The Democrat Newspaper of Bloomfield Indiana
The Democrat is a weekly Bloomington style paper published in Bloomfield Greene County Indiana with editor W L Slinkard. It lists subscription rates one year in advance 1 50 six months 75 and single copies five cents. Advertising rates apply per line. It is entered as second class mail matter at the Bloomfield Post Office.
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Democrat Printing Office
Opera House Block
Bloomfield
Greene County
Indiana
W. L. Slinkard
Postoffice
Voter Registration Rules and County Procedure
The county announces a single registration period on Monday for all residents and voters including first time and new voters. Sick or absent voters may file sworn applications with precinct attestations and submit them to the board. Registration inspectors will be appointed in August to oversee precinct registrar duties and clerks, with a new voter registration challenge added. The note references imminent party conventions and anticipated nominations in St. Louis.
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Board of County Commissioners
Greene County
Wilson
Marshall
St. Louis
Coun
City Beautiful program urged for Seymour streets and streetscapes
Seymour Republicans urge precinct organization and re nominate Marshall for Vice President. They praise President Wilson and Marshall as a united Democratic team guiding the nation. The piece stresses neat lawns, curbside plantings, clean streets, and a city cleanup drive to improve health and beauty, citing railroad stations as models.
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Wilson
Marshall
Baltimore & Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Seymour
City Beautiful
Tributes to U S Diplomacy Echo Abroad
A historical column surveys international reactions to President Wilson's note to Germany. French, Parisian, and Italian outlets applaud the note as concise and firm, noting it upholds US diplomacy and portrays Wilson as a strong leader on the world stage.
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Wilson
United States
Europe
Germany
Pichon
Petit Parisien
William
Paris
Debate over Wilson’s diplomatic victory and German reactions
The article contrasts foreign commentators praising President Wilson’s victory with Wilson critics at home. It notes Germany’s Volkszeitung claiming a Wilson win and reelection, amid claims that Germans gave in to American demands.
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Germany
Volkszeitung
Cologne
Wilson
Penny Family Replenishes Home After Loss and Help Arrives
Mr and Mrs Penny traveled to town Friday bringing new household goods and groceries after a fire destroyed their home. Local merchants donated cash totaling 70 22 to 70 22 and pledged support to cover bills, enabling a fresh start despite past losses and flood damage to the corn crop.
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Mrs. Penny
Town
Chicago
Mr. Penny
Penny
E. Z. Mark
M. T. Liberal
B. G. Heart
C. A. Clever
Wright Royal
Want Column Ad Offers Stable Manure and Seeds
Classified ad describes wants and sales: buy stable manure and clean out stables by calling Democrat. Cowpeas for sale with sample request. Orange Cane seed offered at $1.00 per bushel from W. B. Squires near Switz City Indiana. Also contact L. C. Cosby in Washington Indiana. 2013
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L. C. Cosby
Washington
Ind
Trade A First Class Second Hand Auto for Work Mules or Horses
Classified note offers a reliable second hand auto in good running condition in exchange for work mules or horses. Inquiry directed to Democrat newspaper for lead and terms.
Notice Seeks Return of Harrow and Plow
W. L. Slinkard asks friends who borrowed his farming tools to return the harrow and turning plow.
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W. L. Slinkard
Oil Delivery Ad by Will Warnick Extends to Customers
Will Warnick announces oil delivery on Mondays Wednesdays Fridays and Saturdays after June 3 at store prices. He solicits continued trade and thanks customers for past favors.
For Sale One Shetland Pony Outfit
One Shetland pony outfit including pony bogey and harness offered cheap or willing to trade for milk cows. Phone 86 or write Box 21 Bloomfield. Lost one large cameo pin Monday night reward offered. Marie Riddle.
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Box
Bloomfield
Marie Riddle
Be Well Heeled Charley Promises Rubber Heels in Ten Minutes
In a bold pitch Be Well Heeled Charley offers a rapid fit rubber heel service for all sizes with a guarantee to stay put. The ad emphasizes value, claiming prices are not steep compared with nearby retailers.
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Charley
Sons of Veterans reorganization meeting announced
The sons and grandsons of veterans are urged to meet at the G A R Lodge Thursday night June 15 at 7 30 for reorganizing a Sons of Veterans lodge. We are selling six per cent certificates with interest paid twice yearly. Investments start at $100. Six per cent rate beats 2 3 or 4. Loans offered with new plan costing 11 67 per thousand. Ot Herald Secy 2414.
