Bloomfield Democrat promotes its status in county press
The Bloomfield Democrat newsroom announces it is the sole all home print paper in the county. It urges business letters be addressed to the Democrat, touts the largest circulation, and invites advertisers to review subscription books. The paper is entered at the Bloomfield post office as second class matter.
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Democrat
the Democrat
Bloomfield
Indiana
Fo.iowine
Indianapolis News
Harrison
Charley
Proctor
Book of Clydesdale
Banker
Abdalla
Seafton
Mouawk
Julia
Robert T. McEee
The Democrat hits 21st year in Greene County
The paper marks its twenty first year, praising its persistence beyond any single owner or editor. It asks subscribers to watch for their renewal status, urges advance payment, and reflects on local political clashes and calls for a fair ballot.
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the Democrat
Greene County
Asia Minor
Countywide canvass for Democrat candidates on commission
Volunteers push a county wide canvass to promote Democrat candidates for salary or commission roles. They urge inquiries at the campaign office and outline how residents can apply for information and participate in the effort.
Burning Insults and Colored Voters Rights Denied
An editorial letter titled Burning Insult criticizes Shariff Thompson and argues that racial prejudice blocks African Americans from equal political rights. The author claims loyalty to the party yielded only minimal rewards and urges collective action to secure representation.
Rich and Rare Gems Presented to the Democrat Readers
Special correspondents report a county wide collection of notable items and curiosities shown to Democrat readers. The feature highlights varied gems and curiosities gathered from multiple townships across the region.
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Democrat
Local notes on town events and people
A broad stream of community items covers church attendance, travel to Bedford and Indianapolis, local births, deaths, marriages, illness, and civic efforts. Mentions Moses Crockett planning a church project, improvements in town, and a revival meeting led by Rev. Fleva with new and departing members of the Christian brethren.
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Moses Crockett
M. B. Metntosit
Bedford
Munlleanix
Indianapolis
Alex East
Victory Davis
Kemp
M. E. Church
Alex
Oscar McDonald
M. F. McIntosh
H.R. Camden
T. P. Martindale
J.J. Martindale
McIntosh
Peck
Mra. Woods
Riley
Harnel
Melutosh
Noah Brown
Owenburg
George Allen
Linton
Washington
First Day of School Opens With Hope and Worries
A September school dawn described with joy as pupils greet new and old teachers. The piece blends optimistic vows about learning with notes on wage cuts, shorter terms, and fiscal strain on Indiana schools. It cites the Indiana law reducing school fund interest and its effect on term lengths and wages. An appended note warns about hog cholera prevention.
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Indiana
Hendricks
la Grange
de Kalb
Indianapolis News
Local notes from Center and surrounding towns
Local items report visits from Leslie Combs Wm White and others, upcoming wedding rumors, illnesses like J J Combs with lung fever, and various visits to county seats and nearby towns. Advertisements promote Hood's Sarsaparilla and general sales offerings as spring efforts begin.
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Leslie Combs
Solsberry
Wm. White
Center
Moses Crockett
Bloomfeld
Community Notes Show Local Movements And Tax Debate
Dobbins moved to Martin county this week and Ef Ingles purchased the Debbine property. Various residents visited nearby towns, sowing oats and selling sprouts. The piece also covers school tax figures under different administrations and critiques a Democrat versus Republican governance approach with references to local officials and neighboring communities.
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Ef. Ingles
Debbine
Ed West
N. Connell
qFarren
Timoth Nicholson
Jasonville
Remedy for Consumption Promised by Ty Al Slocum
A letter from Ty Al Slocum, M.C., of New York claims a positive cure for consumption and offers to send two bottles of a remisly free to readers who provide express and post office addresses. He asserts timely use saves thousands of hopeless cases.
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Ty AL Slocum, M.C
Peart St
New York
Farms and town notes from Bloomfield area
Oats sowing is the order of the day with several farmers plowing for corn. Bloomfield reports visits from J W Lane and Christ Haster near Newberry. George Plumer works on roads while Sam Dobbins features as a local poet. A Scotland postmaster candidate faces slim odds and a rumor of a scolding dust-throwing incident at Bonns Creek.
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Scollands
Nso
Kings Palace
Bonns Creek
Cure Deafness By Constitutional Remedies Promoted
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and catarrh. It asserts nine cases arise from catarrh and promises $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, urging purchase through Chesey & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
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Chesey
Poltedto
Teah
Local notes from Solsberry area and visitors
Miss Lena Jotuisas visits in the area while Miss Lou Anderson and sister hosted the correspondent. Rev Roger addresses crowds Sunday and Miss Mie Frame wed former Mr Yols in the Dands of matrimony last week. Solsberry to start a school June first and residents report several illnesses and travel last week.
Untitled historical notice fragment from Owenbourge area
Fragmentary notice from Owenbourge describing a local meeting at Dresden attended by residents. Mentions M A Porter and a Mr Fines involved in a transaction or event related to a property, with references to prices and ownership transfer.
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M.A. Porter
Ethees
Mr. Fines
Local social notes on weddings and visits in Worthington area
The item lists multiple social events and family ties. Mrs J Ha.Quien hosted a Sunday gathering for Jennie Antibua’s family. Pederson and Aterew planned a Worthington visit, while Henry Haister’s group and others traveled from Paelianapo Fix. Weekend visits include Arrived trips, Miss Treree Slinker, and Lous family members.
Local Bits and Moves From Spencer District
Dr Cox of Spencer pastored through town Morday oalis to visit his uncle Jim ax. Preacher hastisson passed Mondays. Ed Cavads wife rode with John Allens ammos. a young man spooked her horse, she fell and hurt her arm. Mumps are a thing of the past. Teachers Institute Friday had all present except Miss Efe Frame. Nine applicants. Emmett Dagley and Asberry Burch went to Broowminvtion Tuesday. Mrs Rosa Freeman moved from Worthington to near her farm. Our school closes next Wednesday.
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Spencer
Morday Oalis
Jimax
Ed Cavad
Io John Allen
Emnett Dagley
Teachers Institute
Efe Frame
Madie
Frank Yoho
Rosa Freeman
Worthington
Ivory Soap Ad Illustrations Bound in Drawing Book
Outline illustrations from Ivory Soap ads are compiled into a 6 by 9 inch Drawing and Painting Book. The offer includes twenty four spirited advertisements, mailed post paid with a pad of drawing paper in exchange for fifteen Ivory Soap wrappers.
Center Piece Envelope Request Instructions
A directive instructs readers to cut out the center piece of each wrapper and place it in an envelope with a letter that states their request and full address. Requests for drawing books are only considered if the center pieces accompany the envelope.
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