The Democrat Newspaper Public Notice Details
The Democrat published weekly in Bloomfield Indiana lists subscription rates including one year in advance at 1.50 six months 0.75 and single copies 5 cents The paper operates from Opera House Brock Greene County Indiana edited by W L Slinkard with advance payments required and advertising rates per line leading to public notices in a 1900s era town daily record.
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Democrat Printing Office
Opera House Brock
Bloomfield
Greene County
Indiana
W. L. Slinkard
Postoffice
Addressing Economic and Democratic Faith in Early 20th Century USA
In a period of economic debate the speaker mocks values of poultry pricing while contrasting 1907 bank fear with 1915 Europe loans. He argues the Federal Reserve Act reshapes Wall Street power and politics and calls for vigilant Americanism and national unity amid financial turmoil. He cites figures on poultry prices and asserts a political stance against foreign influence.
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New York
Europe
Wall Street
Unity and strength at the St Louis Convention
Voices at the convention honor Americanism and unity as the 1916 fight is framed. Bryan, Glynn, and Wilson supporters boast progress for the army and navy, contrasting Democratic achievements with Roosevelt and Taft.
William Jennings Bryan Defends Wilson in Economic Crisis
Bryan told St Louis convention that no president faced such powers, Wilson outsmarted a manufactured panic. He noted Treasury Secretary met in White House and that government would aid banks seeking relief, stopping the panic before it spread.
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Jackson
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
St. Louis
Federal Reserve Banks Created to Rest Finances on Citizens
Ollie James speaks at the St. Louis Convention blaming Republicans for four decades of finance control and praising Democratic rule under Woodrow Wilson for moving money power to the government through the creation of federal reserve banks. The aim was to base the nation’s finances on what people own rather than what they owe.
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Republican Party
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Ollie James
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Federal Reserve
Bryan Endorses Wilson in St. Louis War Peace Plea
In St. Louis, W J Bryan voices gratitude for a President who avoids bloodshed and preserves neutrality. He praises Wilson for bearing a heavy burden, protects peace, and argues the Democratic Party should earn the honor of peace through Wilson's leadership. He emphasizes national unity and victory in the prime prize of peace.
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Woodrow Wilson
W. J. Bryan
St. Louis
Roosevelt declines Progressive nomination over 1916 split
The letter from Colonel Roosevelt explains he would accept the presidency only if elected and notes the Republican nomination was tied to a German Alliance. The piece argues that Progressives left the GOP not for individuals but due to a disliked control wing, stressing that true principle sustains a party despite setbacks.
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Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Republican Party
Chicago
Vaid
Hughes
Uncertain pledge tests promises and concessions
The passage questions if a group will act in the right interests without promises or concessions, weighing the motives of those who advocate for forwarding others' interests through their actions. It asks whether the party will proceed under bare terms.
Greatest tractor demonstration to honor power farming at St Louis
More than a quarter million farmers and merchants will witness a five day tractor show in St Louis from July 31 to August 4. Two hundred tractors operate in one field with drawbar tests and demonstrations. Nearly a million dollars in machinery will be used on a 200 acre site three miles from the city, with 100 exhibitors and hundreds of factory reps offering short power farming courses. Attendance is expected at 200,900, and the event is free to all with on grounds food and water provided. Further details available from Frank E. Goodwin, Farm Machinery-Farm Power, St Louis Missouri.
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Mississippi Valley
St. Louis
Middle West
Frank E. Goodwin
Farm Machinery
Pine Street
Hints For Busy Merchants Promote First in Right Actions
The passage urges merchants to lead by doing the right thing first, build community, and avoid relying on competitors for ideas. It warns against small towns becoming mere freight stations, urges proactive advertising, and emphasizes customer satisfaction to outpace rivals.
