The Democrat newspaper publication details in Bloomfield Indiana
The Democrat a weekly newspaper in Bloomfield Greene County Indiana lists editor W L Slinkard and subscription rates one year in advance 150 six months 95 and single copies five cents ads rates five cents per line minimum 25 cents and notes mail classification second class post office Bloomfield telephone number 80
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Democrat Printing Office
Opera House Block
Bloomfield
Greene County
Indiana
W. L. Slinkard
Postoffice
Ollie James Speech Against Foreign Soil Notion
A quotation from Ollie James at the national convention declares opposition to any cession of U S soil, asserting fierce nationalism and insistence that no ground belongs to others. The line underscores the era’s strong territorial and sovereignty impulses on the campaign trail.
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Ollie Jame
Governor Glynn Keynote Speech on Americanism and Prosperity
The passage cites Governor Glynn’s St. Louis Convention keynote praising Americanism, democracy, and preparedness as the party’s core. It frames strength through peace, readiness, and prosperity, emphasizing pride in national ideals.
Democratic Platform Praises Federal Reserve Act
From the St. Louis Democratic National platform a critique of the old banking system and praise for the federal reserve act. It describes the act as a democratic credit system under government control and a bulwark against currency panics facilitating industry during world crisis.
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St. Louie
Unclear fragment hints at Reserve Act evaluation
The fragment suggests a judgment on a Democratic administration tied to the enactment of a Reserve Act, implying that enactment alone would merit recognition or critique. Further readable context is needed for precise summarization.
Glowing endorsements in St Louis keynote on prosperity and tariff
Governor Glynn hails democracy and prosperity in his St Louis keynote, praising economic security for workers and farmers while urging tariff reform. He aligns with the idea that Underwood tariffs reduce politics from policy and economics, as Schiff pivots from Republican loyalty to renounce partisan rigidity for national welfare.
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Underwood
New Tariff Commission
Republican Club
New York
Republican Party
Schiff
Glynn
St. Louis
Native Land Loyalty and Duty to Country
A wartime style reflection argues that every man owes allegiance to his country, comparing national loyalty to love for one's mother and to the duty to protect family. It contends foreign born citizens should likewise pledge loyalty to the United States and defend the nation and its people.
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United States
Democratic platform touts postal gains and tariff study
The platform highlights parcel post efficiency, 2,500,000 more people reached, self supporting post office with surpluses in 1913 1914 and 1915, and endorsement of a nonpartisan tariff commission to study fiscal policy based on solid facts rather than interests.
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St. Louis
Democratic Congress
Tariff Commission
Houk Targets Roosevelt With Progressive Telegram
Houk, head of the Tennessee Progressive committee, sent a message to Theodore Roosevelt accusing him of threatening to humiliate Progressives and dissolve the party. The telegram recalls Roosevelt’s 1904 Republican delegate win and challenges his stance on party organization.
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Ennessee
John ©. Houk
State Progressive Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
Don't Let the Ship Be Submarined In Progressivism
A Tennessee Progressive pledges loyalty to the party's principles, denounces a break with leaders who joined a new party, and warns against abandoning the movement's cause for a Democratic or Republican pick by those who previously betrayed the followers. The speaker urges steadfast faith in Progressivism and denounces capitulation to old party power.
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Walter’s
Cooper
Local Market Poultry and Produce Prices Listed
Hens and roosters prices shown with hens heavy at 14c, light 12c, roosters 6c. Spring chickens 20c. Turkey hens 15c, toms 12c. Ducks and geese 6c and 6c. Guinas 15c. Squabs per dozen 1.00. Fresheres 18c. Butter 17c, butterfat 28c. Grain No 2 wheat 90c, corn 6dc. Old iron 25e cwt, brass copper 10c, rubber 4e per lb, hides green 18e salted 14e, rags 1.00 per cwt.
Family Day at the Christian Church Prompts Large Calls
The church reports heavy Sociability Week activity with over three hundred calls daily from each side and projects a 1000 call target. Next Sunday is Family Day with Bible school and church services, offering a Bible to the largest complete family present. Dr Pitkin will attend all services.
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Christian Endeavor
Christian Church
Bible School
Church Service Schedule Invitation
9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30 a m Preaching service 700 p m Christian Endeavor You are cordially invited to attend all these services.
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Christian Endeavor
Sunday church services and events announced
Sunday school at 9 30 a m with W M Haig superintendent followed by a sermon Launching Out Into The Deep at 10 30 a m B Y P U at 6 30 p m and Micah's Vision of Peace at 7 36 p m a musical and children's day entertainment led by the Sunday school and Young Ladies Missionary Society Sunday evening at 7 80 o'clock Bro W H Leach of Charleston Til will preach for the church of Christ June 29 and 80 at Old Masonic Hall services begin 7 30 Everybody invited
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W. M. Haig
Micah
IF. H. Levell
Sunday School and
Young Ladies Missionary Society
W. H. Leach
Charleston, Til
Church of Christ
Old Masonic Hall
Charles Gillett Named Administrator for Reed Estate
Charles Gillett was appointed administrator of the estate of Louisa J. Reed. The filing designates him to manage debts, assets, and distribution under probate law.
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Charles Gillett
Louisa J. Reed
Wilson and Marshall Renominated at Democratic Convention
The Nation's Democrats rejoice at the renomi nations of Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Marshall. Indiana boosters praised Marshall for loyalty to the administration and his progressive spirit. The Coliseum crowd of 27 000 inside and 25 000 outside overflowed as leaders and supporters witnessed the scene and awaited the platform promising women's suffrage on equal terms with men.
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Woodrow Wilson
Marshall
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Senate
Wilson
Taggart
W. J. Bryan
Greene County lads join the front in Mexican War era service
A list of Greene County youths serving in US forces is detailed. Paul Y. Davis at Plattsburg debates enlistment from Indiana. Ser g eant James T. Hunt and Charles Workman in Pershing's Mexican campaign. John Kidd in Douglas Arizona. Learned Dean Nat Emery Alba Floyd Frank Kesler in the Navy. Other locals in El Paso Fort Townsend Minnesota Purdue bands and more set for duties.
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C. E. Davis
Paul Y. Davis
Plattsburg
New York
United States
Mexico
Indiana
Bloomfield
James T. Hunt
11Th Calvalry
Charles Workman
Calvin Workman
Pershings
Villa
Charles
John Kidd
G. E. Kidd
22D
Inf. Co. E
Douglas
Ariz
Dean
Nat Emery
Alba
Floyd
Frank Kesler
Navy
Greene County
Bert E. Dukes
Co. F. 23d Inf
el Paso
Tex
C. Smith
Lee Haywood
Heavy Coast Artillery
Ft. Townsend
Washington
Earl Vandeventer
Worthington
Floyd Clifford
Dr. Clifford
Minnesota
Will Keller
Worthington High School
Purdue
Emil Poulton
Unclaimed Letters at Boomfield Post Office
Postal notice lists letters remaining unclaimed on July 5 1916 from residents Mrs Louis Gardner and Mr Carl Sabrey to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
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United States Post Office
Boomfield
Indiana
Louis Gardner
Carl Sabrey
Mine Office Burned by Lightning at Bicknell
Lightning struck the tipple of the Te cumse mine in Bicknell on Tuesday evening and glanced off to set the office afire. The structure burned to the ground with an estimated loss around $1,000. The office contained fuse at the time.
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Tecumse Mine
Bicknell
Trade for work animals seeks first class second hand auto
A first class second hand auto in good running condition to trade for work mules or horses. Inquire at Democrat.
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Democrat
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