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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1885
Page
2
The Evening Observer outlines its telegraphic news sources and fairness policy. It invites trustworthy communications with author name and address as good faith evidence. It notes deadlines for advertisements and subscription payments and identifies contact details for the office. The page is dated Thursday March 12, 1885.
An essay argues for ending hanging in favor of swift painless death via prussic acid or gas, praising medical consensus while condemning bungling in executions. It cites 1889 US hangings, urges humane modernization and removal of barbarity in capital punishment.
Owing to the stoppage of our largest two manufacturing establishments several hundred mechanics have been thrown out of employment. Many with large families depend on labor for subsistence, and naval poor rely on charity. A local charitable association called for aid in food or clothing, and the OssERveR printed the appeal which was immediately answered by Dunkirk and vicinity. County papers noted the facts.
Local columns defend Dunkirk from claims of chronic poverty amid hard times. While some workers are temporarily out of work due to shop closings, the city remains a place with good railroad access, strong housing, and opportunity for many small manufacturers. The article urges attracting modest factories to diversify industry and reduce reliance on a single large plant.
A paper representative visited Miss Lilian Patchen's poultry establishment in Westfield. She keeps Brown Leghorns and Javas with over 40 Leghorns on hand. Patchen won 1st 2nd and 3rd on Brown Leghorns and 3rd on Javas at Cincinnati Exhibitions, works to improve Java weight, ships many fowls and eggs, and maintains warm, convenient poultry compartments.
Albany based traveler Mr Pletcher Vosburgh invites readers to summer European tours. One trip departs June 18 lasting 100 days, another on July 2 for six weeks visiting England Belgium and France. All inclusive cost from Albany is 295 dollars including fare hotels carriages guides and necessary expenses.
A collage of notes recounts a derelict view of a church fair and a miner dispute in Pittsburgh where twelve thousand have quit work over arbitration results. It mentions a memorial window for Dr Albert Barnes at Calvary Church and S N D North appointed census superintendent, praising his prior National Census work.
A Country Gentlemen correspondent notes bitter milk or cream rarely stems from food but from improper cleaning of vessels. Boiling water must thoroughly cleanse pails jars and pans, with warm water avoided in cold weather. Use sound tin or well glazed vessels to prevent deposit-related spoilage and ensure immediate remedies when detected.
An Tllingis horticulturist built a double wall fruit house last year that now serves as a nationwide model. Simple design uses straw-filled air gaps and rafters to regulate heat, keeping year round warmth. In summer the interior feels cool while apples stay sound through winter markets.
Forestville news outlines residents like Ira G Green buying the Tanner place and plans for J Merton to work the farm, with social visits and school openings. It honors local veterans and elders including Walter Libby age 95 and many others aged 80s to 90s, reflecting on life since early 1800s.
Last Thursday DB B Smith appointed Town Clerk to fill the vacancy from Mason Howard's death. Several residents appear in town for various reasons, with mention of County Clerk nomination and local sales. Also noted are medicinal and horticultural updates from XL Liebig Co and Chautauqua County Horticultural Society about Witch Hazel and grape vine freezes.
In this ad the product Hood s Sarsaparilla is promoted as a cure for biliousness and associated symptoms such as bitter taste offensive breath coated tongue sick headache drowsiness dizziness and loss of appetite claiming prevention of fever or premature death. Sold by all druggists.
The New England Farmer argues that overbuying land harms owners and others. It warns young buyers about taking more land than they can use. Extra land is taxed like the rest, and work on it reduces output on the rest. A smaller farm may yield as much with less tax or interest.
A testimonial letter from Sarah C. Whittier praising Hoop’s Sarsaparilla for curing scrofula ulcers after years of suffering. She credits the remedy with restoring health and enabling daily life, and urges wider public awareness of its merits backed by her personal experience and recommendation to others.
A detailed timetable fragment lists within New York, Lake Erie and Western Railway services. It notes eastward and westward trains, stop stations from Salamanca to Dunkirk, and various arrival times including Sundays exceptions and nonstop notes. The document outlines No 36 No 22 No 26 No 8 and other services with scattered timing details.
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