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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1883
Page
2
A collage of items from the Evening Observer notes gossip, international tidings, and local affairs. It mentions Lady Florence Dixie, U S and Russian figures arriving in Moscow, the Albany governor’s stance on a Senate session, and a projection about Tycho Brahe’s star returning. Also discusses oil charter changes and the mythic star of Bethlehem in historic astronomy context.
Bonds redeemed total 138 800 000 under paefi20th call. Chinese Consulate in Chicago disputed. Lieut Garlington departs New York June 7 with relief party. Postmaster General requires route subcontract permission after October 1. Leaf tobacco duty 85 percent limit applies per package. Merrick and Ingersoll to argue days, judge to charge jury. defense challenges law notes. jury to be given first week in Dane.
Alonzo Horton as plaintiff in the suit against Adna Parson completes testimony. defendant offers no evidence. Jury awards the plaintiff 8150 with a 60 day stay to pursue appeal. AL Weichselbaum reports nine wells in Clarendon flowing at ten barrels daily, yielding 31800 yearly despite low oil prices. Pipe line tariffs: twenty percent, tank owners one percent monthly.
Burdocks thrive around houses and fences, sending up about 16 000 seeds each. They cling to animals and hair, ruining looks and comfort. Best control is spading or hoeing to remove roots, then repeat weekly until no new leaves appear. A four sharp hoe can clear typical weeds in half a day, with similar methods for wild carrots and pursuits. Regular cutting keeps grounds tidy and productive.
Farmers urged to adopt parsnips as nutritious cattle feed during winter. Advice covers sowing in drills, deep plowing, and not harvesting in fall. parsnips store well in ground and remain high value when other feeds decline.
An advertisement claims a herbal remedy reduces fat and promotes weight loss, touting bottles from a company and listing dramatic outcomes. The copy references patients from Providence and various doctors, with dubious medical assurances and directions for use.
Market notes from Dunkirk summarize prices and trading activity for Fateen and Onseaven commodities. Dealers observe modest demand and steady if cautious activity across the week.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple trains with arrival and departure times, stations, and routes. It mentions Western westward trains, stops at Hor, Winsdale, Vandalia, Carrollton, Dunkirk, and others with varying daily and Sunday exceptions, plus references to Menlo and Bradford schedules.
Train times for Dunkirk and Fredonia routes are listed with departures from the two cities at various hours. Incomplete times show errors and OCR-like distortions but indicate morning and afternoon services including Sunday runs.
The Nickel Plate line states its passenger cars are all new with latest appliances for speedy and comfortable travel. Timetable in effect May 1 until further notice shows departures from Union Depot Chicago to Cleveland and back, with details requiring inquiry to Lewis Winterton in Toledo for information.
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