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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1888
Page
2
The Democrat proclaims the paper has the county's largest circulation and invites advertisers to call and examine subscription books to verify the claim.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a lofty defense of democracy praising liberty equality and property. It links democracy to preservation of freedom and law, with garbled phrases and missing context.
Notice instructs subscribers that The Damocast is not sent until paid. If a copy arrives for you and you have not paid, a friend may have paid for you. The Devocaat ends papers at the paid period, and the date after your name shows the paid-through date. renew before that date to extend.
VOTE THIS TICKET. For President, GROVER CLEVELAND, of New York. For Vice-President, ALLEN G. THURMAN, of Ohio. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS At Large Thomas R. Cobb and John E. Lamt. First district B Vance second district C 5 Dobbins third district Charles L. Jowett fourth district Micholas Cornet fifth district John RK Last sixth district Thomas J. Study seventh district David Geeding eighth district S L Puett ninth district John F. McHugh tenth district D D Dykenhann eleventh district John N. Turner twelfth district John A W Bass thirteenth District M A O Packard. DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET Governor Coveriaky C. Marson Lieutenant-Governor William R Myer Secretary of State Rower W Mizrs Auditor of State DuaKLine A Munson Treasurer of State Thomas B Byrnes Reporter of Supreme Court Joan W Kren Attorney-General Joan K Wilson Superintendent of Public Instruction E E ubrizz Judges of Supreme Court First district W K Nblacz Second district G V Hong Fourth district ALLEN ZolLaBe For Congressmen 9th District HON John S O Neall For Judge 16th Judicial Circuit Now Junx C Brices For Prosecuting Attorney 14th Judicial Circuit Mom Wa C A Ulak For Representative Jon Eitia For Treasurer Josten W Asaxr For Merit Noan Bean For Surveyor M D Culreox For Commissioner 3d Dist Wa AfcCrangix For Commissioner 4 Dist Titus Grace For Cercoee Jeremiah Hatfield
A garbled item notes 137 people in a parade, mentions Col. C C Marsos as Bloomfield speaker October 22, and cites quotes from Frank Stockett on party loyalty. It references James A Garfield protectionism and debates over tariffs, wages, and the Blaine-Harrison campaign, with Judge Aaron Ueland opposed to free whisky.
The Hon. A. M. Schaufeler, NYC missions superintendent and lifelong Republican, backs Cleveland this year due to what he calls the Chicago convention moral free whisky platform.
Barney Campbell of Cass township declares for Cleveland Thurman Mutson and Taft Reform. He is described as a forceful backer worth a regiment of 85. Bennetts and Marital Cranes.
Thomas H Bai, corset factory proprietor with about 1090 workers in Aurora, announces himself for Cleveland on tariff policy. Tanner spoke of Democrats in several states, noting strong presence in Texas and Kentucky. Betting markets show Cleveland's prospects, with a large wager on New York tipping the political drift.
The text cites Fouts Digiat and Ab rahem Kineoha allies promoting Grover Cleveland in opposition to tariff reform. Samuel Sitaw, treasurer of a local parlor company, and ex-Representative Danwin W. Stronis with figures from Mich and Wal ter Westerman back Cleveland, arguing reform appeals and party shifts amid campaign chatter.
A cryptic note from Bloomfeld October 3 quotes A P Hovey on Dam election and states trusts as private allies with no interference by President Ciryelawed or others. Jim G Blaine referenced as author.
In New York City most Tongsaoremen switch support from Bisine to Cleveland. Democratic gains from this swing are estimated at 10000 votes as the fisheries message clarifies the shift.
In the country there are about 200 papers. one backs Harrison, a dozen stay non-committal, and the rest favor Cleveland. Some Republican papers still claim to represent the American laborer despite this split.
A historical note outlines costs for a car wheel priced at 500 pounds with $13 value, a beb or bead in it valued at 83 vents, and a tariff of $12.50. It also lists labor costs and duties for woolens and cotton apparel, indicating labor costs of 12 suits priced with different values and duties of $6.48 and $3.07 respectively.
