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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1884
Page
4
Local readers see a promotion for Hood's Sarsaparilla described as a concentrated extract of medicinal properties from roots and barks. The ad touts its potency and health benefits with a focus on natural remedies.
Distressed by a crying teething child the ad promotes Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething. It claims immediate relief from teething pain and cures dysentery diarrhea wind colic and inflammation while boosting energy. The product is described as pleasant tasting and prescribed by a noted nurse physician. price 25 cents per bottle.
Young men and old men are urged to try Voltaic Belt and other electric appliances from the Voltaic Belt Co of Marstudi Michigan for thirty days. The ad promises complete restoration to health with a guaranteed match value, no risk on trial, and invites readers to write for a free illustrated pamphlet.
The page lists a barber shop at Center Street offering hairdressing and women and children trims. Nearby vendors promote poultry meats, cigars, and tonics. It advertises Shiloh’s Vitalizer, Anasil Injecton, and various building materials from Hamilton’s Coal Yard. Lyon Bros and J Harper sell remedies and groceries.
Last Friday near French Creek the Golding Bros threshing engine broke through a wagon and toppled into the water. The oxen and engine sank five feet but sustained no injuries, with the teams unharmed after the plunge.
Local items report lodge communications at Masonic Hall, Irish American clubs meeting at Turner Hall, and Dunkirk No. 767 FP A M holding a special communication. Also mentioned are a political debate misattribution, a neglected railway earnings report, a school day fair with prizes, and a boot and cloak shop advertisement listing extensive shoe offerings and sales.
Residents at the Erie report list recent arrivals from Jamestown Sinclairville and Dunkirk at the St James and Erie hotels. The Chautauqua board sits at Hurlbert House as underwriters meet with Jamestown Mayville and Westfield agents. A Hebrew new year ceremony is noted along with Baptist and missionary gatherings at local churches. A court case follows a prohibition charge against a vendor near the Fair Grounds with a $250 bond set for two counts.
Diverse notes cover religious buildings in Leltoy and Salamanca, a suicide, horse and cattle lore, dairy yields, school staffing, skating rink opening, and a large Wellsville swan exhibition. Local sports include a canoe-like horse show and a rail line turnout. political mentions reference Beecher and a provincial canvass in Buffalo and Ontario.
The fourth day featured fine weather and heavy dust. An estimated 10,000 people packed the grounds to enjoy stock displays, a balloon ascent at 3 PM, and numerous premiums being awarded by judges. Races from day two were reported. day three included rat races and colt classes with several entries from Jerry, Minor, and Moonlight among others, with times around 2:45 to 3:18.
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