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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1891
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat proclaims itself the only all home print paper in the county with double circulation. Advertisers are invited to examine subscription books. Mail address is The Democrat. no individual is to be contacted for business letters. Subscription price is 1.50 per year.
The Paoli News cites Linton Call urging indignation meetings while criticizing taxes on the affluent. Commentary from Taos notes C Cullen’s purchase of part interest in the Princeton Democrat and praises Gibson county schools superintendent. The exchange questions tax fairness and whether any man should bear more than his share based on wealth.
Four bondsmen J W Shilkett Monroe Ground Dick Keller and Joe McIndoo seek release from Trustee Deckards bond claiming his Moss vote shows no financial risk. They say Deckard must post a new bond of far greater wealth while defending his integrity and urging support from true friends.
In a public dispute a resident named Linton faces higher state taxes under new law. Critics argue under the old law she was under taxed, with figures showing tax gaps from $126 to $352, implying a much larger burden under the old system.
The item reports Lyons Lodge F M B A sending resolutions denying Wm M Moes lie about intimidation of Trustee Bogard and correcting a misprint claiming there were seventy eight judges at the district assembly. The note dismisses further charges and mocks lodge critics.
A reader argues the state levy rises while county and township taxes fall, detailing how the increased state tax would impact farmers and property owners. The letter contends mislisted assessments hide tax burdens and blames commissioners if bills rise for honest taxpayers.
On Wednesday the Supreme Court affirmed Geo. Bogard as the legal trustee of Washington township until after the next election. Reese, who sought the office, must wait and then consider moving to another township.
Editorials from Paoli News Franklin Democrat and Brazil Democrat discuss the new tax law. They praise the law for compelling corporations and noting farmers’ compliance while noting property tax changes for railroads and the burden shifts. Republicans initially opposed book and election laws but now soften on taxes.
Sullivan Ind June 5 1891 in a letter by JoaN T Beasley defends Indiana tax laws against charges of inequality and favors for corporations. He argues taxes for state and local governments must be fair uniform and based on true cash value with scrutiny of local officers and advocates future discussion on the state levy.
A reader urges a united temperance campaign across churches and communities. The writer calls on pastors and Sunday schools to teach the perils of intemperance, asks pro prohibitionists and legislators to act, and insists education precedes any lasting reform.
An assortment of advertisements highlights salves for skin ailments with a money back guarantee, a bone-made card story from London, self-setting planes from Gage Tool Co, larceny notes on unpaid subscriptions, Miles pills claim rapid cures, and testimonials urging prompt payments to printers, plus Wood’s Sarsaparilla praised for quality and process.
A collage of curiosities and travel sketches: tips on Dr Piece’s Favorite Prescription for women’s ailments, notes on London’s vastness, Royal Academy rejections, copper wire thefts, and aKhazar-like view of East Indian Lascars weddings. Also a Kendal misidentification tale, and a Yourouk Country portrait with wooden tools, music, and beekeeping aboard camels.
In a light exchange the husband declares he will be his wife’s mentor in all things while she playfully notes he already has long served that role. The Pittsburgh Bulletin captures the banter with a touch of affectionate humor.
The ad touts Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as mild yet prompt for relief from constipation, sick headache, bilious disorders, kidney region pain, torpid liver, and restoring natural stomach and bowel action. A vial costs 25 cents and one dose is described as small yet effective.
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