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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
2
Rates list yearly six months and three months prepaid subscriptions offered by a Bloomfield Indiana post office tagged as second class mail. The notice indicates advance payment options and mailing details for subscribers.
The Greene county Indiana Democratic voters will meet in mass convention at Bloomfield court house on Saturday October 20 1900 at 10 oclock a m to nominate candidates for county Surveyor and county Council George E Enpegs is Chairman G H Henpren Secretary A warning that a vote for McKinley supports a large standing army and higher annual expenses references Foraker and the Kentucky murderer Taylor as a dangerous pair.
The phrase describes taking the Philippines by force against its will, opposing the Declaration of Independence and signaling a repudiation of self rule. It frames annexation as a coercive policy opposed by proponents of independence.
Heelen M Goucer addresses Teddy Roosevelt accusing his acceptance letter of containing about 4500 words four ideas a large score and a mass of misrepresentation in a pointed public criticism.
Some Republicans warn that if Bryan is elected he could fill Supreme Court vacancies by causing Justices to die or retire. The piece notes many prefer Bryan appointing judges over trusts controlling the court.
A sweeping account notes Bryan greeted by immense crowds in Springfield Dayton Portsmouth Lancaster Mansfield Coshocton and Akron. Enthusiasm runs high as supporters rally statewide ahead of election day coverage.
Mr. Bryan replies to GOP assaults over urging Democratic Senators to back ratification. He says he supported ratification not for virtue but to fix its flaws by legislation rather than diplomacy. He cites Lincoln asking if aliens can make treaties easier than friends make laws.
The piece contrasts Lincoln and Washington with modern politics. It notes Ex President Harrison’s interview disappointed Republicans in Indiana. Golden Rule Jones at Troy drew a crowded house despite rain, criticizing party labels and backing Bryan on moral issues.
The speaker argues Kinley backed by Bryan supporters would impose an unwanted government, framing the issue as a moral test of self government. He urges voters to reject conquest and force, defending liberty, liberty’s global role, and the duty to uphold ancestral rights in voting. He warns Republicans against overthrowing self government.
The piece argues for a cabinet level department of labor to represent workers in national councils. It asserts laborers, the bone and sinew of the country, deserve protection and influence, claiming Democrats alone have this plank and urging laborers to back the party that serves their interests.
The speaker cites two months of war spending totaling 45 852 052 dollars at 764 000 per day and notes 365 000 009 spent since the war began at three million a year. He argues the US seeks to subjugate a free people and compares to King George and the American Revolution, urging readers to question if this is right.
General Harrison remains publicly for McKinley but stresses no change in his view of McKinley’s policy. He reiterates that his sole criticism was a brief remark during the Porto Rico bill debate, calling the measure a grave departure from right principles and maintaining that Congress’ powers in the territories are not absolute and the revenue clause applies to Porto Rico.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy as risk free with a money back guarantee by Geo. F. Cravens. It claims universal acceptance as the most successful bowel complaint remedy and the only one that never fails, noting it is pleasant easy to take.
Corpal Tanner criticizes Pension Commissioner Evans and McKinley policy as insulting to widows of Civil War veterans. He cites questions asked by pension agents and cites local reactions, including Indiana veterans reacting to the administration's stance. The piece notes the G A R encampment protests and McKinley's defense of Evans despite veteran backlash.
The article outlines how to obtain a ballot and blue pencil, vote straight or split tickets, marks that invalidate ballots, and rules about speaking, affidavits, and handling ballots. It also notes penalties for outside ballots and language requirements and cites November 1900 constitutional amendments on a white ticket.
The speaker denounces U S policy in the Philippines as imperial aggression driven by trusts and moneyed interests. He warns it betrays republican ideals, asks Greene County voters to reject McKinley’s course, and urges a strong rebuke to imperialism to preserve liberty and equal rights.
The text notes a shift from McKinley and fellow Republicans who two years prior denied forcible annexation calling it criminal aggression. It claims these leaders have since altered stance and now use the term to denounce opponents, framing the issue as a broader war against criminal aggression.
An old medical ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation indigestion chronic headaches and summer complaint. The brief notice claims the syrup is pleasant and powerful and offers 10 doses for 10 cents at Geo Cravens.
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the superior treatment for female health, urging women not to risk unproven new remedies. It cites testimonials from women in Visalia California Haverhill Massachusetts New Orleans Louisiana and Cold Spring Harbor New York describing improved menses and recovery from ovarian and womb problems after using the product.
A dated testimonial touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as curing backache and womb disorders after a decade of pain. Mrs. C. E. Fotano of Monett Missouri claims to have gained forty pounds and become well following treatment. Another user, Miss May B Stevenson of Alliance, Iowa, reports relief from long lasting weakness and leucorrhea after one bottle.
An advertisement urges readers to treat indigestion with Dr King’s New Life Pills and Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. It touts improved health, energy, and a strong walk, recommending J B Stalcups drug store for purchase and Geo E Cravens for Sprup Pepsin. The notice also promotes subscribing to the Democrat as Greene county’s leading newspaper.
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