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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1917
Page
2
The Bloomfield Democrat is Greene county Indiana’s weekly paper founded 1861 edited by W. L. Slinkard. It lists subscription rates one year $1.50 six months 75 cents and single copies 5 cents with advance payment and advertising rates by line.
The piece notes Senator Watson’s sharp rebuke of the President and alleges an AP claim of treachery. It urges Virginians to participate in four days of county organization and patriotic support next week, stressing personal duty to attend and help organize.
Attending physician Dr. Charles R. Sanders issued two bulletins stating Governor Goodrich remains better, with lower temperature and fever tendency improving. The latest bulletin at 11 30 pm reports the Governor will have a restful night and continues to improve.
Abe Martin questions why the nation fights Germany and defends allied aid. He notes public introspection about war costs Liberty Bonds and shifts blame to imperial forces while praising the British navy’s protection of American life and property.
Citizens debate war costs and German threats as they urge Liberty Bond purchases. The appeal argues strong US action will protect democracy, while opponents are labeled unpatriotic or pro German and urged to support the war effort.
German western front authorities offer rewards for the first American prisoner. The Eleventh Reserve Division sets 400 marks for the first American soldier brought dead or alive to its lines. A Prussian sergeant’s diary from July notes the incentive includes the iron cross of the first class and fourteen days’ leave.
Letters of instructions outline the 40 percent quota movement from Greene County local boards to soldiers. The American Railroad Association and War Board specify fixed train schedules, meal tickets, and designated railroad routes to Camp Taylor. Industrial roles urged include electricians cooks mechanics clerks and stenographers.
Conscription Clerk Jesse Eschbach appeals Indiana Local and District Boards to send triplicate lists of registrants for the 40 percent quota to Camp Zachary Taylor. Lists aid entrance at the gate. one copy to the department, one to the quota officer, one kept by the board. Greene county announces to depart Friday with names and numbers for transport via Monon line.
Regulations govern appeals from District Conscription Boards. Appeals must go to the District Board. direct to the President or other officials is invalid. Only appeals concerning discharge on agriculture or industry exemptions reach the President. all other appeals are returned. Papers not reviewed by the District Board will not be considered on appeal.
Licenses granted to wed include Ross Rhodes of Greene county to Ella Pope. Clarence Gregory of Sandborn to Cora Myers of Marco. Samuel Wilkes of Jasonville to Daisy Chapman of Midland. William Mitterspaugh of Switz City to Netia Hollowell of Bloomfield. Palmer Vest of Bloomfield to Pearl McClaren of Worthington. Paul Neal of Linton to Kiva Combs of Midland. Vest to Camp Taylor Friday. coal scarce. Homer Foddrill offers best coal.
Citizens of Jasonville and Wright township schedule a Wednesday night banquet at the K of P hall honoring the men drafted for the war. Speakers, music, and a hearty patriotic gathering are planned.
Friday morning burglars smashed a window at Nichol son Bros in Shelburn and stole about 600 dollars of goods. The haul included 26 tires, guns, 10 000 shells, knives and watches from the show cases. Joe Gold of Jasonville was granted a divorce from Roza Gold in Sullivan. Roza seeks to set aside the judgment claiming lack of legal representation.
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