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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1891
Page
5
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant taste remedy that cleanses the kidneys and bowels, dispels colds headaches fevers and cures habitual constipation. It claims the product is unique, beneficial and produced from healthy substances, with 50c and 1 bottles sold by druggists and promises prompt procurement if not on hand.
Victor Beranger of Worcester claims to have built a one wheel cycle eight feet high that a greenhorn can learn in a minute and reach two miles a minute on a good track. He cites a Montreal ride of seventy three miles in one hour and bets $100 to prove speed. He plans to depart Worcester and aims to reach Chicago ahead of an express, asserting patents in five countries and a $70 price. The device weighs about fifteen pounds less than a Warwick and requires seven to ten times less power than a standard bicycle.
Edward Hanlan describes his rise as a rower in 1876 Philadelphia facing critics over rigging. He details innovations in sliding seats and oars that improved speeds, his wins against Trickett and Laycock in England for friends, a defeat in Australia due to a collision and climate, and his reluctance to race in neutral waters.
A veteran recalls a drought era when East Windsor church deacons gathered on weekdays to petition for rain. Potwine, famed for prayer, led fervent pleas ending with a caution that they advised, not dictated, rain.
A crew member described the ship fire as an anxious time with risks to the vessel and crew. Captain Ferguson and Chief Officer Wright kept calm and directed the fight, which lasted two and a half hours. Twelve tons of gunpowder lay in No 1 hold, the forward section, raising danger of explosive catastrophe if the fire breached bulkheads.
A 19th century note recounts a Bea ton corporation sending stock notices. a clerk sealed envelopes with one cent stamps to finish a batch, one document required two cent postage. An officer declined prosecution, request ing payment of twenty cents to cover the deficit. The piece also discusses home decor trends and a Royalty garb anecdote.
A collage of anecdotes from different locales includes a Dutchman selling a poison for insects, a near-drowning salmon incident in Scotland, Featherbed Lane in New York noted for its rocky name, and a St Dunstan tankard pin system that governed drinking portions ending in humorous results.
The Democrat advertises M A Johnsons 525 page tariff treatise arguing from a practical tax and economic view. It promotes the book as non political and essential for understanding United States taxation with a low price and subscription deals through the Bloomfield Indiana Democrat office.
Jacob Bucher executor of John H. Ditson deceased offers for sale in Greene county Indiana a parcel in section 29 township 8 south range 5 west including the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter and part of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter west of the Wabash and Erie canal. Sealed bids due October 9 1891 with private sale if not sold then public auction on the premises one mile south of Worthington at 2 pm. Terms: one third cash and two deferred payments with 6 percent interest and mortgage on the premises. Land sold free of liens.
The town seeks bids for construction on Franklin Mechanic Seminary Washington North and Mill streets in Greene County Indiana. Proposals due Sept 19 1891 with bonds, bids per street, and conformance to board specifications and grade by Francie Parker. The board reserves right to reject any bid.
Two and a half Cavina addition lots with box house two rooms good well and orchard offered for $300. Company notes many farms unsold and frequent buyer interest and invites sellers to visit.
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