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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1884
Page
3
A dubious health claim essay cites blood impurities and insidious diseases as evidence. It touts Jingas SakSaparilla as powerful against scrofulous troubles, claiming remarkable testimonials prove the cure.
A collection of short items notes a Black man Ike Martin shot resisting arrest in Booneville, various political and legal notes including Bruce denying interview quotes, a Troy murder trial and impending hanging, Captain A P Schenck noted as a Mississippi River millionaire, John Prince predicting trotting records, a soldier suicide at Fort Leavenworth, a resignation of Surgeon General A M Beers, bishops' wives mortality, a Loganport clash involving Trev Loucks and editor Loutham, deaths of John Fishback and other civic figures, a Columbus meeting for Mexican pension bills, earthquake shocks in Concord New Hampshire, Cincinnati court disbarment proceedings against T J Campbell, Arkansas river bridge accident, steamers possibly under British flag, President Arthur inviting Cleveland to White House stay, a stabbing death in St Joseph Missouri, De Young improving after shooting, death of Col Isaac S Buckalew, and Bishop Wiley to be buried in Foo Chow.
Tim Pond of Maine, a famed hunter and guide for forty years, lived among forest rivers and moose, caribou, and trees. He guided travelers and loved the woods, now rests beside a tranquil lake known to the world as Tim Pond, while his mother remains near the water’s edge.
A Chicago druggist notes a rising court plaster market as beauty spots reappear in society. He cites a fashionable, blond audience count of forty seven wearing the spots at a theatre and traces the fashion to French origins with historical notes. The piece also reports a fatal school incident, robberies, a strike in Taunton, and a railway dividend, all tied to late November events.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming instant relief from crying pain and various ailments. It promotes the syrup as a prescription of a renowned nurse and physician in the United States and priced at 25 cents per bottle. The Gowanda Enterprise announces a new office and notes local prosperity.
Piles remedy claims relief for weight and itching in the back and abdomen with moisture and indigestion symptoms. The ad promotes Dr Bosanko Pile Remedy at 50 cents, bought via Ef P Monroe. Also reports Albert G Clartzel cashier of Citizens National Bank Warren Pa died of typhoid fever at age 30 last Friday.
Young men urged to request thirty day trial of Electro Voltaic Belt and other electric appliances for nervous debility vitality and manhood issues with complete restoration guaranteed. No risk as thirty days trial allowed. Includes instructions in music trip to Boston noted for Miss Myra Kellogg of Cherry Creek.
A collage of pharmacy claims and cures fills the page as vendors tout remedies for coughs, colds, dyspepsia, and general weakness. Notable items include Rough on Coughs promotions, Wells Health Renewer tonics, and a postmaster race note in Wellsville. Also listed are rail gossip, a skating rink in Duke Centre, and barber shop services on Third Street.
A patient reports long illness with Bilinusions and nervous symptoms for years. After trying Dr Fenner's Blood Liver Remedy Nerve Tonic on a friend's urging, the sufferer notes a marked improvement and attributes relief to the tonic.
An 19th century ad touts Dr Fenner’s kidney and blood remedies for cleansing the blood easing headaches fevers pimples skin diseases and nervous symptoms. It claims universal efficacy and urges readers to obtain the memorandum book and purchase through H P Monroe in Dunkirl.
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