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NEW rntscIrnEs NO fsssoN,

NEW PntsCrPHEs ro~fossov,
Rhodes Fever and A1ue Cure.
lnR ANTID0TK 10 MALARIA, for the pseysn-
~ ton and cure Of Fever md Ague, " Chilli Fewer
Dumb Ague, and other Intermittent and ksmttent
FeSers also of Bilious Feyers. accomplished BY
Typhoid symptom Typhoid Fever Yellow Fever,
Ship and all Fever, GenevAl Debility, nj ght fweaty
and all other forms of disease which have common
origin in Malaria or Masma.
his subtle atmospheric poison, which at certuin
seasons Is unavoidably inhaled nj every breath IN
the same in character wherever it existsnorth sau
east or wcst-and will everywhe yield To this new
ly discovered ANrIpoTE which neutraizes the poison
completely purifes the system, and thus entirely re-
moves all the cause of disease.
The proprietor distinctly claims these extraordina
~ results from Its ne:
1t will protect any resident traveller even in
the most sckiy ewampy localities, from any aguc
or bilious disease whatever or any injury from con
stantly inhaiing Malaria or Miasna.
~ Will instantly check the ague in persons who
have suffered for any length of time from one day 20
twenty years, that they need never have another
chill by continuing It's according TO directions
1t viii Immediately relieve all the distressing re-
suits Of bilious or ague diseases such general dee
oity, nightsWeats, etc. The patient at begins
70 recover appetite and strength and cont uni
a permanent and radical cure is effected And ~ a
proof that II is also worthy Of public confidence be-
cause Ut it, singular and entire harmlessness the fol
loving certificate from of the most celebrated
chemists IN the United States is attached every
bottle:
INV York, June T. 1855.
II have made r chemical examination of Rhodes
Fever and Ague Cure, or Antidote 10 Malaria, and
have tested il for Arsenic, Mercury Quinine Stryoh
nine, but have not found particle of either In it,,
nor have found any substance in composition that
would prove injurious 20 the constitution.
JAMES r. Chiffon, NJ, d., Chemist"
This allows VI Its free preventive by which
all persons may thus be of freedom from The
above named diseases mat ter how sicklY the sea
SON or swanpy the locality.
Proofs of efficacy frequently published, and tiie
confidence Of the public is asked only in proportion
TO its actual merits wherever introduced and used.
These only relied upon 90 prove its worth.
One or two bottles will answer for ordinary cases
some may require more. Directions printed in Ger
man, French and Spanish, accompany each bottle.
Price One Dollar. Prepared and sold by the pro
prietor, JAMES A. RHODES, Providence, r. l.
Gs-- ii. ii. AYREs, Agent, keokuk, Iowa, and for
sale by Druggists generally uoy3:dhw
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\. w. JONES.

Successor to 7. slingerlsnd1
hEALER in Clocks, Watches and Jewel -
IL ~, Second Street, next door to Charles ~
Parsons Banking House, keokuk, Iowa. ~ ~,
The subscriber has just received large and
beautiful stock of q old and Silver Watches, Gold
Jewelry, &c, comprising the latest styles of Ladies
Breast Pins Ear Rings, Finger Rings Cuff Pins
cold Guard and Fob Chains, Keys Seals silver
Thimbles, Gold Slides, Snaps studs, Goid Pens
with or without holders, Gold Pencils, Pens and
Pencils.
WArCn RRPAfRISG
The subscriber being practical matchmaker
feels competent TO repair the difficult and deli
cate work that may be entrusted to his care
All work warranted to give satisfaction.
CORRECT TINE.
The public NAV rest assured that the correct time
is, and always will be kept by
Nov. IS, ls5I,--diy ~ w JONES
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Denies Electro Magnetic Plaster.

