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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-24
yIVAycIAL STANDING OF THE ROCK
ISLAND PAPERS.

For six months past the ARGUS has been
the only paper published in this city which
has met its telegraphic bills from the Asso'
ca,ed Press. The other paper for reasons
best known to its managers, has been IN
able TO keep up in this respect. Desparing
Of ever getting d considerable amount OF ar
rearages from it, the Associated Press has
recently made an attempt 10 force the ARGUS
to help pay tho debts IF The Union We
have publicly exposed this outrage, and nav
ing the documents filed away to prove ouI
assertions, if necessary, that sheet has no
the temerity to deny them we have re
fused to submit to any such an unheard o
proceedipp, and cannot be dragooned int
il. This comparison Of the financial conol
ton Of the two papers should not be los
pom the public. The ARGUS vii! Away
furnish the rerV latest Chicago, St. Loul'
and New York Markets, the very latest mis-
cellaneous news, and as heretofore, will re
main the leading paper OF the city an
county in respect to local news, d"tt.
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ROCK ISLAND GLUE FACTORY.

1t is perhaps not known to majority OF
our citizens that very essential branch OF
manufacturing has been opened at our city
within the past few weeks, and one which
should meet the aCliYe encouragement of our
people, and especially of our merchants
Messrs Rudy & Klein, of Brooklyn, N. Y
have established themselves in building
on the river bank below the city, between
the paper mill and distillery, and have com
menced the manufacture of superior arti
Gle of white glue. They are both practica
men, and learned their trade in New Yorl
City, and have had long experience il
that line The material which they use i.
obtained from Babcock & Andrews tsnnery
and from the various slaughter houses
Darts Sons speak very highly of the glue
aud think it will command a ready sale.
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Rock Islanu Il Peoria Railroad


CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-srivss at
4SO A. NJ. and 5'36P. NJ. olosesst 1870 A. M.
and s P. NJ.
PORT BYRON MAIL-viO Wa'srtown, lamp
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and Cordovs, ar
riyes at lO:4O A. NJ. Closes P. M.
COAL VALLEY MAIL--(by cars daily, leaves
A. NJ, and arrives 5 p. NJ. Orion and An
dover AFRO supplied by this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL--arrives Of V5e
A. NJ. aud IOO5P. NJ. Closes at P. M. and
lOP.h.
ALBDo MAIL-vlA Camden Mile, Andalu-
sla, Edgington, Hamlet, Perrytcn, Aledo, High
Point, Now Boston, Keithsburg, 0quawka, to
0ouawks Junction, (ssgetown), leaves GAIL
between 8 . A. NJ, and arrives at $3.50 +. M
Mail matter for Pleasant Ridge, Harlitt, Buf
ialo Prairie, Illinois City, Drury, Copper
Crock, and Millersbars, goes BY this route.
! MONMOUTH MAIL--via Presumption, suet
| Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, an'
Riohland Grove 20 Monmouth, leaves Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at a. NJ
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
day at p. NJ. Centre Ridge il suppNe
on Tuesdays by this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once week. Ar
rives Friday evening, at O'Clock, and leave
Saturday morning, at O'clock.
SWED0NlA, via Rural, twice weeA arrive
Tuesday and Fridays, st 4:3O 7. NJ, and leave
Wednesdays aud Saturdays at 1870 A. "
This route terminates at New Windsor.
= Ofice hours from 7:C0 A. NJ. to 500 P. M.
Esy-sundEya, open from . ~ 10 AN
N. b. OSBORN, Poat Master.
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DEATH OF A PROMINENT DEMOCRAT.

