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Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
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COMPOUND SYRUP OF SRSSaFRaS OR LIFE PRESENTER.

colds, splitting difficulty
bronchitis hives, whooping
the Lungs and Chest This Valuable Life
vegetable
have all been selected and prepared experienced whose tits
articles He has a
bado produced Life Pve that surpassed the vocabulary
medicine for speedy Coughs,
affections of long standing
Compound of Sasss taken faithfully according
stubborn This
and foul
speedily all
effects by soothing and strengthening the
Pens afflicted
sumption sadly neglect themselves they down the without
A
full that prolonged by taking
bera nGs bottle well before
This article the sold
every person.
Be call f j. Curtis Compound Syrup Sasal and
kind.
This certify that have sold L. Curtis Compound Syrup Sassa
recommended and have heard of single where failed
relief G b. NORTON Keokuk,
$*"1a"E# lE s. G.. EARLY, raire
nd
generally through
genuine unless signed by j. H. Curtis s"@@. - "#
awley, John Pmoy w L.
Dudley Beach Davis Robson Myers VIM McCken White
B. Morgan Fish Dunlap, every
hood .s @ s4-s% s# ssa @s# E~a lAug IL, 53-n33l
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
Charcoal for sheep.

One of the best medicines for human
beings is finely pulveriz' d fresh charcoal,
kept corked in close vial or jar, one
half TO teaspoonful mixed with five
times its bulk of water, forming an ex-
celien. and agreeable remedy for almost
any kind of deranged stomach, and in
larger doses, constituting very mild and
perfectly safe laxative. There is no
doubt that the same remedy would often
prove of great service to domestic ami
mails. Although we never have seen it
tried, we confidently predict that half a
pint to pint Of powdered charcoal,
mixed with two to four quarts of water,
would prove an admirable remedy for
hoven in cattle. We observe that a
correspondent of late paper has used
charcoal mixed with salt for his sheep.
with the best results; he had found them,
in accordance with usual experience, 10
suffer much on wet pastures, until he
made use Of this remedy, after which
they presented more heallhful appear
ance, and have continued TO thrive, the
salt as well as the charcoal operating
beneGcially. -Cuitivator
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
LAND OFFICE AND
GeneralLand Agency,
Charlton. Lucas County, Iowa.

TNHE subscriber having established a
Il. LAND and GENERAL AGENcY OFFICE
at the above named place, are prepared to
attend to the entry OF land, location Of
Land Warrants, furnishing and filing the
Necessary papers in presumption rights, all
on the most reasonable terms. They also
keep on hand a large supply of Land War
rants of every denomination, which they
will sell as low as they can be sold at any
point in the West. Their familiarity with
Land operations in the Yves, and Land
Office business, together with their facili-
tier at the different Land Offices in Iowa,
give to their establishment every advantage
possessed by Government Land Office.
We have a full set of plats which are kept
constantly posted.
REFERENCES:
Col. Francis Springer, Reg. l.. o., Fairfield.
Col. w. III. Wallace, Rec'r. g :"
H. d. Downey. Reg. L. O. Iowa City.
Gen. 4. Morris, Rec'r. g :
J, Dawson, ESQ.,, Kanesville, Iowa,
J. X. Cook, Nj. D.,
w. Wr Cottle, Centreville, Iowa.
- ANDERSON & CO.
Dec 80 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
THE DES MONIES COURIER
NUMBER I.

THE Wonderful performed by L. Curtis
established the reliable medicine the day 1t has gained much
confidence
have been the habit of keeping
auke Liniment SO generally is used eas ea#ss
The proprietor daily receipt of letters and certificates from all the
xong benefits
No medicine has been offered the public that will
short this Confidently recommended being
following
Burns the joints,
las complaints, umbago old sweDg
de headache affections
salt rhem cracked hands, daa mus
cholera q y. IS IS
Price 25cts bottle None signed by j. Curtis sole
ufacue, Keokuk, -, 1.
p. O., Mo-
CuRnsD Sir: few months since Mamaluke Inimeni
recommended
other complaints which the human liable. induced
have sold all left with reputation has become
impossible without Many
the medicine Of single
will please the Nam
ae Lnimn and dz Gimor Pills and
S. HICKMAN.
]. J.. Curtis Main Street. Keokuk Iowa,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
Feeding Cattle around Stacks.

