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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat outlines its Greene county focus, founding in 1861, weekly Friday issues and semi weekly Tuesday editions. L. Slinkard is proprietor and editor with advance subscription rates and in advance payment terms. Offices listed in Bloomfield Indiana with a postal second class designation and telephone number.
The Terre Haute Star editorial praises William J. Bryan and Elhu Root for their wartime stances and criticizes pacifist sentiment. It argues Germany’s influence has shaped American public life, uniting political enemies and shaping resolve toward free and just government in wartime.
The text cites ex President Taft criticizing the concept of peace as empty while referencing Wilson's demand to make the world safe for democracy. It notes Taft’s view that the Allies fight for a principle vital to civilization and that failure would squander the youth of nations.
A speaker argues that the Allies seek to end Germany's militaristic policy rather than impose a specific government. He condemns pacifists for promoting a temporary peace and stresses the price paid in lives and futures for the current conflict. He clarifies President Wilson's claim that the war aims include democracy is misinterpreted.
An item from Sullivan Indiana dated Sept 27 1917 recounts a county defense meeting at the Davis Hotel where Joe S Reed shared a poem about Colonel Roosevelt taking charge on the Kansas City Star. The piece praises Roosevelt as a sharp editor voice urging strong anti Prussian action and pacifist opposition.
A Wooster Ohio writer calls for national unity under Woodrow Wilson in a wartime poem. The speaker pledges peaceful, steadfast support for allies and readiness to answer the call to service with the Stars and Stripes leading the charge.
Readily available bargains in heaters and ranges with prices not advanced. Call at once for special offers from T M Ryan and Son.
An army leader visiting the capital on business was mistaken for a grand duke with pro German sympathy by a military officer. The officer apologized, but the general brusquely responded God forbid and saluted before moving on.
The note expresses eagerness to demonstrate strong printing capabilities and dedication to quality. It emphasizes confidence in delivering superior performance and reliable results.
Correspondence lists neighbors and relatives visiting moving to Newberry and nearby towns. Entries mention Earl Barter new car, logs hauled to Newberry mill, Sunday dinners with Elvan Martin family, Edith Clark visiting home folks, Blanch Walls visiting John Stafford, Elza Clark family guests, travels to Cincinnati, Ray Stone moving in, and Robison Shilo visitors at Eliza Thomas' house.
Miss Pearl Chaney called at Geo Blackmore's Saturday evening. George Lester and family visited T C Lesters Sunday. Charles Blacmore and Hazel motored to Linton last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Mackall spent Sunday at William Bowers near Antioch. Rev Hudleson and family and Jas Spurgeon and families visited Roy Bakers. Mrs Charles Anderson and Mrs Sadie Hilburn visited M H Lesters. Mr and Mrs Milton Lester and daughters Irene and Nene spent Sunday at Albert Hathaways. Mr and Mrs John Baker of Illinois visiting George and Afr Mrs Baker.
C W Covert offers a six room house for rent in the north part of town featuring a large basement barn sheds chicken yard and garden.
The Secretary of State announces a new owners’ license form to handle rising 1918 demand. Old forms will be rejected and destroyed after year end. Applicants must fill all blanks with two coupons, receiving license plates and certificate together. Dealers and notaries should order blanks early to avoid a rush.
From reports received the frost was not damaging. Mrs. Alice Fields returned from Louisville. Postmaster Earl Talbott and Robi Scott of Linton attended the football game. Byron Record of Highland Township was in town on business. Miss Daisey McKee of Chicago and her mother Will Booker of Switz City visited yesterday. A Greene County Council of Defense meeting was held today on the chairman’s call. Agricultural agent Karl Cravens spent Sunday with his parents. Robert Hardesty of Cincinnati will auction his personal property October 13 at the Abner Cassner place. Mrs. Ernest Dugger of Dugger visited her brother and had dental work. Mrs. Ed Dagley and daughter returned to California after visiting relatives here. Doctors Craves, Isenhower and VanSandt returned from Evansville after the State Medical Association. Mrs. J. D. Smith and others left for the Branch WFM convention at Anderson, returning Friday. Local officials and lodge members attended Masonic events at Solsberry. four candidates initiated. J. H. McCarty and daughter of Vincennes passed through on the way home from Louisville. they reported Camp Taylor and full army uniforms. Mrs. E. R. Cravens of Linton stopped on business en route home from Indianapolis. Miss Mary Lamb, the librarian, reports Library War Week raised 150 dollars, exceeding target. one dollar sustains a book for a year. The drive followed Red Cross patterns. thanks to volunteers and contributors.
The first shipment of 1918 license plates will be December 15 with applications accepted from November 1. Public help in early applications is urged to speed issuance. 1918 plates will have green background with black numerals, replacing letter designations after 100,000.
Advertisement notes a large drop in coal costs with Cole's Hot Blast Heaters and a guarantee.
The LeNoir Coal Company is defendant in seventeen actions to enforce mechanic's liens. Shaft sunk near Jasonville. plaintiffs claim work as laborers unpaid. Names include Harbin Letsinger, Tilden Hogatt, Ross Rhodes, Calvin Summett, Elvin Rhodes, Ray Moore and others.
WANTED. Planters to draw on us for nursery stock of all kinds. The quality is the best and the price is reasonable. Buy goods that everybody says are the best. We even the best double worked Grimes and all commercial varieties of apple and peach. If interested, ask for catalogue. Agents wanted in unoccupied territory. B. GARRETT & SONS, Burns City, Ind.
Seed wheat of the Fultz variety is offered as smooth and threshed at 31 percent bushels per acre by Branstetter of Bloomfield R 1. Lumber for sale includes 1 inch thick boards and common sizes priced at two dollars per hundred feet for 1x3 2x4 and six and eight inch boards at two fifty per hundred feet by Jones Dugger Chair Company. The printing office offers to handle the next job with quality work.
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