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Newspaper

Bloomfield Democrat

Location

Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1889

Page

2

Democratic editorial and political notes in Bloomfield

A column reviewing subscription practices at The Bloomfield Democrat, a note on Mr Calvin S. Brice as Democratic chairman, and opinions on Connecticut ballot reform, Australian system proposals, and 1892 presidential prospects including Grover Cleveland and Western candidate W D Bynum. The piece weighs Cleveland’s virtues against political realities and favors a western nominee like Bynum for Indiana support.

Calvin S. Brice National Democratic Committee Brice

Miners Locked Out as Tariff Fight Sparks Aid Drive

Michigan City Despatch reports hundreds of Clay County miners are locked out by the coal trust. Collections statewide support workers and families during enforced idleness as tariff politics are recalled. The piece notes Harrison, described as workingman’s friend, was elected and argues free trade worsens hunger while protection preserves a lifeline.

Michigan City Clay County Coal Trust Harrison

Miners March Through Mud Demand Protection and Trustees

Bagranage Democrat reports Clay county coal miners marching through mud yelling for Harrison and protection. They hunt township trustees and benevolent institutions as coal prices stay high yet miners remain out of work. The scene suggests unrest and questions about the coal industry and local governance.

Bagranage Clay County Harrison Protection

Cleveland in 1892 Moraga predicts Cleveland renomination

Senator Moraga of Alabama predicts Cleveland will receive the Democratic nomination in 1892. He praises Cleveland's administration as honest and capable, notes tariff reform as a key issue, and asserts Cleveland is the likely sole candidate discussed for the presidential nomination. The article emphasizes Cleveland's integrity and the party's hopes for victory.

Grover Cleveland Cleveland Harrison Senator Moraga Alabama Morga Clevebind United States South

The High Tariff Motto Critiqued In Herald View

The New York Herald criticizes high tariff advocates as aiming to tax necessities, push capital to monopolize, curb labor wages, and claim such moves yield civilization’s best results. The piece portrays this as a modern political hyped doctrine.

New York

Why The People Love Him Strong in Evansville

The article extols Mr. Cleveland as a trustworthy leader who places public welfare above personal gain. It asserts his enduring popularity stems from consistent fidelity to the people and his earned confidence and respect.

Evansville Cleveland

Political marvel defeats tariff reform in one year

A New York Telegram commentary notes the strong enemy ramparts and the barrage of critiques, yet claims tariff reform secured a popular majority of 100000 in the United States after a single year of campaigning.

N. Y United States Royal Baking Powder Co Wall St New York

Semi annual apportionment of school revenue by township

The county auditor announces the semi annual apportionment of school revenue sourced from congressional and common school interest liquor license and tuition revenue from local taxation and dog fund. Townships listed include Beech Creek Center Cass Fairplay Grant Highland Jefferson Jackson Richland Smiths Stockton Stafford Taylor Wright Washington Bloomfield Linton Worthington with totals ranging from 630 80 to 2 condolences.

Beech Creek Township Cass Fairplay Grant Highland Jefferson Jackson Richland Smiths Stockton Stafford Taylor Uoah Wright Washington Bloomfield Linton Worthington

Rattlesnake reports loom over Greene county farms

At the old settlers meeting Squire Holmes cites farmer George Morgan of Marco who owns 5000 acres in Greene county with about 150 rattlesnakes killed on one farm this spring. The text notes Knox county reportedly free of rattlers and references tax collection plans and rail fare offers for July travel.

Old Settlers Fair Grounds Squire Holmes Washington Township George Morgan Marco Greene County Knox County Vincennes Law Bein

Hog cholera outbreak warning and protection tip

Local areas report hog cholera presence and urge guards against spread. An item promotes “Dead shot” as a guaranteed preventive and cure, urging farmers to apply promptly to swine.

Local Notes and Town Life Roundup in Worthington

Monday purchases in Newark. visitors from Indiana and Minneapolis. Townsfolk report new houses, market prices for cherries and potatoes, and a rising bicycle fever. Rain, bridge damage, post office updates, and ongoing legal and social events color a bustling community scene.