Progressive Split on Indorsement at Chicago Meeting
The national progressive committee met in Chicago on June 26 to decide on endorsing Hughes. Perkins Garfield Rowell led supporters while Hale Colby Cochems Panker led opponents. Hughes was endorsed 31 to 15 after debates and a chair ruling and appeal. The committee voted 33 to 14 on Garfield’s appeal, and actions were declared non binding on individuals.
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National Committee of the Progressives
Chicago
Indorsing Hughes
Perkins
New York
Garfield
Ohio
Rowell
California
Hale
Mass
Bainbridge Colby
N. Y
Cochems
Wis
Panker
Hughes
Indorse
Cattle Feeders Meet on Turley Farm in Indiana
A meeting for cattle feeders to discuss a complete record of a Turley herd near Mitchell Indiana in Lawrence County will be held July 1 at 2 00 PM. Aaron Turley has fed 82 steers since April 27 using ensilage cottonseed meal and mixed hay with no corn. Purdue Experiment Station staff PP G King and P J Thompson will attend to discuss costs and gains.
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Aaron Turley
Mitchell
Lawrence County
Indiana
Mr. Turley
G. King
P. J. Thompson
Purdue Experiment Station
Mr. Turnley
Joe A. Burton
AML
Church Notes and Service Schedule for July
The notice lists M. E. Church activities with 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. sermon, plus 6:30 p.m. Epworth League and 7:30 p.m. sermon. Rev J E Baker of Worthington preaches at Furnace Christian church Saturday through Sunday. Rev J D Crane to preach at Pleasant Ridge July 2 at 10:30 a.m., Lower Bingham 2:30 p.m., Scotland July 9 10:30 a.m., and Simpson Chapel 2:30 p.m. for the aged.
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J. E. Baker
Worthington
the Furnace Christian Church
J. D. Crane
Pleasant Ridge
Lower Bingham
Scotland
Simpson Chapel
Sunday church services invite community
Christian church hours listed include 9:30 a.m. Sunday school 10:35 a.m. sermon on Jesus the Man of Prayer 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor and 7:30 p.m. subject A Young Man's Charge You are cordially invited.
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Christian Church
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church Invites Bloomfield to Sunday Services
In a crisis message a Bloomfield Presbyterian urges all citizens to attend worship next Sunday. The timetable includes Sunday School at 0 30 a m for all ages, 10 30 a m sermon The Son of God Goes Forth to War, 11 40 a m a visiting session, and 7 30 p m evening service with a Youth Service. College students are especially invited.
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Presbyterian Church
Calvary
Bloomfield
Son of God
Christian Endeavor
Baptist Church Sunday Services Invite City Visitors
The notice invites all to Baptist Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and vesper services at 6 30 p m This message encourages strangers in the city to attend worship and names F J Levell as pastor.
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F. J. Levell
Probate Pocket: Charles Gillett Appointed Administrator
Charles Gillett was appointed administrator of the estate of Louisa J. Reed in probate records.
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Charles Gillett
Louisa J. Reed
Trade A for mules or horses in need of work
Classified note seeks trade of a first class second hand auto in good running condition for work mules or horses. Promotion includes a reference to a Democrat newspaper. The verse by Wilbur D Nesbit about the flag is quoted in full.
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Democrat
Notice to Dove Owners on Delinquent Tax
All persons owning doves upon which the tax is delinquent should call and pay to John W. Johnson, trustee Richland township.
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John W. Johnson
Richland Township
Tecumseh Coal Plans Rail Switch to Freekindsville
Tecumseh Coal and Mining Co has leased several thousand acres near Freekindsville and is sinking a shaft. They expect to begin operation this fall and will construct a switch from Bicknell to move ore output and transport miners to and from work.
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Tecumseh Coal and Mining Co
Freekindsville
Bicknell
Mrs Ella McGinnis Street Rites Held At Simpson Chapel
Mrs Ella McGinnis Street of Taylor township widow of Abel Street died Monday after months of illness. Aged 62 she was daughter of John and Mary McGinnis. Survived by son Wilber and his wife and daughter Helen and son Dale, plus three sisters Belle Isenogle Frances Jamison and Harry Clark and brother William McGinnis. Funeral at Simpson Chapel Wednesday 10 30 conducted by Rev Jones. Burial in Simpson Chapel cemetery.
