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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1885
Page
2
Evening Observer notes larger circulation in Deekirk and outlines news scope via Associated Press, private telegraph links, and publication rules. It details submission timetables, advertising deadlines, subscription payments, and office contact points dated Friday February 27 1885.
An 1880s American Grocer analysis shows ten year averages for distilled spirits, domestic and imported wines, and malt liquors. It notes rising distilled spirit use, fluctuating wine imports, and a doubling of malt liquor consumption per capita, suggesting milder stimulants curb spirit abuse.
A Senate inquiry response outlines prison labor costs in Clinton and Auburn with 525 state employees and $145,000 weekly needs for supplies and pay. Budget projections rise to $730,000 for the current year, $1,180,000 next year, and $9,500,000 when all prisoners are employed, amid broader price declines in food imports.
The letters by Gordon critique Gladstone era policy and Khartoum defense, arguing the government erred by not ordering withdrawal while possible, with war costs and outcomes unclear. Also noted are Horace Capron’s death, tea trade impacts from France China war, and rail expansion hopes amid mixed economic signals.
A health reminder cautions against excess and reduced vitality this season as pneumonia threats rise with volatile temperatures. Dr Sayre advises warmth and bed rest during severe cold. avoid exposure and extremes in eating and drinking. The piece notes frequent weather shifts and April’s approach as pneumonia-prone, urging extreme care.
The London Economist notes that agricultural prices in England affect U S prices. It estimates 1864 imports at 1,948,870,000 would cost 2,078,000,000 in 1883, a 6 percent drop. Manufactured goods fell 3.85 percent with a quantity rise, foods fell 6.66 percent with an 8.22 percent quantity drop.
On the Avenue spectators watch horse racing as owners pit fast sires against each other. Notable runners include Queen, Nellie R, and Gypsey T with records around 2:85 to 2:94. Idyll, Frank M, and Pauline change hands. about 209 people attended last evening’s events. Next July plans show entries from May, Toomey, Monroe, Robinson, and Anderson.
The Common Council of Dunkirk warns residents the town and city election will be on March 3, 1895. Polling places list Ward 1 Shoe Store Vitus Kue brick Lion St, Ward 2 E Wager Center St, Ward 3 City Hall, Ward 4 D F Toomey store Lion and Wright. Offices to be filled include Town Supervisor Clerk Assessor Highway Commissioner Police Constables Overseer of the Poor Game Constable Excise Commissioner and three Inspectors of Election per ward. City Mayor Clerk Street Commissioner Treasurer Sealer of Weights and Measures and two Councilmen per ward. Also notices about debts to Jackson & Co. settlement with Jas Russell or N J Jackson. Officers meeting of New York Press Association listed attendees. Note of Henry E Cooper, a Buffalo lawyer, leaving the city amid suspected defalcation. he formerly headed R G Dan & Co’s collections in Buffalo. He left January 28 and is believed to be implicated in a $1,000,000 loss.
Fragmented OCR text shows a travel guide item with odd digits and place names. It mentions times like 3:00 and prices such as 2.00, with references to stations or routes like Leave Dun It and Leave Predomim. The readable portions hint at a schedule or fare listing but are garbled and incomplete.
A brief notice from 1834 reports daily operations over the Western Division of the New York Lake Erie & Western railroad. The fragment notes an abstracted timetable or schedule reference with limited readable details.
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