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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1888
Page
3
The Democrat touts its status as the county’s largest circulating paper and invites advertisers to review subscription lists. It declares democracy as fearless, humane, and incorruptible, opposing tyranny and defending liberty, labor, and property as natural law across the land.
The DemocratT explains that delivery depends on prepaid status. If you get a copy without paying, a friend paid for you. Do not fear requests for payment. The DemocRat ends papers when the prepaid period expires. the date after your name shows how long your subscription is paid for and renewals should be sent before that date.
The notice lists subscribers and ward money payments for the Democrat and names several postmasters to receive funds. It announces Wm McCauley as Democratic commissioner candidate, John Exit for representative, and notes Cleveland Thurman versus John Sherman. It reports O Neall's renomination and county convention dates July 6 Bloomfield and precincts July 5.
The Clinton Argus, a Republican paper, urges Vermillion county Democrats to subscribe widely and distribute it. It calls for wise delegations to the county Democratic convention and warns of partisan appointments by commissioners to election inspectors to secure a board majority.
A political message urges Democrats to avoid heated rhetoric and rely on solid facts. It counsels presenting a bold, united front and asserts confidence in winning support this fall. The speaker stresses personal resolve and the effectiveness of calm argument.
The message urges calm during the coming campaign, asks workers to avoid strife, respect Democratic and Republican friends, and maintain civil tone, stressing American ideals and freedom.
The convention showed little enthusiasm and harmony with a ticket that, while strong individually, falls short when grouped. Geographically weak, it would have little chance in a standard year. Many candidates are clever men but not ideal as a slate due to personal and local factors beyond politics.
A heated editorial exchange erupts over Civil War memories and party loyalties. The Democrat warns Republicans rally around the bloody shirt while Republicans counter with accusations of disloyalty and broader claims about voting rights, perils of oppression, and the legacy of Grant.
Health is tolerable in Beech Creek and farmers have completed corn planting while sheep shears are heard on farms. Maggie Brough seeks treatment in Ellettsville. Sheep shearer David G. Thompson spent time in Monroe County. Democrat William Meder bought two sucking mules for 50 dollars. Robert Cox and family visited Brown County. Noble Cox wed Dora Brinson on Sunday June old by Squire McHaley. Best wishes to the couple.
Miss Morran of Worthington traveled to Newberry to meet her music class but returned home without seeing any members. A fire at B A Hindman’s house disrupted the town at breakfast time. Newberry residents plan a Fourth of July celebration with talks by Hon T R Cobb and others. The fruit crop is bountiful. wheat looks promising and normal school in Newberry closes this week.
At St Louis on June 3 and 4 the Democratic National Convention opened with crowds and rain clouds. Daniel Dougherty nominated Grover Cleveland for president and Allen Thurman for vice president, amid elaborate speeches, committee votes, and a first public appearance of a Colorado silver gavel.
Grover Cleveland receives the Democratic nomination at Chicago amid mass cheers. Speakers praise Cleveland's record, defend tariff policies, and pledge unity as the convention adjourns after a long, rousing session. The crowd erupts repeatedly, with music and a portrait unveiling enhancing the spectacle.
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