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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1900
Page
4
Train connections listed between Redford Mitchell and Bloomington with passages to Southern Indiana and Pennsylvania. Intermediate stops include Indianapo lis and Doleville. Tickets likely valid on an 8:17 schedule.
The readable fragment hints at remedies and cures involving Puce bottles and Dr. Pierce products. It references a woman reportedly cured and mentions a closing of a letter. The text is garbled and lacking clear context or dates.
A fragment notes a person described as rains man or woman to look after wing business in counties and act as correspondent. It hints at daily work and local duties. The text mentions counties and a request to engage in correspondent duties.
Corps. Thomas Flynn of the 45th Infantry in Manila writes of the Philippines with biased and offensive language. He describes climate, soil, dwellings, and locals with stereotypes and dehumanizing terms while noting marching duties and local customs such as marriages and cockfighting.
A family note suggests a quick dessert idea with orange and strawberry options. It mentions chilling a dish and hints at raspberry as a topping or flavor. The fragmentary text implies a simple, informal dessert plan.
Iva Sarver sick with lung fever. Adam Hedge’s oldest son ill with brain fever. Mrs Jesse Bland ill at present. Al Lee of Fairplay visited last week. Tom Kindred and family went to a vas chased event on Thursday. J L Smith and family called on Workman Saturday night. Mrs Aaron Sims and children visited Sunday evening. Luther Branstetter visited grandparents at Sharkey Saturday.
Flory and his wife were out driving Sunday. Homer Flory Charlie Sims Maud Pickard Emma Bertha Sims and Tona Osburn visited Mrs James Breed Sunday evening. James Cowan of Worthington and Pearl Smith united in marriage Sunday evening by Rev Flory. They moved to Worthington Monday to establish their home.
Four sisters Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry feature in a grocer's ad for a fruit spread line priced at 10 cents. The playful copy promotes a family friendly product with a bright seasonal tone.
Lincoln Sunday school shows progress. Mary Mattox remains confined with sore eyes. Rumor hints at a local wedding. Willard Hays visited from Linton to see his girl. Maud Potter suffers heart trouble. Steve Carpenter family moving to the river farm. the community mourns a loss.
Mrs. T Briddleman of Parshall ville Michigan suffered salt rheum for thirteen years and after two or three applications of Banner Salve her hands improved and soon were entirely cured. J B Stalcup.
Proposals aim to amend the county reform law to give County Councils control over per diem allowances for county officials including assessors surveyors superintendents and other officers except township trustees. The measure mirrors provisions from the township advisory board law to curb excess payments and extend oversight during out of county court duties. Additionally a note from Geo A. Posts in Upper Sentu Q reprints a Honey and Tar remedy for hoarseness and cough.
An obituary writer and an old man debate how to phrase a memorial note. The exchange hints at a candid, perhaps ironic tone about returning or calling back a loved one, reflecting southern newspaper mood.
Pennsylvanian Lines offers reduced excursion tickets to Chicago from December 1 to 3 for the International Live Stock Exposition. Return by December 9. Tickets through local Pennsylvania Lines agents. Also contains humorous vignettes from Brooklyn Life Puck and a Kansas City baker suit over kneading bread with feet.
G H Hansan of Lima Ohio reports relief from backache after using Fol y's Kidney Cure. He says one bottle entirely relieved him and recommends it to friends including train men who suffer similar ailments. Letter from J B Stalcup dated November.
New York World reports on Friday that Carnegie’s stock in the Carnegie Company quotes at 1300 on the Pittsburg exchange though no sale occurs. The par value is 1000 and Carnegie’s holdings are valued at 197.8 million, based on 86,000 shares at 1500 and 86,000 five percent bonds at 1,000 each. Other major stockholders’ par totals listed. fiscal year profits cited at 884,000. company capital stock 160,000,000.
An advertisement promotes a year long subscription to The Youth's Companion as a Christmas gift. It notes a 1901 Puritan Girl calendar, free remaining 1900 issues with new volume subscription, and a printed certificate of subscription. Boston based publication offers illustrated volume announcements and sample copies.
Milwaukee publisher offers two publications, a sentimental song "'Twas But a Dream" by Prothe roe for a good singer and a piano piece "Morning Glory" by Lambert endorsed by teachers for young pupils. Each piece available by mail for 25 cents.
The following names appear as unclaimed at the dead letter office: Miss Maud Burris Mrs Cristney Cathcart Mrs Geo M Conger Mrs Geo B Roe Miss Sallie Roach Mrs Porter and family Mrs Nora Haynes Mrs Anne Hinkle Helenora McNalley J Z Brewer Harry Denyer Bill Murray T H Moore Mr L H Bosley Mr Louis Freinde Mr Irish Mr Wm James Mr Sam Morrison Mr Homer Phillips Mr Jack Frontman. 10 calling for the above please say advertised.
Mrs. Lew Wallace writes in the December Ladies Home Journal that modern Jerusalem lies buried beneath trenches of ruin from sieges. She notes barracks atop the Mese flats near the Tow n of David and the Turkish sentinel, while the Antonia fortress is held by the Governor, who claims historic possession.
Special one way and round trip second class fares are offered to Denver and other Colorado points and to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Wyoming Utah Oregon Washington and British Columbia. Tickets available Tuesdays at Pennsylvania Lines offices or via local agents. W W Richardson District Passenger Agent Indianapolis Indiana.
The event claims the biggest display yet with hundreds of carloads of top stock shown at the Dexter Park Pavilion inside Chicago stock yards from December 1 to 8. One fare plus 2 dollars for the round trip via the Monon Route. All Monon trains stop at 47 Street stock yards station. J. W. Branson, Agent.
Monon offers discounted December rates for travel across regions North South East and West. Visit a Monon agent to learn what arrangements J. W. Brannon Agent can arrange for you.
Commander Booth Tucker leads The Salvation Army in an effort to raise 150000 in bonds before the holidays to fund the army's work.
An advertisement touts a costly art book titled The Light of the World Our Saviour in Art costing nearly 100000. It features full page engravings by Europe’s greatest painters and a Child's Department with a Christ story. The piece promises strong profits for agents and endorsements from Mrs. Waite and Mrs. Sackett as national managers are sought by The British American Co. in Washington.
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