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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1889
Page
1
County teachers must participate in Reading Circle work with books ordered by trustees. The county superintendent stresses effective leadership, cooperation with teachers, and steady effort over brilliance. He urges skillful, educated leadership and calm, persistent guidance to advance schools.
A colored voters petition the Greene County Commissioners to reappoint Thomas P. Chavis as courthouse janitor. They praise his party service, loyalty to Republican principles, building knowledge, and contributions to the community, urging justice and recognition of their support. The list of signers includes H. Lawhorn, John Woolridge, Reuben Lawhorn, Elmore Sarvert, and many others.
Notice to residents of Stock ton township Greene county Indiana that Joseph Mosy trustee will transact township business at his Linton office on any weekday except Sunday. Includes named official and place.
County teachers affirm the new school book law as beneficial and enforceable by trustees and teachers. The state board backs the standard books and the law requires use, noting ring publishers cut prices when patrons switch to the mandated titles.
The Evansville Journal reports the octopus of monopolistic publishers tries every tactic to defeat new Indiana school books. It pressures legislature, withholds proposals, and discredits the Indiana school book company while buyers threaten to procure old books. Public instruction warns against selling old stock as actions aim to block the new arrangement.
The Terre Haute Express notes officials and Republicans endorse the new textbooks, arguing they will not harm public schooling and may be superior to previous editions. It criticizes moralizing about politics in education and emphasizes trusted opinions support the change.
The geography series was not prepared for a single state but Indiana received six pages of maps and material added by the state board of education. Republicans criticized this move, accusing Democrats of overreach and a lack of decency.
Spencer Democrats criticize the new school book law as obnoxious to the people. They claim the public seeks cheaper textbooks and credit the democratic legislature for gains, while expressing doubt that they will stay grateful for the measure.
The Wancock Jeffersonian reports a new school-book law now in force requiring county superintendents trustees and school boards to use only adopted books or face penalties. It states the law serves the people and aims to stop the use of non adopted texts.
On September 14 1884 the Bloomfield high school hosts a Reading Circle exam for teachers in Bloomfield Indiana with options for 1st 2nd 4th or 6th year work. State board rules at issue include accepting Reading Circle exams in science of teaching for state certificates. Notices of township institutes follow with dates from Sept 21 to Oct 12.
Information available from Wm. M. Moss, Bloomfield. Inquiries sought regarding a growing town’s good location and business potential.
The column chronicles numerous residents and visitors, listing names from townships and nearby areas who were in town on various days. It also includes political figures, teachers, merchants, and professionals visiting, attending weddings, and conducting business, painting a vivid census of local life.
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