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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
Corn and Fork.

IF hogs are to be sold at low prices, wha,
chances are there for any profit to the
producer ?
To this We reply, the fat.ening of the hog,
even At the lowest prices, will result in q
splendid business to the farmer. The corn
crop is everywhere admitted to be immense,
and will necessarily be sold at a low price,
and the most economical way of getting the
crop to the market, as is we'll known, is to
feed as much as possible to the hogs, snd
drive it through on the hoof.
Every producer and intelligent farmer
understands perfectly, and acts continually
upon the fact, that one bushel of corn
properly fed, and with good care for the
hogs, will make ten pounds of gross pork.
From this admitted fact We reduce the
following
Corn fed our at l2I cents c bushel will
fatten hogs at ] cents per pound gross.
Corn fed out at 20 cents per bushel will
fatten hogs at 2 cents per pound gross.
Corn fed out at Is cents per bushel will
fsttpn hogs at q cent per pound gross.
Corn fed out 80 cents per bushel will
fstten hogs at 3 cents per pound gross.
Corn fed out at 35 cents per bushel will
fatten hogs at 81 cents per pound gross.
Corn fed out at 40 cents per bushel will
fatten hogs at 4 cents per pound gross.
Corn fed out at 45 cents per bushel will
fatten hogs at Al cents per pound gross.
Corn fed out at so cents per bushel will
fasten hogs at 8 cents per pound gross.
Corn fed out at 55 cents per buahel will
fatten hogs at 81 cents per pound gross.
Corn fed out at 60 cents per bushel will
tatten hogs at 6 cents per pound gross.
Now, compute what a $50 pound hog will
cost at q given rate for stock hogs:
A stock hog weighing l5Opounds, bought
at, say 6 cents, will equal 80.
One hundred pounds weight added on ten
bushels OF corn. at % cents, $3.50.
Total value of hog would be sIl.5O.
This would make the animal cost mat
4 3.5 cents per pound, and the farmer has
sold his corn, in this calculation, at 25 cents
per bushel.
We confidently believe that there will be
ample profit to the farmer the present year
a. low figures for hogs; and it adds another
powerful argument to sustain all the posi-
tions we have taken.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
Discoveries and Inventions.
Violins invented, l477.
Pumns invented. l425.

Violins invented, l477.
Pumps invented, l425.
Camera obscura invented, 1919.
Engraving on wood invented, l460.
Roses frs. planted in England, 1922.
Psoer first made of linen rags, l4l7.
sbillings first coined in England, 1904.
Diamonds first polished and cut, l439.
AImanacs first published at Buda l470.
Gun locks invented at Nuremburg, 1917.
Printing invented by Faust, Ger, l44l.
Watches fret made at Nuremburg, l477.
Hats first made in Europe, at Paris, 1904.
Soap first made at London and Bristol,
1924.
Stops and pauses in literature FIRST used
in 1920.
Theatrical performances first given in
England, 1878.
Muskets invented and 6est used in Eng
land, 1921.
Post offices first established in Europe, IN
France, l4I6.
Printing introduced into England, by
Caxton, 1474.
Map.a and charts first brought to England,
1889.
Notifications fret built in the present
style, 1900.
Sugar refining first prscticed by q Ven
eti.n, 1880.
Chocolate introduced into England, from
Mexico, 1920.
Turkeys introduced into England from
America, 1920.
Engraving on copper invented by Finn
miguerre, Italy, l45l.
Canals in modern style first made in
Europe, Italy, l4Sl.
Algebra introduced into Europe by the
Sarscans, l4l2.
City streets first lighted in modern Eu-
rope, Paris, 1928.
Greek language introduced into England
by Grocyn, l491.
Casts, in plaster, first invented by Flor.
encs, by Vericho, l470.
Copernicus discovered the true system Of
the solar theory, 1882.
Gardening first introduced into England
from Netherlands, 1909.
PLAYING cards invented for the amuse-
ment Of the French King, 1890.
Dice invented, 1900 B. G.
Shipping wheels invented at Brunswick
1880.
Air guns were invented as early as 1915
Balloons were invented by Gusmac, q
Jesuit, 1920.
Guillotin, the inventor of the guillotine
the dreadful instrument of punishment II
France, was born at Saiptes, goth March
1913. It is q false rumor that he persisted
by his own devices. He died in his bed.
Gathering rams were used AL b. G..
Bellows invented 654 B. G.
Hats invented l404.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
Grog-shoP Bitters.

