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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
2
Bloomfield Democrat details its Greene county location, founding in 1861 and weekly Friday edition with semi weekly Tuesdays. W. L. Slinkard is proprietor and editor. subscription rates list one year $1.50 six months 75 cents and single copies five cents. Postal and advertising details included.
The notice seeks a skilled country printer for 54 hours weekly at eighteen dollars with machine help during rushes. It urges Liberty Bond purchases to aid the war effort and covers voter registration and subscription delinquency reminders. Reported mine damage at the American mine near Bicknell affects 500 workers with a three week repair outlook and a guard on the Indian Creek mine after a credible threat.
Official application blanks are available from the Federal Reserve bank or local agency. Pay 1 on signing. By November 6 the government will notify allotment. if not allotted, deposit returned. Then pay 9 on November 15, 20 on December 15, and 20 on January 15 for delivery. Consult your local banker for installment details.
Washington D C October 12 717 Now that the young men are in training for military service Uncle Sam needs 10000 typewriter operators and stenographers and typewriter
The Civil Service Commission urges all 3,000 boards of examiners to recruit urgently needed workers for both men and women across 450 cities. Entrance salaries run from 1000 to 1200 dollars annually with rapid promotion for satisfactory service. Full details from the local post office secretary of the board of civil service examiners.
Bloomfield Indiana October 11 1917 a county defense committee reports the United States Boys Working Reserve Corps is non military and serves as an employment bureau. It states the program preserves education and employment while supervising boys during vacation work and allows withdrawal by parent request. It urges parental encouragement for enrollment.
A Westminster Gazette writer notes writers often miswrite intentions due to pen slips. Examples include Trevelyan confusing Goldsmith and Napoleon, Alison misplacing pallbearers, Jane Porter misdescribed as Jane Austen, and Jane Austen versus Jane Porter confusion.
The Liberty Loan committee of the eighth federal reserve district announces a campaign to sell 200 million dollars in bonds. Gov. Rolla Wells chairs the effort with a large executive and general committee including bankers and business leaders from Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi.
The advertisement extols the Wonder Washer as easy to use noiseless powerful and durable. It features ball bearings no oil or grease 28 pound weight large 14 inch agitator rotor suction by rotary motion four simultaneous wash processes and a capacity suitable for any batch. Sold by Orvale Cain Hardware Bloomfield Indiana.
The Second Liberty Loan totals 11.5 billion with strong support in the Eighth Federal Reserve District. Officials stress tax exemptions for investments up to 5 000, noting no tax on the first 200 of interest and no tax for small subscribers up to 130 000, while larger holdings face supertaxes beyond 5 000 of income. Government bonds are praised for safety and liquidity.
A man asks what he should advise about marrying for money. The response suggests not letting a wife know that the marriage was for her wealth, warning against revealing such motive.
A short exchange compares orchid pricing with vegetable costs to gauge market trends. Participants weigh whether orchids remain priced higher or if vegetables catch up. The dialogue hints at curiosity about relative plant and produce values.
A quip exchanges sharp sarcasm about dyes as one comments on another not changing hair color, highlighting a humorous banter over cosmetic choices.
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