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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat announces weekly and semi weekly editions. Proprietor editor W L Slinkard lists subscription rates of 1 year $1.50, six months 75 cents, and single copies. advertising rates on application. Address changes welcomed. telephone 80.
A wartime plea notes Uncle Sam as a major meat purchaser urging all citizens to do their part as meat demand rises with the war. It lauds Secretary McAdoo and credits volunteers, the press, bankers, Liberty Loan groups, women, scouts, business leaders, and soldiers for backing the Second Liberty Loan and urges continued sacrifice to win the victory.
The article honors President Wilson s Thanksgiving proclamation while highlighting the Second Liberty Loan campaign. It notes nearly 10 000 000 Americans rallied to support the nation and 4 1/2 billion dollars subscribed for Liberty Bond purchases. It praises serving mankind by defending liberty and justice against tyranny.
The call urges every Liberty Loan Bond purchaser to remember the cause of liberty and civilization and to be thankful on Thursday November 29 as a tribute to human liberty.
Indianapolis urges Indiana communities to fund tuberculosis relief for returning soldiers through Red Cross Christmas seals. The Indiana Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis calls for a broad, community wide effort with bankers merchants and professionals joining the seal selling organization to support wounded veterans.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the M. E. church plans a Wednesday afternoon gathering at the home of Mrs. C. E. Engle. Mrs. C. E. Asbury and Mrs. Ewing Shields of Indianapolis will attend. Mrs. Allen G. Pate entertained friends at dinner and a Five Hundred party Friday evening. The Mothers' Club meets tonight at Mrs. Wendell Faucett's home.
The county clerk issued one marriage license since the last report. Jesse Raymond Flack, a miner, and Opal Gilbert, both of Linton, are the couple.
Birth notices list five newborn sons in Washington Highland Richland townships. Names include Ora Myers Orin Doney Grover Bland Ona Hamilton with birth dates November 12 16 19 and 20.
Last Sunday at the Christian church drew a fine audience with inspiring talks by Evangelist Conner. Two new members joined by confession and baptism. The revival continues this week with topics on The Conversion of a Good Man and The Gospel for the Laboring Man.
American farmers face a misstep by marketing too many brood sows and pigs. War's impact on labor and supplies will boost demand for meats wool and leather, making breeding stock essential to replenish dwindling herds and reap lasting profits as prices rise. Hold stock until mature to meet global needs and secure profits.
A historical note references the war period and the years following, indicating the long shadow and transitional era that followed the conflict. The text notes social and economic disruptions lasting into the postwar years.
Listings by W. L. Slinkard describe a 22 acre farm near Tulip with 10 acres wheat 5 acres clover bearing orchard and good water though buildings are not good. Also 320 acres at Mattamoris with 15 acres rye 5 acres clover about 60 acres for corn a good house barn water and timber. Additionally 112 acres on Eel river with good house and orchard 380 acres hill land and balance bottom corn and timothy land.
John W. Foster a distinguished Hoosier diplomat and dean of the Diplomatic Corps died in Washington D C last Thursday. He served as Secretary of State under President Harrison and as Minister to Mexico Russia and Spain. He negotiated treaties with Brazil Spain Germany and British West Indies. Born March 2 1836 in Pike County Indiana he studied at Indiana and Harvard and practiced law in Evansville. He was a veteran of Grant and Sherman and edited the Evansville Daily Journal.
Last Saturday night around 7 30 Herb Slinkard and four others were traveling to Linton when a dog darted into the path of their car. The vehicle went off a six foot grade, overturned, and damaged the windshield. Slinkard Injuries include neck and head. Isaac Duncan suffered a broken left arm. Ray Wilson and Albert Holtsclaw endured head and leg injuries. A Silvers boy in the car was unharmed. The dog escaped up the bank.
The law firm of Slinkard and Vosloh dissolves as to all criminal and divorce cases and matters involving the prosecuting attorney. The firm continues in civil probate and other non prosecuting matters with the senior member free to take civil or criminal work. Office addresses and hours listed.
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