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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1884
Page
4
Fragmented OCR reads as a local notice forming a flyer for a Shan area event. Names and exact details are unclear, but the item appears to involve organized material distribution or instructions for a regional activity. Further readable content is needed to clarify participants and goals.
August weather appears fairly pleasant with moderate warmth noted. Local items report medical visits, train excursions, and community events including a Gur niainia excursion from Union depot. Public notices mention drills by Dunkirk Knights and changing fashion from street to evening dresses with emphasis on health and purity.
An old advertisement extols Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children as a universal remedy, claiming it calms distressing teething by soothing the stomach and bowels, easing inflammation, and bringing rest. It is described as safe, pleasant tasting, and prescribed by a long-established nurse and physician in the United States, with global sale and a price per bottle.
The notice outlines a Salamanca and nearby groups parade program with marching units from Olean Pioneer Hook & Ladder Co of Dunkirk Wellsville and other bands and hose companies. It mentions races with prizes including a 50 dollar trumpet, gold and silver badges, and dancing parties later in the evening. Also noted are local notices about property deals and a Knights event in Porter County.
Young men are urged to try the Electro Voltaic Belt and other electric appliances in a thirty day trial. The ad promises restoration of health, vigor, and vitality for nervous debility, rheumatism, paralysis, and related ailments with no risk. Illustrations and pamphlets available at Temme or Wheeler parlors.
Receipts given money refunded if orders are lost. Sold at all offices of the Co r at 6,500 places. Rates to a G10-8c. GR-10e 12 40-503 M2 1300 Newspaper BRDHIVE.
Obituary notes the sudden death of Barnum Colman, founder of the Lake Shore Bank, born 1809 in Peterboro and long active in Ellicottville and Fredonia. Surviving children include Mrs Couch, Mrs J. Gifford, and W T Colman. He was a devout Christian and charitable to all, with funeral plans not yet set.
Rev Crane of Carry Pennsylvania defends his Baptist faith against allegations arising from a visit to Cassadaga. He asserts he is not a Spiritualist, clarifies his religious stance, and denies direct communication with his wife. He notes his son’s visit and a slate writing demonstration observed at the camp.
Organ grinders earn from 30 to 40 dollars daily in Syracuse. Tuunville plans a new iron industry to manufacture fine grades of iron and steel.
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