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Ella McGinnis Street
Taylor Township
Abel Street
Street
John McGinnis
Wilber Street
Helen
Dale
Belle Isenogle
Washington
Frances Jamison
Scotland
Harry Clark
William McGinnis
California
Simpson Chapel
Rev. Jones
Newberry
William A Sherwood obituary from Linton Indiana
William A Sherwood a longtime Linton resident died at his home last Friday. Born May 29 1850 in Libonia Washington County he was the son of Benjamin and Sally Sherwood. Survived by his wife three children Lonnie I Sherwood Fannie Dye Lexie Sherwood and five grandchildren. He had three brothers Hugh M Sherwood Edgar H Sherwood and James B Sherwood and a sister Mrs Bettie Hardesty.
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William A. Sherwood
Linton
Libonia
Washington County
Benjamin
Sally Sherwood
Lonnie I. Sherwood
Indianapolis
Fannie Dye
Lexie Sherwood
Hugh M. Sherwood
Edgar H. Sherwood
James B. Sherwood
Los Angeles
Bettie Hardesty
Sullivan
Obituary of Hannah Maria Duke McDonald in Indiana
Hannah Maria McDonald Duke was born in Jackson township Indiana on November 4 1844 and died June 23 1916 at age 71 years 7 months 19 days She married Richard M Duke on December 24 1860 and eight children survived including James William John Mae and Nannie Zook She joined the Bethel Christian church in youth and remained faithful until death She died after a brief illness at her son Mac Dukes home leaving two half sisters seven grandchildren and many relatives and friends to mourn her passing.
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Hannah Maria McDonald Duke
Jackson Township
Indiana
Philip
Margaret McGill McDonald
Richard M. Duke
Margaret
Mary
Blanch
James
Wm. J
John G
Mae Duke
Nannie Zook
Humboldt, Minn
Mary Padgett
Koleen
Elizabeth Alexander
Tunnelton
Iva
Iona
Hazel Duke
Harold
Cecil Zook
Richard
Wm. Duke
Card of Thanks for Hannah Duke Burial Assistance
We thank our neighbors and friends in Jackson towns for kindly aiding us during the death and burial of our mother Hannah Duke. Wm J Duke John G Duke Mac Duke Mrs Nelson Zook.
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Jackson Towns
Hannah Duke
Wm. J. Duke
John G. Duke
Mac Duke
Nelson Zook
Billy Sunday's Mother Jane Stowell Dies at 76
Mrs. Jane Stowell 76 mother of evangelist Billy Sunday was found dead in her Winona Lake home from heart disease. Born in Syracuse Indiana she will be buried in Ames Iowa on the family homestead where Sunday was born. Survivors include two sons Edward Sunday of Woodworth North Dakota and L C Heizer of Hood River Oregon.
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Billy Sunday
Jane Stowell
Billy” Sunday
Winona Lake
Sunday
Ames
Iowa
Mr. Sunday
Edward Sunday
Woodworth
N. D
L. C. Heizer
Hood River
Ore
McCracken and Alba Christian Wed in Idaho
The marriage of R. W. McCracken son of Mr and Mrs G E McCracken and Miss Alba Christian of Pocatel lo Idaho occurred in Idaho on June 24.
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R. W. McCracken
Nature's Own Bloomfield a Civic Club Tribute
Bloomfield in Greene County celebrates the name Nature's Own Bloomfield. A Civic Club member describes the town as a home where nature and land yield beauty. The piece urges pride, growth of character, and loyalty to the town, ending with a subscription pitch for The Democrat.
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Civic Club
Bloomfield
Greene County
Ture
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