When a corner or knoll In the mead
ow is found TO be in poor condition
farmers often attempt 10 enrich such
places by making stack of hay on the
ground, and foddering it out, expecting
TO reap double benefi, of improving the
land, and saving the trouble of carting
the hay and manure.
The ground in this climate is always
frnzen in winter and covered more or
less with snow, and consequently the
liquid manure freezes upon the snow,
and as the snow melts before the ground
thaws and settles sufficiently to absorb
the fertilizing qualities of the manure,
the mos, valuable portion is lost entirely.
The heavy rains drench The solid part OF
the manure, and alternate shaving and
feeezing destroy its strength, SO that the
soil is comparatively little benefited.
Another prominent objection is, that
the cattle or sheep thus exposed in some
bleak place, consume about one-fourth
more food than would be necessary, if
comfortable stables were provided them,
and they come out emacialed and sickly
in the spring. Thus, instead of secur-
ing double profit in stacking the hay.
threefold loss Is suslained--namel" the
better portion of the manure--a consid-
cradle portion of the hay, and liz the
condition of The stock. Cows, kept du-
ring winter in this way, require long
time to recover from the effects of ex-
posure. and frequently the season is far
advanced, and the grass become dry and
less succulent. before they regain their
fesh--thus very much lessening the
profit arising from them.-- CultiUafor.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
The Hollow Horn.


We find the following remarks upon
this disease in an article translated from
the French for the Farmers Companion:
.This disease is no where mentioned
in Europ books, we find M mention
OF it in Youait and Martin, (Americaa
edtlon.) and we believe tito be confined
to the northern regions of America
In some parts Of Michigan il is very
common. The cause OF it, we are in.
clined 10 think, is excessive cold and
freezing; II being similar TO the gangrene
which ends in the loss of fingers and toes
to those who are exposed in winter
The piih of the horn--the part affected
has but slight circulation of blood,
and, consequently. an imperfect hold
upon life. When frozen, il dies. and
gradually decomposes: but being exclud-
ed from the air, the diseased action is
slow, and somewhat different from that
in an exposed muscular member. In all
cases which have come under our own
observation, the horn is cool, with Pc
culiar feel; the animal is generally stupid,
somewha. of its feed, and not thriving;
but we have heard Of one case where
unusual heat existed in the horn, proba-
bly, from induced inflammation. If allow
cd to continue, without relief, the bones
of the head, and thence the head, will
be ap, TO become diseased, and death en-
sue. The usual, and probably the best
remedy, is to bore hole with good
sized gimblet near Inc base of the horn,
the hole rather slanting upwards. If
humor appears, use syringe and warm
water, and wash out the horn; but if there
is none, and the horn seems firm, try a
little higher up. Many persons use a
mixture OF vinegar, red pepper and 9th
er irritating substances, but We scarcely
think them necessary, except in very bad
cases. We should then inject solution
of chloride of lime for few days; and a
little vinegar alone afterwards. Weak
corrosive soblimate and water might be
carefully tried. However, boring is
generally sufficient to effect cure
We have never had a case originate on
our farm, and we attribute our freedom
from ii TO keeping our stock under cover,
or in sheltered yards during winter.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
Fresh AFfivI Of
Spring and Summer
O. 90 d S
g. C. WARDEN,

MOULD respectfully inform the citi-
w zens OF Ottumwa and the surround
ing country, that he has just received his
splendid stock of Spring and Summer goods,
OF almost every variety, which he has care
fully selected to suit this market. The
stock consistsin part as follows:
Linen, Lustres, Jackonets,
Cambrics, Fancy Prints,
Jenny Lind Bonnets and
Trimmings, and Ribbon
In great variety of style and quality, and
a beautiful assortment of
.ARIIFYCI.ALS, P.ARASOLS. &c
Also, Ladies', Misses and Children's
shoes OF every variety and style.
-ALSO:--
Berege de lains, Lawns. Muslins, fan
cy black and blue Msrimac prints,
French Ginghams, and, NJ.
d'laines, Alpacas, black
colored and figured
lustres, broad
Jeans,
Cassimeres,
Satinets, flannel
linsey Ticking, hk'fs
cross bareed and plain ia
comet; Swiss muslin, Irish lin
en-, bleached and brown domestic,
checks, table cloths, hosiery, gloves,
ribbons and great variety Of Yankee No
tons, together with large supply of
RE.ADYM.4DE CLOTHING;
Such as Coats, pantaloons and ests of ev
cry description, flannel shirts, drawers
also splendid lot of
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10

To KEEP A STovE BRIaHT.-H you
wish TO keep stove as bright as coach
body by only two applications q year,
make weak alum water, and mix your
British Lusire with it; let the stove be
cold, brush with the mixture, then take
dry brush and CRY lustre and rub the
stove until perfectly dry. Should any
part before polishing, becomes SO dry al
10 look grey, moisten it with a wet brush
and proceed as above.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10

Now if tits their intention to be hon.
est, they can send US the amounts due
and we will acknowledge the receip: Of
it as publicly as We have made the an.
nouncement of their Indebtedness and
departure to other parts.
g Every man who leaves this part
of the country without paying US will
have his name inserted in conspicuous
manner in the above list.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
City Book Store,
REOKUK. IOWA.

