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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1885
Page
2
The Evening Observer outlines publishing rules and telegraph connections with Associated Press dispatches. It requests authors provide real names and addresses, notes responsibility for correspondent opinions, and requires advertising copy by 10 AM. It lists subscription and stoppage procedures and details job printing by telephone for March 2 publication.
A comprehensive review finds most U S colored wallpapers contain arsenic or derive it from arsenical dyes and glues. It notes some non arsenical colors emit arsenic during use and urges legislative steps. An expert chemist tests every batch using Marsh’s method to ensure non poisonous wallpaper.
Article covers Polo match McDonalds defeating the Dunkirks 6 3 in a best of five goals, Dunkirks to host Live Oaks of Fredonia in a return game at 8 pm. Also reports on a skating challenge by Wallie Ifton of Fredonia, Andy Cameron accepting, race set for next Saturday in Jamestown novelty rink. Sixteen Stevens Post comrades attend Holt Post camp fire in Fredonia with program including readings and songs. departure at seven, arrival around one.
A street committee records a petition signed by Myrtle Ylood, Alice Colman, Emma Colman, Minnie Gald ford, Nannie Colman, Evelyn Woodcutt, Marjorie Alling, Stella Waters and Nellie Grail requesting permission to coast on Swan Street Hill. Several solid citizens endorsed the request and a committee member noted permission was granted.
The Sheafl seized and closed the tannery owned by Tyler and Schuler of NorthEast. Seneca Lake is frozen from Washing to Coal Point, navigation suspended for eleven years. Sixteen men crossed the ice from Starkey to North Dectors last week, a rare event in white history. Western New York Agricultural Association directors plan to meet June 6 in Cuba Allegany county. Dr Whippie notes growing interest in improved farming methods. farmers clubs form in nearly every town. Dr J T Edwards of Randolph will speak on ensilage with latest developments. Hon W L Sessions will discuss Our Agricultural Interests. Efforts to secure Dr Starie-Yant of the New York agricultural station and other scholars. Programme to be published.
The fragment discusses American politics, national identity, and interest in the laws, social and religious aspects of North America. It reflects on youth, race, and the continent's vast, undeveloped potential, noting a loathing of certain American character types yet a strong curiosity about history and moral tendencies.
The fragment cites Matthew Arnold condemning an account that mocks English society and arguing reform requires abolishing the aristocracy. It notes Arnold’s praise for a sincere, untiring kindness and a caution about loyalties amid a lecture the smartest man in England might attend next year.
A Dunkirk charter committee reports progress on a revised city charter after review by a large council commission. Jamestown officials appoint a ten member committee to draft a charter, while residents study provisions emphasizing economy and simplicity in municipal government.
The Women’s Relief Society weekly financial report shows donations of meat, clothing, and produce totaling large sums and numerous donors. Executives acknowledge gifts from many individuals and from Burnlams including barrels of potatoes, rice, pork, buckwheat, and clothing, with thanks extended to each contributor.
A wartime era Chronicle reports a humorous royal anecdote where the Duchess of Edinburgh imitates the Princess of Wales at a charity fair. The princess, visiting kindly, spoke to each worn soul, while the duchess attempts to copy her gesture and lameness, leading to renewed tensions about popularity and propriety.
A garbled excerpt shows an editor receiving a five act play from Maith and planning on review next week. It references a Chicago Hera and a humorous origin tale of balloons involving Mme Montvelfier and a drying petticoat. The piece also hints at a comic exchange in a menagerie Omnibus and a Napoleon quip about time and creation.
A historical timetable lists train numbers, routes, and stops from Dunkirk to Hornellsville and Salamanca with varying daily, Sunday, and holiday services. It notes arrival times at Carrollton and Wellsville, connections at Olean Hinsdale and Belvidere, and special westward plus eastward loco trains with different days of operation and station stops.
Trains run daily between Buffalo and Pittsburg with through connections to Union City Titusville Oil City Olean and Warren via Lakeville and Salamanca. Through cars and Pullmans available between Buffalo and Pittsburgh with signals required at stations and through service to New York Albany Syracuse Rochester and eastern points. Tickets and baggage checks offered at 41 Exchange St Buffalo by agent Dan Smith and the Pennsylvania railroad official.
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