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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1884
Page
8
A fragment from the Evening Observer and Farm Reporter group listing publishers and publication details. Mentions the Farm and Observer Publishing Co based on East Shore Road and notes Saturday Evening Observes alongside commercial book and job practice references.
Fashion notes describe a shift from hoops and petticoats to bustles, long slender feet, and pale mauve beadwork. Silver and copper braids accent gray and brown cloths while satin shoes with modest heels complement garden party outfits. White toilets persist into autumn with dark velvet coats and richly embroidered waistcoats.
A remedy for piles claims to relieve weighty back and lower abdominal sensations and associated indigestion like flatulence. It asserts immediate relief from blind, bleeding and itching piles by Dr Rosanko's Pile Remedy, absorbing tumors and promising a permanent cure for 50 cents. Manufactured by The Dr Bosanko Medicine Co in Piqua, sold by H. P. Monroe. A small gold cord suspends pendants of tinted pearls and gems. A Memorial Log Cabin at Bath fairgrounds to be dedicated this week.
Clipped promotional lines mention Rough on Itch curing various skin ailments and other odd remedies. The text also notes small flowers used in ball dress fringes and a Life F health product, with a brief note that Lillie Devereux Blake will speak at Elmira.
Advices from South Australia report the Assembly abolishing judicial oaths. Alderman Gayhor was found guilty and sentenced to be hung in Woodstorf, Illinois. New York Inland movement shows a 500 900 ton decrease year to date. Cattle disease hits Catawissa Valley Pennsylvania with seven head lost and nine more dying. A tank at George Rice’s refinery in Marietta explodes but causes no injuries. New York State Prisons end year with earnings of 10 310 058 07 over expenses and 2 885 convicts. Cattle Breeders’ Convention secretary calls second Chicago meeting for November 13 14. Castle Island Branch expels Kenny after handshake with Earl Spencer. Missing Brooklyn girl Sarah Carpenter not located. father to issue 500 woodcut pictures for nationwide distribution. Greenpoint Republicans stage women’s political instruction meeting at wigwam. About 300 armed men near Panama City with uncertain aims. outsiders armed and able to quell violence. At New Prague Station Texas three unknowns murder E Kreseek. pursuit ongoing and similar shootings feared. Cause of killings remains a mystery.
The New York market shows easy money and lower government securities with mixed commodity activity including flour at 2.40 to 2.62 and wheat receipts and prices varying across regions. Chicago reports soft wheat and corn markets, with futures and cash sales mixed, and livestock and pork prices holding unevenly alongside regional price shifts.
Fragmentary OCR lists dealers and goods at a local market area including Mulholand Co Wheesate Park and Mackere Bard. Mentions of fish, bacon, plaster and salt indicate varied weekly provisions. Shaky details, but suggests a community marketplace with multiple firms and farm-related goods.
Advertisements warn of unscrupulous dealers selling remedies claiming to be as good as Dr Bosano's Cough and Lung Syrup. The text notes prices of 50 cents and 31.00 and lists J. P. Monroe as a seller. Also mentions cyclone damage from Suan day and uncertainty of losses.
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