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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1891
Page
3
The Bloomfield Democrat informs readers it is the only all home print paper in the county with double the circulation. Advertisers are urged to inspect subscription books. All business letters should go to the Democrat, not individuals. Subscription price is 1.50 per year.
The text notes a tariff as a consumer tax, the Daviess County Democrat nominating ex Governor Isaac P Gray for president, and a Supreme Court ruling that a town school trustee office is a lucrative constitutional office. It mentions a new county assessor to be appointed by the county commissioners on April 1, serving until the next election, at three dollars per day when employed.
The piece notes William E Resse a Democratic governor of Massachusetts born in 1857. It mentions his Harvard graduation in 1877 and reflects on the vigor of youth in democracy with a rallying sentiment about young men for battle and the power of a once aroused democracy.
Republican papers mock the legislature for allocating only 75000 for the World's fair and claim a Republican majority would have appropriated 200000 or more. They argue when in control they spend the public money freely.
The Washington Gazette reports a number of Republican candidates for county assessor fear a political mismatch with the auditor. If the office must go to someone of opposing politics, several hopeful Republicans could be set back.
The piece lauds Joan M. Palmer as Illinois first Democratic senator since Stephen A. Douglas, praising her honesty, fearlessness, and Western democracy. It also profiles Robert E. Pauison as a long serving Democratic governor of Pennsylvania, noting his youth, lineage, and rising leadership in the party.
The piece notes Mr. Vories assumed duties of state superintendent on Monday with praise for his earnest deputy W. H. Glasscock and a hopeful forecast of success. It cites La Follette’s faithful service and anticipates Vories becoming a popular, strong leader in education. It also references young Massachusetts politicians Sherman Hoar Russell Williams and prospects for Democratic gains.
A political column attacks Republican papers over the McKinley bill. It argues raw sugar is placed on the free list after April 1, boosting refinery profits and creating a sugar industry monopoly. The piece accuses supporters of hiding that refined sugar would have been cheaper and notes a two cent bounty per large sugar producer.
Correspondence notes visits by NRS Norris and Mrs Shake. Dr Cravens and wife return from Bloomfield. Rev Julian to preach next Sunday night. Mr Talmage of Worthington in town. Born to Henry and wife in Marco vicinity a girl. Farmers report fruit crop safe and grain growing well. City school a complete winter success. Mothers warned against laudanum. Bull’s Baby Syrup offered as harmless remedy. Old Soul’s Catarrh Cure advertised at 25 cents.
R E. W. Ailburn and wife from Washington Daviess county paid Newberry a flying visit Monday. Robert Edwards and family from Whiskerville visited J. D. Edwards' family at Newberry Sunday. Owen has finished a nice residence a half mile north of Newberry on his farm and will move in soon. Jake Denton sold his town property and plans to move to the country. Wheat looks good for this time of year and a large area is sown. Corn is high but bogs are low in price. Amos Musselman has an ice house full though the ice is thin. Our school will close Wednesday the 18th and the smaller pupils will be at liberty. A strong effort will be made this spring to raise a big corn crop.
A local druggist offers Dr King’s New Discovery with a money back guarantee if no benefit after fair trial for La Grippe Coughs and Colds. Trial bottles free at 8 Starcup's Drug Store with large sizes 50c and 1.00.
Evansville resident RNest B Geddes visited J H Quillen and traveled to Bloomfield to see relatives. Dr Welch and son Charlie made their dental trip to Lyons. Luther Sylvester from Newberry visited his mother from Linton. County surveyor Cox aims to run a line through Bee Hunter marsh. Will Shively at Bushrod returned home ill. Bosell family from Nashville Brown County hosted a Sunday visit. Mees planned a new kitchen roof. Bill Davidson started as night worker at Bushrod coal wharf. A G Kauffman returned from Indianapolis. George Dye went to Bloomfield. J H Quillen back on the streets. Frank O Haver from Greencastle visited family over the weekend.
The text touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a vegetable remedy for women. It claims to restore strength, regulate bodily functions, aid digestion, purify blood, and improve fertility, with a guarantee of satisfaction or price return.
PORRE EVERSON seeks future work from Frank Cirnes on Saturday evening. James Aland laments sales slump for ball bats as schools close. Oliver and William Scott visit Anderson McDonald with Marsh King ill. Amanda Fry and Nora Holtsclaw attend Clover Valley meeting. Miss Gracie Bullock visits relatives here. A Ridgeport fight echoes Sullivan and Kil. Green Hill school dismisses Friday with only twenty eight absences.
The advertisement asserts every ingredient in Hood's Sarsaparilla is strictly pure and the best of its kind. It says roots and herbs are carefully selected and personally examined, with every step watched from purchase to preparation to achieve the best result. Try it.
Local items report A Riddle of Bloomfield visiting relatives in Cincinnati. Emil Dagsley on the sick list. Polly Roan dies of breast cancer. An exhibition and oyster supper planned for next Saturday with Grand Orchestra Throop providing music. Dr Oliphant called about Dan Burch's child. Various town happenings include egg buying, farm sales, and a farmers’ association mass meeting. Also notes on marriage licenses, patent medicines, tax law printing, and teacher resolutions in Jefferson township.
Ir am McCormick a Democrat of Martin county was in town Monday Mrs Sylvester of Newberry guest of Mrs Dora Loos Monday night Mrs Howard Hatfield was in town Wednesday Your humble ascribe visited Lyons Wednesday The measles are in town John R Hudson of Hobbieville was in town Thursday guest of Polk Gardner Mrs Maggie Wesel ill with cancer Henry Switz grins despite it all Temperance seems weak as people must practice what they teach Mrs Gilliland and daughter of Bloomfield passed Wednesday Wes Waterford in town this week loading stock for East Bros Worthington
The item notes how liver stomach and kidney health affect appearance and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic. It lists local visitors and travels, church events, and deaths including Nathan Cooper and Jonas Stiff. Mine work is described as steady with residents' comings and goings around Sullivan Oaktown and Bloomfield.
An exposé-style note argues that many catarrh advertisements mislead about cures. It asserts Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy is the real effective treatment for catarrh in the head and related conditions, despite flashy ads.
March 15, 1991 report recalls a school gathering where patrons fed eighty attendees at noon then enjoyed music, declamations, and speeches. Teacher E. E. Pryor requested to return next winter amid a village full of singing and goodwill.
Isaac Doles of Indianapolis offers The Air Ship Waltz and other compositions with prices ranging from 10 to 50 cents. The note lists Dead Shot for hog and chicken cholera and promotes Gage’s Self-Setting Plane with a 30 day trial. Also includes school resolutions, Easter date projections, and primary license exam notes from Worthington Mill.
The article outlines town election procedures under a new Australian system with duties shifted to town officers and a two party election commission. It notes polling hours from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and details appointment of officers by town trustees. Also included is an advertising notice about insurance and a long block of moral maxims and proverbs on conduct, courtesy, and punctuality.
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