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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1916
Page
4
The Democrat, Bloomfield Indiana, publishes weekly with W L Slinkard as editor. Subscription rates are one year in advance at 1.50, six months 0.75, single copies 0.05, payable in advance. advertising rates are per line with a 25 cent minimum.
The directory lists Congressman W A Cullop of Vincennes County Representative Clyde O Yoho of Bloomfield and Joint Senator James H Humphreys of Linton Indiana for the Second District and Greene Owen counties.
Sacramento founder of the International Institute of Agriculture joins a wave of Republican figures including Edison Burbank and Ford who urge maintaining the current leadership. Lubin’s farm wealth and Rome based institute aim to secure a square deal for farmers amid the world crisis.
A spokesman argues that American distribution methods lag Europe and Germany and blames a Republican party clique for influencing policy. He praises President Wilson as practical and fearless, contrasting him with Roosevelt while urging sympathy for Mexico and world peace.
A public discussion reports that Wall Street bankers expect Europe to end its war within a year and predict Hughes will win the presidency. They anticipate currency legislation repeal and controlled money by bankers, suggesting loans and government spending could prevent panics and stabilize rates.
Senator Elihu Root argued on the Senate floor that while American citizens suffered injuries and losses in Mexico, the United States should pursue redress through peaceful negotiations rather than threaten force against a weaker nation. He warned that force would reverse U S policy and hinder civilization.
W G Lee president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen questions Justice Hughes on arbitration and the eight hour law. He cites railroad figures and claims railroads seek to limit arbitration to favored roads and workers while preserving gains made by unions.
Black white and tan female hound missing around Lilburn. Report lists owner Lilburn Jackson and calls for locating the pet.
President Wilson replied to Jeremiah A. O Leary president of the American Truth Society who urged support against him. O Leary previously urged harming Bryan and is linked to critics Roosevelt blamed for Mr Hughes nomination.
Farmers urged to secure loans at five percent to buy more land or improve holdings. Real estate investment touted as low risk with easy money, plus a reminder to keep buildings insured. Announcements from Curtis C. Hendren and C.F. McIntosh Co. Agr. Agt. and a Hess’ Witch Hazel Cream testimonial from F. L. Burke.
Neighborhood happenings include Mr. and Mrs. Joe Emerson visiting near Newark and Mrs. Rosa Brown, several Sunday church attendances, and gatherings with the Malicoat Macy and Burks families. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Maners on Monday, Sept 25.
John Burks participated in events last Tuesday and Tuesday night, with activities noted across the week. Further details not specified in the fragment.
Dairy cows at the Bloomfield Products Show on October 12 13 and 14 will enter a butterfat testing contest. Any cow breed qualifies as one milking per animal is weighed and tested for fat content. Prizes of 35.00 and 3.00 awarded by butterfat pounds, with William Leach Bloomfield creamery in charge.
George Ade endorses Hess W H C Cream as superior for burned and irritated skin. The ad promises a money back guarantee if not liked, with a 25 cent large bottle claimed to last all winter. The product targets rough irritated skin chapped hands and face against seasonal cold and wind.
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