This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat in Greene county Indiana lists founding date 1861 and weekly and semi weekly editions. Proprietor editor W L Slinkard details subscription prices in advance and advertising rates with bank cards and lodge resolutions priced per line.
The article argues that progress requires grit to persuade skeptical publics to adopt new methods and tools. It likens resistance to old plows, stock laws, and early autos, urging openness to trial over preconceived judgments and urging prudent, not wasteful, innovation.
War will not halt American golf as the home of the game in Britain shows players will serve their country. Golf Illustrated notes the younger top players will join the colors while the game’s organization continues with older members and care for competition beyond military age.
A Buenos Aires correspondent reports that a local newspaper’s suggested method to stop streetcar pickpockets sparked a harsh reaction. The plan urged kicking the thief in doorway when he tries to steal, prompting fights and police talk of interference while thieves adapt new tricks.
In the midst of the Battle of Jutland a wounded sailor had his leg amputated above the knee after a shell splinter shattered it. He awoke to the news and cried for his missing leg, fearing his money stored in a stocking was lost with it.
Hiram Wixon of Aurelius, once deemed mad for farming swamp land, defied experts by draining and cultivating Aurelius swamps. He built ponds stocked with carp, producing bumper crops and inspiring neighbors, ultimately adding hundreds of thousands to local wealth.
The Kansas City Star reports a quarrel as Mr Meek explains danger in crossing Grand Avenue with traffic and a fire nearby. His wife taunts him about failing to bring home the promised package of bird seed amid the tension and accusations.
A dialogue from London Tit-Bits features Farmer Brown disputing a war map sold by a shopkeeper. The farmer argues his son reports being in danger and the map lacks the exact location. The exchange humorously highlights misread geography and wartime misperception.
The junior police for boys ages eleven to fifteen train in sports civic duties and good conduct under supervision. Origin traced to East Side Captain Sweeney with the commissioner and civilians forming a growing organization. Members may wear badges. uniforms optional. Code bans hitching on wagons or cars, crossing streets at corners, bonfires, vandalism, smoking, and littering while stressing clean sidewalks and proper waste disposal.
A New York woman, posing as a man in Munich, fled to Italy and to America after posing as a student seeking work at the American consulate in Bern. She, under the alias Johnson, endured cigars from the consul and fell ill, then admitted the ruse and returned to resign. Milwaukee Journal
A New York Times piece notes jewelers expect brisk trade as shorter skirts raise ankle watch sales by 50 to 100 percent and prompt purchases of vanity items like purses mirrors and cigarette cases amid wartime shortages and shipping delays.
A quotation from Puck argues that only stupid people complain about not being understood. Wise minds seek to express themselves clearly rather than complain. The piece asserts that complaining reveals only the complainer and offers no path to understanding.
The Russian empire spans vast eastern Europe and northern Asia with over 14,500,000 square miles, about one sixth of Earth's land, tripling the area of the United States. Frontiers run 2,800 miles in Europe and 10,000 in Asia by land, and 11,000 miles by sea in Europe with 19,000 to 20,000 in Asia. Population exceeds 170,000,000, about three quarters of whom are peasants.
United States Consul Carl R. Loop reports Bermuda’s agriculture department issued a leaflet urging farmers to grow more food for home consumption. The campaign stresses high import prices and patriotism, urging production of family and livestock food and surplus for sale to reduce costs and lessen dependence on imports. Potatoes and pigs are highlighted as market opportunities.
Charles P. Shoffner of the Liberty Bell Bird club urges restoring quail grosbeaks and other birds in Eastern states to conserve food resources. He claims Pennsylvania robins per acre could curb insect damage, saving millions. recommends bird houses to replace vanished habitats.
Guidance on handling catches to prevent water damage and spoilage. Kill promptly if not keeping alive, dry thoroughly, shield from sun, and avoid direct ice contact. Use jaw-stringers if preserving life and keep creel free of damp moss or seaweed.
A prosperous agricultural district near Toulon produces tiny immortelles flowers that decorate French soldiers' graves. In early spring fields are densely carpeted with blossoms picked at dawn and shipped via Toulon to destinations across France.
The passage cautions against overreliance on friends for strength. It argues that a person must build a sturdy foundation within and that friends can help but cannot bear the burden alone. Excessive dependence weakens individual resolve and misuses friendship.
A study by the office of home economics finds soy bean oil, when used in cooking, assimilated as thoroughly as traditional culinary oils in a series of experiments with other oils.
A humorous essay likens garden planting to hanging pictures in a marriage. The Detroit Free Press quips that couples argue over seed placement and wall spots, ending with the verdict that only the missus can plant a proper garden.
Forestry Commissioner Conklin approves plans to plant 3 800 000 forest tree seedlings for reforestation in state forests. About 1 775 000 trees will be given free to individuals and corporations, and nearly 400 000 used by water companies to reforest barren watersheds. Total under last year’s record due to labor shortages and reduced funding.
In a quaint Greenwich Village restaurant, self made brass candlesticks are encrusted with wax drippings forming grotto like caves around the base. The wax has created tiny caves and crags about ten to twelve inches wide, with green verdigris tinting the melted wax as candles burn.
A Department of Commerce report notes rising American chewing gum sales as a wartime boon. Welsh demand soars as soldiers in trenches and workers in munitions factories crave gum, with penny-sized pieces popular among both young and old.
The article discusses Australian exploration as a unique human endeavor. It compares Australian scouts to American pioneers, noting the central desert region proved far harsher than expected with water and forage scarce and streams sinking into rock and sand. It likens this to a hypothetical US horizon turned into arid plains.
In a Detroit Free Press snippet a playful knight Launcelot frees a bound damsel from a feather tickling captor. The wife explains she was at the runnings for supper. Launcelot spurs away as the husband calls for action, keeping the tone light and fantastical.
The purchasers plan an exploration expedition and bought a 28 foot shallow water motor boat. It features an eight foot beam an 18 inch propeller in a tunnel drawing water to create a four foot nine inch column. Draft is seven inches empty and about ten inches with 15 passengers. The craft lifts itself from the water and makes almost no stern waves, suited to shallow streams and inlets for a sizable party and gear.
David Grayson reflects on a farmer who posted No Trespass signs and how, as seasons pass, the speaker gains intimate access to the land without any signs. He notes blossoms, colors, and scents of the farmer’s fields while paying no taxes or mortgage yet feeling satisfied with the natural abundance.
The earliest bread appears in biblical texts. Genesis 18 6 notes preparation. Wheat flour yielded best bread, barley served the poor or in scarcity, and spelt was used in Egypt and Palestine. Journey bread likely a biscuit type.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.