Empty Bitter Bottles of variou, styles, can be
found around almost every dwelling and cabin
throughout the land. Their taste is pleasant,
and are adrertised to cure almost every disease,
while the manufacturer knoto they possess no
med icinsi properties whatever. They are 90
many disEuises for exceedingly common beverages
which do not, nor cannot possibly cure any one.
Beware of these pleasant bitters in quart bot
ties, they contain a sting for your v~itals, and he
who buys them carries a ''toper's" grog Into his
house Ono man who knows nothing about med
icine, says his big bottles of common stuff will
cure chills and fever, rheumatism and consump-
ton another, whose bottle is very fancy, cures
all impurities of the blood, makes old men young.
casts out devils, restores sight to the blind, and
numerous other miracles while yet another, who
every man a drunka~d, proposes to
cure collie, in%growing nails, yellow fever, heart
disease and love-sick maidensi! We know they
make no sueh cures, We know the people at large
are deceived and swindlsd, and as We desire to
ventilate these common humbugs, make the fol-
lowing challenge to one and all:
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
Female Complaint,

That claims its victims throughout the length
and breadth of our land.
Many females suffer in some way at each
monthly period some girls are in great peril at
the commencement of menstruation, while older
ones dread its decline At the ''turn OF life" Some
times the menstrual flow is too much, or too lit
tie, or may be attended with pain may be ir-
regular or entirely checked, or changed in sp-
pearance, attended with other distressing symp-
toms Leucorrhea, or the "Whites," frequently
drains the system, or liberation of the womb
may create pain aud cause rapid prostration.
Falling of the womb is an exceedingly CON-
mon complaint, giving much trouble and distress
which, under ordinary treatment, is difficult to
cure.
Mysteries, Green Sickness, Irritability of the
Womb, and ether serious and fatal complaints
follow the female ses throughout life. Lives
there a medical gentleman who has or can re-
lieve the fair sex of the above troubles? Not
many. Is there no combination of remedial
agents that will come to her rescue? We an.
swer, Yes.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
Death is at the Beer.

In all these complaints the system evidently
shows . want of rcd blood, and Mr.. Churchill, In
his work on Diseases of Females, says 'Bear-
ing in mind that the blood is remarkably def
cient in red corpuscles, and the known property
of iron to correct this condition, theory suggests
it As the most to be relied on, the best of which
ia the Citrate" Citra.e of Iron enters largely
into the composition of English Female Bitters.
combined with powerful vegetable tonics of rare
qualities.
Among tn. mountains of Tennessee and the
piney woods of Mississippi, is found g certain
hard and finty root, which has been in secret use
by some old midwives for many , ears, possessing
magic powers in regulating and restoring ali
females suffering with any affection of the womb.
This root we have obtained. gave il a fair test iu
our practice and it is now one of the principle
ingredients in these Bitters. Other powerful
uterine and general toni ice also enter into Its
composition. We also add Leptandra or Black
root, s%utbcient to act upon the liver and keep the
be wells open.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08

We all hear more or less of the immense
water power q: Moline. 1t is an extensive
power, or rather will be when completed,
and yet not many among us all fully COM
prehend lis greatness, or what wonderful
work it is capable of performing. Inc
Moline dam proper was q comparatively
small affair until the Government became
actively interested in it. Gen. Rodman has
had the improvement of this power in hand
for about two years, and will nave it com-
ple,ed sometime in 1871. When finished,
the full length of the dam will be more
than too miles, with an average width Of
about 700 feet, and an average depth of
about Is feet. The area of the surface is
1886, 900 feet and the number of cubic feet
of water contained is ftty.si1 million four
hundred thousand.
The practical force Of this vast body whom
used to turn water wheels is said by h~ydraul'
ic experts to be equivalent to fire thousand
horse, OF course there is no other dam in
the country that supplies so much force.
The fall at the lower end where the govern
ment takes it's supply is II feet. At all
other points on the Moline side it is
abundant for every purpose. The probable
demand for government used upon
the Island, for driving the machinery
in tie immense buildings being er-
ected there will be about $500 horse
power, leaving an equal amount for the
mills and factories that are and may be
erected on the Moline side-power enough
to run as many factories there as can be
bull. up in q mile of frontage. This, in
brief, will give q faint idea of the magnitude
and extent of the so-cslled Moline water
power. 1t is equivalent to the water power
embraced by the combined water power of
Lowell, Manchester, Nashsu, and all the
smaller manufactures Of Massachusetts
thrown in.
Who shall predict the extent of manu-
featuring interest that will be founded upon
this immense store house of aqueous power?
A force ofabout FIVE hundred men are now
at ~ork upon this immense improvement.
Nearly three hundred of these with numer-
GUS wagons are at work upon the waste
water canal that is being cut across a neck
Of land on the Moline side. The earth was
al. stripped off some time since, and now
the force is at work upon the limestone rock
bed that underlies all that region. It is a
contract that will keep this force steadily
employed during the next four or five
months, and when completed, will be a very
hne improvement to the water works.
The lower end of the dam, when completed,
will come down to the Island quarry, and
will be about one mile in length. About
two hundred men are engaged upon the
dam dykes on the Island side. Probably
the dam will be completed during next
year.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
To ENJOY LIFE,s BLESSING WI
MUST HAVE HEALTH.

