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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1884
Page
7
A fragment outlines scrofula as a hereditary morbid condition affecting glands joints lips neck and eyes with ulcers and kidney bone involvement. It claims Burdock Blood Bitters can drive away scrofula and prevent recurrence by purifying the blood and improving bowels.
The story profiles P D Armour of Chicago, “the pork king,” detailing his renowned summer pork dealings. It recalls major corners in 1879 and 1880, notes he earned millions while defending against bears, and describes his method of buying to stabilize markets and supply consumption. It cites his vast workforce and his claim of legitimate trading despite immense risk.
The article describes Mr Armour as a tireless executive, rising at five, dining at six, arriving at seven, with a clerk opening cablegrams. A daily desk card shows cash, typically at least $1,000,000. Armour, a short sturdy man from Watertown, is portrayed as determined and diligent.
In Middletown New York a large Newfoundlander named Rover, owned by William Titsworth, rescues five cows trapped under a fallen beam after a Sunday collapse near Deckertown. Rover later saves Mrs Titsworth from a venomous snake confrontation, killing two large snakes and many hatchlings, displaying remarkable courage for his age.
A sensational report from Saratoga hints a Cuban guest purchased a young Black woman at a local hotel for 1200, a bill dated Havana instead of Saratoga. The piece notes slaves’ historical presence in the area and links to broader narratives of former owners bringing enslaved people to Saratoga for profit. The tale also references rumor of a Havana marriage and a separate training note about Daniel O Leary.
A nameless 19th century promotion touts a blood and liver remedy by CA Tracy and M M Fenner. It claims to cleanse the body, relieve biliousness and headaches, heal stomach and bowels, treat fevers, pimples, rashes, and skin diseases, and strengthen weak nerves.
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