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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat, Greene County’s Democratic paper founded 1861, is a weekly Friday edition with semi weekly Tuesday issues. W L Slinkard is proprietor and editor, subscriptions range from 1.50 per year to 0.75 for six months, single copies 5 cents, advertising rates on application.
The writer critiques wasted dress, faded hose, and outmoded displays while warning that con men profit from worthless ads. Many businessmen are drawn to placing space in charts and registries that lack purpose, and citizens blame advertising when it fails to pay.
A nostalgic piece contrasts winter hardships with longing for summer. The author jokes about frosty mornings and cold feet while noting how summer’s ease tempts everyone to shed heavy clothes and seek relief from icy winds. The piece blends humor with climate longing.
Advice to parents about judging school pranks and teacher treatment. Warns against exaggeration and bias, notes two sides to every story, and urges allowance for kinder treatment when students test liberty. Emphasizes simple justice and listening before judging.
A nine year old's four line riff on habit humorously explains that to overcome habit you must discard it entirely. The pupil's quick answer wins a prize for the best five minute composition.
A civic jeremiad argues that a town which does nothing public minded consigns itself to funeral. Citizens who neglect service, public spirit, or advertisement dig the coffin, shroud, and hearse of communal decline.
Indiana faces a 2,000,000 ton annual coal waste and a looming winter shortfall as war demand soars. Officials urge homeowners to cut waste, maintain furnaces, and use wood where possible while county administrators enlist doctors and clubs to promote fuel conservation and fair coal access.
The newly appointed Fuel Administrator for Greene county introduces himself to citizens and names his official advisors, Hon. Cyrus E. Davis of Bloomfield and Thomas E. Slinkard of Lyons, in a government capacity notice.
Several men met at the County Agent's office on November 25 to organize the Greene County Pure-Bred Duroc Jersey Swine Breeders Association. They adopted a constitution and elected G. O. Bartley as president, L. M. Moore as vice president, and W. D. Sexson as secretary treasurer. Charter members include Dan Klinger Clifton E. Dixon William Daubenspeck W. M. Moore and C. E. Bartley. The group aims to improve breeding of pure-bred Duroc Jersey hogs and assist members in buying breeding growing and selling quality animals. An intended Boys Pure-Bred Duroc Jersey Pig Club would reward members with gifts grown to pure-bred boars and recycled to other boys.
Hog meetings at Worthington Switz City and Newberry drew strong attendance. I L Jones pure bred Duroc Jersey breeder aided the effort. Jones said everyone helping to raise more pork is engaged in patriotic and profitable work. He noted no pork surplus and high demand for meat and fats due to shortages. Europe needs pork from American farms as the U S corn crop supports pork production.
Farmers should place lime orders now to ensure supply for next season. Manufacturers need six to eight months to prepare, preventing a spring backlog. Fall or winter application is as effective as spring and is urged as good farm practice and a wartime measure.
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