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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1885
Page
2
The Evening Observer outlines submission rules and deadlines for letters and communications to publish trustworthy news items. Advertisers must place copy by 10 a.m. for same day insertion and stoppages or arrears require direct office payments.
A Galveston scientist argues mosquitos are essential to human health in warm weather. He claims mosquitoes protect against malaria by cleansing the blood and maintaining sanitary conditions. He warns against killing them, predicting illness if swatting or barriers are used.
The Marquis of Salisbury enters public life with a solid thirty two year record of public service. He traveled widely in youth, championed labor, supported Disraeli, and led the opposition in the House of Lords. His impetuosity is cited as a fault, but his principles guided his career.
Auburn Prison reports June earnings of 1 251.30 with expenses 9 093.91 and a large deficit. Sing Sing shows June earnings 20 900 with expenditures 14 800. The Boston and Albany railroad company expands its employee library by 100 volumes. Global manufacturing capacity and spindle counts are listed for numerous nations. Weather notes from Catskills and Afghanistan raid mentions. Treasury preliminary year results show receipts near 321 million and expenditures near 356 million, with debt reduction around 62 million and 146 new banks established.
The article touts a Bartholdi pedestal fund nearing completion and proclaims Liberty Enlightening the World will greet New York Harbor. It highlights generous donations from foreign-born residents, quotes supporters, and notes a German immigrant death in Olean with unclear cause and a coroner’s inquiry.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a perfect remedy for female ailments. It claims to heal ulcers, displacements, internal fever, bearing down sensations, and prevent cancerous affections while restoring vigor and elasticity, urging purchase from druggists.
On voyages by sea and coast, Hostetlers S101 Bitters is urged as a reliable remedy for travelers and emigrants. It claims to prevent and relieve constipation biliousness malaria fever indigestion rheumatism and urinary issues while counteracting effects of unhealthy food and water. It emphasizes purity and absence of objectionable ingredients.
Local operators advertise riverfront fishing trips aboard cy boats with experienced fahermen guiding pleasure riders. They promise safe outings and offer fine data for leisure use.
The current season burdening railroads has led to idle engines in the West and nationwide slowdowns. Major shops like Cooke Locomotive Works plan an indefinite shutdown this week after keeping crews through dull trade. Other New England shops show depressed activity with Taunton and Mason Works barely operating to retain skilled staff.
The piece discusses seasonal fatigue and advocates Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic and purifier. It also recounts a publisher dispute over unpaid subscriptions, hinting at legal remedies and collection efforts. Burdock Blood Bitters are recommended to regulate bowels skin and kidneys.
New York appears in a terse note with unclear context. The fragment mentions THAYER and a number eight, suggesting a brief local item or sports shorthand without full details.
Fragmentary timetable lists trains and stations from Dunkirk through Salamanca, Olean, Vandalia, Belvidere, Wellsville and Dunkirk again with stops at Almond Alfred Belmont Cuba Friendship Great Valley etc. Dates and times vary. no clear net service outcome.
Rail timetable shows routes between Buffalo and Pittsburgh with daily departures from Buffalo at 6 30 p m and 8 10 p m and through coaches to New York Albany Rochester and others. The network covers Oil City Olean Bradford Salamanca Warren Irvineton and Union City with multiple daily legs and sleeping cars. Dave Smith, Agent, Dunkirk, N Y, offers baggage check and full information.
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