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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1884
Page
2
Amid sweeping conventions in multiple states and tall promises, Blaine gains Democratic and labor support as Yale faculty oppose Blaine while Irish Brigade organizers in Troy plan actions. A chorus of praise for Blaine's leadership contrasts with conservative fears over Democratic loyalties and party integrity.
The speaker mocks rivals as he notes that three days after nominating Bisine and Logan a letter of declination is sent. His remarks depict Samuel J. Tilden as sharp and farsighted while critics laugh as references to cipher dispatches and wrecked railroads appear on mansion walls.
In Dr Bill Hawk’s room a poker game ends with a mysterious stranger named Mr Muller as “Kid Muller” who never played before. He wins $1490 from the four players, then leaves with a written slip calling him bunce steerer and card sharp. Watches and coats vanish from a pawnbroker’s safe that night.
A fragmentary report describes Jersey cattle popularity and value, noting prices around 200 to 300 dollars and mentions of imports, breeders, and experimental trials. It references De Laval and Newark, with scattered figures on female and male cattle counts and overall market growth.
The beet sugar business in the United States has failed with a Portland Maine plant closed and machinery sold to a Louisiana planter. About four million dollars were wasted. European labor is cheaper and denser. US conditions hinder success.
A farmer describes using common salt between hay layers to absorb moisture, prevent fermentation and heating, and improve palatability for cattle. The method aims to reduce disease risk while aiding digestion and appetite in livestock.
An OCR fragment promotes buff store advertising clothing at 47 Center Street in Duokirl New York. The copy touts low prices and urges customers to come in to be convinced by the assortment and prices.
A misspelled testimonial from Fiets Necker of Northeast Pennsylvania claims cure of catarrh and an ulcerated sore throat after using World Lapoid dioxin cream and throat remedy, following unsuccessful treatments by Western Pennsylvania physicians. Free samples offered at local druggist before stock runs out.
The Receiver of Taxes announces the start of city and water tax collection in Dunkirk. Payments are received at the City Hall from June 20 for the first thirty days with a one percent additional charge after the 80th day of January 168%. Walter Fiske, Receiver of Taxes, notes daily hours from 6am to 4pm except Sundays and holidays.
June market notes show flour prices steady with various grades and regions quoted. Corn, wheat, and oats values listed across Cleveland Chicago Cincinnati and St. Louis markets, including live stock, hogs, and butter, with numerous bid-ask ranges and closing quotes.
Fragmentary OCR reports an unknown event at Tryonville with terms like 7 a m and gas references. Readable pieces indicate a timetable or notice but key facts and names are missing. The item reads as an incomplete local brief with unclear action or outcome.
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