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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1892
Page
2
An advertisement extols Simmon's Liver Regulator as a powerful remedy for liver and digestive disorders. It claims to prevent headaches fatigue and nervousness by restoring liver function and improving blood quality, presenting the product as a universal family remedy for dyspepsia constipation and related stomach issues.
The Bloomfield Democrat analyzes Harrison’s nomination bid, noting the strong crosscurrents from southern delegates and party machines. It predicts a hard Indiana fight, cites Blaine and McKinley as rivals, and urges Greene county vigilance to elect honest county officials.
An Indianapolis Sentinel article cited by the local press discusses Greene county’s school tuition levy. It notes the county’s Republican lean in popular vote but two thirds Democratic control of the school board, approving a small $0.15 increase in most townships and a $6,600 rise in the county’s tuition fund, arguing the rise was needed and not meant to inflame tax resentment.
The author attacks Benjamin Harrison and Whitelaw Reid as party leaders with a hostile tone, claiming Blaine was unjustly sidelined and predicting defeat. It argues organized labor should oppose the ticket, cites Democratic and labor figures, and notes a broad distrust of the Republican leadership. Also mentions ads for boy labor jobs and a cash in advance recording policy.
A local druggist promotes ownership of Dr King's New Discovery, Dr King's New Life Pills, Bucklin's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters. The store guarantees results and offers a full refund if customers are not satisfied, citing universal adoption and popularity.
The E and L railroad announces round trip tickets for several events. Democrat convention in Chicago June 16-20, return by July 8. Supreme Lodge A O U W Helena Montana June —12, 30 day limit. Knights Templar Grand Conclave Denver August 4-12, final return October 10. American Medical Association Detroit June 6-7, return by June 13. Patriarchs Militants Indiana Evanville June 14-17, return by June 18. Buffalo Elks June 12-13, return by June 17 with continuous passage. Contact agents for full details.
A critical essay argues that tariffs and indirect taxes burden the poor while enriching the rich. It traces consumption taxes on bread, clothing, and necessities to a system that falls hardest on laborers and sewers, noting wealth concentration and repeated government subsidies to industry. It cites mortgage debts, state assessments, and tariff effects on cattle imports, lumber, and construction materials as evidence of a tax system that harms everyday citizens.
Owen Scott argues against McKinley’s tariff claim asserting that consumers pay duties as a tax, citing Brown v Maryland and examples from Marshall Field & Co and Armour. He contends the tax burden falls on buyers despite officials’ assertions that foreigners pay it.
A veteran farmer voices anger at political leaders for favoring New England manufacturers over western agriculture. He cites rising farm mortgages in Kansas, wealth gaps between Vermont and Iowa, and calls for end to sectional manipulation and tariff bias. He warns of revolt if the economic squeeze continues.
A political critique argues that protectionist tariffs harm farmers and industry while detailing tin plate import data. It cites the McKinley bill's impact, treasury figures on pre and post duty imports, and calls for readers to study Henry George’s Protection or Free Trade.
A user cites a caution about not inverting in a house pattern or finishing lumber without first obtaining the correct price. The text references a need for price clarification before proceeding with work on patterns and materials.
Vendors offer excursion fares from Indiana and Ohio to Omaha Buffalo Toronto and Chicago for political events. Dates span June to July with return validity through late July. Tickets sold mid June through late June with limited first class round trips and inclusive return windows.
Pennsylvania Lines offers excursion tickets west of Pittsburgh with round trip fares to Helena Montana for June 7 to July 7 for Supreme Lodge meeting, to Chicago June 16 to 20 for Democratic National Convention return by July 8, to New York July for International Christian Endeavor Convention with return by July 15 or extended to Aug 16, and to Washington DC in September for National Encampment GAR. Details from ticket agents or F Van Dusen, Chief Assistant General Passenger Agent, Pittsburgh Pa.
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