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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat is a Greene county weekly and semi weekly newspaper founded in 1861. Editor W L Slinkard notes annual rates of 1.50 in advance and six months 0.75, with single copies and advertising rates per line. Subscriptions payable in advance. mail matter second class in Bloomfield Indiana.
A soldier writes about roles assigned by fate and nation, contrasting stereotypes with the presidency of Wilson and the Kaiser. He argues Thanksgiving should honor the nation’s health and preservation as established by the founders, emphasizing the political structure over personal gain.
This piece traces Thanksgiving from its Plymouth roots in 1621 through its national status after Lincoln’s 1868 proclamation. It praises the holiday’s benevolence, noting how communities aid the poor and sick, shelter the homeless, and foster devotion as the core motive of the observance.
The passage promotes a cheerful spirit and contentment with one’s lot, urging gratitude and hopeful outlook. It emphasizes enjoying the day’s table bounty and domestic harmony while reminding readers to brighten the lives of others less fortunate.
War time notes show thirty four races of persons buying second Liberty Loan bonds. YMCA plans for France include seventy eight libraries. Express firms push safe handling of perishables. In US armies as of November 7, 7,815,000 men and 1,400,000 sailors volunteered. Yuletide furloughs allowed at cantonments to spend Christmas at home. Sugar supplies for US candy makers meet England ration needs. Since war insurance began in October over 45,000 soldiers insured totaling about $8,000 per man. Illinois College publishes war bread recipes using corn barley rye oats. Baker estimates British losses in action and wounds at 7 percent of those sent to France, now under 7 per 100 due to improved tactics and artillery supremacy.
The YWCA launches a nationwide drive for 4 million dollars to aid women in war zones and at home. Indiana sets a 100000 target with Dec 3 to 19 as the campaign window led by Elizabeth A. Sweets in Indianapolis. The budget includes 100000 for France aid and nurses bases, 50000 for social centers, and participation from local clubs and organizations.
The plan allocates 900000 for cantonments housing and industrial centers, 500000 for centers where girls enlist in war industries, 125000 for Americanizing non English speakers, 100000 to adapt activities for younger girls and publish a magazine, 50000 to inform the public, and 100000 to support a social morality bureau. A 200000 allocation funds work in colored communities, with an emergency 255000 fund for new duties, as Elizabeth Sweets leads the drive saying the effort targets girls everywhere, not just men in uniform.
Indiana forestry chief Richard Lieber reports coal costs high in 1917. He says wood fuel prices, including cutting and delivery, make wood a viable substitute, encouraging forest cleaning and seasonal cutting to support homes and industry during the war.
Wanted planters to draw on us for nursery stock of all kinds. We grow the best double worked Grimes and all commercial varieties of apple and peach. The quality is the best and the price is reasonable. If interested, ask for catalogue. Agents wanted in unoccupied territory.
The Indiana Power and Water Co advances lighting upgrades in Elinora Newberry and other towns. A large central plant at Edwardsport will later serve the section, replacing local town plants as work continues.
Indiana accelerates Red Cross Seals sales to triple 1916 levels as national campaign aims to combat tuberculosis. The piece cites quotes about tuberculosis as a wound in France and notes Berlin’s TB rise, urging prompt, efficient action to fight the white plague. Seals are described as feeding the guns against tuberculosis, with a 75 percent share mentioned.
The article notes proceeds from the Red Cross seal sale are split with county tuberculosis societies and the balance to the State Society and the American Red Cross. Indiana led several states in per capita sales in 1916 and aims to surpass New Jersey Wisconsin and New York as the top states.
The American Army Engineer Corps has supplied and installed a complete overseas railway system for over 1,000,000 men. Materials ordered total about 70 million dollars, including locomotives, rails, turnouts, ties, freight cars, ballast cars, telephone wire, and repair equipment. They issued 8.7 million items after war declaration and organized services from lumber to camouflage and mining.
The War Department lists two German prisoner classes in the United States. About 2,864 prisoners of war are in custody, with Fort McPherson 850, Fort Oglethorpe 165, Fort Douglas 517, and 80 interned Germans. About 400 aliens are held under Justice Department requests. Germany holds an estimated 150 sailors from American ships.
The U S Department of Agriculture warns that a large amount of soft corn at Middle West markets could spoil due to terminal congestion and slow rail deliveries to drying plants. Farmers and shippers should delay moving soft corn until cold weather and ensure quick conditioning at destination.
Returning from inspection trips to ten Army and aviation camps, Co Weston P Chamberlain of the Surgeon General's office reports the percentage of sick ranges from below one percent to slightly below two percent. The main conditions requiring hospital treatment include severe colds tonsillitis slight injuries and other light ailments with pneumonia the only notably serious disease found. Each national Army camp has a thousand bed hospital equipped to modern practice.
Consumers report wide loaf price differences nationwide with 13 ounce loaves as low as six cents in Pleasantville New Jersey and up to 20 cents for 16 ounce loaves in Paragould Arkansas. Other 16 ounce prices range from 7 to 15 cents across towns in Illinois Maine Texas Iowa Wyoming and more. A 14 ounce loaf sells for six to fifteen cents in multiple states.
Eavesdroppers along the Chemin des Dames and north of Verdun use dictaphones to capture German trench conversations. French listening posts placed close to German lines enable observers to learn German plans, though boxes are often found and wires cut by dawn.
First number of the Redpath Lyceum Course to be held at the Presbyterian church on Thursday night November 29.
Miss Sue Johnson soprano Miss Ethel Waite mezzo soprano reader Miss Letitia Bonta contralto and Miss Agnes Bogardus contralta pianiste present a four girl program blending vocal solo readings and a musical sketch in special costume. The act applies their art to the moods and music of Hawaii delivering an evening of rare enjoyment.
The text praises Hawaiian music and folklore, noting the summer sea and landscapes reflected in the ukulele and four voices. It describes a quartet performing in native dress, playing uku ele with harmonized vocals creating an indescribable effect.
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