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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1888
Page
7
The Democrat notes its status as the county’s largest circulating paper and invites advertisers to call and examine subscription books. It also records post office entry at Bloomfield Indiana as second-class matter.
Fragmentary quotation extols democracy as a sentiment not to be corrupted. It lauds Pearlean as generous and humane, praising resistance to despotism and the preservation of liberty, labor, and property as a law of maturity across the land.
Notice explains The Democrat is not delivered until paid for and continues only through the paid period. It warns recipients to pay before the date after their name to extend service and that the paper may be discontinued at expiration unless renewed.
To accommodate subscribers the following persons will receive and forward money due the Democrat either for new subscribers or those whose time is about to expire Linton Joco Moss Dugeer W G Mone Midland M Louthan Jasonville J F Linthicum Pleasantville Thomas B O Haver Switz City Joe Grace Scotland W H Burke and the postmasters at Worthington Lyons Marco Sanders Newberry Mineral City Koleen Rovinson Owensburg Cincinnati Solaferry and Hobbielville
VOTE THIS TICKET. For President GROVER CLEVELAND of New York. For Vice President ALLEN G THURMAN of Ohio. Presidential electors listed by district and at large. Democratic state ticket names for governor Matson and other state officials. Various judges and local offices named with district and official designations.
The letter discusses republican rhetoric at Worthington rallies, attacks on the president, and party alignment in Indiana counties. It notes diversions on tariff policy, the Mills bill, and calls for American-made wool goods, arguing tariffs should protect domestic industry and labor. It cites politicians Thurman and Harrison, with regional partisan tensions and pro democracy sentiments.
In a sharp critique, the author questions the journal's stance on wool imports and cites James G Blaine from 186s arguing Congress taxed breadstuffs and lumber reluctantly. The piece defends lumber as essential for settlers and daily life, urging specialists over general commentary.
The passage argues that taxation increases are unjust and questions the Mills bill as a path to free trade. It notes Ben Harrison’s claim of movement toward free trade and references his senate vote. The text critiques protective measures proposed by high protectionists as a lengthy process.
A poem fragment appears on a free distribution page, with unclear lines and stray phrases. The text references a perchance festival or event, mentions white dates and a frog tree, and notes a private address line. The overall context is obscured by damage.
Jastes G Brarsi argues against reducing whisky taxes and warns that removing federal controls would raise prices, curb temperance reforms, and boost illicit distilling. He claims high license effects depend on government taxation and enforcement to deter widespread whisky production.
An Indianapolis Sentinel editorial argues that removing the wool tariff lowers textile costs, boosts domestic mills, and raises wages. It claims cheaper foreign wool lowers fabric prices, increases demand, and expands exports from ten to fifteen million dollars, improving farmer income and worker pay.
Newark residents packed a rain soaked campaign rally featuring a Bloomfield torch procession and a strong glee club from Center township. Speaker Mr. Young delivered a lengthy persuasive address while local Democrats, including George Pugh and Uncle Gus Nations, supported Grover Cleveland and Mills bill ally positions.
A Greene county meeting led by John E Lamb drew hundreds to a preachers parade and fiery display. Delegates from nearby townships attended as Lamb pressed against taxation and corporate trusts, praising the crowd and the local ladies who helped organize the event.
The national county reunion for Greens county Suhoers will be held on Bloomfield Fair grounds during fair week. Soldiers may obtain a free badge from the Secretary to enter and exit, and a camp banner will be provided at no charge. All county soldiers are invited. Lt Wu. M. Moss, Secretary.
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