KEOKUK, IOWA.
In the Post Office Buildings, on I'd street,
between Main and Johnson
ID B. OGDEN has established in Keo-
III. kuk Store for the sale of Books.
Stationery, and all articles usually found
in Eastern city Book Stores, where he
hopes, by close attention to business, to
satisfy the wants of the people of the Des
Moines Valley.
MERCHANTS wishing orders filled in his
line, WILDE accommodated, on better terms
than can be obtained in st. Louis,-especi-
ally in Stationery, Blank Books, and Fan
cy articles. He will endeavor always to
have on hand general assortment OF
SCHOOL Books and the standard works oil
the day.
CHEAP LITERATURE.-A full assortment
on hand, of the best publications.
Customers are respectfully invitedto WIS.,
il his establishment before purchasing else
where. June 9th, lS5l.y
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10

IsINoLAss.-Perllaps it may be doing
many of our lady patrons favor to tell
them that this substance, which may be
found in most drug stores, Is an elegant
substitute Cor the white of eggs in clear
ing coffee. 1t contains the same chem.
ical property--albumen; and ten cents
worth Of isinglass will last longer than
two or three dozen eggs.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10

n The nerve which never relaxes,-
theeye which never blanches, The thought
which never wanders--these are the mas
isrs Of victory.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
Hats, Caps,

Bonnets. &C., and choice selection of
h o o rs e. s 10 e s.,
just the sarticle" for the season.
Hardware, Cutlery, Queens and Glass
ware, Groceries. Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Pep
Pc, Allspice, Dyestuffffs, Spun thread.
Those who are in want eff the above ar
ticles are respectfully invited to call and
examine the stock. No trouble to show
Goods. June I'd, 1883.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
JOSEPH ELLEisMAN

CONTINUES to carry on the Cabinet
~ making business. on Front Street, I'M
der the Sons Hall, in all its various branch
es. He has the best of workmen, ard from
his own experience in the business is not
afraid to compare his work with any made
in tue West. He keeps constantly on hand
an assortment of
BEDSTEADS & TABLES1
His prices will be moderate, as heretofore.
He will take seasoned lumber, Cherry or
Walnut, in exchange for work Call and
give him chance before you buy else
where. Collins made TO order Or
the shortest notice.
March 81, lS53--1y 1884
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
~ Drugs, Medicines, -
~ Paints, Oils, ~
Dye Su6S,

ever brought to this mark ct, which | offer
for sale at the Lowest possible prices.
And as my goods were purchased in the
East with cash, am prepared to say to all
my former friends and customers, as wella
host OF new ones who may be pleased to
favor me with call; that | am determined
not to be undersold, but to sell a little low
er than any other house in the upper coun-
try, keokuk, Burlington and all towns on
the Mi ssissippi River not excepted.
therefore, most cordially solicit all per
sons wishing to purchase anything in my
line, to call and examine my goods as we'll
las my prices, and then act as their better
judgement and own interest would seem to
dictate. s.
cles, viz:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
Tan Bark Wanted.

+ WILL pay the highest market price in
i Cash or Leather for 200 cords OF Black
and White Oak Bark, delivered at my Tan
Yard in Agency City. j. B. SPRAGUE.
Jan. 9th, 1853. If
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10

Cabinet, Chair, & Wheel Making,
and Gun-Smithing.
THE undersigned carries on the above
branches of business. at his old stand
on Washington street, between Second g.
Court; and will be happy to receive orders
from the public for anything in his line
His work is second to none and he can re-
commend it without any computations of
conscience.
All kinds of repairing, in any of the a.
bove branches of business attended TO
with dispatch.
Give me call before purchasing else
where. JOHN ALDRIG.
Ottumwa, July 7th 1888.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
The Farm and Garden.

agriculture is the mother that gives
food, wealth, growth and moral health to
our country"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
on II A G. + N rs:

=" S. SWIMMER, General News.
w paper and advertising agent, cor,
ner of Second and Chestnut streets, ovel
the Post-O Office, st. Louis, Mo-, is our au.
thorized agent for st. Louis. His receipt;
will be held good by us.
"V. B. PALMER, the American News.
paper Agent. is THE ONLY AUTHORIZED. A.
GENT for this paper in the cities of Boston
New York and Philadelphia, and is duly
empowered 10 take advertisements and sub.
scriptions at the rates as required by US
q is receipts will be regarded as payments.
His offices are-Boston, Scollay's buildings,
New York-Tribune Buildings; Philadel-
phia-N. w. corner Third and Chestnut
Streets" r...... .,...
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
$500 Challenged!
HOBENsACK's WORM SYRUP.

