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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1885
Page
2
Evening Observer announces large Dunkirk circulation and exclusive syndication from GUSERVER. It lists Associated Press dispatches and private wire telecommunication plans, invites trustworthy news submissions, and outlines advertising copy deadlines and payment responsibilities.
The excerpt critiques marriage prospects among young women at social entertainments with few men earning enough for a family. It cites a Shiloh battle note by Gas and references Buell’s troops and Lew Wallace. Washington Republican New Year’s notes mention ladies present and cabinet visitors. The Coca Beef Tonic ad promotes value and warns against counterfeits.
A Chicago Herald fragment reports a Paris paper describing Philographic science. It claims beard and hair patterns reveal temperament and traits such as vigor, obstinacy, refinement, and volatility. Curly beards are linked to brilliance and sprightliness, while harsh or amiable natures are tied to hair and facial hair styles.
A Philadelphia fruit vendor notes onions gaining favor among shoppers. The piece comments on local buying habits with a light, period tone and mentions street life and oddities in market culture.
Capt. Pim of the Royal Navy and Capt. Silas Gent of St. Louis meet in Kansas City bound for the northwest cattle trail. They discuss a possible cattle shipping route from the United States to England via Montana Manitoba Fort Churchill to Liverpool with a rail or road link through Canadian territory. Pim argues the route could be open three months yearly and could improve cattle condition. He notes a charter exists for a road and claims Canadian concessions would be granted easily. He favors veterinary inspection at ports and ships to allow alive cattle to England and critiques current beef supply in London and Scotland.
A well known community figure who served as state senator from this city faced radical reform measures. He was jeered in public before a visiting friend in Sacramento who quoted harsh San Francisco talk about him. The senator laughed, saying they fool him, yet he remained steadfast.
A Crawford excerpt satirizes Boston social rules on dating and transportation. It notes a woman may ride in a sleigh with a man but cannot share wheels on a buggy, as thawing weather would make such an outing improper. The line contrasts rigid etiquette with changing travel modes and social expectations.
An article describes alleged thefts by Black residents at Barbadees, detailing a method to trap and lift chickens from perches by spinning them to render the birds immobile, then bagging them without noise. The piece uses demeaning language and stereotypes about a racial group.
An eastern dinner featured menus shaped as a leather bound book with a silver clasp. The menu book included nine pages, each page presenting a course in a refined laminated presentation.
President elect Cleveland will arrive Thursday and stay a week at Geneses House to open the charity ball. A stag party will be held at the Buffalo Club Friday evening in his honor, with no formal reception planned on arrival. Tex Explodes Hitting Sir Parsons in San Francisco dispatch reports a boiler explosion aboard the Ser Thomas at Marshfield Ore.
Late news items report the German corvette Guelsenan sailing to Zanzibar on a special mission. Six thousand French troops in Algeria are ordered to be ready to depart for Tonquin on the 20th. The Minnesota legislature convened with John L. Gibbs elected Speaker and J. D. Jones as Secretary of the Senate. A prisoner claims Gordon’s steamers run between Khartoum and Sneady for garrison meals. The Pennsylvania railroads oppose coal-production restrictions raising prices.
Reports from Cowes Ohio and nearby cities detail multiple arrests including James O Donnell a striking miner seized in Newark on Sheriff orders for inciting lawless valley actions. Mrs Gray tied to a fatal New York Carlton House case. Seven frozen bodies found along a railroad. Grand River flood rises past July 1885 records. Grand Rapids businesses brace as waters fill basements. Meanwhile charity ball at Grand Saccens Opera House draws large crowds. Ohio Legislature opens with whisky repeal push. New York notary Jennie Turner wins public office capacity ruling. Chesapeake Bay collision sinks tug Alexander Jones. crew saved. Missouri Legislature notes expected Senate reelection of George Yeat.
The piece argues genius is fascinating yet selfish, craving adoration and time for sublime ideas. It contrasts intellectual companionship with daily needs for affection, empathy, and practical care, noting that humble, generous partners often sustain ordinary life. Great hearts can join great heads, yet common sense and unselfishness remain essential.
The Philadelphia Times notes Civil War songs shaped public sentiment and sold in huge numbers. It cites George Root, the roots of popularity for Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, Just Before the Battle, Mother and Rally Round the Flag. It highlights John Brown's Body and Teasing on the Old Camp Ground as enduring favorites. It also mentions Dixie's Land, Kingdom's Comin', Marching Through Georgia, and Johnny Comes Marching Home as prolific wartime hits.
A correspondent in Notes and Queries surveys modern fiction as a source of English words. Shakespeare yields few examples, while Gulliver's Travels supplies several terms. The writer cites braggadocio euphnistic lothario utopian chauvinism knickerbockers redomentade and claims potential lists surpass 300 including mausoleum laconic boycott and magenta.
In Pompei Texas Siftings a humorous note argues the Pompeii frescoes show women in woodwork roles. It claims axes and bucksaws found there are light and suited for feminine use, suggesting Romans appreciated women's labor.
Chauncey M Depew told a New York interviewer he saw the Berney alone but did not kiss it saying no one ever kissed it except Sir Walter Beott who needed a derrick. Subscribe for the Evanive Osservxn.
Through coach Pittsburgh on train via Buff alo and connections to Boyton Albany Syracuse Rochester and points east. Tickets and baggage checked to principal points. Get time tables from GEO 8. GATCITELL J A FELLOWS CAN'T SMITH for full information from No 41 Exchange St Madale N Y.
Abstract of timetable adopted November 24 1684 detailing local trains eastward and westward with stops from Dunkirk Salamanca and Wellsville to Hornellsville and Carrollton. Noted are train numbers, daily and Sunday variations, stop lists, and arrival times through multiple stations including Forestville Almond Allegany and Geneva area termini.
Schedule notes show train or bus times departing from Fredonia and Dunkirk with stops, dates and times scattered. The fragment references Rov Tjah and Elmree Witeeloczek as names in a Radford Branch context with times like 11:06 AM and 6:40 AM and various departures including 2:00 and 5:00, indicating a transit timetable snippet.
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