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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat, Greene county’s weekly and semi weekly paper, lists L. Slinkard as proprietor and editor. Subscription rates show one year for $1.50, six months for $0.75, and single copies at a set price with advance payment required. Advertising rates are priced per line with minimums.
The St Food Administration and Dr. Harry E Barneard promise Indiana will return 1 000 000 signed cards showing enrollment in the Hoover voluntary food organization Indiana State Council of Defense supports the effort and counties are asked to devote their entire organization to this patriotic activity Ministers join Young Men s Christian association for a Russia aid fund and the campaign endorses it The Greene county drive reports forty addresses on conservation Liberty Bonds and patriotism with high loyalty and minimal apathy
The Greene county drive for Liberty Bonds exceeded its $400 000 limit with $564 350 in applications. Citizens showed strong support for the government and a quick victory in the war.
A wartime bulletin warns that burning fallen leaves endangers children and property as sparks fly in the air. It urges conserving leaves by burying rather than burning and notes bonfires on pavements cost taxpayers dollars.
In Potter Hill near the Rhode Island line, Ashaway resident Mrs William MacDonald sent several US flags with comfort bags to troops in France weeks before war was declared. A British soldier thanked her in a letter, noting the flag hoisted over his hut two days after Wilson proclaimed war, inspiring troops along the line.
Miss Theodora Booth leads the Girls' National Honor Guard in cheerful visits to convalescing sailors and soldiers. Thousands of girls nationwide provide mercy and brighten days with flowers. In winter they serve coffee and sandwiches to troops in cities. Booth is Ballington Booth’s daughter.
Fresno bee inspector C. R. Snyder reports honey bees stopped work after butterflies gnawed nectar from flowers. Poor spring rains have reduced feed and main honey plants Alkalin weeds burr clover and blue curl are scarcer, limiting fall honey production.
Joe Walsey, a cowboy near Solomonville Arizona, found four hundred thousand dollars in old gold coins and vessels hidden in a hollow tree trunk. The treasure, believed left by Spanish priests about 75 years ago, was stumbled upon while chasing stray cattle in the hills above Solomonville.
Matt Parsons of Padeeville Wisconsin found a gold ring set with a ruby in the jaw of a six pound pickerel He will return the ring if ownership can be proved He seeks clues on how long ago the ring was lost to gauge how long the fish may have carried it
A compact digest titled In Short 7 Arranged for Busy People presents the world’s key events in briefest form. It is designed for quick reading by readers seeking rapid updates on major happenings.
President Wilson issued new regulations for the trading with the enemy act. They cut off trade with Germany and its allies, restrict trade with others who trade with Germany, place custodians on enemy property in the United States, and require special licenses for any trade with enemies or their allies within the U.S.
A large British steamer loaded with admiralty stores including 6000 barrels of oil and munitions was towed into an Atlantic port after a 24 hour battle to prevent explosion. Fire in engine room compartments was brought under control.
The Amsterdam Manshode reports all Dutch shipping to England stopped due to ongoing differences between Great Britain and Holland. The British government grants use of Peruvian ports to a British squadron and thanks President Pardo for extending this privilege. Capelle resigns as German navy minister after liberal pressure and mutiny remarks.
Rome reports Austro-Hungarian detachments attempted to assault Italian positions west of Chiapoyano valley on the Isonzo line but were driven back by Italian forces. Lloyd-George says Britain will fight with France until Alsace-Lorraine is restored. Russia says German forces culled at Oesel island and push comes toward the southeast. Australians seize Celtic Wood near Broodseinde after hand to hand fighting.
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