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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1885
Page
3
Late news items note sixty one thousand dollars raised in Mexico for earthquake victims in Guanajuato and surrounding regions. Reports recount political shifts in Columbus and St Louis with nominations for mayor and city posts.
A boiler explosion at M. F. Larins saw mill near Jonesboro kills George Miller of Mecion and injures engineer Charles McFarr who may die. Debris scatters, mill wrecked, cause a flaw in the front.
The article notes Zilian Madison's death continues to draw public attention. It reports that before arriving in the city she wrote that unless he marries her she would reveal their affair to his aunt Mrs. Tristal, threatening disgrace. Four ballots show Democrats abstaining. Logan's tally hovered around one hundred. Also mentions West Virginia food shortages and relief efforts in Kanawha Stitchke Pleasant Wiz Nichotas Bravian counties. A former police officer, Charles Shoal, was arrested for allegedly kicking his wife.
March 26 market notes show varied results with futures and spot prices in dairy, grains, and livestock. Wheat futures and cash bids range with No 2 red around mid 80s, corn contracts steady, and hogs and beef markets reflecting modest gains and steady demand while receipts and shipments are logged for the period.
Weekly Dunkirk Journal listing diverse market items and prices. Includes imports like Portland cement and plaster, fuel, timber, sewer pipe, coal, and fire bricks. provisions cover apples beans blackberries raspberries. meats and poultry with dressed and live options. dairy and country produce with butter, cheese, and eggs. Names S M Hamilton appears as reporter.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething relief claiming quick cure for dysentery diarrhoea and stomach issues. Also reported is Ss P V Swan selling Ushiek barge colt nine months from a Morgan mare and a horse named British Splendor to a Hanover buyer for 100. The colt stands 14 hands high weighs over 600 pounds and is a good stepper.
Piles cause back weight and abdominal discomfort with indigestion signs and constant itching. Dr Bosanko Pile Remedy absorbs tumors relieves itching and promises permanent care. Price 50 cents. Mail to Piqua address. product sold by H P Monroe. Salamanca residents discuss a 24 or 48 hour skating contest if rink management agrees.
Take to This Month. Spring approaches, urging preparation for depressing changes. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as a premier spring medicine with endorsements. Also notices on the death of Benjamin C. Hoodler and a 30 day trial offer for remedies from Wallah Belt Co. Canandaigua trustees demand health board show cause to abate the sucker book nuisance.
A collage of notices and ads cites Dr Rosan o a Cough and Lung Syrup for coughs and colds, hops plaster, Wells Health Renewer, and other patent treatments. Auburn reports a false blaze at car shops. Durand shops escaped. Also noted are revival attendance, maple sugar yields, a village charter printing plan, and local commerce pitches.
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