19 Sep 1890
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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1890
Page
1
The fragment discusses peculiar points claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla is superior to other remedies due to its combination preparation and claimed curative value. It emphasizes the product as a vegetable tonic with economy in use and presents promotional language typical of patent medicine ads.
Local attorney firms announce offices in Bloomfield and Bl oommfield area as tenants of the court house. Public notices list trustees and township schedules for Wright Stafford Washington Grant Highland Stock Cass Taylor Center Cass townships with weekly office days and Saturday access.
County Superintendent William M. Moss of Bloomfield Indiana states he will be at the courthouse weekly to transact official business and issue further notices. The notice is dated June 8th.
County Superintendent William M Ss announces monthly teacher license examinations on the last Saturday each month starting at an unspecified time in Bloomfield Indiana. Notice dated June 6 1699.
Seoe waein town residents share visits and arrivals. Bloomfield fair plans and church dedication announced. Depot ownership change, new office, and moved residents noted. Public notices include church furnishings and cooling remedies. Weather mild with rain. local travel and visits documented.
An 19th century ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla offers 100 doses per bottle for one dollar and lasts about a month. It asserts superior value over competing preparations and promotes it as the best blood purifier.
Sam Roberts and Riley Gainey are ill with fevers. A Meek dined with a prominent politician last Sunday. James Hasler visited Washington to watch saloon interests. John Smiley hosts a young Grover. Hurrah for John and Grover. Des Ogden, Sam Blackmore, and E H Ledgerwood visited Charley Blackmore's. G W Ledgerwood and sisters Ella and Minnie visited relatives near Odon and Elnora. Henry from Miseral lives with Uncle John Smith and is a Democrat. William Cramer ate forty nine pawpaws and sought the fortieth one. John Sheets cleared eighteen acres for Rev J Ingles earning $31.50. David Miller by Bloomfield rumored upcoming wedding. William Richardson, a Democrat of Taylor, ill with Missouri fever. advise Dr Burke.
A guaranteed salve advertised to heal cuts bruises sores salt rheum fever pores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and piles with money back if not satisfied price 25 cents per box sold by S Stalcup.
The item notes a new flag over the school, Monday travel by Bert Cox to Brownstown, and school dismissals for Bloomfield fair. It mentions editor change at Clay City Truth, students’ winter plans in Greencastle, and community visits among locals including Mr Bargley and Mr Miller. An ankle injury to Fietch Owen is reported with Dr Miaich’s care.
J H Quillen visited Blomfield on Tuesday with M Baker delivering a visit. John Lawson of Spencer called Monday night and Frank Haver traveled to Keencastle for college Monday. Uncle Washington Purcell of Stafford visited on Saturday. Numerous residents made weekend trips to Indianapolis and Chicago for holidays and work.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted as an internal remedy that purifies blood and treats mucous surfaces. The ad argues it is not quack medicine, cites a physician's endorsement, and urges readers to send for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio.
Kansas City visitors include George Lancaster and wife while Bill Lancaster appears in town. Mrs. Dr. Cole receives a California mocking bird as a gift. Meg Wesel visits with grandmother Mrs William Lanson. A rainfreshes streams and looks nice. Farmers Alliance picnic planned north of town on September 25 with all invited. Electric Bitters touted as cure for liver kidney diseases and malaria with guaranteed satisfaction and priced 50 cents to 1.00 at S Stalcup's Drugstore.
Reduced excursion rates via the Pennsylvania Lines offer trips Sept 29 to Oct 4 for the Knox Wubty fair in Vincennes. Tickets returnable by Oct 4 and sold Sept 29 30 and Oct 1 2 3 4. Special 7:00 am Worthington departure runs Oct 2 and 3 only with 9:30 pm return from Vincennes.
Burlington Ohio resident Frank Huffman says two physicians declared his case consumption and incurable. After using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds he improved quickly and regained walking ability. Trial bottle free at S Stalcup’s Drugstore.
A 1890 Indiana document endorsed district director presence for schools, district teacher selection, limited schoolhouse repairs, trustees visits only when requested, hiring local teachers first, land policy against monopolies, and redistricting for congressional and judicial districts. Signed by H. D. Scott president and Alfred Westmoe belan secretary on Sept. 6, 1890.
An advertisement-style note extols Syrup of Figs for laxative use highlighting pleasant flavor gentle action and soothing effects. It claims fathers or mothers with bilious issues benefit and recommends every family keep a bottle. The item also notes Franklin College has begun its fifty seventh year.
Rev J M Sappenfield delivers a sermon on the transformative power of Christ's love guiding the soul toward righteousness. He links obedience to scripture, the Sunday school, and religious education to moral formation, urges teachers to nurture young believers, and cites biblical and communal heritage to promote Christian duty.
A forthcoming multi hundred page volume titled From Manger to Throne by Dr. T De Witt Talmage will be issued by Historical Publishing Company Philadelphia. It features 400 engravings including a ten foot color panorama of the crucifixion and vivid narrative travel scenes across the Holy Land. Talmage visited the Holy Land to verify scenes and writes of biblical journeys with plain language for a wide audience.
A reflective piece on Jacob’s ladder vision and the role of tradition in locating sites connected with Christ. The author quotes Talmage on testing beliefs, the value of geography to gospel history, and the search for authentic representations of the Saviour in art and culture.
A Cor. Clothier and Furnisher commentary argues that London merchants rely on extending credit to thrive. Businesses survive by new credits offsetting old debts, with status tied to names on credit books. Aristocratic patrons rarely abandon their tradesmen, aside from serious reasons, and promote them to others.
A physician from New Hampshire shares a tale of his cat Dick who removes the doctor’s glasses with a paw and studies them intently. After repeated prompts in different words the cat yawned and signaled the limit of the trick, a behavior the author calls remarkable.
A diligent aspiring writer boasts of ten columns last week though none were printed yet. A northern traveler in Alabama hears a planter say prosperity comes from skilled labor with saws and drills rather than pens. A Wyoming letter notes many professionals in the territories thrive by wit while infrastructure and machinery are needed.
The passage argues a threefold view of an educated person including knowledge of world, other worlds, and human potential. It prescribes subdued color use in portraits choosing soft pale blue for brunettes and blondes. It notes counterfeit bills circulating at Muncie with prices from $2 upward.
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