On Monday afternoon, August -, at four
o'clock, Mr.. Thomas Dermody, q prominent
democrat of Davenport aud well known on
this side of the river, expired at his resi-.
dence in that city, after long illness from
liver complaint. His funeral takes place
tomorrow. (25th), Mt 10 o'clock q. m from
st. Anthonys Church.
Mr.. Dermo1y was born in the county of
Tpperary, Ireland, June l6, 1881, and hence
WAS 81 wears old at the time Of his death
lie came to this country with his parents in
l847, and settled in Covington, Ky. He
was married uly 2lst, 1851, and came to
Iowa in the fall of 1856. lie was engaged
at the gas works at Cincinnati before com
ing west, and when branch works were es-
ta5lished at Davenport in 1851 he took
charge of them, and has been foreman and
general manager ever since. He was City
| Clerk in 1861. He was elected Alderman
in 1867, his term expiring last April. Mr.
Dermody was on influential man in his own
party, but always possessing the respect o.
his opponents. He was generous hearted tc
a fault, and with not mean or little trait il
his nature.
The deceased leaves wife, whom he mar
ried in 1851, and three childreu-the latte
all in their teens, we believe. He arranged
all his business affairs some time age, will
reference to the call to go home, and leave
his family in good circumstances. His lit
was insured to the amount Of 900 in IT,
Mutual Life of New York.
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In clipping this dispatch for its telegraph col
umn, the enterprising Argus changed its date to
the 22i. So as to give it the appearance of tote
news, and thus has Mr. Christian killed on sat
uriay, when, according to the real dispatch, he
was killed early on Friday morning. Union.
Here is fine sample Of the Rims truth
fitness or fair sample of what Horace
Greeley now calls "economising truth in the
most parcimonious manner If we can
beat it on news when, as it says, We don't
get any reports, what MORALLY slow coach
Il must be,
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WARNING UP WITH TIE SUBJECr.-Our
devil, who has the wsrmest hopes for com
Portable hereafter, says that in view of the
present spell of weather, it is great con
sultation to- infect that there is more
longitudinal climb beyond the grave, where
store clothes are not needed, where neither
frost nor ice corrupt, nor winds break
through to CONCEAL
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
Western Union Railroad.

ay Express and Mail, 4.4O n. IN. 1905 a. ii
ight Express, 40 y. M. s.33 y IN
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oATARRa CURED.

They are treating Catarrh on new system which
is a sure cure for this disease.
Their consultations for years have averaged
from five to seven thousand year, which gives
them an experience unsurpassed by any, and
equalled only by few.
We wish it DISTINCTLY understood that DR..
KNAPP is NOT a Travelling Physician. He ON.
LY visits o few places OCCASIONALLY, to accom-
nodste his numerous patients who cannot oOS-
vESIEETLY visit him in Chicago.
Gas~ Remember they do not promise to cure all
stages of disease While all the diseases are cur
able, if taken in season, all stages are not. Your
case may be- durable this week, not next-to-day,
mot To- mnrroR: hence the danger Of delnY
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DIR. B. +. MITCHELL,
MEDICAL ELECTRICIAN,

DY REQUEST of patients in Rock Island
ID County, viii have rooms at the Rock Island
House every Tuesday and Friday during the
fall, where he will treat with electricity, all KINDS
Of diseases, both acute and chronic. Electricity
will locate thc disease 10 the 'stlsieotlon oil any
patient. One trial will satisfy any one Of this
fact. Mrs. staIlcup will attend 10 lady patients.
The Doctor and his sister are well known in
Davenport, as Mrs. stalcup has been resident
of that city for some years, and can bring good
references from some of the best families IN the
city, as to the efficacy Of her treatments IN all
Female Diseases Have cured Deafness, Fever
and Ague, Catarrh, Bronchial Affections, where
everything else his failed also, Liver ana Ma
ney Affections. No shocks given. The treat
mcpts are pleasant to the most nervous patients
even TO infants Let the afflicted give us call
we will do them good. Charges reasonable
| Consultation free Hours from s A. NJ to
| NJ aug23dtf.
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MURDER OF A ROCK ISLANDER.
His Assassin Captured.