HOBENsACK's WORM SYRUP.
An article founded upon Scientific Piinci-
Piles, compounded with purely vegetable
en-, and has NEVER been known to fail in
can never exist when this remedy is once
used, from the fact that it not only des-
tloys them but removes all the slime and
mucous which may remain.
The Tnpe Worm.
This worm is the most difficult one to
destroy of all that inhabit the human body.
1t grows to an almost indefinite length,
and becoming so coiled aud fastened in ?
the intestines and stomach as to produce
Fits, st. Vitus' Dance, &C., which is the
cause of many going to the grave, not be-
lieving that these complaints have their
origin from the tape worm; consequently
they do not use the proper medicines for
their disease. To those who are afflicted
with this awful foe to health, recommend
the use of my Worm Syrup. and Liver
Pills; the syrup to be taken i'm doses of two
tablespoons full three times day, then
take from five to eight of my Liver Pills,
to dislodge and pass the worm. By strictly
following these directions, the most OBJ
stinate cases Of Tape Worm can be speed
lily cured.
Round or Stomach Worm.
This worm is usually found in the small
intestines, and is the worm most common
to children, yet it is not entirely confined 4
to them, as adults have frequently been /,
known to suffer with them. The symp-..
toms most prominent while affected with
this worm, are hardness and fullness Of the
belly, Shiny stools, looseness of the bowels,
picking at Inc nose, biueish streak under
the eyes, &c. If you, or any of your chill
dren have any of the above symptoms;
H0BENSACk'S WORM SYRUP can be
safely depended upon-by using it you
have certain, safe, and speedy cure; AMI il
after using it according to the direction;
the patient is not restored to health, and
the worms thoroughly eradicated from the :
system, you can rest assured there is no
remedy beyond the grave, as for fail, there
is no such word as fail with those who use
my WoRM SYRUP.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
The Black List.

The following persons have ''left for
parts unknown" and are indebted TO us
for subscription in the amounts set OPP
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10

Stomach of the Ok, after directions of Ba-
ron Liebig, the great Physiological Chem
ist, by ]. s. HoUGHToE, M. d., Philadel-
phia, Pa.
This is the great Natural Remedy for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Jaundice,
Liner Complaint, Constipa-
lion. aud Debility,
Curing after Natures own method, by
Natures own agent, the Gastric Juice.
Cg Half teaspoonful of PEPslN infu-
sed in water, will digest or dissolve FIVE
POUNDS OF ROAST BEEF IN ABOUT TWO
HOURS; out of the stomach.
PEPSIN is the chief element, or Great
Digesting Principle of the Gastric Juice
the SOLVENT OF THE FeoD, the PURIFYING,
PRESERVING, and STIMULATING Agent OF
the Stomach and lntestines. 1t is extrac-
ted from the Digestive Stomach of the Ok,
thus forming TRUE DIGESTIVE FLU
I'D, precisely like the natural Gastric Juice
in its chemical powers, and furnishing a
COMPLETE and PERFECT sUBsTIrUTE for II.
Scientific Evidence.
Call on the agent, and get Descriptive
circular, gratis, giving large amount Of
SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE, lTOll LleUiS hHiLHdl
Chemistry, DIR. Combe's Physiology of Di
gestion; DIR. Pereira on Food and Diet. Dir.
John w Draper, of N. Y. University; Prof
Dunglinson's Physiology; Prof. Silliman,
Of Yale College; DIR. Carpenters Physiolo-
gy; &C., together with reports of CURES
from all parts of the United States.
No Alcohol, Bitters or Acids!
Remember this: DIR. Houghton's Pep
sin is great NATURAL REMEDY, free from
Alcohol, Bitters, Acids, and Nauseous
Drugs. 1t is extremely agreeable to the
taste, and may be taken by the most feeble
patients who cannot eat water cracker
without acute distress. Beware of DRUG
GED INVITATIONS. Pepsin is NOT A
DRUG. JOHN PUMROY, Agent,
Ottumwa, Iowa.
w. J. LANEY, Wholesale and Retail
Agent, keosauqua, Iowa.
Price, ONE DOLLAR per bottle.
ng OBSERVE THIS Every bottle
of the genuine PEPSIN bears the written
signature of J. s. HOUGHTON, M. ID. sole
proprietor, Philadelphia, Pa. Copyright
and Trade Mark secured.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers in Med
icines. aug. 25th.-yI
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
WANTED.

