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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1916

Page

4

The Democrat newspaper data and pricing note

The Democrat notes weekly publication from Bloomfield Indiana with editor W L Slinkard. It lists subscription rates one year 1.50 six months 75 cents and single copy five cents, payable in advance. Advertising rates are per line with minimum 25 cents, lodge resolutions 5 cents per line.

Democrat Printing Office Opera House Block Bloomfield Greene County Indiana W. L. Slinkard Postoffice

Progressives Decline Roosevelts Nomination Reflected

The article recalling campaign chatter notes Roosevelt declining the Progressive bid and Hughes urged caution with old sayings. Barrett address to farmers delivered forceful, humorous, yet impactful, delivering blunt facts that stunned listeners even as they laughed.

Barrett

Farmers Respond to Long Talk in Greene County

The speaker drew a large, amused crowd of Greene county farmers who kept cheering for more after an hour long address. Attendees found the remarks lively and informative, and the event wrapped with broad approval for future discussions.

Greene County

Public duty of editors and historic Supreme Court dreams

The piece argues editors cannot please everyone and should publish all available news without apology. It notes Justice McLean and Justice Davis as historical presidential candidates, recounting their campaigns, Liberal Republican votes, and Davis leaving the Supreme Court to become Illinois senator.

Supreme Court Connecticut Baltimore McLean Davis Greeley Illinois Chase

Republican nominating anger and Roosevelt faction clashed

The piece criticizes the Republicans for nominating Hughes, arguing the standouts sacked the choice from the start and ignored conservative and Progressive voices. It likens progressives to a young wasp that stings more as it ages, warning leaders to beware the backlash.

Hughes Roosevelt New York Indiana

Club Meetings and Board of Review Dates

Social clubs hosted gatherings this week with members from the Needle Club and Thimble Club at local homes. The Board of Review schedules hearings for taxpayers across Richland Bloomfield Taylor Cass Newberry Jackson Beechereck Center Wright Stockton Linton Stafford Washington Lyons Grant and related townships, announced by County Assessor Lilburn Jackson.

Board of Review Richland Bloomfield Taylor Cass Newberry Jackson Beechereck Center Tairplay Smith, Jefferson Worthington Wright Jasonville Stockton and Linton Stafford Washington Lyons and Grant Lilburn Jackson

Local Market Poultry and Produce Prices

Hens heavy 14c light 12c roosters 6c spring chickens 20c turkey hens 15c toms 12c ducks 7c geese 6c guinas 15c squabs per dozen 1.00 fresh eggs 18c butter 17c butterfat 28c grain No 2 wheat 90c corn 65c old iron 25c per hundred lbs brass copper 10c rubber 4c per lb hides green 18c salted 14c rags 1.00 per hundred lbs

Church Notes Promoting Week of Sociability and Outreach

The M E Church schedule features 9:30 Sunday School with an eight piece orchestra, 10:30 service on Identity and Variety of Glory, 6:30 Epworth League, 7:30 sermons on Priority of God and The Value of Soul. Next week designated Sociability Week splits Franklin Street East and West for calls totaling at least 1000, with topics limited to The Sunday School and the Church.

Epworth League The Christian Church Franklin Street

Presbyterian Church Services This Week Invite

The church schedules a 10 30 a m preaching service a 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor and a 7 30 p m preaching session You are cordially invited to attend all these services.

Christian Endeavor

Sunday School and Services Schedule

At 9 80 a m Sunday School and 10 30 a m Preaching by Pastor. 6 30 p m B P U A musical and children's day entertainment led by the Sunday school and Young Ladies Missionary Society at 7 30 p m Sunday evening.

Sunday School and Young Ladies Missionary Society

Baptisms and real estate trades noted in local notices

Thirty one church members were baptized at Goose Creek on Sunday with a foot washing service that evening. William M. Moss buys into W G Boyd & Co Indianapolis real estate firm. They handle farms town property and business chances. A property listing details 73 acres 5 room house 86 by 40 barn orchard crops and miscellaneous outbuildings near a school and church. Trade offer includes a second hand auto for work mules or horses.

Goose Creek William M. Moss W. G. Boyd & Co Law Building Indianapolis Moss

Notice to Return Borrowed Farm Implements

W L Slinkard asks friends who borrowed his harrow and a turning plow to return them promptly to his property.

Advertising as a Dust Mover

A persuasive piece argues that well advertised goods stay fresh on shelves, sell quickly, and offer better value. It urges readers to choose advertised, popular brands over older, dirty ones, highlighting progress, profit, and consumer protection.

Martinsville Filler Aims to Make Tires Puncture Proof

Wes Stalcup, brother of L H and James Stalcup, recently treated at a Martinsville sanitarium, is linked to Eureka Tire Filler. The filler, claimed to replace air after 5 000 miles, solidifies from liquor form in inner tubes and costs about two thirds a new tire. Amboy Indiana inventor Waldron started a plant there. Stalcup seeks Martinsville investment to build a factory for Eureka Tire Filler with a two 5 000 mile guarantee.

Wes Stalcup L. H James Stalcup Martinsville Martinsville Democrat Myr Stalcup Amboy Ind Waldron Starcup Eureka

Boy Born to Bloomfield Couple Joe and Mrs Noel

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Noel of Bloomfield on June 14. The family announced the birth with congratulations from relatives and neighbors.

Joe Noel Bloomfield

The Democrat News Buy Rate Stated at One Fifty Per Year

A short note announces the newspaper price of one dollar and fifty cents annually. It frames The Democrat as the primary source of timely coverage, implying ongoing daily publication for readers.

Factory Direct Tires Offer Big Savings and Thick Tread

Tire dealer promotes factory direct purchase with 20 to 30 percent savings on a range of sizes. Claims thicker tread and reinforced construction from brands like Goodrich Goodyear and Firestone. Includes cash terms certified funds and a five percent discount for multiple tire orders over five days.

Goodrich Goodyear Firestone

Hughes Nominated as Republican Presidential Candidate

The Chicago convention nominated Hughes for president and Fairbanks for vice president. Progressives nominated Roosevelt after the announcement, prompting long cheering and flag waving. Lodge’s olive branch was rejected, talks continued, and Roosevelt urged patience while conservatives favored sticking with Hughes and Johnson as a plan for a cross party path.

Chicago Hughes Fairbanks Roosevelt Henry Cabbot Lodge Mass

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