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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1884
Page
2
A sprawling page summarizes political shifts, debt trends, and trade concerns. It notes W. L. Sessions in Panama opposing prohibitions, discusses debt changes in England France and the U.S., and cites Ohio election slates, New Orleans river fears, and Vanderbilt philanthropy. The piece also covers railway freight limits, Susquehanna bridge damage, and parliamentary expectations.
The article notes the one hundredth birthday of Sir Moses Montefiore, highlighting his Jewish heritage and lifelong philanthropy. It documents his work: aiding Jews in Egypt, Syria, and Russia, founding hospitals in Jerusalem, aiding the sick, and his public service roles in London. It also mentions his marriage to Judith Cohen, knighthood, and international relief efforts.
The racing horse May Bird collapsed and died at Mystic Park in Boston on Wednesday after trotting in the 2 28 class. The horse had 86 000 in winnings reused in past races.
The New York Agricultural Experiment Station details trials of twenty nine oat varieties grown on station ground with 4000 pounds per acre of fertilizer. Rust resistance varied. smut was prevalent in many, with Black Champion and Black Tattawan resistant. Yields per acre are listed below for each variety.
Trading mood mixed as New York markets show small gains in certain grains and metals, while stock instruments slide. Prices for corn and wheat fluctuate with drought concerns and global demand influencing futures. government securities firm while transportation fuels hold steady.
A historical note explains foot rot in sheep as a hoof inflammation with blisters and ulcers. It describes French prevention using milk jet lime and foot baths with lime and water, plus treatment by trimming diseased horn, cleaning ulcers, and applying copper sulfate or caustic ointments. It also mentions a gardener near Titusville raising 9,000 cabbages this year.
On and after Tuesday June 6 1883 trains between Dunkirk and Fredonia run on New York time with daily departures from Fredonia at 6 10, 7 35, 8 16, 11 25 AM, 1 25, 3 20, 6 35 PM and from Dunkirk at 6 40, 8 24, 5 0, 12 90 300, 3 50, 6 20, 7 25 PM. Sundays show departures from Fredonia at 0 15 and 11 2 AM 15, 5 00 wind 6 35 Po, from Dunkirk 10 00 4 4, 12 0, 2 08, 5 7 40 Hd 7 0 PM.
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