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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
4
The Democrat of Bloomfield Indiana announces weekly publication from Opera House Block Greene County editor W L Slinkard. Subscriptions are paid in advance 1 year 1500 6 months 75c 5c single copies. Advertising rates apply per line.
State and national lawmakers listed including Congressman W A Cullop for the Second District Vincennes County Representative Clyde O Yoho Bloomfield Ind Joint Senator James H Humphreys Linton Ind and Greene-Owen district regional listings.
Clerk Circuit Court E K Ashcraft auditor George E Kidd treasurer John W Johnson recorder Chas E Fuller assessor Lilburn Jackson sheriff Weeden O Jackson health officer Dr W R Cravens coroner Charles B Collins county attorney Claude E Gregg surveyor S N Yeoman county commissioners Thomas A Henry president A M Miller secretary Vincent Hoke judge circuit court Theo E Slinkard prosecuting attorney W Ray Collins
All voters must register on October 9. The notice urges eligible residents to complete registration to participate in upcoming elections.
The saying urges stability and continuity, arguing against midstream changes. It favors letting Wilson conduct affairs, claiming the current course is good enough and should not be swapped for new leadership.
Observers note that only current office holders and politicians advocate for changes while broader public opinion remains uncertain. Critics argue reforms lack clear public support and risk unintended consequences. The debate centers on policy outcomes, accountability, and electoral implications.
The report notes broad content among farmers labor merchants and business leaders who favor leaving conditions unchanged. No new policy or action is planned. The balance of interests suggests stability ahead.
A concise note celebrates improving prosperity abroad and a broad peace across the country, signaling hopeful times and stable conditions for citizens and institutions alike. The message underscores positive national morale and tranquil domestic sentiment.
The piece describes a growing split between Progressives and Republicans as opposition to Hughes strengthens from California to New York. It cites uprisings in western states, New York and Pennsylvania, with Bainbridge Colley campaigning for Wilson supporters in California and New York figures like Governor Whitman and Senatorial candidates stirring independent行动.
The piece mocks President Wilson’s steadiness while labeling Republicans as melancholic. It notes Hughes as weak in political tests, quotes several papers on the campaign, and mentions Bacon’s Senate bid and Delaware renominating Col. Henry du Pont amid Progressive critiques. It ends by labeling Wilson’s Mexican policy a GOP danger.
The piece notes broad Republican support for a campaign idea shared by Democrats and quotes Shackleton on a rudderless voyage. It likens that voyage to the Hughes Fairbanks party, described as lost since June on a search for a campaign issue.
Denver August 31 report from William Hester attached to Hughes campaign notes a strong farming audience at a Colorado county fair. About 2000 autos lined the track as Richard Hughes entered amid prosperous farmers grangers and well-fed families. Sheds displayed prize hogs cattle and farm products while a monoplane hovered overhead signaling broad support along the western trail.
Grandmother pays $50. William Fines as Guardian to Victoria Fines Georgia and Florida Fines ordered to pay $64.05 to Georgia. He was discharged as to her upon receipt being filed. His trust as to other words was continued.
State of Indiana v. William Peoples Assault and Battery trial by court. fined one dollar and costs. State of Indiana v. Walter Bland Harrel Bland and Kelsy Cobb Petit Larceny. Walter age eleven Harrel age ten confined to Indiana Boys School until discharged by law. State of Indiana v. George Morris Appeal. plaintiff fined fifty dollars and sent to State Farm for 180 days. sentence suspended on good behavior with fine paid. State of Indiana v. Ed Dixon In toxication cause dismissed. State of Indiana v. Garrett Love Frank Myers Floyd Owen Malicious Trespass. all pled guilty and fined one dollar plus costs. Raymond Corbin and Mary Wright of Jackson township married by J. M. Meredith J. P. Jeremiah Meredith and Rosa B. Edington of Mineral City married by Rev. Merrit Owen. John Burks Center township and Luvena Peck Greene county married by J. M Meredith J. P. Auguste Tavern and Julie Combe of Linton. Charles S. Knoy and Nellie Beatrice Holt of Worthington Odes Wiles and Lushie Frater of Minggal Doran Ashcraft Jackson township and Mary V. Pribble Greene county married.
Luke is weighted down by a large foot as Sam steps on his foot during a dice game. Luke orders Sam to remove, insisting Sam get off completely, with tension and confrontation evident between the men.
A new camera for aviators uses a trigger like a pistol to shoot clear photos from 600 feet or higher. German in origin, a unit found on a downed plane was copied by French aviators for practical military use.
A farmer recalls a hen laying an egg with the date 1920 and notes such eggs could be kept in cold storage and sold as extra fresh to promote that breed. The remark highlights faith in heritage stock and storage advantages.
Newt Glendale writes from Glendale Indiana on September 1 1916 about farm yields and fertilizer use. He analyzes the Democratic and Progressive conventions in St Louis and Chicago noting theClash between Bosses and reformers. The letter predicts Burton as Progressive nominee in Indiana and urges farmers to vote against party bosses while debating Wilson Hughes and Taft era rivals.
A humorous piece recalls Ella who resents her older sister Mary and brother Will for treating her like a child. She finally rebels and blurts that Mary bosses her like a mother and Will fusses like a father.
Folding tents used in an Antarctic expedition withstand severe wind storms. Each shelter accommodates six men and weighs 37 pounds, offering portable protection in extreme conditions.
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