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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1889
Page
2
The Bloomfield Indiana newspaper emphasizes its status as the only all home paper in the county. It invites advertisers to verify its large circulation and directs business letters to THE DEMOCRAT, noting post office entry details and second class matter status.
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The piece argues that civil service reform lacks strong safeguards, unlike a steady shield amid upheaval. It compares protection levels to a vague Kansas cyclone, noting political and institutional factors erode guarantees, leaving many reforms vulnerable to rollback.
The famous block of five libel case against the New York Post has been discontinued amid claims Dudley feared seeking justice in New York courts.
Four years after headlines slammed Cleveland's hires as abuse of civil service, Morrison's selections are now described as giving out the plums. The shift reflects ongoing critique of patronage versus merit in public appointments.
A reader suggests Secretary Wanamaker in Washington should hire Mr Dudley to assist him. Dudley would handle the contribution while Wanamaker travels to Philadelphia for Sunday school.
The piece argues that workers face a worsening outlook as summer heat intensifies. It claims supporters of Harrison who backed high wages now face higher taxes on essential goods, denying any offset from wage gains.
A new trust formed by binder twine manufacturers seeks to raise prices. Farmers voted taxation was a blessing and can bear higher costs, aligning with the trust’s plan to fix farmers to the traffic.
Commentary accuses Harrison allies of blocking control of an asylum to a new trust, implying undisclosed dirt. The piece criticizes Democrats and Republicans, notes Blaine’s cabinet status, and dismisses Mulligan letters as forgeries.
A historic political dispute in Indiana centers on a bill failing to pass due to an acting clause omission. The piece condemns unnamed figures tied to the secretary's office and accuses them of scoundrelism, urging the removal of several named political clans to spare the Democratic party from defeat.
A critic denounces CorreraL Tanner as unfit for the pension office while contrasting his appointment with the lack of rewards for Col. A G Caving Capt J D Alexander Col E H Cavins and others. The speaker reviles Tanner and urges accountability, recalling a past political stance.
A historical forecast predicts Hox W. D. Byrnum as the Democratic candidate for president with a party win in Congress from the capital district two years later. It suggests Byrnum as speaker, Harrison renominated, and Indiana providing the candidate for vice president, with Indiana and New York both going Democratic.
An Indiana essay argues that incorporating towns lowers per capita taxes by shifting costs away from townships. It compares Worthington and Richland to show reduced burdens in incorporated towns, notes debt from schoolhouses, and urges Bloomfield incorporation for longer funded schools, better streets, and growth.
The new saloon tax bill increases the galoon license to 250 dollars, amends the original law from 100 dollars, and funds go to the general fund for streets and improvements. It lacks an emergency clause and cannot take effect until all laws are enacted by the Governor, with June licenses expected to rise under the measure.
The ad proclaims readiness to print horse and jack bills quickly and cheaply. It notes strong past sales, good satisfaction with prices, and invites customers to see specimens and get prices. Work promised on short notice.
VanDeVenter and numerous residents including Harry Johnson Solsberry Thos J East Worthington A H Mallow Frankford Ohio Geo Vanslyke Terre Haute Charles Herold Owenaburg Reed McGrew Linton David Rollisson Fairplay L to Indianapolis Gainey Indianapo lis Edwards Washington Squires Worthington Shelburn Dixon Sampson Workman Tulip Henry Williams Worthington Samuel Jackson Keystone Marble George M Burch Center Apple load William Ball Worthington John McGannon Brazil Joel Benham Taylor J B Vernon Danville Miss Grace Lyons Arkansas Fred Hasler Taylor Lee Brandon Jackson John Good Frank Beck Stafford L J Stalcup Cincinnati Dan Riddle Center John Bueher Highland J M Taylor Stockton Wm Smiley Newberry Cushman Park Greene Maggie Selby Dodd Bedford Fry Stafford Henry Feutz Josie Mineral City Capt Oliphant Hobbieville W W Catron Summerville Nicholson Gaughlin Scotland Naugle Worthington Clarion F R Pearson Beech Creek John Staffourd Washington Martindale Highland Freeman horse photographs Grace Spencer Grant Henry Heilmann Felman Funk Klink Cullen Osbon Tanner Corporal Tanner John Davidson Lyons Greene county Purcell Bedford Mail.
A Minnesota paper reviews political advertising during Gen Harrison's candidacy. It contrasts Democratic defeat with Republican poster campaigns and discusses Log Cabin Sarsaparilla posters linked to Warner's remedies. The piece also promotes Dickens Boz edition books with pricing and ordering details.
The sailorless schooner W L White abandoned in a March blizzard drifted from off Delaware Bay for a prolonged voyage, freighted with timber and unmanned. The vessel finally docked at St Kinskeir on the Uebrides Islands, marking the longest sailorless voyage on record and a near catastrophe for any colliding ship.
Stockton township teachers at their institute on the 16th instant passed a resolution praising Prof. Cravens for the office he seeks. They urge trustees to support J. L. Cravens, noting his long experience and qualifications in the profession.
Advertises for energetic men to canvass the county for the Democrat party on salary or commission. Applicants urged to apply at the party office for information and details.
A Bloomington based Sunday Eve paper is hailed as a premier, uniquely divided voice for readers. It is described as pioneering in its class, crisp and erudite with satirical wit and pathos, illustrated and featuring top fiction writers. It claims wide distribution within 100 miles of Bloomington.
The clerk Ramsey issued marriage licenses since the last report naming Samuel Hoke and Emma Stotts Otis G Fields and Althea Hennon John W Carpenter and Sarah Shake John EF Fawcett and Mary Linn W P Wolland and Rebecca Roach Robert L Peters and Rachel Tredaway Ex E Chambers and Mary Armstrong.
A Miss Maud declines marriage to George but agrees to act as a sister. He sends a comical package of clothes, while another tale follows a Sophomore facing a doomed telegram about a friend named Charles Maxwell. A Peruvian farmer mourns a tragedy and ex-president Cleveland visits Havana with officials amid crowds.
Market notes from Cincinnati and other centers show bids for wheat corn and oats with prices in various grades. Live cattle hogs lambs and sheep are listed by city including Pittsburg Chicago New York and Philadelphia with ranges for prime fair and common quality.
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