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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1884
Page
4
Purports health benefits for blood purity and teething children. Claims Hood's Sarsaparilla improves well being and relieves night distress. Promotes Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain and dysentery with a 29 cent price.
A vintage classified style page offers the Voltaic Belt Co of Munshi Michigan promoting an Electro Voltaic Belt and electric appliances on trial for nervous debility vitality and related ailments with a thirty day risk free trial. Also mentions Shilohs cough and consumption cure Kingston area barber shop pizza etc. Western district advertising blends with poultry meats lumber and building supplies and a house wanted notice.
Receipts given for money orders sold at all offices of the company. Money refunded if orders are lost. Payable at 6,500 places with rates to five shillings and cents values including small denominations.
A collage of July weather notes and public notices from Dunkirk and nearby towns. Items mention Cleveland weather, upcoming exhibitions at Salamanca, Dr Langworthy at the Eastern Hotel, skating rinks at Chautauqua and Point Chautauqua, a hockey score 17 to 10 for the Dunkirk Blues over the Stars, and local political activity with Democratic and Republican hints. Also notes on fairs, bells for bicycles, and a shoot with Keifer and Wagoner.
A series of short town mentions notes visits and arrivals with many named individuals from Erie Dunkirk Forestville and surrounding areas. People listed include Jolin Oliver of Erie Frank Bloom of Cincinnati J. Menry of Geo Kansas Mrs Dr Yeatich of Bellevue and several others visiting relatives or staying at local inns. Also mentions civic events and a Beethoven anniversary excursion plan plus a vacant store being prepared for a new Erie store opening August 1.
Surrogate Sherman reports that ex judge Henry O Lakin died suddenly at his home in James Town last night after a period of declining health. Born at Barcelona near Westfield in 1896 he was about 58 years old and longtime county settler known for his Republican politics and esteemed character.
A Blaine and Logan Club meeting drew Republican tolerance for Democrat speaker Galbraith. After hearing Locomotive Works impact and labor views, the writer resolves to vote Blaine and Logan, citing weaker Cleveland and shifting former Democrats to the Republican side.
A period ad touts Rough on Dented Toothpowder as smooth refreshing harmless elegant cleansing preservative and fragrant. It markets the product to Druggists at 15 cents.
At Center Street headquarters Dunkirk Division Plumed Knights marched to the rally under Commander Cronyn. Speeches by Dr S M Smith and Williams praised Blaine and Logan, urged recruitment, and forecast a November canvass with uniforms for the Plumed Knights. Veterans honored as the division prepared to field over 360 members and press for 500 uniforms.
The Buffalo event sees Malone win after a grueling 12 hour skating duel with Schaack and Hamilton. Schaack, graceful but hampered by foot troubles, finished third with 87 miles. Hamilton stayed steady, posting 89 miles to secure second place as Devere fell ill early.
An advertisement urges readers who feel failing, broken, worn out or nervous to try Wells Health Renewer. It claims restorative benefits and frames the product as a solution for fatigue and stress. The copy targets anxious adults seeking vitality.
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