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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1885
Page
2
The Evening Observer announces publication details for the Associated Press dispatches and private wire news. It invites public discussion on subjects of general interest and outlines subscription payments, stop orders, and office copy rules. The notice is dated Tuesday May 19, 1885.
A labor backed bid may nominate Dr. John Swinburne of Albany for governor, with strong GOP cross over appeal and a free hospital record boosting his candidacy. Contenders mention Joseph W. Drexel and ex President Arthur, while editorials urge unity and a strong Republican standard bearer to lead New York.
The Albany Expresa reports a sweeping shift in American drinking patterns over generations. It cites 1860 US population around 31 million consuming over 36 million tons of spirits, versus 1900 with about 55 million people and rising malt liquor consumption, while wine imports lagged.
The article surveys varied topics from 19th century policy and social shifts. It notes industrial output, liquor substitution, and rising bicycle ownership. mentions legislative acts and a judge’s decision on insurance payouts to lessees. highlights education advances for women at the University of Mississippi. touches on dancing customs in South Carolina and forestry commission appointments in New York. It also references the reliability of a publisher’s delivery timeline and a subscription dispute.
The passage reviews a court ruling where the plaintiff was awarded recovery on contract despite claims the book did not match prospectus descriptions. It then shifts to a Tribune summary of late legislature notes, including failed civil service reforms and debates over the Bosphere Egyptian incident, prison labor, taxation, and public accounts. It closes with reflections on public opinion, journalism, and social mobility.
The Warsaw Depot jail raid triggered a bell after Sunday services. Inmates Duffie Powell and Austin attempted escape via vents and the privy, with Duffie described as short and light, Powell five feet tall, and Austin with a dog-skin cap. Rewards of 100 and 60 dollars are offered for Duffie and Austin respectively.
The article notes rapid adoption of fodder silage storage in Britain. It cites last June counts of 616 silos with total capacity 1,861,744 feet and average 3,082 feet, led by Scotland with an average 4,592 feet. The largest unit is 00 feet by 66 feet by 16 feet, totaling 7,600 cubic feet, while Hampshire shows a small 0x0 foot silo. The climate and wealthy farmers drive the expansion of this new method.
Dr. E. L. Sturtevant of the State Experiment Station at Geneva issues an open letter to breeders associations. He asks if high butter yields reflect true weight or excess water or casein, and proposes independent sampling and analysis. The New York Agricultural Experiment Station offers help with on the spot testing and notes for scientific scrutiny.
Dr Goeesmann at the Massachusetts Experimental Station reports gluten meal and bran fed with hay produced milk at a cost of 1.66 cents per quart. A Cattaraugus county druggists meeting at Dadley house Salamanca formed a county association with officers J W D Coon Olean president and others. Alanson Paral near Harlet Cheuteaqua County died by hanging Friday night. Cause unknown.
An old hotel advertisement touts front rooms from $1 per day with ventilation improvements. Located in the center of the wholesale dry goods and furniture district with easy ferry access to city points of interest.
A brief traveler notice from New York area rail line Lake Erie and Western informs that No. 3 will not run on Mondays, affecting daily service and onward connections for patrons.
Schedule notes for the Nickel Plate New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railway show daily and Sunday train runs from Hornellsville to Dunkirk with intermediate stops at Almond, Andover, Gelsville, Scio, Belmont, Belvidere, Friendship, Cubs, Hinsdale, Olean, Allegany, Vandalia, Carrollton, Great Valley, Salamanca, Little Valley, Cattaraugus, Dayton, Perrysburg, Lambs Mills, Forestville, and Sheriday. No. 37-4135 MI, No. 21, No. 10, and No. 13 trains list varying departure times from morning to afternoon and daily operations on the Western Division through June 29.
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