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G. A. R. Lodge
Sons of Veterans Lodge
Ot Herald
Secy
Washington society notes and political outlook
In Washington society circles, social leaders pursue serious discourse on politics and international affairs. Grace J Gronna performs for a packed audience as efforts toward peace and neutral tribunals continue amid a broader push for congressional action regarding the European war and Mexico.
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Grace J. Gronna
National Press Club
United States
Charlie Hart
Fraternity of
Washington
Congress
Hart
National Capital
House
Taft
Lewis
Senate
Mexico
Local youth dies in suspected accident at home
Malcolm Keath Hamilton aged 13 near Sullivan reportedly hanged himself in a wagon shed Friday. Parents and friends believe death may have been accidental after he spoke of a choking sensation. Body found noon yesterday by his mother. scratches on a wagon near the scene cited as evidence. Funeral held Saturday at Pleasant Grove cemetery.
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Malcolm Keath Hamilton
Fred Hamilton
Sullivan
Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Bloomfield Arts Night Features Cartooning music by Bean duo
On Wednesday evening June 14 Roger Bean Entertainment presents Chic Jackson and partner Davis with cartooning and paper carving. Mrs Jackson reads her own compositions as part of a Bloomfield tour. Tickets are 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children under ten at the door.
Calvert Injured When Mules Runaway Threw Him From Seat
Timothy Calvert of Calvertsville was mowing when his team of mules ran away. He was thrown from the seat and a sickle guard lacerated his thigh. The sickle was at rest at impact and Calvert is Mrs Lucinda Goodwin’s son-in-law.
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Timothy Calvert
Calvertsville
Mr. Calvert
Lucinda Goodwin
Phillips Boy Delivers New Buick to Fellow Townsman
John Branstetter arrived Friday from Indianapolis with a new Buick for J A Phillips in town.
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John Branstetter
Indianapolis
J. A. Phillips
County Agricultural Contests Open for Entries and Prizes
County Agent C. F. McIntosh invites youth and families to enter contests for five acre yields the one acre alfalfa contest and best ten ears of corn. Prizes include up to 35 dollars for Greene county best acre, 20 dollars for top alfalfa, and 10 dollars for top canning exhibit by a girl under 20. Poultry and pig gains also featured. Send names now.
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Greene County
Poultry Club
C. F. McIntosh
Lyons appoints J. W. Gillespie as new superintendent
J. W. Gillespie is named superintendent of Lyons schools succeeding W. B. VanGorder who resigned to take a position in the northern part of the state. The move shifts leadership as Lyons seeks stable administration.
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Lyons
J.“W. Gillespie
W. B. VanGorder
Local Market Poultry and Produce Price List
Hens heavy 14c light 12c, roosters 6c, spring chickens 20c. Turkey hens 15c toms 12c. Ducks 7c, geese 6c, guineas 15c. Squabs per dozen 1.00. Fresh eggs 1814. Butter 17c, butterfat 28c. No 2 wheat 1.00, corn 65c. Old iron 25c per hundred lbs, brass copper 10c, rubber per lb 4c hi green 13c salted 14c, rags per hundred lbs.
Church Activities Invite All Members and Guests
The notice outlines Sunday events at the Christian church including 9:30 a.m. Sunday School with a call for members to bring someone, 10:30 a.m. sermon Backround Foregrounds of Life, 6:30 p.m. Epworth League, and 7:30 p.m. Children’s Day program. Evening services feature a sermon The Gospel of Foot and an object lesson for children with special violin music. The public is invited to all services.
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Junior Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Welcow
Epworth League
Christian Church
Tor
Baptist Church Services Schedule
The notice lists a 10 30 a m preaching by Pastor and a 6 30 p m B Y P U followed by a 7 30 p m evening service at the Baptist Church.
Worthington County map shows townships roads and schoolhouse sites
Supt McIntosh of Worthington County drafted a map over five years. The map marks townships improved roads and each school house with its corresponding number. The first copy came from the public last Wednesday.
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Danie McIntosh
Worthington
Greene County
McIntosh
Cou
Merchant Kadison Shot by Robbers in Bloomington
Two assailants stopped and surrounded Joseph Kadison a Bloomington merchant on a Saturday night. Kadison refused to heed them and was shot in the head with a .38 caliber revolver. the bullet entered his right side and lodged, though not considered fatal. He fled and was wounded but expected to be confined to his home for several days.
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Joseph Kadison
Bloomington
Kadison
Eadison
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