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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1884
Page
4
Sparse OCR fragment notes a time and initials, mentioning Southern and addresses or codes B10b and 12530. Possible upcoming arrival or schedule item with a 7245 PM detail. No clear names, events, or locations identifiable beyond generic references.
Public health notice warns that diphtheria poisons the blood and urges convalescents to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla to neutralize and eradicate the toxin, reflecting local medical guidance of the era.
An old patently promotional notice urges mothers to buy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and associated stomach woes. Claims universal cure including dysentery, diarrhoea, wind colic, and energy boost. Cites price 25 cents and wide availability from druggists worldwide. Also promotes Wheeler Bros barber shop and Hamilton’s yard services, plus Seiloh's Vitalizer and various grooming and household products.
Dunkirk area shoppers are urged to visit Duffalo One Price Clothing Store at 47 Center St to inspect a large stock of men boys and children wear. The ad promises newest styles and lowest prices with one price to all and urging customers to convince themselves. Shilohs Porous Fini offered for cough relief at 25 cents from Lion Bros and J Harper.
Jend Money by American Express Go Money Orders Receipta given Money refunded if Or ders are lost Sold at all offices of the Co Payable at 6 500 places Rates To 55c 3920 106 FB0 12c g4bthc THAT HACKING COUGH can be ous dp thlloh s Care regaareatce eas oale by Lyon ae a Harper.
Reports note two additional oil or gas wells to be drilled in the city soon. Various notices include Dr Langworthy slated for Eastern Hotel the 17th to 19th this month, a Knights of St Aloysius picnic at Silver Creek tomorrow, and local society events and personal mentions across Dunkirk.
Early morning heat and dust greet Dunkirk horse racing crowds. Reports say wheelmen lose an estimated six hundred dollars while Water supply lags but a new pipe from Fredonia gravity system is planned. Names like Llue Belle Mike and Nora M. appear with times and contested second money prompts.
Last evening the Common Council adjourned after approving supply bills and inspecting work ordered. The finance committee reported a two year audit of the City Treasurer and found the accounts correct, with vouchers destroyed. Also noted is Gowanda shoe maker W J Manly who may move to Silver Creek. a suitable building is available to rent cheaply. The Board of Trade is urged to pursue him.
Vox Populi quotes Mr Svarer and ComMissioNen pressing for sidewalk construction adjoining a vacant lot owned by Wm Bookstaver. Residents insist the duty be discharged and any damages assessed. The piece also recalls a Horace Greeley grape vine premium and ends with an ad for a Buffalo One Price Clothing Store in Dunkirk New York.
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