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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat, Greene county's Democratic paper founded in 1861, publishes weekly on Fridays and semi weekly on Tuesdays with L Slinkard as proprietor and editor. Subscriptions run in advance with varying terms and advertising rates listed. Entered as second class mail matter at Bloomfield Indiana post office. Telephone number 80.
A public appeal urges farmers with surplus corn to release stock at market price to aid neighbors needing feed and seed. The piece notes high corn prices reflect consumer demand and urges cooperative effort to boost food production.
Mr. Gerard warns of a long, costly war with Germany as submarine attacks threaten global supply. He urges the public to grasp the seriousness, noting sinking rates and the need for united effort, while urging subscriptions and iron purchases from Bloomfield Ice & Produce Co. for support.
The Bloomfield Democrat offers a twice weekly edition while the Cincinnati Enquirer is a weekly paper priced at $1.75. The notice highlights subscription options and pricing for these local publications.
William Fortune, president of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, won assurances from Washington that proceeds from Indiana war bond sales will stay in Indiana banks for a substantial period to ease money tightness. Indiana merchants expect trade to rise as a result. Gary police hold German Paul Mendel for refusing to remove his hat and for slurring the flag during a ceremony honoring General Joffre. ten thousand people cheered the visiting French mission at Union Station as officers kept the crowd from mobbing him.
Indianapolis May 5 The public service commission ruled it has no jurisdiction in the South Bend street car strike and will not act as an arbitration board. The move follows a request by R. L. Reeves representing the car men’s union, with the commission citing the public utilities law does not cover labor disputes.
Indianapolis May 5. After talks with coal operators the public service commission will hold hearings in several cities next Wednesday to probe the coal shortage. A railroad men’s conference will also be held as the commission aims to uncover causes and act within a month to ensure a proper supply.
Indianapolis May 5. A suit will be filed in Bluffton soon to test the constitutionality of the woman suffrage act. If filed in Bluffton, it may be heard by Judge W. M. Eichhorn, a strong supporter of the suffrage movement in the last legislature.
Nearly a score of sons of lifelong Quakers in Richmond have enlisted in the army despite the Friends church’s conscientious objection. Church members urge support for the government through noncombatant aid and other services.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad replaces crossing flagmen with women workers in New Albany. Miss Marie Travers begins at a street crossing as male workers move to more demanding assignments.
A campaign to raise 500000 for bringing Moores Hill college to Evansville closes Thursday at midnight. About 100000 has been raised so far.
J. F. Jacobs of Dayton, Ohio, was riding on the National road east of Greenfield when a passing car struck him and fractured a leg bone. the automobile fled the scene.
In Shelbyville on May 5 a train of 40 cars separated at London causing six cars to be demolished and damaging several others. One car destroyed the passenger station and one man was slightly injured.
Alexandria May 5 Edward Fos factory manager for Zeigler Manufacturing in the city may lose sight in his left eye after a sharp piece of steel pierced the eyeball.
Miss Edith W. Smith of Huntington sues Dr. Mitchell C. Clokey of Huntington for breach of promise. The case, tried in Bluffton, seeks damages of ten thousand dollars.
Elkhart school board orders a third portable one room building to host classes this fall and winter as more room is required.
Fire of unknown origin consumed the residence of Peter Welland west of Newcastle. The loss was about 2500 dollars.
Japan reports its last rice harvest at 298,466,706 bushels, surpassing the 1914 high by 6,630,270. Officials credit improved seed selection farming methods and damage prevention as factors in the rise.
Bulletin from H. E. Barnard asks Indiana grocers to promote staple groceries and limit fancy items, discourage high priced candy, stock fats and oils, and avoid imports to curb a looming food crisis. Plan also notes Indiana National Guard regiments and state sanitary board updates.
Washington dispatch notes that 50 000 U S soldiers are ready for final training and may be sent to Europe in successive detachments over the next year. Troops will train behind the lines in Europe and in France to acclimate and gain field experience before joining combat units.
Governor Goodrich urged farmers to form a statewide central committee to back a representation plan for the constitutional convention. He promoted a budget system and a chart ballot and said law officers should be appointed by the governor. Mrs. J A Sutcliffe proposed Red Cross garden work to aid soldiers' families and hospital bases, urging Indiana women to form Red Cross garden units and maintain labeled home cupboards with preserved goods.
Indiana completes its 800 man navy quota for World War I at the Indianapolis recruiting station. The surge of enlistments also boosted army and marine corps numbers as the drive ends May 5. Captain Coppock assumes full control of officer training camp exams at Fort Benjamin Harrison starting May 14, with continued demand to reach 2,500 Indiana recruits.
Do. A. Carlisle, treasurer of Studebaker in South Bend, outlined to Governor Goodrich a plan to form a national food chest. He said about 100 St. Joseph county farmers could contribute crops from ten acres each for the chest.
The Indiana executive committee of the Woman's Franchise League discussed forming an industry committee to register women for war service. They favor cooperation with the National League for Women's Service and conducting registration alongside the vote-getting campaign in Indiana.
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