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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1888
Page
4
The piece argues against universal adoption of baking powders claiming health benefits. It warns that phosphates and related additives are not cures and can be harmful when overused without medical prescription. It praises Royal Baking Powder for pure, refined cream of tartar based leavening and criticizes phosphate residues in competing products.
Frances Keene sold his 44 acre farm to Noah Brown. The price has not yet been returned, and Keene plans to move to Sullivan County as soon as the Jordan can admit.
Wim McHaley moved onto his father's farm purchased from H D Arshur. Hugh Sample returned from Kansas after wintering there. John Welch of Gosport searched this township for quality horses. Mrs Barsh Reed went to Ella to care for her son's family ill with measles. Jesse Simpson sustained a dangerous wound when a log struck his head on an earlier incident.
Marshall Bullock of Beech Creek and A Cox of Juvenboru visited town Tuesday. RK. W. Yoho went to Louisville to buy spring stock. James Mooi near Koleen checked on stave interests. Rev J T Freeman to preach Saturday night March 31 and Sunday at 10 30 am. We sh Lankford dies of consumption and buried in Jonesboro. Mrs Robt Johnson improving under Dr Stanifer care. Jno C Martindale learns son Frank very ill in Missouri. David Burke employed by T J Carmichael. week brings smiles. Republicans held convention elect Kinsey Collison for lieutenant and Maud Messick and Gee W Collins for constable. Head's Sarsaparilla urged for blood purification and appetite. note Head's Sarsa Filla.
Reported illnesses rise across Park area with many residents, including Vere Bain Morgan Jef Jones’s child Levi Thompson and Charlie West. Dr Borge attends patients day and night as the equinoctial storm disrupts business and postmaster Jef Jones sells flour, while oats sewing delays due to lingering winter.
Rev Johnset hosts a series of meetings at a point with various locals involved including Don Marx an employment agent and Cunooghan the champion bird echoes. Lew Cross is held on a bond for an incident at a local scene. Joe Bovenskep travels through the capital under treatment with G W Keonard visiting. Dr Bulita Cough Syrup and other products are advertised with no cures.
Local items report M Deckard regaining OU status and Dr I I Stauffer settling a dispute. Residents such as Miss Lyle Coers and M Cox’s flu remedy are mentioned amid social visits, church attendance, and farm concerns. Newton county names appear: Thomas Bogerd, J C Heaton, Sid Marsmille, Aaron Combs, Freeman Ashcraft, and Gee Branwen among others.
Miss Mittie Suoniers spent last week with Asia Cassie Buskirk. Mrs A Jarrett visited friends in Werthem Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs James Ennis of Paragon visiting Mrs Ennis mother. L A Denny having his house repaired Robert Payden doing the work. Quarterly meeting held here over Sunday. Four children presented for baptism. No politics in the trustees office and all should vote for their best man. Democrats voicing discontent and wary of old rivals crowning Indiana, the hotel state.
A Sullivan Democrat urges Democratic voters to back their candidates in the spring election. He attacks Republican tactics and emphasizes the importance of township treasurer and other offices. The piece rails at party politics and endorses Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla as a trusted remedy in spring health.
A claim by F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo offers one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh they cannot cure. They explain deafness stems from inflammation of the mucus lining of the Eustachian tube, and urge removal of inflammation to restore function. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A promotional message urges residents to sign up for The Democrat and says new issues will be mailed to any address until after the November election for one dollar. It notes the plan includes those whose subscription time has just expired and asks readers to tell neighbors to subscribe.
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