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Newspaper

Evening Observer

Location

Dunkirk, New York, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1884

Page

2

Observer Circulation Surpasses City Papers in Dunkirk

The Observer boasts higher circulation than all Dunkirk city papers combined and pledges prompt telegraphic news from Associated Press dispatches via the Observer Telegram news system. Advertisers must place copy by ten to guarantee same day insertion and subscriptions must be paid to discontinue.

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Country shows improved mood after election with broad support

The nation feels better than since the election as business expands and thousands of drummers carry ballots on the road. Republicans seek a fair count and insist they will get it, arguing Blaine will win if a fair southern vote is possible. Some Republicans are numerically strong, but the gunfire of argument upholds the party amid threats against black voters.

Blaine South Canvays

Mugwumps and the 1884 election fallout in New York

The piece argues mugwumps helped defeat Republicans in New York by voting with Democrats. It condemns independents for sheltering under Democrats while praising those who ran and voted for their own candidates. It predicts Cleveland’s cabinet may include Conkling or Beecher and notes the political squeeze between spoils and party loyalty.

New York Tate Cleveland Conkling Beecher Grover Cleveland Chicago

Editorial Rotes and Coastal Maine News

Beate carried every county in Maine and a New York editor forecasts a cholera visit. Boston spiritualists near finishing a $250,000 temple. Marrmen Agosto slated for this winter visit to the country. Chicago Tribune notes St John’s price at $30,000. Epwaep S Stoxxs linked to a millionaire’s widow. A water famine threatens parts of New Hampshire due to drought. St Louis Post-Dispatch reports increasing tobacco chewing among women.

Beate Maine Epwaep S. Stoxxs New Hampshire

Victoria Monosist-Sensitize concert in Philadelphia

A concert by Mus Victoria Monosist-Sensitize is announced to perform in Philadelphia on November 20. The item notes other scattered society and political items, including travels, a Harvard naval debt figure, and various political opinions and events.

Victoria Monosist-Sensitize Philadelphia

Oeld For an Office Never Quite Fulfills Hopes

The phrase notes that Oeld, aiming for an office, often feels disheartened as he rarely reaches his expectations, leaving him generally disappointed in the outcome and in his efforts.

Cassadaga Special Reporter Notes Local Happenings

Our Cassadaga desk reports Pork six dollars and a jtaff per hundred. No political meeting during the campaign. A shed has been erected over the scales in front of Werby and Beebe's grist mill. Chet Simmons, a teamster, is noted for house work. Mrs Levi Tetman widow returns from the West to live with her son Tip. Dr S M Fenner's Dispensary on Center and Barker streets is three stories high with a large lawn and a new addition for bottles and cards. Stockton to be licensed as a town by Republicans. Evaporator has twenty six tons of dried apples. A high fence is being built at the D A V P. shrine to prevent drift on winter travel. Ores

Werby and Beebe Chet” Simmons B.A. Lewis Clark Wilcox Levi Tetman Redonia Stockton St. Joan

New York Brokers Parade Honoring Cleveland Arrives in Bradford

A party of brokers from the New York Petroleum Exchange and Metropolitan press representatives traveled on a celebratory tour in honor of Cleveland. Bradford is described as lit with festive glow, with a demonstration to end in raucous hilarity. Amid rumors, Miss Kate Smalsey of Fort Plain remains frail but thriving, claiming she has not eaten for months, leaving doctors puzzled and locals suspecting a hoax.

New York Petroleum Exchange Metropolitan Press Cleveland Bradford New York Party Kate Smalsey Fort Plain

Political Gossip and Local Ventures in Cherry Creek

Cherry Creek buzzes over election banter with Democrats and Republicans jockeying for tone while small-town business shifts occur. L. E. Shattuck buys Sanderson grist mill. Mrs. Eric N. Smith buys L. N. Ames 58 acre farm. Geo. O. Wilcox builds a new South Division dwelling. Vene Baleon adds a marble shop and planned apartments upstairs on Beecher avenue, marking a busy period of new homes in the street.

Belva L Uncle den Prohibition Party Cleveland Tammany Hall Vstage Republican L. E. Shattuck Hall Sanderson Balcom’s Corners Villenova Eric N.smith L. N. Ames Geo. O. Wilcox South Division Street Abcove Vene Baleon Beecher Avenue

Nom de plume criticized as journalism's false face

A discussion on signature myths in newspaper letters argues that nom de plume names like Flaneur mislead readers and deprive authors of recognition. It cites Blakely Hall and Townsend as examples, noting signed work builds credibility and wider demand more effectively than pseudonyms.

New York Blakely Hall the Sun San Francisco Mr. Hall Hall The Argonaut Joseph Toward J. J. Haynie W. A. Croffut George Alfred Townsend Gath

The Man Who Shoots Wells

A medium sized man describes a dangerous trade of opening wells by blasting rock with nitro glycerine to increase water flow. He claims high earnings and low competition, recounting past accidents that killed partners and destroyed buildings, while insisting the trade is safe.

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Pocket-Gitne Dry pocket-gine and its uses

A fragment describes a dry pocket-gine made from twelve parts good giue and five parts sugar boiled until dissolved. Gyve mixture is added and evaporated to harden on cooling. Warm water dissolves it easily, and it adheres paper firmly without odor. Felia Co. BR, Dore notes a life philosophy about choosing the best in reach.

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Markets Report Mixed as Wheat and Wool Prices Fluctuate

New York unsteady markets show money rates easy and sterling firm. Widespread commodity notes include wheat futures, flour sales, corn and oats trading, and pork and beef quotes across several cities. Livestock and wool markets begin to diverge with varied regional results, reflecting ongoing demand shifts.

Train Schedules Between Dunkirk and Fredonia on June 6

Schedules list departure times from Fredonia and Dunkirk on Tuesday June 6 with multiple daily options and weekend adjustments. The Fredonia departures include 6:40 and 10:35am ranges, the Dunkirk side shows several morning and afternoon slots, plus Sunday variations.

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