In Yesterdays issue, IN advance Oh III
newspapers in this vicinity, we puoiisheu
the fact of the murder Of Mr.. Joseph A
Christian, at Mount Sterling, His, who was
a former resident Of Rock Island. Mr.
! Christian was man of family. and aged
| about 40 Years, He was citizen of this
place for over FIVE years, and while here was
| in partnership with Mr.. George Lamont IN
the carrying on of a butcher shop tor the
supplying of steamboats,. lie also once
owned the building on the leyee now partly
occupied by Updike & Go. lie was quiet
peaceful man, and somewhat noted for his
generous qualities. One who knew him
well tells US that he would pay man what
;, he didn't owe, any day, rather than have
difficulty with him. During the last year or
two be was here, he became somewhat ad'
dicted 10 drinking. He left here about two
wears ago. We have been unable to learn
what business be has been engaged in at
. Mount Sterling, but presume il was the same
a. here.
From the Quincy Hraid of the 22d, We
learn that his murderer has been secured
Mr.. Christian. body was found on frlda,
, morning last, at about 4 o'clock, being cot
80 and stiff. 4 pistol or gun shot wound II
the head revealed the cause OF his death
His supposed murderer is man nance
Joseph Dau,, who keeps an undergroun'
n, saloon at Mount Sterling and who bears
1T most unenviable reputation. 1t 10 suppose
l. that the preparation Of the crime originated
t as follows A short time ago man los
, his pocket book, which contained sum
|, money, while in Dauls saloon. Mr.
2. Christian was charged with having pickle
$ the strangers pocket, though all who weF
u acquainted with his manner of dealing VIII
his fellow men, regarded the charge as ridlt
ulous Mr.. Christian was arrested, how
ever, but at the preliminary examination hi
innocence was so clearly established, tina
his discharge was promptly ordered, AM
Daul took his place. The evidence agains
the latter was strong aud conclusive, ant
resulted in his being bound over for trial II
the sum of $500. Christian was the prln
cipal, if not the only witness in the case
and unless he was put out OF the way, Dau
stood brilliant chance Of getting into tn
8 penitentiary. Daul gave bail, and the sur
position is, that he killed Christian. DecI
siye circumstancal evidence points to this
and witness is also prepared to swear tina
he saw him commit the tiendish deed. TIT
reputation he has always borne, fully warrant
such g suspicion.
Since the discovery of Christians body
r Mt. Sterling has been the scene Of great e1
II element. Daul is by no means safe, sine
his arrest. On saturday evening last, Their
~ WAS strong talk Of dragging him from h
u place Of confinement, and lynchlng hin
The people are highly exasperated. lie ha
been suspected for a long tine past, as b
at longing to q gang of thieves who have bee
e. operating in that vicinity. 1t IS to be hoI
cd tLat Justice viz cl~;rn her own.
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A REeUEsT.-The Davenport Journal is
heartily welcome to use all it can find in the
ARGUS, but We hope it won't credit any
more of our half column items, published in
advance of all other papers, to the Union of
this city. This latter sheet is always a day
behind hand, and new paper like the
Journal is apt to get slow reputation from
erediting to it, which we wouldn't like to
see happen.
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Gro. l.. CARLTON, Sec'y
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FOCAL COLUMN.
FIFTEEN CENTS line will be charged for
ach insertion of articles under this head.
DR.. Knapp,

Formerly of New York, who has visited Rock
Island regularly the past twelve yearT, and ei'
fected many wonderful cures Of old Chronic DIS
e.ses. Cancers, and Diseases of the Eye and Ear
which have been pronounced incurabie by th'
medical profession generally, can be consulted a
the Rock Island House, on Thursday, Angus
26,h. as will be seen by his card in another col
umn. Consultation free.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-24

PALACE BAGGAGE CAR.-The c., r. |. &
P. company, not content with palace riding
cars, palace sleeping cars, palace smoking
cars, and silver locomotives, has placed a
palace baggage car on its road. Gentle.
men, put on golden chariot, operated by
electricity, and quit the "putting on bust
mesa
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-24

Hot WEATHER. - This is mighty hot
weather. 1t is dangerous to get heated up
this hot weather People should keep cool
this hot weather. John Bengston's Soda
Fountain, this hot weather, is always run
ming this hot weather, and if you want to
keep cool this hot weather, buy dozen Of
Johns soda tickets, and shove them back
again as fast as You can this hot weather.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-24

PERsoSAL.-Mr. Geo. II. Parker, of Dav.
export, left for the east last evening, intend.
ing TO be absent about four weeks-stoppinp
at New Bethlehem, Pa, on the way, to
place his daughter in the Moravian Semina
ry at that place. He intends visiting New
York City.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-24

Not the crOOkery, either. but the prices, at W.
II. & C. r. Webb's, Davenport, who have one of
the biggest stocks in Iowa, and cant no under
sold by anybody.
They have just been making large reduc-
Island to know it, Ills is no humbug Call
and see for yourself. diff.
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Cham Chap!

