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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1885
Page
3
From the Soudan front and European commentary comes a mixed report. Wolseley plans to move headquarters from Korti to Doxgia with troops stationed along the Nile as Arabs offer no interference. European papers debate President Cleveland’s inaugural address and Afghan front policy, noting cautious or critical tones and calls for decisive action if required.
The Canadian boatmen returning from Wady Halfa reported steady Nile heat with rare moisture at night. They described dusty camps, ragged dress, and strict discipline aboard ships loaded with ammunition. A thirteen year old Arab boy joined the voyage home, while provisions consisted of dates and pigeons eggs priced at a piastre each. The voyage cost the British government about 30 voyageurs at $3,000 each.
The bill authorizing the President to appoint one general to the retired list was passed by both houses and signed by the President. Ulysses S Grant was announced to be General of the Army with full pay, prompting applause in open session. Also reported: a drowning incident near Cleveland where Barney Garretson died after breaking through ice while Peter Henkle was rescued, and Governor Marmaduke’s sister Sarah Yerby died in Marshall Missouri. Platinum mining in the Ural Mountains is noted along with a borax discovery near Mohave River, California. A Boston Post item notes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female ailments.
Persons indebted to Jackson & Company must call and settle with Jan Russell or N. J. Jackson at the coal office a6 foot of Duffalo. Subscribe for the Evanglia Observer.
Financial and commodity notes from New York and Chicago report mixed rates on money, bonds, grains, and livestock. Wheat and corn futures move with slight shifts while dairy, pork, and beef prices show modest changes amid steady government securities.
Dr Bosanko cough syrup free trial bottles from Dr. Monroe. Al Lyonas says his turkeys earned 160 dollars from 32 birds. Various patent medicines advertised for coughs toothache and health renewal. Maple molasses made in Clymer. Jones sells poultry oysters and salt meats. A Rochester coal sale offers cheap lots.
Advice to Mothers promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain in children, claiming rapid relief from diarrhea vomiting and stomach issues and noting a 25 cent bottle price. Also reports the sheriff seizing the Tyler and Schuler tannery in NorthEast amid long running embarrassment.
Piles sufferers are urged to use Dianko's Pile Remedy advertised as absorbing tumors easing itching and offering a permanent cure. The ad provides a price of 50 cents and a Piqua address for the Dr Bosanko Medicine Co. H. P. Monroe is noted as a local distributor. A separate note warns of wood thieves in Pike who might place gunpowder in piles to cover theft.
Experience vs inexperience is highlighted as Hood's Sarsaparilla owners present Meser C J Hood Co as long reliable pharmacists. They urge readers to test the remedy on their own and trust unsolicited testimonials. 106 doses cost $1. Mrs John Whiting of Ithaca poisons case noted, children recovering after husband’s absence.
Young men are urged to request a pamphlet describing the Voltaic Belt Co products from Marshall Michigan. The advertisement promises restoration of health vigor and manhood for nervous debility loss of vitality and related ailments with a risk free 30 day trial. It also notes other conditions like rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and similar issues may improve. Dec 24. W L David of Olean reports resuming business in the Exchange Bank building after prior difficulties.
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