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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1885
Page
2
Communication for publication must include author name and address as proof of good faith. Advertisers should deliver copy by ten o clock in the morning to secure same day insertion. Subscriptions must be paid to avoid stoppage. the office handles payment and delivery via John Foss the circulator. Printing orders can be sent by telephone and will be promptly executed.
The article argues grain prices are driven by speculators more than supply and demand. It cites a wheat shortage estimates of 150 to 180 million bushels, but prices stay dull due to bear activity and elevator storage. It notes corn price tied to speculative sentiment and mentions travelers, Dolphin controversy, and royal yacht plans in a broad, period-voiced roundup.
A playful note in an art paper claims painting with emojis and frying pans is now taught in a Broadway art school. A Boston girl rebels during a marriage service, misquoting the vows with a gay twist, provoking quiet amusement.
In The Kalender and Gospel Messenger of Western New York a report explains St Johns church in Dunkirk reduced the rector Mr Raikes salary due to five years of growth followed by losses from a bank failure local industry downturn and the death of the senior warden Coleman The note says the rector and his wife have helped the poor and anticipate better times will restore prosperity and church strength
An Epirot Observer note recounts a Swell-Society gathering titled The Alumni of the Jenkirk Schools. It recalls old schoolmates, rivalries, and reminiscences in a playful yet earnest tone urging restraint in reviving the past while praising poetry and beauty.
Real estate transfers recorded in Mayville New York include State of New York to Robert Id Newton land in Mina for 2229 dollars. John Moot to Margaret During land in Fredonia for 900. Multiple transfers listed in Carrell Fred Creek Harmony Dunkirk Hanover Westfield and other towns totaling amounts from 1400 to 2500 dollars. Names include Morse Deforce Carlson Golding Brown Dougherty McNamara Potts Bailey Courts Mather Douglass Gibbs Peacock Bleumer Till and others.
Schedule changes affect B N P and Lake Shore routes with new weekday times. Chautauqua train now departs 9:45 a.m. and Buffalo accommodation at 7:52 a.m. No. 12 eastbound leaves 7:39 p.m. No. 14 8:17 p.m. D A V P updates weekday 4 p.m. departure. Sundays unchanged. B N Y P crossing remains weekday stopping point.
A letter from E M C extolls southeastern Dakota, especially Aurora, Brule, Jer au, and Charles Mix counties. He cites fertile soil, abundant wells, rapid settlement, growing towns Plankington Kimball White Lake, strong rail links, flourishing businesses, new mills, large schools, churches, and newspapers. He predicts strong future prospects with hydraulic wells improving water access and growth amid early hardships.
The New York World reports the pedestal fund for the France gift to the United States stands at about $86,000 with $13,000 to $14,000 still needed. For one dollar or more, subscribers receive a bronze and nickel model of the statue and pedestal, with a sample on display at the office. The notice also promotes Liebig Co. Coca Beef Tonic as a health tonic endorsed by physicians.
Fishermen and leisure buyers are advised to contact Bucher & Thompson at the street foot for new boats and experienced guides. They promise pleasure rides and fishing tours, with a note on remedies for boat and tackle repairs and the insistence on genuine products from Dr Thomas Electric.
Traveler's Guide shows timetables for routes between Fredenia and Dunkirk with departure times on weekdays and Sundays. Entries list morning and evening trips, plus special notes and supervisor Z Elwek Wheeler, Superintendent.
Fragmentary timetable shows stops and fare amounts across towns such as Salamatia Belvidere Andover Alfred Almond and Carrollton. Mentions train numbers and arrival times including a No 22 service hitting multiple stations, daily Dunkirk to Carrollton routing.
Incomplete OCR fragment references standard time IST meridian and possibly HALHIY. No identifiable persons organizations or events are readable. Summary limited to metadata about time standard reference and formatting concern.
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