Richarn Cunningham of New York offers to bet 500 dollars that Cleveland will carry four states, but finds no bidders. He has staked 2 600 against 1 000 with Police Commissioner Hess that Cleveland will be elected.
Judge J D Pratt of Commercial National Bank Waterloo and Hon Lord Alford a leading Iowa attorney and former Republican House speaker announce themselves for Cleveland.
At its seventeenth annual meeting in Birmingham New York the cigar makers union adopted resolutions protesting the repeal of the internal tax on tobacco and cigars as urged by the Republican platform and the Senate tariff bill.
The local assembly Nodds Kooff in Philadelphia adopts resolutions demanding the passage of the arius bill and condemns Charles H Lichtman for misrepresenting the Knights of Labor and for attempting to use the order for political and financial gains.
Marshall C. Lefferts of Boston, head of the Celluloid Brush Co and director of two other celluloid firms, declares for Cleveland tariff reform as American manufacturers with annual output near 3 million dollars.
Senator D. W. VorHeres will address Bedford next Monday. An excursion train will run from Switz City in the morning and return in the evening. He will also speak at Sullivan and Spencer, with Greene County Democrats needing to travel to one of these locations since he will not speak in the county.
The Later Ocean reports the Boston wool market remains firm and steady despite fear of free wool, with prices strong and demand steady. commercial pages contradict editorials across the week.
The pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati announces he will vote for Cleveland this year. He believes a settled mind and unbiased view will lead him to support the Democrat candidate when political issues are clarified.
In 1879 Mr Goode of Virginia urged enforcement of the eighth law with a motion to table the measure. Support came from Representatives Bayne Pennsylvan ia Barrows Michigan McKinley Ohio Reed Maine and Lest. Moton New York opposing was the current Republican candidate Gertao.
AdAM Poreravei promotes a Cleveland bet offering $100000 even, with “Barney” Frost, Pistisbure or Graker failing to find buyers in New York and Pittsburgh. Odds in New York run 100 to 475 for Cleveland, while Tom Ochiltree offers 0 to 100 on Harrison.
The article discusses policy shifts around tariffs on raw materials, with references to Vincks & JT shasi manufacturers, Western Construction, and congressional urging to reveal tariff taxes. Parison denounces the policy while HD defends Grant era economics, opposing tariffs to aid American manufacturers and labor.
President Cleveland approved the Chinese exclusion bill and sent a message to Congress reviewing Chinese immigration. He asserts it is the government's paramount right to exclude foreign populations that harm national prosperity and health. The message is regarded as a strong, wise document expected to draw wide attention.
The Second Indiana District renominates John H. O Neall who carried the district by a 1200 plurality two years ago. He is viewed as a diligent energetic and popular member of the Indiana delegation with a tariff speech favorably received by Democratic committees and farming voters. Republicans could not find a prominent challenger to oppose him.
The speaker denounces Hovey for claiming southern voters slackness, arguing population determines representation and that Georgia and Indiana require equal numbers of residents for a congressman. The critic asserts Hovey misleads voters and that southern apathy is his claim, not a policy issue.
The statement argues that lowering whiskey prices would boost consumption and hinder reform. It contends federal taxation reduces illicit distillation and raises prices, aiding temperance by keeping whisky beyond many reach, and warns against removing government surveillance and tax.
A fragment praises Warner’s Log Cabin Sarsaparilia and Warner’s Tippe Canoe as simple effective remedies for health. It warns against unnecessary fixation and unjust taxation, while noting Loe Cabins are not recommended as model habitations.
Land explorers excursion tickets go on sale October 9 via the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburgh to Kansas Colorado Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Dakota Montana Wisconsin Indian Territory Tennessee Mississippi Louisiana and Texas. Valid for return within three days from sale. details available from local passenger or ticket agents of the Pennsylvania Company or affiliated railways in Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Chicago and St Louis.
