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Newspaper
Evening Observer
Location
Dunkirk, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1884
Page
4
The notice claims distress and sickness from pipepeia and chronic diarrhea are caused by stomach humor and recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy. It presents a period style health tip typical of old newspaper advertisements.
An old advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Seihing to calm sick infants. It claims instant relief from crying and pain, cures dysentery and diarrhea, regulates the stomach and bowels, eases wind, and strengthens the whole system. The product is marketed as a prescription from a noted nurse and physician in the United States and sold by druggists worldwide. Price listed as 38 cents.
Young Men Read This. Pee Vulture Belt Co of Marshill Michigan promotes their celebrated Electro Volt Belt and other electric appliances. Forty days to try, free pamphlet on request. Promises recovery from nervous debility vitality and manhood issues, rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other distresses, with risk-free thirty days trial and guaranteed results.
Winter street near the post office lists shaves undressing shampooing and dressing for ladies and children as the shop runs three chairs. Includes cigars and poultry meats with various ads for cures and remedies including a catarrh remedy with nasal injector offered by local sellers.
Spal Wood and Lumber and building supplies at Hamilton’s Coal Yard in Cor Bele and West, with lime cement sewer pipe and plaster at Hamilton’s Coal Yard. Shiloh’s Vitalizer and Shiloh’s Cure touted for coughs and dyspepsia, sold by Lyon Bros and Harper, Byron Bros and J. Harper. Barber services for ladies at A Wheeler’s on Center St.
Malted notes from Dunkirk’s Erie era Chronicle report a bustling slate of local events and ads. Vendors tout hats, cloaks, shoes, baths, and a variety of goods with prices and boasts. The piece also notes political and social gatherings, a Germania concert, and Blaine’s Buffalo visit, alongside real estate transfers and transit fare deals.
Local notes list many in town for visits and travel. C. C. Williamson and Mr. Murphy of the Erie Hotel appear among arrivals. Miss Carrie Jennings and Miss Ida Spencer are guests of local residents. several others, including W. F. Foss and Mrs. F. Roberts, are noted as visitors. The item also covers staff changes at Lake Shore Freight, a speaking tour by John J. Colgan, and a death telegram from Dunkirk.
The registry law sets annual meetings of boards of inspectors on the Tuesday five weeks before the general election at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Each district may have a second meeting the week before the general election to revise lists. Names cannot be added at the second meeting beyond those already present. Citizens are urged to check that their names appear in the correct district.
Programme lists Mendelssohn concert with August Huber, Germania Gesang Verein chorus, soloist Julius Siener, male quartet Mosars Weiler Bremer, conductor Henry Wieler, piano Siener Weiler. Doors 7:20, concert at 8. Afterward chimes of Salzburg and Hunters Breakfast scene of popular hops planned.
The September 24 1884 convention in Onan fails to resolve representation disputes among Cattaraugus Allegany and Chautauqua counties. A five from each county conference yields no agreement while Chautauqua resists participation until representation is settled. Evening vote rejects Chautauqua joining. allegany favors. delegates retreat to meetings and social events amid politicking and rumors of endorsements.
A sewing machine agent struck a citizen. Michael Keough arrested him and later the judge discharged the agent after noting salary would affect such cases. H J Pratt of Portland sold 29 600 jobs of corn from two acres. he earned 113 dollars. Bradford shooters defeated the Glean club 127 to 171. Cradford has won two of three matches. W H Crane of Mayville bought 460 tons of Tay from Harris community for 13.20 per ton delivered, roughly 95.30 per ton for barn hay.
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