It is a stubborn fact that every human being is
more or less predisposed to disease; and in the
Spring the exciting causes of disease are numer-
Gus and active, and sickness is exceedingly prev
alent. Now, to counteract the banetul influences
width sometimes tell with fearful effect upon our
system at this period of the year, a certain and
agreeable remedy is furnished by MeEsrs. DR..
). u. Hartman & Co, of Lancaster and Pitts
burg, Pa. 1t is that noted and eficacious invig-
GRANT and tonic, MISHLER'S HERE BITTERS
"a life-giving preparation and in universaluse.
II is the best blood purifier now before the pub
lie; il invigorates, renovates, and cleanses the
life current within us corrects all tho Irregular
tiles of the system; impartsfresh vigor and
strength TO the constitution; and produces
perfect health and fine spirits where now gener-
al debility and nervousness. Everybody ought
to use 1t in the Spring and summer, as it will be
found a reliable protection against disease and e
promoter of hsppinsss.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
WINE OF LIFE.

The great Blood Purife. and Delicious Drink,
NAkN$R'S NlNUA VII II, CA WINE
oF IsF L.. is free from any poisonous drugs.
or impurities, being prepared fOr tkoae wSo re
eulre a stimulant. 1t Is a rplended appetizer
and tonic, and the finest thing in the world for
purify I'M tho blood 1t is the most pleasant and
delicious article ever offered 90 the public, far
superior TO brandy, whisky, wine, bitterS, OF any
other article. 1t is more healthy, and cheaper.
Both male and female. young and cid. can take
the Wine Of Life. 1t il, il fact, 8 life preserve.
Those who wi,h TO enjoy coed health snd = fee
TOW of lively spirits. will do well 10 take tie
Wine of Lite. Ii is different from any thing
ever bef re in use. II is sold by druggitt, also
At all respectable saloons Price One Dollar, n
quart bottles.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
Blooming Young Girls,

MiGdIe-aged m2trons, those at the critical period
and the aged grandmother, are all cured by the
use of our English Female Bitters, now prescri-
bed and used by physicians all over the country.
If you are troubled with falling of the womb,
attended with a sense OF weight and bearing
down pain in the bsck and eide, and other at
tendant evils, English Female Bitsers will give
entire relief.
Those at the "surn of life" mothers after con
~fnement, and all others (msle or femaie) who are
convalescsnts from any protracted or debihta,ins
comp amt, who gain strength slowly, and whose
digestion is slow and imperfect, will find these
Bitsers the very thing their system demands. 1t
gives a powerful appetite, aids and assists di-
gestion, arouses the liver, strengthens mentally
and physically, and fills the whole system with
pure crimson blood coursing through its channels.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
Use Renne's Pain Killing
Magic Oil.
at Works like a Charm"

Have you Hesdache2 Use Renne's Magic Oil
Have you Toothache? Use Renne's Magic Oil
Have you Neuralgis? Use Renne's Magic Oil
Rave you Rhe nmatism? Use Renne's Magic Oil
Have you Sore Throat? Use Renne's Magic Oil
Have You Scisticaf Use kenne's Magic Oil
have you . Bruise2 Use Renne's Magic Oil
Have you Cramps? Use Henne's Magic Oil
Rave you Cholera Morbus?Use Reune's Magic Oil
Have you Lameuess? Use Renne's Magic Oil
This is the Best Family Remedy, to cure all
kinds OF Pain, you ever tried.
1t is clean, safe and delicious TO use, and if
you use it faithfully, 1t will do you Good!
Directions on each bottle. Buy il of the Drug
gist or Merchant where you trade. If they have
not got it on hand they will send for it, at your
request, and sell yeu Genuine Renns's Pain
Killing Magic Oil, at the manufacturer lowest
price at retail.
Srsold by Druggists, Merchants and Grocers.
1t is put up in three sizes, and called 'Triai
Size" Medium Size" and "Large Family sizs"
bottles. WIN. RENNE,
Sole Proprietor aud Manufacturer,
jed &weowly PITrsrIELD, Mass.
Sold Wholesale and Retail by G. A. Benser,
Druggists, Rock Island.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
COUGH NO N 0

