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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
2
A public appeal urges Greene county Democrats to rally against Mr. Miers to prevent future outsiders from challenging local offices. The message warns that a Miers victory could invite others to run for congress, judge, prosecutor, or other posts, and that opponents will face backlash in elections and post office efforts.
Rates outline yearly subscriptions with advance payment discount and late or partial year charges. Mentions an amount around 100 dollars per year, and notes different terms if payment is not made in advance. Public notices imply adjustments for partial year access.
We announce that Ed Ward W. McIntosh will seek re nomination to the office of prosecuting attorney, subject to the decision of the Democratic nominating convention. He aims to continue as the party’s candidate for the post.
Daily Indianapolis papers denounce the Porto Rican tariff bill with the Indianapolis Republican noting 99 percent of Indiana Republicans oppose McKinley while the Republican press urges passage of the tariff bill.
Friends of Moss deny broad backing and urge supporters to vote on Saturday to prove he has allies. They call for Moss backers to mobilize and persuade others to support him.
A partisan appeal urges voters to back a young candidate Saturday, claims Moss has no opponent, and declares no apology for publishing material from Republican papers. Readers are urged to share the issue with neighbors.
The Porto Rican tariff dispute reveals McKinter as a leader without backbone. His efforts to secure party harmony failed and triggered the most intense outcry the country has seen.
The writer argues in favor of public input in postmaster appointments and questions why Mr Miers would hand the process to a single county official to pit neighbors against each other. He asks what benefit this yields and who gains from such a plan.
The notice urges all Greene County Democrats opposed to Mr Moss to vote Saturday. It predicts twice as many pro Moas Democrats will stay home than Mr Miers will win in the county, and warns this endangers Moas. It appeals to Greene County residents to mobilize neighbors and vote for him.
Congressman Miers floods the county with letters detailing his heavy committee workload. He argues the burden bears on his constituents and urges action to reflect their interests.
The friends of Hon. R. W. Miers press him to run against Mr. Moss in Greene County amid claims of a landslide, condemning past nonresidency and party disarray. Observers note no prior congressional nominee ever contested an opponent in his foe’s home county. Critics say his move harms party unity and risks long lasting factional bitterness for a post office gain.
A public letter condemns the Porto Rican tariff as cruel and unjust, accusing Congress of corporate pressure and criticizing President McKinley for opposing free trade despite prior recommendations. It highlights Republican editorials supporting the stance and urges readers to note the party’s perceived treachery and political failure.
Crumpacker the lone Indiana Republican in Congress who opposed the Porto Rico tariff bill becomes the man of the hour. Republicans urge him to run for governor, arguing he offers the strongest chance to defeat anticipated trusts and restore the President to his stated positions.
Captain Edington assures friends that Robert W. Miers will not gain three votes in the east precinct of Jackson township while securing the Owensburg post office. The piece questions Edington’s control of east Jackson Democrats and expresses hope he will vote the ticket this fall.
The text argues the congressional office is noble and should be held by true representatives of the people, not used by postoffice politicians as a tool. It contends campaigns must not peddle post offices to win support, warning that removing postoffices from Mr Miers's campaign would remove the backbone of its effort.
Geo D Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a tale of wife illness and relief through Electric Bitters after five years of dependence She attributes her recovery to the remedy curing nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches backaches and fainting spells making her able to do her work again.
A student editorial from Bloomfield High denounces the Porto Rican bill. It argues that Porto Ricans deserve representation and compares the issue to American independence from Britain. The piece accuses McKinley of bowing to trusts and questions the welfare of Porto Ricans under taxation without representation.
The ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions ulcers boils corns warts cuts burns and more with a claim of 25 cents per box and a guarantee. It also noted the temperance fight in Jefferson township over saloons with Charles Morrison as applicant and Emerson Short C E Davis and Henry Moore as contesting parties. The dispute drew a full courtroom turnout and may head to the circuit court affecting Worthington saloon licenses.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a universal helper for mankind. It claims to cure constipation indigestion and diarrhea due to digestive organ issues. Trial bottes offered in 10 cent 50 cent and one dollar sizes from Geo E Cravens.
The regular monthly meeting of the C W B M will be at Mrs Williams home Friday at 2 30 pm. Program includes song devotional by Mrs Alice Fields talk on state constitutions and officers by Mrs Margaret Hert discussion on securing support for 1900 100 000 women by Mrs W M Moss a symposium on why pay five cents per month for state work with Mrs Dugger Mrs Williams and Mrs Oliphant a recitation by Fannie Williams roll call mission news items and benediction.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin markets claim it cures constipation indigestion and sick headache. Trial size costs 10 cents for 10 doses large sizes 50 cents and one dollar available through Geo E Cravens. Omar Will O Dobbins visits home folks after joining army in Indianapolis seeks front line duty after clerical recruitment work fatigue.
Bismarck's vigor is linked to strong health and decisive will. The ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a source of energy and mental sharpness, claiming they enhance brain and body power. Sold for 25 cents at J B Stalcup's drug store.
Forty acres of timber in Washington township advertised for sale. Interested buyers call George Burch in Newberry Indiana at 5213 for details.
A parade of local politicians and residents from town to town is noted with visits by Prof W T Brown J W Aster John Davis W H Deckard and many others attending courts renewing subscriptions visiting relatives and testifying before a grand jury in Linton and surrounding areas.
A vintage medical notice from Dr. KR V Pieres of Buffalo New York offers 21 healing staminas mailed. Cloth binding stamps accompany the bound issue.
A promotional notice touts American Poultry Mixture as a guaranteed cure for cholera, roup, gape, and other diseases in fowl flocks. It claims extensive losses and promises refunds if not effective, urging quick use with sanitary measures and offers fifty dollars for non cure cases.
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