The Worthington crowd greeted Hovey with a weak turnout on Wednesday, far smaller than Gray's Worthington or Marion events. Critics labeled Hovey a failure, faulting a brief speech followed by a vulgar speaker from New York, implying Greene County Democrats face a strong showing in November.
A Sept 27 report from Sullivan Illinois describes a massive Democratic demonstration in Moultrie county with up to 15 000 onlookers, a 70 foot pole, and a torchlight parade. Speeches by Gen W A J Sparks and remarks by Gen John M Palmer reflect strong party enthusiasm and claims of shifting Illinois toward the Democrats. Mr Regan of Shelbyville and J C White of Effingham spoke at the court house and opera house respectively.
Preparations indicate one of the largest political gatherings of the campaign for Indiana Democrats. Gov Hill of New York, Gray, Senator Green Smith and ex Secretary Myers are the principal guests. Excursion details available at Monon Route ticket office. A J Whittaker Agent.
A special Indianapolis and Vincennes Railroad train will run Monday October 15 to a Shelby county Democrats mass meeting with speakers Hon A G Thurmman Ohio Gov Isaac Gray Hons D W Voor Hees W D Bysum and General C C Matson Indiana. Train departs Syvitz City 7 00 am CT tickets $2 return October 16. Warner's Log Cabin Liver Pills ad ends.
Notice to stockholders announces an annual meeting at the office on Thursday October Nth 1888 at 7 oclock p m. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and a vote taken on an amendment to the By Laws.
An unsigned notice extols a supposed cure for consumption claiming thousands cured. It offers two free bottles to readers who mail express and post office addresses. The letter is signed M C Alsocusi of 181 Pearl Street New York. It mentions Castoria repeatedly as a product.
An Harper's piece notes Warner's Log Cabin remedies by H W Warner Rochester NY, reviving old herbs and preparations once thought lost. It lists products for blood, liver, stomach, cough, hair, catarrh, plaster and pills and predicts a new era of popular proprietary medicines ending heavy doctoring.
The board of commissioners itemizes September 1888 allowances across departments. Printing, election, court house, road, pauper, bridge, and incidental costs list contributors such as Wm Ness, Palmer, JH Seneff, Geo Bogard, Kinney, Milaker & Blaker, Lane Beem, H Stalicup, Rankin & Shields, Noah Elgan, and many others with amounts ranging from a few cents to multiple dollars. The long roster includes numerous individuals and firms approving small payments for services and goods.
When Baby was sick we gave her Castoria When she was a Child she cried for Castoria When she became Miss she clung to Castoria When she had Children she gave them Castoria The Democrat will have any advertisements inserted in the Worthington Times at the same period that we charge Contracts to be made at this office and bills payable monthly to our order.
The New York World cites a split Republican platform opposing tariff reductions while defending high license and free whisky. It notes senate resistance, treasury surplus claims, and calls for civil service reform, arguing Republicans seek spoils despite public-service rhetoric.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes deep concern for Senator Beck who, after twenty years in public service, states he was not well enough to participate in debate for the first time. The piece highlights his popularity, courtesy, and fairness, contrasting with Indiana Republicans’ harsh stance toward Prohibitionists and their temperance rhetoric.
The New York Star notes that under Republican administration 163 000 009 acres of public land were given away. Much of this was without lawful authority. Since Cleveland took office 81 000 000 have been restored, with 65 000 000 more in process of recovery and final action needed to reopen them for public use.
Fragmentary ad discusses furniture and decor items with low prices and multiple locations Fort Wayne Lafayette Terre Maute. Mentions upholstery fabrics and velvet body parts in a suspicious, jumbled sale listing with promotional tone.
AH of the flour offered for sale is warranted to be the best straight grade flour made in Indiana. If not satisfactory, money refunded. Stock sold at lowest cash prices or exchange for wheat. Made by the Celebrated Gilt Edge Mills at Worthington, praised by farmers for quality and price.
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