Eva Houston and Mrs. Ella Houston. A 14 year old near Johns town died of fever and locals discussed repairs to a fence and town improvements. Worthington plans a grand Fourth celebration with bills to come.
The article notes booming business at S Stalcups drug store due to free trial bottles of Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs colds and lung illnesses. It claims the remedy cures quickly with a free trial bottle and a one dollar size with a warranty.
John Due pursues success as the normal forbids Mother Wuabbards while the wur forms a self sustaining baseball club. Lillie of the sease and Miss Estella Clark featured in weekend activities. Debates touch temperance versus deaths and political notes predict a Democratic president this fall. Various locals including Frank O Haver and Lillie Griffith are cited in school and social scenes.
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