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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1884
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text from Scranton and Grayville ads claims Dr Thomas Etheric elixir treats sprains bruises and various pains with high success. Mentions Dr Thomas and Grayville office, but the text is garbled.
A blunt narrative recalls Tin Cup's marshal line from 1890s mining camp days. Old Man Willis, Tom Lahay, Frank Emerson, Harry Rivers, Charley La Tourette, Jack Ward, Sara Mcky, and others faced mob violence, gunfights, arrests, and fatal outcomes amid gambling halls and rough frontier rule. The piece follows their perilous terms, trials, and the ultimate fates of these frontier lawmen.
A partial OCR snippet discusses the biatees of the Mar thals of Fin Cap and mentions present readers in quiet eastern Abdul sites. The readable lines reference local residents and suggest a dated, unclear narrative about regional names and places.
An eyewitness account from Seattle describes women voters at the Secord Ward polling place. The writer notes female participation, social attire, and ministers urging registration, with mixed attitudes among husbands and wives about voting choices.
Veteran sportsmen Judge Rix and Cherley Dahl recount a thrilling fishing episode at The Brides docked expedition. On a windy day they chased finny denizens of the tidewater sloughs using improvised gear, scoring a sizable shark and a dramatic boat struggle before pulling ashore. The tale ends with mutilated fish displayed at a bridge and a note to verify by visiting Chautauqua, which closes Monday.
An urchin of text promotes Scrofula remedies sold by druggists at 1 shilling per bottle or six for a discount. Prepared by C. J. Hood & Co. of Lowell Massachusetts, the ad claims the potion will cure any case if used properly, with sensational claims and contact details for vendors in Jamestown New York and Monroe street.
A testimonial letter extols Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic as a universal cure for Hillgusnees Nervous Leiden and Dyppepain and claims it restores health, relieves biliousness and constipation, clears skin eruptions, heals stomach and bowels, and strengthens nerves. It touts kidney and back ache cures and urges readers to obtain the memorandum book from P Montor in Dunkirk.
Ist Day Tuesday September 16 features reveuing and entering exhibits while Day two Wednesday September 17 covers politics and duties. A concert at the exposition hall and dates for truck events, prizes, and horse parades appear in the program alongside desserts and crafts.
Readable items describe a May trotting program with 3 year old colts and purses listed as 700, 5, 37.50 and 22 dollars. Includes divisions like Parse and Divide with prize splits and first place notes. Mentions Five Mile Foot Race and concert items alongside male entrants and track names.
Fragments show events for Friday September 19 including cattle sheep and swine examination, instrumental contest, trotting race with purse totals and prize divisions, plus a Grand Feast and performance by Madame Charlotta.
On Saturday September 20 at Grand Bigprey, prize animals compete for top awards. A Trotting Free for All offers a purse of 135 with divisions and cash prizes. Running Race weights and purses listed, fireworks at dusk, plus a competitive drill by Dunkirk Cadets and St. Aloysius members.
Entries close Sept 16 for a racing event with conditions and entry fees. Distancing horses may receive only first money. officials set entry limits and stall fees.
A mystery observer reportedly tested an all terrain vehicle as part of a car related inquiry. Details remain unclear. Authorities did not release specific names or locations at this time.
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