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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1885

Page

3

Late News Items From A Broad 19th Century Press

A roundup of short items: French deputies imposed a three franc per kilogram duty on cereals. McKeown the American League pitcher joined Toronto for 1855. A fire damaged the broom factory at the Columbus Blind Asylum on the 25th. Postmaster A. 3 B. Graves of Mitchell Tennessee arrested for forging bonds. A young man shot on Niagara Falls ice bridge remains unidentified. Keen Hagerty of Baltimore deed of trust to Frank Gosnell with a 400000 bond. Minnesota House resolves to memorialize Congress to place General Grant on retired list. President Cleveland responds to silver coinage plan favoring presidential authority on coinage. Miss Cilla Fredericks of Columbus fractures skull in skating accident. life in peril. Philadelphia grand jury indicts John J. Rickle for embezzling 57000 as Beethoven Building Association officer. Franklin A. Dick dies in Philadelphia after brief illness. former Lt. Colonel on General Lyon staff. Dr. Rogers of Ann Arbor to bequeath casts and models to Michigan. Lew Wallace dines with the Sultan and discusses a commercial treaty. Miss Mary A. Fletcher dies in Burlington VT bequeathing nearly 200000 to a hospital. Minnesota liquor law detente battles in press and state legislature. New Orleans and Louisiana wills cases nodded. judge Wouston rejects Mary Clark Gaines will. Several reports from Cincinnati Ohio to Minnesota and Pennsylvania describe local legal and criminal cases, industrial accidents, and notices. A missing man’s remains found near El Paso. rope and weapons recovered. Dayton boiler explosion and railroad sale in Ohio. Rhode Island sources note legislative moves regarding Grant retirement list.

Niagara Falls Keen & Hagerty Calvert Street Baltimore Frank Gosnell Minnesota House of Representatives Congress General Grant Cleveland Cilla Fredericks Columbus Ohio Grand Jury Philadelphia John J. Rickle Beethoven Building Association Franklin A. Dick General Lyon Wilson’s Creek Dr. Rogers Ann Arbor Mich Randolph Rogers Jow Rome University of Michigan Lew Wallace United States Turkey Mary A. Fletcher Burlington Michael Kelly

The Allure and Burden of Genius and War Songs

A reflective piece contrasts genius with daily life emphasizing humility and empathy, then surveys Civil War songs and composers. It highlights how public genius often distrusts private needs, while enduring songs like When This Cruel War Is Over and Johnny Comes Marching Home shaped American memory and morale.

Pate Field Manhattan Philadelphia Fimes George F. Root Dixie's Land Dan Emfoot Georgia Henry C. Work Johnny

Origin of Some Queer Words in English Literature

Notes and Queries cites how terms enter English from fiction and real names. Examples include Gulliver’s Travels coins and Shakespeare’s single benedict, with Scott and Cervantes contributing many terms. The discussion hints at hundreds more from classical authors and real names, including Dryasdust as noted by the editor.

Gulliver Lilipation Benedict Scott Braggaccio

Appreciation in Pompeii Texas Sittings

A fragmentary old column suggests ancient Pompeii art and ruins reflect female centered labor and light crafted tools. It hints at gendered tasks like crop handling and woodworking as evidence of women’s practical role, while a playful tone questions beliefs in the supernatural.

Pompeii Texas Pompeli

Markets in New York and Philadelphia grain and animal trades

The report outlines a wide array of prices across grains and livestock. Wheat and corn futures show varied bids, with No 2 red wheat trading around favorable ranges. oats and barley noted. pork and beef markets show mixed departures. Trade in flour, Cattle and Hogs reflect regional price levels with general activity in the market.

Dr Bosanko Cough Syrup and Cure-All Remedies Featured

A cluttered ad column highlights Dr Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup as a leading remedy for coughs colds and throat ailments priced 50 cents to 100 dollars. Also mentions Coca Beef Tonic Liebig Co and Wells Health Reserver with varied health claims and local notices on maple molasses wheat sales and a Syracuse charter election.

United States Dr. Bosanko T. P. Meargr

Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Relief Ad

Special notice promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething infants claiming rapid relief from crying and pain. It also lists cures for dysentery diarrhea wind colic and inflammatory symptoms and cites a long-standing physician endorsement. Price tents a bottle. W L David resumes business in the Exchange bank building after difficulties.

Winslow Mia. Winslow United States Olean Exchange Bank

Cure for piles and a resident panther near Bennett's mill

The notice describes piles causing back and abdominal discomfort with indigestion symptoms and a moist itching region. It promotes Dr Bosanko Pile Remedy sold by H P Monroe, claiming a permanent cure by reducing tumors and itching. A separate item reports a panther reportedly establishing headquarters near Bennett's mill two miles from Canaseraga.

Canaseraga Bennett's Mill

Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Seeks Trust in Proven Value

Experienced makers C J Hood Co promote Hood's Sarsaparilla as reliable pharmacism with testimonials and proof. Readers are urged to test the medicine personally to confirm its merita. 100 doses and tobogganing in Sherman note favorable weather for the sport.

Messrs. C. J. Hood & Co Hood Sherman

City treasury drained by Blizzard payments at hearings

A fragmented notice notes the treasury is empty after a year of Blizzard related costs not yet paid. It mentions special attention to ladies hairdressing and bangs at A Wheeter’s barber shop on Third Street, with services for ladies and children. A Rochester coal sale offers 5 and 6 cent lots to the poor.

Ledica A. Wheeter Third St Rochester

Voltaic Bell Co Offers Trial for Electric Barr Remedy

The Voltaic Bell Co of Marshall Michigan offers to send their celebrated Electric Voltaic Barr and other Elcornice App liances on trial for thirty days to men and all afflicted with nervous debility vitality and manhood issues. Also claims relief for rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other diseases with a full restoration guarantee and no risk during the trial period. The note ends with a mention of Cape Vincent ice boat races starting today and continuing tomorrow.

Tror N.Y David Kennedy Kennedy Renn D William Windsor Mont Streets Vroy Voltaic Bell Co Marshall Mich VoLtaio Barr

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