An External Cure for GHlLLs AND FEVER,
FogR HuuRs
INHls Novel and extraordinary remedy is upheld
l. by the testimony of OF the bcst names in
Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. The proprie-
tor and inventor has, among thousands of others
tifca,es from thefolowing distinguished gentlemen
Of Memphis, Tenn, the home Of the proprietor
Rev. 4. L. Grace Col. Smith T. Bankhe ad-editor
Memphis Wing, Vim. T. Yancey--editor u the Mem
phis News, I. keefe, NJ. D., Y. A. Carr, NJ. D., r. III.
Crockett, lawyer grandson Of Davy Crockett, Thos S.
Land, NJ ID.
This wonderful Plaster does NOT pain. blister or ex-
coriate Wherever il hns been INTRODUCED il has SUI
perceded all other patent medicines for chilg, and
driren quiiine out Of the market
Unlike uuininc, Arsenic and other deleterous
drugs, this medicine max quick radical md per-
feet cure and is not followed By train Of maladcs
worse than the one removed lit perfectly harml IS
and can be used with perfect safety by all sexes and
ages.
The proprietor in introducing the II. M. r. in this
community leaves II TO make its local reputation here
by its own merits and superior claims the public
Address G. NJ. Denie, Proprietor, Memphis, Tenn
PRICE,, 81. liberal discount made to the trade
Sent by NAL, to NIL parts Of the country.
Sole wholesale and>rcthii agent for heokuk
III. H. AYREs.
Corner I'd and Main street. oet24dw
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Shaving i Hair Cutting Esrrnora,-


q HAMP00NTNG AGREEAnLY PERFORMED
- The fayorite saloon u George CAhus WI MAIN
Street, below parse IS = Bank, presents new attrae
iions 60 the citizens Of keokuk. Having obtained
assistants iii my business superior IA any ever tefor,
empit.,'d N ths city, iaftc The ratrouag If tht
immunity, AZ am satss i that can shave clean
sg, CIT hair more .eiy, and shAnpu0n With
more dex4rty than any barber III the state Il Iowa
Competition challenged GEORGE CABt5S.
Anvuaf q iA8S--tv 41 agn
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). W. JOHNSTON,

/ / MUM AkEK, IoFlitF 81 JOHNSON ande1N
~ Third Streets.
Carries on the business # Undertaking in all its
branches. He has recently made extensive additions
to his stock and perfected his arrang ments in every
department.
PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
impersious 10 air and indestruetible. highly oFua
mented and invaluable for the presers alton of the
dead we'll co'ns Of every style and finish fur
nished To order.
Hearses and carriages furnished and the entire ar
rangements Of the funeral attended 10 when req
keokuk, April l., 1855. dy
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HAVING opened house in this city for the pur
i l. pose Of carrying the wholesale Boot and
Shoe business respectfully call the attention Of
the trade to our large and we'll assorted stock /.
which Is now being received direct from the best
manufactures ia Massachusetts. 1t IL our intentiop
TO always keep on hand complete assortment of
goods in the line. and offer such Inducements az wi IA
obtain for Us liberal share of patronage.
Country merchants will do well to call and exam
inc our stock before they purchase
July I'D CARTER a. co
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> or 'e feet On NA!n street acsIrube building
~ lots N ihs city If keokuk; also for salg. n
tArnanEc Tor westofn pr Perty. god NJ ii propesty
II oh1ni - acres enG,ee nsad ia Indiana several lo
Ia tAe lo"n Il AaFaF,ille. county seat If Du Pagu
county ili ~ aefes u choice land neas the county
seat 4 Monfse county Iowa. with fruit tree ele
Inquire = MehEAAl RUNNER
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Aiexnnder.s Peia micux.

THE CHEAT AMERICAN HAIR TONIC.
WHAT II more desirable by the Young than he
w luxuriant locks Of youth and beauty What
lie dreaded by the middle aged than gray hairs,
Who hat ~ old but would avert badness which
can all be- accomplished by using Alexander Pc
lamicus universally acknaw ge,i to be the
superior article for heautfsing the Hair and which
equally etcaous in preserving its natural health.
For sale ut 81 Main Street. by
June 2b.--dtf j n. MJNCHEIL CO
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DAVIES & HART,


w HoLEsALE Dealers in Boots and Shoes, No.
W lis, Main Street, keokuk. Iowa
ilafing located in this city would respectfully
inform the merchants of the interior that We have
engaged in the above business having all the faeil
tiles Tor purchasing stock directly OF the manu-
tacturers at the lowest figures Ii our Obj ee and
determination 10 build up large and permanent
trade BY keeping on hand large and we'll assorted
stock making prices low that none can be less
and terms and discounts az liberal a. any other
house
Please call and examine our stock seplsd W
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DY constant arrivals our stock of Eastern Work
- will soon be the Finest and largest offered
in kcokak They selected with special reference
to the wants Of the retail trade, and will comprise
every variety imaginable. The prices viii be such
as will convince every that we have fully adopt
I'd the motto Of "Quick Sales and Small Profits.
N r. The summer floods now hand will be-
closed out At COST.
Boot and Shoe Mandatory.
To the Ladies' we would say. call in and see on
elegant styles of Bootees, Buskns, and Slips, Of the
finest materials now manufactured at our establish
nent, which in point of quality and durability we
Will warrant TO be equal TO any in the west.
Gentlemen will find it To their interest to call and
examine our stock of custom made work, of which
ample quantity will always be kept on hand. and
as use only the best materials, and employ none
but the best workmen, they may rest assured Of IA
good article, guaranteed to fit IN NIL cases.
N. b. All articles of our own manufacture war
ranted.
Sign Of the Mammoth Shoe, corner building. Main
and Third Streets.
August 81, lSa5-d6w
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FANCY GNAnS

