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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1889
Page
3
Mrs. Goldschmidt warns her husband that Little Schakob has swallowed a pin prompting quick medical concern. The father quips that pins are cheap at Heirt & Graham's, citing a thrifty remark amid a tense moment.
The note urges choosing warm clothing and winter wraps for family over money, stressing the life value of practical care and urging readers to visit the display for an example of elegant attire.
A compact update lists events and notices across Martin and surrounding counties. Includes farm reports, school bookings, real estate for sale, local business ads, religious and social notices, market prices, and names of residents and merchants.
John D. Moore writes to the editor defending his handling of teacher wages in Cass Township. He asserts openness, cites pay for White and Thomas and Hattabaugh schools, notes licensing and debt reduction, and claims fiscal prudence under his trusteeship. The letter ends with a pledge to maintain low taxes and a brief township update.
Sam Blackmore visited town Saturday and multiple residents from nearby townships and towns dropped in during the week. The column records names of residents in town for social calls, renewals, visits, business trips, and family travel with occasional notes on local politics and community events.
Anarchists in St Louis gathered at Workingmen's Hall on Third and Elm to commemorate Chicago deaths on Nov 11. A circulated pamphlet from the International Workingmen's Association urged united action and denounced authorities, portraying a cosmopolitan revolutionary future.
Edison unveils a phonographic clock that proclaims the hour and quarter hours in a loud voice. It is pitched as a novelty for homes and a strong alarm and kitchen clock, though it may shocks couples on Sunday evenings. Production is several months away.
A Spartanburg farmer Theodore Ferguson reports a bred cotton plant yielding abundant lintless seed. He estimates possible yields of 400 bushels of seed per acre, way beyond current 35 bushels with lint. Seed resembles cotton seed but lacks lint and is larger, with boll interiors showing lint removal. Bell & Company of Youngstown Ohio assigns.
All persons indebted to me are hereby notified to call and square up by the 15th of November 1889 and save cost. Respectfully, 8. B. Corn.
Landis and Oli Phant announce a ten day sale offering boots and shoes at ten percent above first cost. The deal emphasizes value as customers visit the store to compare prices and selections.
One hundred twenty acres of land in Greene county Indiana known as the Dishman farm offered for sale at a bargain with easy terms. Long time given. For information address Charles E Barrett Indianapolis Ind 2916.
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