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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1885
Page
3
The Arctic Journal covering 1633 to 1884 reveals a deplorable state of affairs on the Greely mission. Henry records mutinous acts, theft of rations, and brutal death amid starvation with brutal details and moral judgments.
A late item notes the Turkish government sending a circular to powers demanding Kaly withdraw troops from the Rich Sea. Henry Kessler, ex sheriff of Cincinnati and former Ohio legislator, died on the 7th. Canadian Pacific declares a 5 percent half yearly dividend payable February 17. French sailors shot for mutiny aboard a Matson ship. War supplies reportedly being arranged by Americans in England for the Chingsa army. Detachment occupies Massowah with no native resistance. Austria invited to join a new international extradition league with Germany and Russia. Columbus Times shifts to a morning edition and joins United Press. Governor Ireland of Texas may seek McClellan to join joint commission over Greer County property valued at about 50 million. West Africa reports describe heavy combat around Quitta with English support. three whites killed, Captain Campbell wounded, hundreds of natives slain. Explosion at Landerman & Skeer colliery in Humboldt, Pa. boiler-house demolished and debris thrown far. Causes noted as a Tay. Losses in Joss will run to thousands.
Misses Ells and Annie Miller walking along a Mapleton railroad track near Kon Down on the Track in Pa were struck by an engine as a freight train passed the mail express east. Ella Ells died instantly, Annie Miller badly injured with life despaired of. Also reported Merrill, GM of Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad, died yesterday in Milwaukee.
A New York Graphic interview presents actor insights on entering the craft, stage fright, social life, and earnings. He says beginners must start on stage, notes nerves sharpen performance, and explains actors’ travel routines and pay realities during the season.
A report describes a distant mirage showing rocks, mountains, and moving water near a village by the river. Observers near 200 yards away saw seeming soldiers and munitions, while later a spectacular sand spout rose, resembling pillars reaching to the clouds, with Bedouin aides feared if not guarded.
A dense historical market summary reports prices for flour, grain, meats, and stocks across Cleveland New York Chicago and Philadelphia. It lists bid and ask levels for wheat corn oats pork lard and beef cuts, with varied notation for No 2 red and No 2 mixed and futures contracts in February and March deliveries.
Special notices tout Mrs Winslow Teething Syrup for crying infants. It claims to cure dysentery diarrhoea wind colic and regulate stomachs while soothing gums and boosting energy. Sold by druggists worldwide priced tenths a bottle. Also notes Joseph Cone of Geneseo completed a large grain barn in Livingston county on a 600 acre farm.
An 19th century advert describes Snake's Pile Remedy promising relief for piles with itching and tumors, absorbing growths and offering a permanent cure at 50 cents through The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co. It also reports Conneautville Chemical Works burned, insured for 4 000 with a total loss of 11 000, occurring Monday morning.
An ad spread from Marshall Michigan promotes Elgatnic Vor rato Bet and other electrical appliances with a thirty day trial for men afflicted by nervous debility and related ailments. It guarantees complete restoration to health and vigor with no risk.
A brief civic or editorial note presents a clear witness testimony summary. The account emphasizes the reliability and clarity of the testimony and frames it within a community discourse on common sense evidence and practical reasoning.
A midwestern testimonial style notice touts Dr Fenner Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic as a universal cure. It cites Biliousness dyspepsia headaches pimples and nerve weakness improved sleep and general restoration of health. The ad mentions Dr Fenner Kidney and Back Ache Cure and lists Ht P Monroe of Dunkirk as a dealer.
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