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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1884
Page
4
An early 20th century ad touts Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup to soothe teething babies and treat diarrhea wind colic and gum inflammation. It claims universal suitability and credits a famed nurse as its prescriber, pricing the bottle at 25 cents.
Young Men Read This The Voltaic Belt Co Marshall Michigan offers to send their electro voltaic belt and other electric appliances on trial for thirty days. Promises complete restoration to health vitality and manhood with no risk if unsatisfied. Includes rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other conditions. Free illustrated pamphlet with application.
Fragmented ad listing Money Orders by American Express Co. and local shops. Includes Wheeler Bros barber shop services Center Street, Shiloh area merchandise from Hamilton's Coal Yard Engle to West 4th Streets, and Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure. Mentions hair dressing, cigars, poultry, meats, and various hardware goods. Also notes Shiloh’s Porous Plaster and lodge of health remedies with prices and offices selling money orders.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local home hints column with scattered phrases about teas, wooden items, and garden tasks. The readable parts hint at seasonal chores and household tips, but specifics are unclear and many lines are garbled.
Dated local note dense with events from posts around Buffalo street and nearby towns. Mentions picnics, a Sunday school event at Cassadaga, a polo game at the rink, church meetings, and civic notices. Reports on political campaign items, attire displays at Levy’s, and a dangerous arson attempt on Scannell’s store. Also notes rail and steamer excursions, local gossip, and anti loiterers.
Reports from Dunkirk describe a second story entry at Pete Schopper’s residence using a ladder. Thieves seized money and Pete’s pots and revolver, while Mr Stutter on Front Street woke to two men with a ladder near his horse. Separately, Chang’s assets are detailed after a major fire, including loss of wardrobe and a priceless queen Victoria gift watch. Oslo wells flow abundantly, attracting local attention and signaling unusual success.
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