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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1893
Page
1
Van Buren Denslow discusses a future of mass prosperity and longevity driven by agricultural advances, mechanized industry, and private public partnership. He envisions global federation within the Americas, language shifts, blurred state private lines, and a larger role for education, art, and science. He cites Ingersoll as a future revered figure.
The New York correspondent reports Chauncey M. Depew arguing two major parties will persist in the United States with shifting affiliations. One party will resemble today’s Republican party and Hamilton’s era, championing national action for prosperity, the other Jeffersonian in origin opposing the first. The friction between them, Depew says, will sustain national health and occasional pendular shifts.
William Elery Curtis discusses a future where the United States leads through trade and influence rather than force. He envisions a global network with rail links, isthmian canal, and vast Latin American commerce, predicting rising U S dominance by 1900s. He cites historical trade figures to support a divine national destiny.
Michael D. Starter foresees a century of minimal government involvement in private affairs and business. He predicts the belief that governing least is best will become law among leaders, editors, and thinkers, with a declining civil service and reduced public ownership by 1993.
A fragmented voice pleads not to abandon companions at dinner and notes the strain on a mother and housekeeper who must balance nursery and home duties while seeking occasional relief from routine.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure at one dollar per bottle, with endorsements from West & Traux and Wapping Kinnan & Marvin, Toledo wholesale druggists, claiming internal action on blood and mucous membranes. Separate gardening tip notes preserving freshness with soda in water and reviving wilted flowers by boiling stem portions.
An old ad claims a salve cures cuts bruises sores ulcers fever ralt rheum and more with a 25 cent box price and money refunded if not satisfied. It also advertises a fine young pony for sale described as gentle lively and suitable for a good boy to handle with inquiries at the office.
Michigan City Dispatch reports that many Democrats seek railway mail positions. Applicants must be US citizens 18 to 35, with exceptions for veterans. Women are ineligible. Exams cover spelling, penmanship, arithmetic, and geography with a 70 percent passing mark. Appointments start at class one with six month trial, then permanent if satisfactory. Transfers and reinstatements follow strict rules.
Merchants print warnings on bold cards: Please don't ask for credit. No Tobacco Cigars or Cigarettes sold to persons under 16 years of age. The notices stress responsible sales practices for local merchants.
M Kaufman of Indianapolis visited Lyons this week. Abram Foredice, aged eighty, died of pneumonia with funeral at M E church and interment in Owensburg. Contractors rebuild Union block with brick foundation. George Davidson reports a new deputy postmaster at his home. Local residents praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by Cavins & Isenhower.
Mrs Mary Edwarde of Lyons visited Mrs Barker on Saturday. Abe Miller has recovered from measles. George Baker of Newberry was in the neighborhood Thursday. Luther Slinkard and family visited Will Keller’s family Sunday. Mrs Andy Hatfield visited her daughter Mrs Arch Hawkins Sunday. The singing class led by Mrs Mattie Keller is progressing well. Black Ferguson sold an Automatic cooker nearby Friday. Mike Hall and family visited their daughter Mrs Stone in Mineral City last week. No Sunday school or prayer meeting due to church painting. Jim Barker and Jake Litton went to Bloomfield Wednesday on business. Dr Bennet of Worthington attended Mrs Commodore Simpson, very ill for some time. Mrs Aden Benham and mother visited Mrs N E Neidigh Sunday night. she has been ill for a while. A testimonial claims Chamberlains Pain Balm quickly cures rheumatism in three days. 50 cent bottles available from Cavins & Isenhower.
J Fry relocates to Dry Branch while Frank Royal pursues sugar making. Frank Yardesty rests after a few days illness. Frank Corbin buys a new log wagon. Phil McDonald boards at Lee Brandons. Bail Riley beams with a broad smile. It is a boy. Joe Alen moves to the farm he bought from J Fry. Mrs Olive Boruff, long sick, can sit up. Henry Jackson, boss trapper, reports a sheep killed by a dead fall. Nick Johnson, a farmer, notes several sheep deaths. Jerry Meredith, blacksmith, moves into G H O Ban non's Dresden property. O Donal d passes through, moving his brother to Newberry.
A long standing testimonial extols Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it cures chest and throat ailments. Trial bottle offered free with money back guarantee and Starcup's drug store advertises large bottles at 50 cents and one dollar.
The League hosted an entertainment last Friday night as Johnie Johnson the fur buyer visited town this week. A teachers’ institute was held at the location last Saturday and a singing class delivered a lively performance.
Tom Oborn moves to Fairplay to farm this season. Oscar LaRue and wife visit town Monday. Wm. Lawhead to Llineig for summer work. Ex-Sheriff Thompson and John Bullock in town Thursday on business. Epidemic of cholerine reported in Swickley Pennsylvania. P. P. Karr Cholera Remedy advertised. sold 24 bottles weekly. sold through Caving & Isenhower 5214.
Meeting closed Sunday night. Ed Hasler was in our neighborhood last Thursday. Grandpa Messenger is very sick and not expected to live. Hase Roach of Rockwood was on our streets Saturday evening. Nora Thompson and Eliza Heaton visited Mrs John Jeat on Saturday night. Our school was out last Friday and a large crowd enjoyed a good time with plenty to eat.
A local druggist states decades of selling Dr King s New Life Pills Bucklie s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters with universal satisfaction and promises refunds if customers are not pleased. The note emphasizes guaranteed results and strong sales.
Community notes recount Oscar LaRue in the past week and James Whitaker in Martin county. A Indianapolis organ man visited on business, coal prospecting began under Scotland Coal Company, and many locals appear in this roundup of visits, farming, schooling, and community events.
Friday visits from Henry Sleaton and Sunday reports of Jim Hasler and Nora Thompson with Eliza Heaton at Ridgeport. Ed and Sam Anderson attended church, while George Burge plans a move to Chicago as a news boy. Mrs. Willeyer praises Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup for a severe cough that might have become consumption.
It is generally conceded by all who have tried it and their name is legion that Salvation Oil is the best niment in the market today. It is compounded only of the best ingredients and is guaranteed to be positively pure. 25 ctu.
F M Cox visits with family and one more week of school remains. Mrs Emma Rainbolt is slowly recovering. John M Meredith travels to Harrodsburg on business. Solomon Rainbolt, a farmer from Lawrence county, visited recently and suffered an injury. Sugar making is up in the region. Addison Cox dies. survived by wife and many friends. Farmers pushed to work after a bitter winter. Sunday school grows under John Brylea's leadership. Ely's Cream Balm advertised as a cure for catarrh with testimonials from Henry Billings and Mary C Thompson.
Miss Alice Crites left for Minois Tuesday morning. George Miller the blacksmith moved from Plainville. John Robinson Jin Watkins and Hugh Gason started for the wild west Friday. Miss Minnie Ragedale is giving Mise Lettie Killinger music legions at this writing. Mise Clein Fuley visiting HL Bland this week. The revival closed with sixty five converts and fifty accessions to the church. Miss Zela Goodwin and her brother Walter visited Miss Daisy and Charley Van Deventer Saturday night. Starry Owens from Worthington was guest of Charley Ballard Saturday night. Sherman Buwerauck was hurt when his horse threw him after prayer meeting. Several Misses visited Mrs. Calvert Saturday eve. School photographs offered by M. H. Wright Worthington Indiana. 212 Turrs Pints agreeable in taste.
Noah Mann of Seymour visits Worthington while Herman Switz moves to Alexandra for a sabon business start. E & I railroad builds iron bridge over Eel river at Johnetown. Obituary for Walter Mitchell of Dugger and Little Rock. long tribute from ALICE MANSFIELD detailing his life and character.
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