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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1884
Page
8
Fragmentary text appears to describe a public sale or auction with locations such as a Presbyterian church and Bradley street. It mentions dates in April and December and references individuals or entities tied to a sale, but the legibility is too low to extract concrete names or a definite event.
Public foreclosure sale to satisfy a judgment against Dagvagirs or cere bs re fees. The sheriff of Chautauqua County will offer a parcel of land in Dunkirk lying along Lamphier and Smith streets, described from a 1870 deed to Julia A Fowler, with a 150 foot by 150 foot layout, as part of an Edwards Scully grant. Sealed bids and sale details to be conducted under court order at the sheriff’s office.
A long list highlights authors with quirky facts and career notes. Grotus Augustus Bana boasts over seven thousand essays in thirty five years, while Dessa Pag, daughter of Queen Isabella, enters letters with a modest private edition. Thomas Dalley Aldrich, editor of the Atlantic Monthly, writes gracefully in prose and verse. Other figures include Joe Blacker of Kentucky, Maz Pateli the author who translated his own work, and Tuomas Bayan tracing lineages to Delaware’s Senate. The column blends personal idiosyncrasies with brief biographical sketches and literary context.
A reader laments the poor state of police cadet cells urging city authorities to investigate and improve conditions. The letter calls the current setup vile and unfit for animals, deeming it a disgrace in the city and pleading for at least adequate chow cells.
W G George, famed amateur runner, lowered Deesfoot the American's ten mile record. He completed the distance in 41 minutes and 30 seconds, running with ease and good fort.
A damaged description touts Coca Beef Tonic as a remarkable preparation from beef, a plant extract, and quinine. Endorsements from Sir Robert Christison and Prof Duncan Campbell praise its tonicity. The ad warns of counterfeits and credits Liebig Co as producer, with testimonials from physicians and patients claiming restorative benefits.
Reports from Dunkirk detail visitors and residents, with Jucaistered events at Phillips House, a Friday dance on the grounds, telegraph and telephone links established, plus local court actions and fashion trends. Mentioned are Lilies Dale, Mr Myron Smith, and various regional names amid market notes and garb descriptions.
The report covers New York and Cleveland market tones for flour, wheat, corn, oats, and pork futures with varied price ranges. It notes steady to weak sentiment, with state and western grades cited, plus diverse commodity quotes from Cincinnati and Toledo including hogs and cattle prices.
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