81 reserved an elegant assortment Of lne Goods
= sneh q French China VASES, Parian and Terra
tt7 &C., Pitchers, Lavender and Cologne Bottles
iralt Stands. Card Receivers Cigar stands. fewe
etaii'iF, 9pe4n t'obiets, Figures enpids Busts &c
Ats3 on hanl o gapd assortment Of Crockerv aud
Glassware. CAREY \ KITRoIfgNE
june Is IS5k 4 "
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BLACKS MITIIsa.
By G. w. Lang a on

| AIE q Du1nEo, n. ! h n prepared
IL 10 dc all kinds Of light and heavy
49, work for Railroads Boats Locks
Mills, Engines, Homework &C. Screws
cut 10 order from 10 2! inches. Having long ~
perience and ample materials respectfully soie,ts
orders.
shop on Third. between johnson ana Fxcbang,
streets. formerly occupied ~ W Graham
kaokuk Nav ~ DIV
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q. w. Sanders.
FURNITURE WARE-ROOM6,

Main Street, bet. 3rd ith SITS, EE0KTK, IOWA
rINlIE undersigned has now in his
i Ware Rooms, and designs keep
ing constantly hand well SEE
lected assortment Of all kinds Of Furniture embra-
cling Marble Top Dressing, and plain Bureaus fine
and plain Sofas fine and plain Center aud Card
Tables; Cane seat aud Windsor Chairs, Rocking
Chairs of every description from a plain wooden
seat. u the finest hair cloth stuffed seat plain and
fancy turned Cottage Bedsteads Of the LATEST styles
Lounges, &C.
Looking Glasses of all sizes Clocks Carpetings
foor aud door mattlngs floor and table oil cloths,
mattresses, feather busters, carriage trimming,
window shades and trimming, and every other ari-
Gle usually kept in my line VI business.
Part of my stock made under my super
vision, aud the rest bought from manufactures Of
high standing, 80 that can warrant every article
for durability and finish Of workmanship.
Ny object Is 10 establish permanent business
here, and mol on the Peter Funk principle and AS
an lndnccment 10 parsons u purchase 81 me, / am
resolved 10 sell 81 the lowest ST. Louis prices.
Call aud examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere ! will always take pleasure in showing
furniture 10 Ladies and Gentlemen who call on me,
whether they feel inclined 10 buy not.
Man 81, Is5i.--dAwtf g. W. SANDERS
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E. IL. HoUGHToN, Attorney and Counsellor
-. at Law, Notary Public. Land and general col
iecting Agent. Office in the Real Estate Agency shd
wholesale Auction House Of Smith Van Siekieu,
on Sd street between Main and johnson, keokuk
Iowa Lots VI Lots and Farms for sale, on rsasonar
Bile terms toct cd
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and the whole Of " l2l

Lots Is and 1913 in Nashville, and the s of N
W Of 26--65-5 Go acres) in dispute.
For the whole Of which will take f,cenfy- f,ro
thousand dollars, third in hand, and the balance
in one, two, three, and four annual payments, with
interest at 10 per cent. from date, to be paid
ally and secured by deed Of trust until all is paid
Any person wishing for particular information rs
70 location quality Of the lands, may apply to III
T. Reid Esq, his Honor the Mayor Of the city of
keokuk. VIM. GILLISS.
July rs, 1856.
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JUST RECEIVED.

