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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1884
Page
3
A strictly vegetable preparation claims to cure torpid liver impure blood and disordered kidneys while restoring a broken down system. Sold by druggists with a money back refund if not benefited. Price one dollar. Foster Milburn and Co props Buffalo N Y.
In Washington notes, Dr O'Donnell's plan to exhibit Chinese lepers faces arrest under strict sanitary laws. Commission Potter takes over Navigation Bureau amid funding limits for reports. A Navy fraud inquiry continues, weighing medical supply purchases as investigators coordinate with the District Attorney.
A southern city woman suffered a severe finger burn while canning fruit. She dipped her hand into water and melted sealing wax, causing the wax to adhere and harden on her fingers, stripping away skin when removed. The report notes her struggle and a remark about electric lighting in Philadelphia.
At Cassadaga Lake a July clearing day drew visitors to a conference where spiritualist objections were debated. A prominent medium defended channeling spirits, asserting all souls progress after death and that memory and love endure. An address by O P Nelloge and a vision by E W Emerson followed, naming spirits identified by attendees.
The item notes a Batavia canning effort mailing 200000 cans of peas this season as part of regional activity. It reports Lieut. Kissingtury to receive a public burial in Rochester. A woman writes of My Husband's Secret. Corning builds a skating rink 60 by 160 feet modeled after Edinra Casino, due Sept 1. Welleville schedules a Firemen's Parade for Sept 12 as a grand finish to the Loan Exhibition starting Sept 3.
A large balloon sixty feet in diameter with a ground attachment was seen near Center county after the Conneaut Lake regatta. Report notes a man accompanying the balloon and questions what became of him. The silk craft is described as very valuable.
A nickel plate freight train in Erie Pennsylvania ran over a tramp early Monday crushing both feet. The injured man, claiming wealth, asked doctors to be sent for and pulled out nearly 300 in bills. Before surgeons began amputation he executed a will bequeathing money and bonds to Mary Graham of Chelsea England. He survived the operation.
A Lakeview House learned barber at Lakewood, Prof. Newbey, is described as a musician of note who authored popular pieces sold widely. He has traveled through many countries, speaks German French and Italian fluently, and is well versed in contemporary literature. He continues daily at his barber trade.
An old advertisement touts RUCHO-PAIBA as a complete cure for kidney and urinary issues with a $1 price and mentions its Salt Lake City availability. The text adds a cynical quip about marriage norms and flirting, reflecting period attitudes.
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