Bloomfield Democrat publication details and rates
The Bloomfield Democrat is Greene county’s weekly and semi weekly newspaper founded in 1861. W. L. Slinkard serves as proprietor and editor with subscription rates of 1 year in advance for $1.50, six months for 75 cents, and single copies at five cents. Advertising rates apply by the line. Entered second class mail matter at Bloomfield Indiana Postoffice. No. 80.
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Bloomfield
Indiana
Postoffice
Civic Club Set Monday Afternoon Meeting in G A R Room
The Civic Club will meet Monday afternoon in the G A R room at 2 30 o clock. Tri Kappas gathered Thursday evening with Miss Lucile Herold. Mr and Mrs Glen Stalcup hosted a six o'clock dinner on Wednesday with Mr and Mrs A G Pate Mr and Mrs Albert Mc Laughlin Mr and Mrs Mell Mitchick Mrs Reed Williams Mr and Mrs Carl VanMeter Dr and Mrs T Roy Cook among the guests.
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Civic Club
Tri Kappas
Lucile Herold
Glen Stalcup
A. G. Pate
Albert McLaughlin
Mell Mitchick
Reed Williams
Carl VanMeter
T. Roy Cook
See Engle the Feed Man for Fish Brand Fertilizer
Local readers are directed to contact Engle, a feed dealer, for purchasing Fish Brand fertilizer. The note indicates availability through a known supplier and suggests reaching out for pricing or delivery details.
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Engle
Beck and Moody Wed at Greene County Methodist Parsonage
Marriage licenses report Roy F. Beck and Ima Z. Moody both of Greene county wed Thursday at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev. J. D. Smith.
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Roy F. Beck
Ima Z. Moody
Greene County
Methodist
J. D. Smith
Fish Brand Fertilizer At Engle Feed Store
Engle feed store advertises Fish Brand fertilizer praised for quick soil improvement and lush growth. Local retailer highlights availability and special pricing, inviting gardeners to stock up before planting season.
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Engle Feed Store
Carnegie Library Contract Let in Worthington
The contract to build the Carnegie library in Worthington awarded to James M. Dyer & Son for 7690 dollars. This marks the second letting after the first bidder forfeited the bid and the accompanying 200 dollar check. Grapes for sale by Mrs. H. V. Norvell.
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Carnegie
Worthington
James M. Dyer & Son
H. V. Norvell
Nowlen Assigned to Direct Military Work at Indiana Univ
Capt. Edwin J. Nowlen of Fort Thomas Kentucky, a retired officer and West Point graduate, has been called by the government to lead military work at Indiana University. The appointment marks a move to organize campus defense and training programs.
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Edwin J. Nowlen
Fort Thomas
Indiana University
West Point
Wanted Planters to Buy Our Nursery Stock
Planters are invited to draw on us for nursery stock of all kinds. We grow top quality double worked Grimes and all commercial varieties of apple and peach. Prices reasonable. If interested ask for catalogue. Agents wanted in unoccupied territory.
Lallah Rookh Centenary and a Literary Trade
The article recalls the 100 year anniversary of Moore’s oriental romance Lallah Rookh delayed by the Waterloo campaign. It notes Murray offered 2000 guineas, Longman insisted on at least 3000 pounds after citing Rokeby, and seven editions sold in a year with the work valued as cream of copyrights by Longman a quarter century later.
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Moore
Murray
Longman
Rokeby
Scott
Longns
Lallah Rookh
Geardian
Adopting Frieda The Mountain Girl Finds Family
Peter Hobson discovers a nine or ten year old girl named Frieda in the woods. Miranda and her brother shelter her for ten days as her identity remains unknown. A news article reveals Frieda may be connected to a missing film actress, but she longs to stay with her rescuers.
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Peter Hobson
Miranda
Peter
Viceda
Frieda
Iamatag
New York
Tim
Cycling fad revived and readers weigh in
A note on bicycles resurging in popularity and its impact on reading habits. The piece recalls 20 year old commentary that cycling harmed reading time, credits modern entertainments and outdoor sports for shifting attention, and questions whether current readers are better off than Victorians.
National Hero of Serbia Prince Marko Legend
In stories from monasteries above Monastir to village squares, Prince Marko is said to have slept in a cavern with his sword set in rock. Serbian soldiers recount the tale of the sword waking him to lead victory at the 1912 Philip battle as the moss eroded the rock.
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Monastir
Phillip
Marko
Ileis
Serbia
Nerbert Carey
Saturday Evening Post
Sharatz
Marke
Todus
Philip
Jesuit ordination tale from Woodstock sparks family intrigue
Salvatore Cirigliane travels to Woodstock Maryland for his brother Dominica’s Jesuit ordination. The ceremony includes a ring kiss ritual where a boy answers the cardinal’s questions about his name and age, stating four and a half but claiming six, prompting a lighthearted reply about truth.
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Salvatore Cirigliane
Park Rowd
Woodstock
Dominica
New York Sun
Cuceltins Gibbons
Antonio Cirigttano
Fashier Dominico
Antonio
Cardinal
English Objector Von Case Appeal Upheld
Clarence Norman, a conscientious objector, won appellate relief against Justice Low's dismissal of his claim for damages from Lieut. Col Brook. The case alleged assault at Windsworth detention barracks with spitting, straight jacket, forced feeding, and threats during May and June of last year.
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von Case
Clarence Norman
Low
Tt. Brook
Court of Appeals
London Chronicle
Normn
Tie Aetton
Windsworth
Jyne
Alt
Lim
Macedonia and the land of queer people observed
A reader’s travel-tinged note contrasts Macedonia with Egypt, noting distant, unfamiliar Safonien and a land described as “a country of queer people” with odd names and animals, as a Manchester Guardian correspondent reflects on travel.
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Macedonia
Egypt
Manchester Guardian
Safonien
Strainse Casintey
Simplicity Redefined as Singleminded Directness
A fragmented reflection argues simplicity as a focused, undistracted path toward a clear end rather than a removal of desire. It posits singlemindedness as the core of a straightforward, purposeful life.
Inventions and Secrets Prompt Novel Solution
A meeting discussion features an eminent scientist seeking methods to keep a secret. The dialogue plays on the idea of purloined inventions and the first step toward safeguarding information is explored by the chamber’s chair.
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America
Daniel 1 lesson outlines Daniel’s faithful defiance of royal feast
This lesson surveys Daniel's early life in Babylon, focusing on his refusal of the king's meat and wine, his name change, conscience under pressure, disciplined prayer, and the rise to leadership. It highlights his loyalty to God as the source of success across physical, mental, social, temporal, and spiritual realms.
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Daniel
Duaniel
Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Jerusalems
Daniels Hfe
Jesus
College of Wise Men
God
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