Good fast color lawns only 20 cents
French lawns only 80 cents. Best French
organizes all marked down. Real French
percales, fine and fast colors, only 20 cents
All Summer dress goods marked down &c
close them out before getting in Fall goods
All white goods and piques at very low
prices. Now is the time for bargains at the
sign Of the Golden Eagle. c. NJ. AIKEN
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A VAGRANT.-Willism Hayford, young
man sbout nineteen years old, was founo
asleep near the City High School building
at about three o'clock this morning, and was
taken to Jail. This morning he was nnea
$40 and costs by Magistrate Chopper, pu' as
he had 20 money, his sentence was suspea1'
ed long enough 10 give him time " ses ea'
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The NATIONAL CAPITAL.-Peoria sets up
claims for the location of the naton CAPT.
tai there in opposition to those of Rock
Island, on the grounds that she has enough
distilleries to keep Congress in whisky, and
jail big enough to accommodate all its
memhars.
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Lno, at the Figures!

All Summer Goods marked down.
Dress Goods worth 75c. down to zoe.
Dress Goods worth soc. down to i5c'
Percales worth soc down to 4Oc.
Figured Muslins worth 2ja30c downto I've
Piques worth 7jcs$l down to jOssOc.
All White Goods at cost; Parasols and sun
Shade, at cost: Summer Shawls at cost
No deception. Goods will be sold at the above
r,ioes a. BAMBERsER.
c1o,ba. made TO order. Good fts warranted.
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cowsuLTAT1oW FRED.

Patients must write their name, state, and post
Office address, plainly. All letters requiring an
answer, must contain letter stamp, and be ad-
dressed to DR.. KNAPP d son, Chicago
va Any of the above diseases can be treated
successfully by the patients describing their case
in a letter, when they cannot see US.
DIR. KNAPP, who has visited Rock Island
regularly for twelve years, can be consulted, for
1889. at the Rock leland House az folloMs:
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A Fact.

MAY BROTHERS are closing out their entire
stock of Spring and Summer Dress Goods, Par
aso!s, MarseilleS, Trimmings, Cotton Hose
Gloves, Hoop Skirts, and Corsets at prices much
below their value. They are not going to quit
the business, but wish to make room for fall
goods
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To- DAVIS Advertisem' to
FIRENEN,S NOTICE.

= ! are n, requested to meet at their House on
wednesday evening, Aug, %, at o'clock BUS
mes. Of interest to the COMPANY will come Do
c. B. KNOX, Chief Engineer.
JOB ROSS, Assistant Engineer o,,o.
Union please copy. "usH'u-"
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LAID UP.--On account of the good stage
of water on the Rapids, for larger boats, the
steamer Little. Giant, Capt. Jolly, is now
lying idle at our levee, waiting for better
| times ahead.
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At Wadsworth & Cos.

Just received. n full line of the celebrated
Amsna Yarns. They are offering their stock OF
Summer Goods at cost, to make room for Their
fall stock. Remomber that ii you want any
thing in the line of Carpets or Floor Oil Cloths,
Wadsworlh Co.'S is the place to 90 for them
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Being DESTROYS OF reducing my stock before
the close of the season, have marked down
prices on all Staples, Dress Goods, Lace ana
Berege, shawls, Millinery Goods. &c. P@rtcu'
lar attention is called to lot of Alpacas at u!
cents and IS cents per yard.
b. NEwBURGER.
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of tow William is a shiitless blade, and
served year at the Joliet peDi,eD'iary for a
robbs,v he committed at Berlin. On re.
turning, he resolved to do better in FUTURE
and wen, to work at this city, but dishonest
Intentions have finally oozed out at his FIN
| gers ends.
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Young Mons Library Association

The rooms of the Young Mems Library Asso.
citation are open from 10 A. NJ. until 10 P. NJ
every day except Sundays. A large and vel
selected assortment of works now on hand
Tickets three dollars, which can always be pro
cured Of the Secretary. may6dly.
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Coon Corn WEATHER Farmers report
that after all the moaning and grooming
about the corn, that the crop will turn out
splendidly if the present favorable weather
continues.
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REcovEREp.-M Mr.. Adam Schmidt, who
was stabbed at his saloon on the levee some
weeks ago, by drunken man, has SO far
recovered as to be able to be out again.
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CHARLEY PLuMMER, who studied medicine
in the Office of his Uncle, the Doctor, for
some time, is now clerking in drug store
at San Francisco, Cal.
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Masonic.

