The Democrat Newspaper Bloomfield Edition
Historic notice outlines subscription rates and mailing details for The Democrat of Bloomfield Indiana. The piece lists terms: one year 1.50, six months 75 cents, single copies unspecified, payment in advance, and advertising rates per line. It notes editor W L Slinkard and mail classification as second class.
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Democrat Printing Office
Opera House Block
Bloomfield
Greene County
Indiana
W. L. Slinkard
Postoffice
Who Must Register in Greene County Democrats Ticket
Greene County Democrats present a strong ticket of loyal, competent citizens. The organization favors a primary selection and asserts the slate represents the best men for the party.
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Greene County
Greene County Registration Law Summary
The Greene County registration rule states no precinct changes and no new precincts. Voters who stayed in place need not register. movers must register in their new precinct. All who were registered and failed to vote for any reason must register, regardless of moving. Notice and polls will open at the proper time for registration.
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Greene County
United States
Wilson
Neptune
Jupiter
No finer tribute to the country newspaper
The line asserts that no greater homage exists for the country newspaper highlighting its cherished role. It emphasizes the paper’s enduring value to readers and community.
Country papers reveal our lives and values
William Allen White extols country newspapers as intimate records of town life, celebrating shared joys and sorrows from marriages to babies, deaths, and local progress. He contrasts them with big city papers, urging readers to see the democratic, unglamorous fabric they weave and the patriotism they foster amid world turmoil.
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William Allen White
Emporia
Kan
Harpers Magazine
White
Murphy
New York
Tom O’connor
Morgan
George Newman
Boston
al Ludorph
Grover
Theodore
Woodrow
Country Club
Vale of Tears
California Limited
Americanism Above Parties in Time of Peril
The piece notes a rising sentiment for broad nonpartisan Americanism across Republicans supporting President Wilson. It highlights praise from former Senator George C. Perkins and others, citing Wilson’s posturing and a National Press Club address as evidence of reduced partisanship and steadied leadership.
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Washington Post
United States
George C. Perkins
California
Wilson
National Press Club
Washington
Control is the keystone of the Republican campaign
The piece argues that money and publicity power drive the campaign while no clear issues bind the Republicans. It claims the mainspring is control of federal agencies and offices including the Treasury, Justice, Post Office, and White House to block Wilson-era public service reforms and keep parcel post and regulation in reactionary hands.
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Old Guard
Wilson
Democratic Congress
Federal Republic Board
Federal Treasury Commission
Department of Justice
U. S. Treasury
Post Office
Parcel Post
White House
Federal Reserve Act
Federal Trade Commission
Express
Supreme Trust in Wilson
The Washington correspondent reports President Wilson enjoys his highest popular standing since inauguration. Advisers expect a campaign launch aided by his prestige and a disorganized Republican party lacking a chosen candidate. An internal White House analysis cites Republican weakness and poor touch with voters.
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Washington
Philadelphia Record
Wilson
White House
Democratic morale rises as Republicans stumble in race to 1900s
The piece argues Republicans lack a clear candidate and issues while Democrats gain steadier footing under the aging President. It credits recent legislation in Rural Credits, Shipping, preparedness, and tariff commission bills as shaping public opinion and boosting Democratic prospects or inviting a favorable verdict at the polls.
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Hughes
Republican Party
Taft
No Squirrels to Be Killed Until July 1
Fish and game warden C E Dixon warns it is unlawful to kill squirrels before July 1 not June 1. A lost large cameo pin was reported by Marie Riddle. Norman Carrell, eight, son of Mr and Mrs Lon Carrell, was buried near Walnut Grove church after a funeral train procession.
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C. E .Dixon
Fish and Game
Marie Riddle
Norman
Lon Carrell
Walnut Grove
Local youths enlistment and Naval Station Terre Haute visit
Carl Oscar Haice of Bicknell enlisted and Mons Delle Buck of Pleasantville made application at the Terre Haute naval recruiting station this week.
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Carl Oscar Haice
Bicknell
Mons Delle Buck
Pleasantville
Naval
Terre Haute
Sandborn Boy Loses Eye in Sling Incident
Oscar Edwards, nine, son of Mrs. Mary Edwards, was struck in the eye by a sling missile while playing with a neighbor. The injury cost the sight of that eye.
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Oscar
Mary Edwards
Freight Wreck On I C R R at Gillets Crossing
An eastbound local freight on the I C R R wrecked at Gellets Crossing Monday evening likely due to a track give way. Nine cars overturned and the track damaged. most cars carried lumber. No injuries were reported.
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Gillets Crossing
Gellets Crossing
Sudden Death of Millard Gore
Millard Gore, brother of Lyncoln Gore and son in law of Seymour Cobb, died suddenly Saturday night. He lived near Owensburg Indiana and was residing at Harrodsburg at the time of his death. See Spooner Hays for new departure cultivators.
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Millard Gore
Lyncoln Gore
Seymour Cobb
Mr. Gore
Owensburg
Indiana
Harrodsburg
Maj Emery Property Sold to C E Gregg in Change
C E Gregg purchased the Maj Emery property and will relocate there within a few days. The deal marks a new chapter for the site as Gregg plans the move and occupancy shortly.
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Maj. Emery
C. E. Gregg
Classified ad notices for farm supplies in Indiana
A compact string of farm ads offers stable manure cleaning by Cal Democrat, cowpeas for sample requests from L. C. Cosby in Washington Indiana, and orange cane seed for sale at $1 per pastei from W. B. Squires in Switz City Indiana with location details and the year 2013 implied.
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L. C. Cosby
Washington
Ind
Market Prices for Poultry Produce and Commodities
Poultry and produce prices listed: hens 18¢ heavy, 12¢ light. roosters 5¢. spring chickens 22¢. turkey hens 15¢, toms 12¢. ducks 7¢. geese 6¢. guineas 15¢. squabs $1 per dozen. Fresh eggs 18¢. butter 17¢. butterfat 28¢. Grain and feed No 2 wheat $1.10. corn 70¢. Old iron 25¢ per cwt. brass copper 10¢. rubber 4¢ per lb. hides green 18¢, salted 14¢. rags $1 per 100 lbs.
Bright sober youth to learn the linotype at the Democrat Office
A bright sober and industrious young man is to learn the linotype at the Democrat Office, signaling a training appointment in the newspaper’s composing room.
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Democrat
Trade A First Class Second Hand Auto For Work Mules Or Horses
Classified note offers a used automobile in good running order for trade toward work mules or horses. Inquiries directed to the Democrat.
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Democrat
Borrowed farm tools and horse turning plow return request
Notice from W. L. Slinkard asking friends who borrowed a harrow and a horse turning plow to bring them home.
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W. L. Slinkard
Oil Delivery Schedule and Invitation from Will Warnick
Will Warnick announces oil deliveries on Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays after June 3 at store prices. He solicits past favors and trade for future deliveries.
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Will Warnick
Spooner and Hays for McCormick Mowers and Rakes
Spooner and Hays supply McCormick mowers and rakes for local farm use. The deal highlights catalog models and pricing offered to farmers in the region.
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Spooner & Hays
McCormick
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Sixty- Third Judicial Circuit
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Thomas Henry
Supreme Trust
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Norman Carral
Vanmeter &Co
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