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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1888
Page
2
The Democrat proclaims it has the county’s largest circulation and invites advertisers to call and inspect the subscription books to verify reach and readership.
A fragmentary quotation extols democracy as fearless, generous, and humane. It frames democracy as a defender of liberty, labor, and property, opposing despotism and proclaiming freedom and equal rights as natural laws guiding the nation.
The Democrat not sent until paid. If you receive a copy and have not paid, a friend may have. You need never fear being asked to pay. The Democrat discontinues papers at the end of the time paid. The date after your name shows how long paid. remit before that date to extend.
To Accommmodate subscribers the following persons will receive and forward money due the DANOCRAT for new subscribers or those whose time is about to expire: Linton Joe Moaa Dugger W G Moss Midland M Louthan Jasonville J F Linthicum Pleasantville Thomas B O Haver Switz City Joe Grace Scotland W H E Burke and the postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanborn Newberry Mineral City Koleen Robinson Owensburg Cincinnati Solsberry and Hebbville.
The document lists GROVER CLEVELAND for President and ALLEN G. THURMAN for Vice President with a full slate of electoral electors by district. It also presents the Democratic State Ticket including Governor COURTLAND C. MARSON and others, plus a roster of local and judicial candidates with districts and offices.
A local gathering quoted Grover Cleveland on public trust and taxation. Republicans in town worked Sunday night to prepare transparencies, presenting themselves as moral leaders in a society already wary of party rhetoric.
In Taylor township twelve Republicans will vote the entire Democratic ticket with over a hundred Republicans pledged across the county. The move signals broad cross party support in local elections.
A Worthington Monday program titled Dow with Mr. Veto drew ire over anti veto rhetoric. Readers debate whether disrespect toward the president constitutes treasonous dissent and impacts party prospects.
A company member reports the unit includes twenty volunteers from Guth County Indiana with twenty Democrats four Republicans and one Prohibitionist among them.
Representative Jon C. Brians has held energetic sessions at every appointment this week. He speaks for over two hours, attracts much attention, wins many supporters, and converts residents to democracy.
Republican outlets claim free trade openness while Ben Harnson counters that the Mills bill is only a step forward. The press and candidate are urged to present clearer, consistent statements reflecting the policy direction.
A county team was taken to Worthington on Monday to haul yellers for a Republican rally. The action by the superintendent is condemned as unpardonable and inexcusable, reflecting partisan uses of county property.
In Owen and Sullivan counties Democrats accuse prohibitionists of allying with Republicans. In Greene county Republicans condemn prohibitionists as bought by Democrats. Verily this is a strange world.
The republicans carried a transparency saying BREF vs Brains in reference to Cleveland and Harrison. The Democrat declares the campaign cannot be won on blackguardism and denounces such tactics.
Two years ago Indiana Republicans stated they favor periodic tariff reduction while protecting domestic industry essential to national safety. The Mills bill aligns with that platform by proposing a readjustment of duties as circumstances require.
The Journal argues that every dollar of woolen goods used in the United States should be manufactured domestically by American workers earning American wages with payrolls kept at home. It contends free wool would boost output and exports while current taxes on raw wool hinder U.S. manufacturers against foreign competitors.
The Jour nal mocks tariff wisdom while arguing Americans may need foreign wool due to unsuitable soil and climate. It questions the journal's understanding and urges leaving wool matters to experts rather than partisan forums.
James G Blaine argues during 1868 remarks that Congress never taxed breadstuffs or lumber despite wartime needs. He emphasizes frontiersmen require lumber for homes fences wagons plows and daily life and maintains no taxes were placed on these commodities.
The excerpt discusses whether the Mills bill represents a step toward free trade, with President Grover Cleveland and former President Benjamin Harrison cited. It contrasts Harrison’s senate vote and protectionist tariff commission recommendations as steps toward or away from tariff reduction and free trade.
The passage argues that each tariff reduction or free list addition advances free trade. It cites Ben Garrison of Indiana demanding tariff cuts and portrays his stance as aligned with a Democratic fringe, while noting his claimed 42 percent tariff bill as an attack on the protective system. The critique likens him to Private Tra Chase and Brotherskire Dudley Foulke.
James G Bhaixe argues that lowering whisky price to 20 cents a gallon would boost consumption and undermine high license in states. He asserts federal tax suppresses illicit distillation and supports temperance by keeping whisky out of reach, comparing to Russia's Nihilists.
An Indianapolis Sentinel reprint argues that removing tariffs on wool would lower fabric costs for consumers while revitalizing U S wool mills. It claims cheaper foreign wool reduces production costs, expands demand for U S goods, increases exports, and raises wages for textile workers.
A large Newark crowd braved rain for a campaign rally featuring Mr Young who spoke two hours and fifteen minutes. Bloomfield attendees marched with torches. Center township pledged Cleveland support with a large majority. The glee club impressed the audience while notes praise local supporters and Democratic alignment with Mills bill.
Bloomfield hosted a gaslit political demonstration with a half mile torch parade from Worthington Switz City Koleen and Taylor township. John E B Lamb spoke at the court house to about 800 attendees, condemning the rubber war tariff and urging opposition to monopolies and trusts.
The Greene county soldiers reunion will be held on Bloomfield Fair grounds Wednesday of Pair week. Soldiers can obtain a free badge via Secretary Ws. M. Moss to gain entry. A free regular dinner will be provided. All county soldiers are invited to attend.
A note to Park IXp on September 18 hints at teaching fees of 1.40 dollars for Kinsey Cullison. The speaker asks whispering discussions with Maud Messick about Kinsey to avoid embarrassment.
The Democrat will place ads in the Worthington Times at the same price per inch charged locally. Contracts to be made at this office and bills payable monthly to our order.
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