Barrett Chapter No. IS, r. A. NJ, meets at
Masonic Hall on the First and Third Tuesdays
Of each month.
Henry BUReowER, II. P.
GEO. l.. CARLTON, Sec'y.
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A choice assortment Of the latest patterns,
suitable for wedding and other presents, just
received at Rutenbeck 4 Co.'S, 20 West Second
street, under the Newcomb House, Davenport.
SaTuTh.
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RIVER IrENs.-The Tom Jasper went up
this morning, and the City of St. Pau
down. The Muscatine will be up to NOR
row.
The New Boston will leave for IT. Madi
son in the morning.
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REMEMBER. that on Thursday evening next,
Emerson & Manniug's Ministries will give
an entertainment at Darts Hall, which will
exceed anything of the season.
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MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
n T
.~2 sxs y l. 1. r ;zseaxlkyL

The fue little steamer Jennie Brown
w. II. Pierce, Master, will give a Moonlight
Excursion on Tuesday evening, Aug. 2ith,
1863, leaving Rock Island and Davenport
at 7 o'clock p. NJ, and returning by II
o'clock. The Washington Cornet Band,
Prof. Biehl, leader will furnish the music.
Good order will be maintained and pleas
ent time may be expected. The price of
Tickets will be $50 per couple.
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For SALE.--J. NJ. Buford offers for sale
cheap, frame building with three rooms.
1t will making a good dwelling house or
storeroom.
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TAXING SHAPE.-The Improvements on
the kodman House are progressing finely.
The Mansard roof begins to assume proper
tons.
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FosTY Cent? line will be charged for
each insertion of all articles under this head
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Odd EalloWa

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, /. Q. 0, F., me eta
every Monday evening at odd Fellows Hall,
southeast corner of Illinois and Eag.o Sta, at
II o'clock p. NJ.
c. B. KNOX, N. G.
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WANTED The Rim wants smart boy
to sell papers. 1t needs a smart boy good
deal worse on its editorial columns
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4 man has been fined 81 and costs, at
Peoria, for attempting to commit suicide.
Let's have personal liberty bill.
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THE RlyEpsIpE.-The September river
side" is introduced By a fresh Hon"SP'eee
from an artist better known by his paintings
than by engravngs from his designs, MI,
George Lambdin. The picture IS eS"eu
Clown and Country" and is good n4'aF'o
Characterization Of city and country children
when brought face to face. Two old favor
ties reappear, Porte Crayon, with his pc
ture and stories Of Virginia. life, and ABBY
Sage, with new story from the old Eng
lsh poets, the sadly sweet "Pstient urise
d." &c. Published by Hurd L HOughtol
New York. $3.50 year.
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pailp argus.
Tuesday Evening, August "a, 1869.
Premium Job Printing.

Orders for job Printing will meet WIN ptomps,
.,,ontion AZ the Anous OvpIcK, and be executed
IN the very best manner and at reasonable rates'
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THE base ball mania isn't healthy this
weather. Velocipcdc 90.
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WANTED, to rent furnished house with
c or rooms. Enquire Mt Cables coal
Office DIFF
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Hor.--0ur devil says his thermometer
went up so high, to-day, he "haint seen it
slnco"-aN of which is unfortunate.
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NO Case will be Received, when
there are any Doubts of Cure
or Relief.

Our terms are CASH: hence the money must
be sent with all orders for medicines. 1t costs
from five to fifteen dollars per month, to doctor
with us, which includes medicines.
IT The DOOR will be favored.
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WNrERWELoNs are making their appear.
a1Ce.