WARMERS L BAESAn il
healing, softening and e1pectorating- The ca
traordinary power 1t possesses in Immediately
relieving, snd eventually curing the most obsti-
nate cases of Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Bron-
chits, Influenza, Cstsrrh, Hoarsenesf. Asthma,
md Con.Umptiep is almost incredible. 30
prompt is the relief and certain its effects in all
the above cases, OF any sfection Of the throat
and lungs, that thousands Of physicians are
daily prescribing il, and oLe and all say that il
is the most healing and expeetorsIing medicines
known. One dose always affords relief, and in
most cases one bottle effects q cure. Sud by
druggists, in large bottles. Price One Dollar
1t is your own fault if you still cough ard suf-
fer. The Bslssm will cure.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08

Harrison Jones, writing from williamsburg,
Va says: -
l was afflicted with an inveterate terrier on my
face and neck before and during the late war, and
even up to about two months ago. 1 received the
treatment of every. physician in the neighbor-
hood of my home in Pennsylvania, and of the
surgeons in the army, but with no success. Every
different medicine l tried failed to relieve me. l
suffered intensely. My whole face became one
perfect scsb, and was hidious to behold. The
Rosadalis was to me by q friend,
and | commenced the use of it, and to-day lin
than two months} my flesh is as fair and
free from disease as If had never been at all
] only nsed tpo bottles Of Rosadaiis.
but ,rou{d not to-day exchange the benefit derived
from, them for 50. 600.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08

Mercury in its various forms, has filled the
earth with shattered wrecks OF humanity. This
pernicious and destructive drug has been the
specific and main reliance of I'm pires and quacks
of past generations, and the present, for the cure
of all classes of chronic and con stitutional dis
eases. DR.. Walkers Feyetable Bireyar Bitters,
9 purely vegetable preparation, is not only a safe
and harmless remedy, but q more certain cure
for these diseases. and will effectuslly eradicate
mercury and other pernieious minerals from the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
IMPORTANT
Business Men

II CHICAGO EVENING POST
presents unansrerable claims for patronage and
extended circulation.
The EVENING Posi- contains the reports of each
Gay business in the Eastern cities and while
men are asleep the paper travels loo, 200 or 500
miles from Chicago. Morning papers containing
reports no later, take the day time to reach the
anxious reader, and in the evening he gets New
York quotations that he might have had in the
morning by taking the EVENING PosT. The
commercial and neutrality-suspicious. of the PosT
are undergoing a change, and will hereafter have
nc equal IN the press of chicago.
The SATURDAY Issue of tie POST has re
Gently been enlarged and improved It Is now q
large ferty column literary, financial and politi-
cal paper, having no superior for Sunday reading
Those who txke the POST get a paper Sunday
morning thatis universally recognized as in every
way proper to enter the fam lily. The POST is
offered at the very low price of SO. 90 q year or
S. for six months.
H POST has been univer-
sally approved. It Is read by so many thous-
ands that there only a few people left to learpits
merits. We give the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08

Legitimatsly result - penalties for violations of
natural laws, from which mono escape.
The faded cheek, the pale and wan features,
the duh eye, the clouded intellect, the deep hea
wing sigh, the feeble and emaciated frame, the
detected brow, the lettering gait, ell indicate
previous tr.nsgressien Of law. Knowing inst
''procrastination is the thief of time" all inteili-
gent beings apply for some remedy as soon IS
circumstances permit; while those who DO not
act upon the principle that delays are danger
Gus" generally finger, lose more time and pay
more money.
Thousands of mothers and daughters, in all
stations and conditions Of life, are suffering, lin
gering and dying from the effects of some dread
full
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08

That one Tablespoonful of ENGLISH FEMALE
B1TTERs contains as much medicinal proper
tics as one bottle of any of the pleasantly tasted
common advertised bitters of the day The
medicsl profession to decide the question. Be it
understood that Fnglish Female Bitters Ia not /.
beverage, but is . powerful Iron and Vegetable
Tonic com bined, curing long standing chronic
female complaints in every direction.
Pat up in large bottles at $l.5O per bottle, or
SIX bottles for $500. and sold by druggists and
merchants everywhere.
Up. DRoMGooLE 4 CO., Props.
Memphis, Tenn.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08

tits stated that Gustave Schuerman, an
indianapolis millionaire, recently deceased,
and whose will was contested before his
remains we're inferred, had kept the dead
body OF his mistress in spirits Of vine, in o
private vault, and that it was his habit to
visit the vault every two weeks-the spirits
o, vine being renewed ouoe every thrse
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08

