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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1884
Page
3
The text describes scrofula as an early severity of a morbid gland swelling condition with sores eyes neck and joints and attributes heredity and poor diet to its development. It claims burdock blood pitters can drive away the disease by affecting the lymph and bowels and removing it from the body.
The government property at Harper's Ferry was ordered sold. A Portland fire destroyed the Esmond House and the entire block, causing about 150000 dollars in losses. The American Political Alliance seeks twenty one years of allegiance for foreign voting or office eligibility. Jesse P. Dinsh, while on duty with the New Lexington guards, was killed by a comrade during an accidental shooting. John Kelley of New Castle, Pa, was drugged in Youngstown and died after hospital care. Ground Hog, a Cherokee executed for murder at Talequah, was pardoned unconditionally. The Pennsylvnia Maryland Miners Association calls a reunion at Huntington, Pa, Oct 1 3 and 3. W E Crawford challenges Phaltus in self, with races for 2500 to 5000 a side, to be run in October. Yale adds fifty six optional studies and shifts time to study languages and classics. A large number of Masons leave Milwaukee to attend the annual Scottish Rite session in Detroit, led by Larry Palneet.
Philadelphia prevail 7 to 6 over Cleveland in a len minina contest. Rail collision near New Cambria kills three, injures several as westbound train ran contrary to orders. National Bank of New Jersey to resume business with full capital. Yellow fever precautions at Hotel Epiguel. Tallapoosa wreck divers arrive with pontoons to aid salvage and state of Maine rescue efforts continue. General Frank Trancork completes centenary commission for the birth anniversary. Governor Cleaveland pardons burglary convict James Larins restoring citizenship, and hog cholera and shooting cases appear in various towns.
The Langshan fowl, likely first imported to England from northern China via Major Croad, differs from the Black Cochin in plumage, shape, and leg color. It shows hardiness, rapid maturity, and a full breast with a fine flesh texture, while Cochin hens are lazier to sit.
The article explains methods to catch and cage the queen bee using smoke to calm the hive, then lifting a comb to locate the queen and isolating her by wing handling. Worker bees are caged similarly, escorted by a number of bees, with more escorts in cooler weather, and queens shipped by mail across continents after removal from nuclei.
An advertisement for Dr Busanke's Pile Remedy describes symptoms of hemorrhoids and itching with a 40 cent price. A Buffalo project plans a monument for Red Jacket, whose remains to be interred. Buffalo Historical Society reports identification of a dozen chiefs buried beneath the monument in perpetuity.
The ad argues against moving to Colorado or New Mexico for consumption relief. It touts Dr Bo sanko's Cough and Lung Syrup as effective in early consumption and chest complaints, priced 50 cents to $1, sold by IL Monroe. Also notes fashion trends and assorted product pitches including toothpowder and health tonics.
In a dated testimonial style notice Tracy writes to Dr Penner about blood and liver remedies. The letter discusses Tonics and Kidney Aches with claims of cures for dyspepsia bladder and female weaknesses. An advertisement lists Dr Penner’s remedies sold by H P Monroe Pankirk and other dealers.
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