JUST RECEIVED.
nfRECT from New York, the largest and most
- splendid stock Of Ladies' Fancy Furs, Fancy
Robes, Fur 6auntiets Swans Down tleiorines and
Cuffs; Gents Fur Mufflers, Fur Gloves dc. &C. ever
brought 10 the West. IsbaH Offer Great Inducements
TO darho Tant anything in the abopf hat and will
sell sets of Nctornes cheaper than the same article
can be bought in ST. Louis. All ask is for YOU to
call and examine my stock, which is superior to any
thing in the West
Ladies please call and look over my stock No
trouble to show goods. Don't forget the place but
call at the NEW York EMruRiuM,
Oct. IL, SD Main. corner Sd 81.
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LADIES'.
y wv IS the time Tor you 70 call and secure Of
y those splendid sets Of Eictorines. have them
ranging IN prices from 81 to 800 per sett Among
my assortment may be found the following;
Sable
Russian Sable,
Queen Sable,
stone Martin,
Rock Martin
Mountain Martin,
Fitch,
Black and Blue Coney,
White Erfnne.
Fur Gauntlets-
Ladies call and exam he them. No trouble to
show them 70 persons wanting the above goods Call
at the New York STORE.
A. G. SHELDON,
Oct Id Main corner "a 1T
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made sdditons to his GALLERY, he is prepared take
ikenesses of every variety and style including Am
brotypes, Photographs, Glass Pictures, Crayon Da-
gnerreotypes de &c, equal to the best, and as low
or lower than any firm in the CRY.
Also LANDSCAPES and drawings copied, and pictures
Of the sick Or deceas q taken at short notice
Pictures put up In every variety Of style. regard
less u the weather, and satisfaction in all cases
guaranteed.
lhe largest establishment and only SKY LIGHT Gal
iefy ID heokuk. SO Main ST., between Sd and 4th.
dccbdaw l.. W. BUELL..
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Fall Trade.
Gate City boot nnd shoe store.
No. liz Main Street between FOURTH and Fifth
'IiliE nndersig ned would respectfully call -,
i the attention Of the Ladies and Gentle
men of keokuk and vicinity, 10 their fine andy
well selected stock of Boots and Shoes now
opened and for sale at the above shmept
prising all kinds of Ladies Gents Misses, Boys
and Childrens wear, of all styles, grades and sizes
These goods have been selected with special
TO neatncss of style and durability, and will BE- sold
at very small advance above Eastern cost as W,
are determined not to be nndersold by any house in
the city. Please give us call. An examination oi
goods and prices is the only favor we ask.
sept. 8, ls55.--d H. c. HUSBAND & BRO
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Excelsior Boot a. shoe wanufn CT Dry
THF LATEST FRENCH AID AMERICAN FASHIONS.
j. r. HARRIS a CO..

j. r. HARRIS 4 CO.,
HAVING just opened shop, in their old -sAr
l. l. business, on Third street between Main
and Johnson, keokuk, Iowa, respectfully "
announce that they are prepared to manu-
facture the neatest and most fashionable Boots and
shoes that can be got up.
Determined not to be excelled by any manufa c-
turers IN the West they solicit share Of public pat
ronage.
~ We purchase direct from the importers, sur
stock IL always of the latest fashion and best quail
ty and al the lowest figures
As We keep no Eastern or slnp work on hand, we
warrant all our ready made Boots and Shoes Of the
same character those made to order.
Call and leave yonr orders for good fit. War
ranfed 10 SUIT in every particular.
E@~ Repairing in the neatest and most substan-
tiai manner done short notice.
j. i. HARRIS 4 co.
July 81. 1855. dY
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MARKET NOTICE.

TIE Market being closed, my Meat Shop VII b,
i open every DAY from o;clock A. NJ Till
9 etaek, r. N for tie aceomm tasiou If customers
'aay e'ders III with me, wil b. promptly attended
~ sbo, y Fourth street. near the Has scales
AaN. ~ dim cnApMAN
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\ \ sound the alarm IN the hills and valleys and
let all thu inhnbi tants Of the land take notice
thai BARILETI Q. are nov prepared to take
Lihsnesses IN the most like style Of the art.
e. Prices from 81 up. Rooms On Main street
between Second and Third
keokuk Nov ed
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DemOine Navigator ana H. h. Go.
LAND DEPARTMENT..