ARGUS Jon orrIos.-So fatteriug has been
the public appreciation of the character of vork
produced in the ARGUS Job Office, and so liberal
nas been the patronage bestowed by disorim-
mating public, that we deem it only necessary to
advert TO the fact that our f~aciiiti.. are I'M
equaiec for doing any and all kinds Of Job
Printing-from 9 delicate visiting card to .Isry.
poster. Theatre managers. travelling hownen
railroad agents, hotel keepers, steamboAt agents,
and all those who have job printing to do, will
End it to their interest to sena us their orders,
which shall receive prompt attention
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
The Secrets Of Youth Unveiled

A Medical Treatise of thirty-two pages, sent
postpaid, on receipt Of two three cent postage
stamps. Address
je3-dGwly III. B. La Croix, Albany, N. 7.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
GETTING MARRIED,

Essays for Young Men, on Social Evils, and
the prepristy or improperly Of getting Married,
with sanitary help for those who feel unified for
matrimonial happiness. Sent free, In scaled en-
velopes. Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
Box P, Philadelphia, Pa.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08

A color and dressing that will
not burn the hair or injure the
head.
1t does not produce a color
mechanically, as the poisonous
preparations do.
1t gradually restores the hair
to its original color and lustre,
by supplying new life and vigor.
It causes a luxuriant growth
of soft, fine hair.
The best and safest article
ever offered.
Clean and Pure. No sediment.
Sold everywhere.
ASK FOR B
est2s-dnGx&vly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
SELF ~ENBKVArION,

ESSAYS Fos YOU'VE NEE, on Physical and
Mental Knervation,-loss Of bodily vigor, cour-
age and ambition,-ths cause and cure,-with
sanitary aid for the feeble and disponding. Sent
ffse, In sealed eavelopss. Address, HOWARD
AeoooIAxI0E, 1e1 2, 1AilsAalDAiA Po.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
BROILER,

THE GREATEST INVENTION OF THE
AGE. 1t affords to the poor and the rich alike
the first and only relief ever offered from the
Tedious, Troublesome, uiee-Evaporating, and
Dyspepsia producing B:oilers Of the past, and
from Meat Cooking Abominations of all Degrees.
Requires no Preparation of Fire; no Coke OF
Charcoal; no pounding of Steak: Renders
Tough Meat Tender by it's Action does away
with all Smoke and smell Of Grease: Broils
Equally Well over Cosl or Wood answers for
sized Stove or Range Openings. We guarantee
satisfaction, and to any not satisfied, after a fair
trial, the money will be refunded, with charges
both ways. Retail price &.
American Broiler Manufacturing Co, Offices CO
Broad street, New York, and 1863 Race street,
Cincinnati; Frank sturges Il Co, Chicago /;
Clarence Sheppard & Co., Milwaukee Cheeyer,
Burehard 4 Co., ST, Louis; Wholesale Agents.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-08
SPECIAL NoYIoHs,
Jackson'S Catarrh Snuff.

AND TROCHE pow DER.
A delightful and pleasant remedy in
Catarrh, Headache, Bad Breath, Asthma,
Hoarseness, Bronchitis. Coughs,
Deafness, Dc,
And all diseases resulting from colds in
The Head, Throat and Vocal Orqans
This remedy does not DRY MP Catarrh but
LoDe Ms it frees the head of all offensive
matter, quickly removing bad breath and hsa l.
ache; ALLAYs and soorHEs the BURNING HEAT
in catarrh; is 80 mild and agreeable in its effects
that it positively
CURES WITHOUT sNEEZING!
As a TRocHE POWDER is pleasant to the taste
and never nauseates; when swallowed, instantly
gives to the Throat and Vocal Organs
Delicious Sensation Of Goodness &c Comfort.
1t ia the best Voice Tonic in the world
Try it Safe, Reliable and only IS cents.
Sold by druggists or nailed free, address
COOPER, WILSON 4 CO., Prop'rs,
Philadelphia.
Van Setback, Stevenson 4 Reed. Wholesale
Agents, Chicago. ost26-dAw6m