OUTER, Eggs, Feathers, Onions, Flax
Id Seed, and almost all kinds of Produce
for which will pay the highest market
price. ID. SANDS. 4
Ottumwa, Oct. IL tn, 1851.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
DYSPEPSIA.

The symptoms of Dyspepsia, and its va.
rious diseases are dizziness in the head,
heartburn, oppression after eating meals,
sourness arising from the stomach, &C..
and sometimes general langour of the
whole body. from this it will be seen that
the disease owes It's origin to disorgan..
lied state of the Liver and stomach. HO-
BENSACK'S LIVER PILLS is the very
medicine to effect permanent and lasting
cure. as they act by changing the certain
morbid actions of the system into healthy
action, and rendering the blood pure and
healthy.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
AsCARIDES,
Or Small Thread Worms.

These worms, 10 which the human sys4
tenn is liable, are the most trou blesome of
all Others. They are generally to be found
in the rectum, and il allowed to remain,
frotc the irritation they produce. lay the
foundation for ser ions disorders. such as in
fiammation of the bowels; and other de-
engagements of the stomach. The best and
safest medicine that can be used is HO-
BENSACK'S WORM SYRUP. Such is
the astonishing power of my medicines
over AscARADIEs, that defy any one to
produce case where my Worm Syrup and
Liver Pills are recommended to be used
they will not cure. All that is necessary
is to use the Syrup in accordance withldi-
rections on each bottle; and in case gem
tie purgative is required in order to allay the
irritation they produce, the Liver Pills by
their sympathising action and heslthy ope-
ration upon the bowels, is the most pleas
ant medicine that can be TAKEN. SD
HObensack's Liver Pills.
No part of the system is more liable to
disease than the Liver, il being supplied
with numerous blood vessels and nerves,
and ifdiseased, the blood of course flowing
through all parts Of the body produces
Liver Complaint, Jaundice. Bilious
.dDecftoas, dyspepsia, &C., Sc.
Liver Complaint.
Is attended with chills. succeeded sby fe-
yer, severe pains in the region of the Liv-
er, vomiting, bitter taste. yellow furred
tongue, pulse full and bounding. the pain
in the side is increased by pressure, should
the left lobe be affected, the pain is gener-.
ally in the left shoulder, with short dry
cough, the skin becoming of sallow APP
pearance, and the stools clay colored.-
This disease can be cured by the use of
HOBENSACK'S LIVER PILLS. as they
act directly upon the seat of the disease.
and then operating upon the bowels they
expel all corrupt and vitiated matter from
the system.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
To Females.

You will find these Pills an invaluable
medicine in many complaints to which you
are subject. In distractions either total
or partial, they have been found of inesti-
mable benefit in restoring and purifying
the blood and other fluids so as to cure all
complaints which may arise from female ir-
regularities, as headache, dimness of sight,
pain in the side, back. &C., SC. These
Pills are the only safe and effectual remedy
to cure the following complaints: Gout,
Nervousness, Melancholy, Sick Headache,
Giddiness, Rheumatism, distressing dreams
and dimness of sight, or in fact any of the
diseases that arise from affections of the
Liver, impurity Of the Blood. or constipa-
ton of the Bowels
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
Books and Stationery.

IbOUAs dHAU SIHtHOhhCFys
A good assortment of Books and Sta
tionery. A splendid article of writing pa
per, and any quantity of things in the No
ton line. A first rate lot of Jewelry war
ranted genuine.
=. -ALSO:-
A choice lot of Liquors, for medical
uses, consisting of Cogniac Brandy, Port,
Medaira and Malaga Wines, Rye Whiskey,
Old Monongahala, and right good article OF
common .'BALDFAcE"
And he is anxious to sell the above arti-
cles for what they will bring, and perhaps
less. Call in and see. Don't forget the
place, next door TO Warden & Leighton's.
May 10Th, 1853.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10
WILLIAM Il. ORR,
Wholesale and Retail
DRUGGIST.
AT THE SIGN OF THE
BIG MORTAR.
OTTUmWA, IOWA.

UIOULD RESPECTFULLY inform
w the public that he has just received
a fresh addition to his stock, which con-
sists in part of the following articles:
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-11-10

n ANDY-A large and most superior
II stock for sale by
JOHN PUMROY.