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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1888
Page
7
A quoted passage extols democracy as noble and incorruptible, praising its courage, generosity, and humanity. It declares democracy as defender of liberty, labor, and property, and as the law of nature that sustains equal rights and freedom.
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The notice promotes a straight Democratic ballot with Grover Cleveland for president and Allen Thurman for vice president and lists state and local Democratic nominees. It urges turnout in Bloomfield on October 22 to hear the governor candidate and notes prices for wheat and other commodities.
The piece urges Republicans to compare prices and vows Democrats deserve greater respect from their paper. It notes soldiers receive Hovey’s circular and accuses Hovey of aid to appetite for office. It argues the Democratic county ticket is unassailable and calls for a sizable majority. It claims church alignment shifts to support prohibition and impacts votes.
A man climbed the county flag staff and shouted for Cleveland, then a wagon from Newberry struck seven year old Stannica Frater in the head. The boy remains bedbound. officials may charge murder if he dies or assault and battery if he survives. The event underscores Democratic rights in the county.
The Greene county democrats condemn Hevey's circular letter and refuse to publish most replies. L. L. Kirkpatrick of Robinson, a longtime Republican and G A R member, pledges he will never vote for the gap again.
The report notes Major W. W. Carter and Col John T. Smith spoke at Coffee, Clay County, on Thursday. Smith, a Methodist preacher, provoked controversy by declaring in his sermon that Cleveland would go to hell after death. The item mocks Smith as an “emissary of the Devil” and references Anna Dickinson, while it criticizes tariff policy and links rum and tobacco to millennial aims.
James G Beaine argues that beyond finance there is a moral reason for taxing whisky. He warns that lowering prices to 20 cents a gallon would boost consumption and nullify high license reforms, by enabling widespread illicit distillation if federal tax is removed.
The Democrat editor notes a large crowd at a Franklin speech in Stockton township. Wm Hysell of Ohio later spoke on tariff reform and labor protection, urging voters to back the Democrats in the coming November election. The rallies drew glee clubs and miners, boosting Democratic enthusiasm toward a hoped for large majority.
The Mills bill would place lumber brick and building stone on the free list and reduce taxes on iron copper lead zinc paint slate tools and other building materials. It argues the policy lowers building costs, boosts housing supply and employment, and benefits labor while not constituting free trade but lower duties on raw materials and essential goods.
Consul Schoenhof reports European labor costs for a ladies button boot are far higher in Europe while wages are lower, explaining why American production remains cheaper. He compares Berlin Vienna and Leicester costs to Lynn and notes European workers lack American efficiency and scale. The Lynn plant profits from higher output and diversified demand, while European systems suffer from slow processes and smaller fashion runs.
John W. Kern spoke to a vast Marco audience with music from the Jewel Brass Band and glee clubs. A 165 foot hickory pole rose as Andrew Humphreys introduced him, rain drove them to the church, where Kern held the crowd for two hours. An evening speech by Franklin Sanders followed. Stafford township Democrats expect to lead again.
In Highland township, Democrats gathered at Goose Creek last Saturday for a pole raising of a 185 foot hickory pole. About 200 people attended the event and heard a brief speech by Dr. L. P. Mullinix which was greeted with approval. The evening featured an enthusiastic meeting led by W. W. Moffett.
George W. Calvert and several others spoke at Bleonfield while a demonstration gun was fired. W. W. Motlett delivered a campaign speech as attendees praised the event, one of the most enthusiastic of the campaign with Wiechtland expected to appear before November.
Newberry October 7 Special One of the grandest crowd gatherings heard here Saturday to hear William M. Franklin of Owen County discuss the tariff and pension stoppage under Cleveland. Over 10 000 attendees listened as he asserted facts and charged the monopoly high protection Republican party.
A letter argues that merchants should itemize tariff taxes on goods and on customer invoices to educate the public about protection levels for each article. It contends this transparency would boost support for domestic production, encourage employment, and justify voting for tariffs. The author promotes shipping surplus goods under national flags and praises Grover Cleveland. Fort Davis Texas September 27 1888.
An editorial praise of combining physical strength and intellect to advance in life. It argues modern society harms health through irregular routines and excessive work, urging regulation of the body like a machine. It promotes Warners Log Cabin sarsaparilla as a blood purifier to maintain vigor.
Corperal Tanner Hev voices a clipped partisan mockery asserting all Democrats are same and frames political blame in a terse wartime style. This fragment hints at factional sentiment but lacks verifiable context or entities.
The Pennsylvania Lines announces Explorer excursion tickets for October 9 and 2nd. Round trips to Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Indian Territory, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas enabled. Return valid within thirty days. Contact local passenger or ticket agents or the Pennsylvanian line partners Pittsburg Cincinnati St Louis Railway or Chicago St Louis Pittsburg.
An 1880s era Louisville Courier Journal excerpt argues that Cleveland’s administration ruined Republican ventures in Colorado and Wyoming. It cites bankers, cattle barons, and land speculators, claiming fences and forced land openings displaced cattlemen, while grangers and settlers multiplied. The piece ties industry collapse to federal action against illicit fences, land grabs, and political entanglements.
The article notes candidate Harrison changing his stance on Chinese immigration from pro Chinese to endorsing restriction. It cites his Senate votes, a winter letter to Rev Brandt, and implies political maneuvering to appeal to Democratic voters. The piece warns such shifts may inflame sectional tensions.
An old advertising snippet proclaims Warner's Log Cabin Slops and Buchn Remedy as a discreet health aid. It claims to put the stomach in healthy action and says good digestion and health naturally follow.
New raisins and honey, cranberries and prunes, sour kraut, buckwheat flour and stoves advertised. Rankin and Shields tout low stove prices and urge customers to visit before buying. Ot Herold claims the Al Forbes House to rent and mentions insurance by Or Herald. D. O. Groff recalls relief after using Dead Shot for rheumatism.
Indianapolis Oct. 11 158 The market was dull with cattle and hogs trading unevenly. Prime shipping steers 1400 to 1600 pounds ranged around 5.60 to 6.75 per cwt while lighter feeder and stocker classes moved unevenly. Hog receipts about 2000 with prices down 10 to 14 cents. sheep and lambs quiet with limited bidding and variable weights.
Greene county sheriff certifies that the document is a copy of the certificate of election issued by the county clerk. Electors in Greene County will vote at their respective precincts on Tuesday, November 6, for the purpose of holding the election.
All flour offered is warranted best straight grade from Indiana and better than fancy Hour. Money refund if unsatisfactory. Stock sold at lowest cash prices or exchanged for wheat. Parts Lukinbill, Manager. Notice claims flour from Celebrated Gilt Edge Mills at Worthington, popular with farmers for quality and lower prices.
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