That Tired Feeling Aflicts Spring Readers

The article promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for spring fatigue caused by warmer days. It claims the medicine strengthens and purifies the body and blood, helping readers resist seasonal illnesses.

Farmers hope for replanting as rivers fall and crops recover

The letter notes continued rain not nationwide and a falling river. Farmers aim to replant corn and raise a full crop despite some flood damage. Wheat in Greene and Daviess counties is praised as good as last year, with cave visits and church work summarized amid local updates.

Tom Eel River Greene County Daviess County Suppenfield Corydon

Preacher Invited Here. Local Visits Noted

Rev George to preach next Sunday as townsfolk report numerous Sunday visits from Newberry and Angelaville. Wheat harvest starts this week amid community activity. Ki B Kings remains arrived and interred. mourners followed to the resting place with flowers. Verily in the midst of life we die and the phrase about being lifted up appears in a local reflection.

Newberry George Yleotha Moss Orlando Cornell Wm, Haig Joan Crooke Odon Samuel Clackmore Newberry Funday Ki. B. King Tivad Nora Blackwood Elbert West S. N. Yeoman Atore Folsten Cushman Shian KE. C. Denham Nellie Alkina Pleasantville George Lee Govport Cassie Buskirk Henry Cross M. Beanly Olney Illinois Evansville Jarrel M. West Farlen Deans Creek Elmer Schirtz Knox County M. J. Akin George Butler Linton Samuel Benham Anna John Johnson W. C. Bennett J. W.bennett Jeroy Woods Nebraska Win, Vanmeter Lyons Breeden

Ridgeport Social Notes and Local Ventures

Mrs Girkin and Mrs Barg visit neighbors Saturday night. Daniel Bingham visits Mary Girkin Sunday. Ridgeport Sunday school attendees and local visitors are listed. A sheriff candidate passes through Ridgeport en route to Greene county. Stave saw operations employ many hands. A beech sapling hitch gave Mount its name. A potato pest appears, devouring tubers. An advertising medical claim offers free remedy samples for consumption.

Mrs. Barg Mrs. Sherrow Daniel Bingham Mary Girkin Ridgeport Aaron Combs Greene County

Greene county to host grand Fourth of July and new church builds

Eld. Blake of Danville held services and a Methodist church celebrated Chiltren's day. The new Baptist church nears completion and the Christian church is rapidly built. Prof. Sherwood and his Hanodel Philharmonic studio prepare for July Fourth events. James Sherwood and Minnie Gibson wed at the Remington house. Linton readiness for a large July celebration under Greene County Prohibition League. Cravens and Allen promote the summer term with fifty expected attendees. Supt. Moss raised standards, boosting local schools with countywide support.

James Sherwood Minnie Gibson Remington House Nash Linton Greene County Greene County Prohibition League Vross Cravens Allen Cravens & Allen Moss State of Indiana Greene Circuit Mary C. Bucher Isaac Stalcup Axtell & Timmons Rebecca Nester Solomon Dixson Stephen Dixson Thaddeus Short Mary Sares David Sares James Sarea Emerson Sares Cornelia Sares Greene Circuit Court Bloomfield A. Doss Sval Pranwlin Ramsey Melvin L. Wiley W. C Hultz Eliza E. Wiley Leyi P. White White Ambrose Btoomfield Bloom Gel Tyne A. D. Issa Franklin Ramsey Lenox Guthrie Wm. C. Hultz Guthrie Leonard Weathers Boklen Wiliam C Hultz Joseph J. Sexton Minnie Sexton Holden A. DB. Iss A.dixst Franklin Ramsey

Local notes mix gossip and strangers visiting town

Indianapolis visitors crowd the city for a weekend festival and social events as residents comment on theft, finances, and local gossip. The piece names Mrs. Mitchell Mrs. Linn Mrs. Wolford Ms Eva Brachfield and Geo Haton among others, with sharp critique of local correspondents and townsfolk.

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