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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1891
Page
3
The item page reports on various local notices including land for sale in Newberry and Smith townships, farms through Moss & Axtell, tax deadlines, and a Sherman-like appeal for subscribers. It records deaths and funerals, a fatal gun accident near Spencer, and a court verdict against Wm. Biaker, plus community reminders about maps, printing, canvassers, and a fire at Signoir’s flour mill.
News notes from Linton about a new bank with Joe Mos as president and James Humphreys as cashier. Local stock prospects and a hog cholera remedy called Dead Shot mentioned. Also horse and cattle notices, marriage licenses, harvest excursion tickets, sheriff election votes, and circuit court judgments including divorces and damages.
The Bloomington Texas Baptist association adjourned after a two day meeting with about 100 delegates and visitors. Rev George Jions of Paragon acted as moderator and Miss Winnie Beasley of Midland was secretary. Three new congregations joined the association and Rev Gilbert Dobbs was chosen as a state convention delegate. The next session will be in Quincy with the annual sermon by Rev Dobbs.
J Brantly Combs of Center township collapsed at his cousin Aaron's yard last Monday and died without warning likely due to apoplexy or heart trouble. He was a longtime Greene County teacher and deputy assessor, married with two children, and recently completed a new home. His funeral followed by a large cortege to Combs graveyard.
A humorous quip ridicules General Bronson's autobiography as a frightful exhibition of conceit. The exchange highlights a pun on his name and a playful misdirection.
A Newton boy Addison P Rosenkrans wins a contest by The Deckertown Independent praising the local newspaper. The piece extols newspapers as community educators, public watchdogs, and drivers of commerce, morals, and informed citizenship, plus their role in history and daily life.
OQ W Shryer and a long list of names including Shielda Endree Taylor Cavins Norvell Fields Bryan Combs Briggs Ellis Myers Osxhon Moffett Shinkard attended the Terre Haute races from here on Tuesday.
A wealthy man seeks to sell his country residence by an anonymous ad. He and his wife read a glowing description of “grassy slopes” and “beautiful vistas” and realize the listing matches their own home. The agent reveals the hoax and the man cancels the sale, joking he would not sell now for three times the cost.
A Reading Pennsylvania Eagle excerpt notes that successful advertising relies on constant visibility. Top national advertisers repeat their names, locations, and offerings in daily weekly and monthly publications. The goal is to trigger recall so buyers visit and purchase when ready.
Readers learn that effective newspaper advertising is more than listing goods. It invites customers to visit, assess quality and price, and buy where advantageous. Ads reflect the advertiser’s seriousness, with tips from Wanamaker, Lincoln Courier, and The Roller Mill on turning ads into investment.
A compilation of quotations on advertising from newspapers and biblical anecdotes. It contrasts the value of consistent advertising, the art of attracting customers, and the humane aims of a physician’s promotion, while citing ancient examples of Balaam and Boaz to illustrate prudent advertising.
English traveler recalls sacred monkeys in India who raid shops and orchards and defend food even from boiling potatoes. A dramatic scene shows a monkey killing a cobra and being celebrated by the troop. Also includes brief items on paying printers, an opera house infant banter, a tonic ad, and a Knox County Fair excursion note.
Advertises a wide range of men’s suits and overcoats priced from $5 to $55, claiming low prices and good value. Urges mothers to view children’s suits from $1 to $15 and notes new stock just arrived. offers a gun or leap frog target with each suit purchased.
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