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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1885
Page
2
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A historical look at 1500 wage conditions shows daily or monthly pay for unskilled workers, with meals and lodging supplied in rural sites. Across Pennsylvania and Virginia regions, wages ranged from 3s a day to 70 a year, often with seasonal work and minimal sustenance.
The July North American Review features Bartlett on subterranean history and a Field George debate on land and taxation. Also discussed are dynamite criminals extradition, reform views by Eaton, imperial federation critique, and Knox on European progress in Asia. Includes Hemilton on Prohibition, Parkhurst on Christianity decline, and notes on Alice King Hamilton’s story. New York notices and pricing included.
Publisher notices and varied items from The New Moon and other sources note Gen Grant portraits, Liberia’s native president, a WCTU convention stance against Foraker, Chinese loans, labor victories in Pittsburgh, a New York consul appointment, rail and cyclone news, bear hunting incidents, fashion trends, a rogue press anecdote, a Rhode Island school hymn festival, and the Bartholdi statue specifications with Sherman’s selection.
The piece laments the resignation of Director James T. Gardiner from the state survey, noting its impact on progress and practical results. It then describes the cholera outbreak in Spain’s Castellon Valencia Alicante and Murcia regions following floods, with malaria and typhoid rising in the aftermath.
The Westfield union school held Thursday evening commencement. Chas W Benedict of Jamestown elected Allegheny College historian. Wells College graduates six Like Folsom among them President Cleveland's ward. Corry high school graduates received jewelry and money. Ex Governor Fenton attended St Elizabeth's academy exercises in Allegany. Prof W C Gorman to lead Waterford academy. Swedish Furniture Co loss covered by insurers. total loss about 4300 with net loss 1600. Chautauqua Lodge athletic festival set for Jamestown fairgrounds August 1.
The notice attributes rising Hood's Sarsaparilla sales to claimed curative value and abundant testimonials. It invites readers to obtain a book of statements of cures from the Lowell, Massachusetts company.
The Ladies Aid Society of St John’s Episcopal invites the public to a Hotchkin Family concert at the city hall tomorrow night. Admission is twenty five cents for adults and fifteen cents for children. The program features Arion Overture with piano flute violins cornet and bells, Miss Hattie vocal solos with violin accompaniment, a Juba Symphony in G, three guitarist performers, Miss Anna’s instrumental Olio, and multiple instrument changes demonstrating the group’s versatility.
Elmer Wheelock, Supt presents a May timetable for the Nickel Plate line with outbound departures from Fredonia and Dunkirk and connecting through service to Jamestown and other points. The document lists daily and Sunday morning and evening trains, special note on through tickets, baggage check, and agent contacts for fare information.
Miss Elizabeth D. Bininger organized secretary led a Saturday gathering at Ars Bookstayer's Central avenue home to form the State Charity Aid Society. Officers not elected yet but named include President Mrs. William Bookstaver, Secretary Miss Ela Laplam, and a committee with Mrs Leet and others. The visiting committee will inspect charitable institutions to aid women and children, with Judge Maples and others as ex officio advisers.
Samuel N Newell, one of the town’s old settlers, died at his home in Sheridan yesterday at nearly 70. Heart disease had afflicted him for some time and an excitement triggered a fatal attack. He will be buried tomorrow at 3 30 p m.
In Mayville last week a trial of the suit between Cherry Creek residents and railroad bond holders against the town began. After limited town testimony the bond holders chose to withdraw and amend by paying costs, while the town pledges to meet amendments vigorously. Also reports announce a 4th of July celebration and local obituaries and business openings. A Tombstone dispatch notes the Erie County Cattle Company faced Apache attacks with one man killed and several herds dispersed, prompting wives to seek safety.
Advertisement from World'adia Medical Association of Buffalo NC urges young and middle aged men to mail ten stamps for access to large illustrated treatises on cures. It touts low public offer and a special price of 770 for an exchange, highlighting a health remedy appeal.
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