OTTlAh A. kATH NEPT., 1893,
EINHlS Company, having entered upon a yignrous
L prosecution Of the Improvement OF the River
with the view Of bringing It into ut the earliest
possible moment, and being DESTROYS Of meeting rs
tar possible the generally expressed wishes Of the
people OF the DesMoines Valley, hereby give notic
that their Land Office will be opened At this place
ut as early day as they procure the exarnin
tiona requisite for afixing valuation upon them.
In the meantime applications will be received at
this office, from persons desiring to purchase, which
will entite them to preference nj the Company s
valuation, in the order of the receipt of their appii-
cations Applications should be made in the form
appended hereto.
Terms of sale will be, for Prairie Land ten per
cent. of the purchase money down, and per cent
per year thereafter with semi interest at the
rate Of eight per cent. per year, all unpaid.
Upon Timber Lands, fourth down, and the ba
ance IN nine equal annual instaimants, with inter
est a. above. Payments can be made in cash, or in
bills of Banks in the State Of New York or in the
bonds Of this Company at par.
In the sale OF these Lands preference will BE- given
to actual settlers and annual improvements will
be required to be made
The Lands now offered extend up the Dies Moines
River rs far as Section %, Township 50, Range 70
West Il. Nj.
Plats of the Lands be seen at this office
where any information be had by application,
! in person or by mail.
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A / SHELDON S you will find fine Moeskln Hats,
IA soft Cas-. Hats, black. brown, pearl, Nankeen,
and every other color that q person may want.
SHELDON has jus, received another splendid stock
~ OF Ladies Fnrs. Ladies call and look nj them.
SHELDON has large stock of collars, GRAY ate,
- handkerchiefs ties, fine shirts, under shirts,
drawers, gloves, dc. novl9
MILITARY Companies can he supplied with mil
vi itary hats, caps, anything they may want in
the way Of military goods, if they will leave their
orders at the New York Hat Store"
A. &. SHELDON,
movie Main street corner Of Third.
A 4 SHELDON's you will find Fur Gloves, Fur
\ Gauntletts, Buck Gloves Mitts, Driving gloves,
Fancy Robes, DC movie
- HELDOS has got the best stock Of silk d Scotch
~ bingham Umbrellas Canes, Carpet Bags, Leath-
er hat boxes, dc., there is in the Call and
anime his stock. noyI9
Events, ! have just received another fine lot Of
~ thoss large Bay State Travelling Shawis just the
i things for cold weather. Call and buy one
/ movie A. q. SHELDON.
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FANCY Goops AND ToYs.

- oBERfoP, NJ. r. Main street. ha. iuSt re
-. ceiyed larsf and complete assortment Of
FANCY foods, Toys, Musical Instruments Shot Guns
Pistols, Fancy China SETS aud SO on, which he win
sell At
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
ehssp Tor cash G. 0RERTop.
krul, oil. O.f oA 1ash
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Gillmore's Turkish Liniment

1 XA16u Z.
THIS i tbs bsst Linirnent which has yet been Of
j ferei u the public. II IL an excellent remedy
for Neuralgia, Eryslpelas, Rheumatism. wound,
cuts ulcers burns sea Dr. bruises sprains salt rhsum,
threat head ache tooth ache pains ia the limbs
chest, back, stomach or bowels. Also for founder,
gianders big head sweeney, spiint, sprains poll evil
stih plant yellow water, distemper, ring bone,
hstula colo, potts ard harness gals, The words
uilmores Turkish Linimeut are blown IN the glass;
also lac rimle " my written signature nccemps-
mics each bottle.
GiIlmore.s Cholera and Diarrhen
Mixture.
This il the beet remedy known for bowel comp
laints, such Cholera Diarrhea, Dysentery Pains
in the Bowels, &c, &c those who have used il are
charmed With it, medical virtues. The namei blown
Ia the glass
CiIlmore-s vegetable Cnfhnrfic and
Liver pills.
These celebrated Pills excellen; remedy for
Fever and que. Bilious Complaints. Collie Dysente-
ry, Constipation Of the Bowels, Indigestion. Jaun-
dice, Dropsy. Debility, Liver Complaints Biotehes
on the skin Fesers DC. The best family pill known
and can be used with safety whenever "a cathartic is
aecded
n u. To insure genuine article and one on
which you rely with perfect safety b. particular
to inquire for Gillmores Vegetable, Cathartic and
Liver Pills
CaIedonian Cough Loxenges.
Prepared by Ii. r. Gilmore. popular remedy
forCoughs, Colds, and Bronchial affections. They
have given entire satisfaction those who have used
them.
GilImorc.s Hair Ra sam.
A beautiful preparation for the Hair, and properly
used, will restore il 70 its original softness aud
beauty. Those who have used ii say it is the best
preparation they have seen
Sold, wholesale and retail, by III II AYERS Drug
gst, corner Of Main and Third streets kcskuk. Iowa.
Also by Druggists and Merchants throughout the
State.
October 3, 55-ddwy