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The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25

Latest From The Lsdies.-Since The Intro
PRODUCTION of PHALoN'S VITALIA OR SAL
VA ION FOR THE HAIR, ladies who former
ly used dyes, are universally abandoning them.
They find the article so harmless, go clean
and pure, so pleasant to the senses, and with all
so supe Tor as means OF renewing the original
color, that they absolutely shudder when they
think of the filthy stuff they once used.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
One Thousand Experiments

were made by the Inventor of this peerless rem
edy before 1t was brought 4. its present stale
perfection The Lozenge is harmless IN its p
GRAFTON, and although the medicinal tSs'e 81 us
curative eonpouents has been e1tIngulsh-d oy
chez ical art their virtues remain as active and
potent as ever.
IL Dyspepsia, Biiiousuess. Constpailon, SICK
or Nervous Headache. PiIes, Drop,y, and the IT.
re,uIaritjes 20 which the feeblsr EEK 4re subject
tho Loreages will be found infinitely more effect
i've than any of the borrIhie and i'gusting CON-
noun a. usually inistsrej in such cases. Al
An Anti bilious specific and general Aperient they
have no ou.l either among advertised prepare
lions or the Prescriptions Of the regular ph srma-
eopeis.
is guaranteed that no ore who has once
tried DIR. Erasmus WiRslo s's Liver and stoma Oh
Lozesge, will ever again take a psrgatiye pow
der. or draught, or pill.
Show cards ahd circulars sent to dealers free
Of expense Address.
PRINGLE BROS,
oetlsdvly. ~ Maiden Lane, New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT
Why does il Cure Z

Because it i, composed solely of rare, aisin-
fectant, purifying and tonic vegetable substan-
ces; because it penetrate the inlamed or ulcer
ated flesh through and through; because il
oools. soothes and tones the irritsted surface /;
because II Is the specific AntIdote Of the acrid
poison which produces virulent sores, boils. tn.
mors, and all external e1cresenoes; because it
eradicates instead of suppressing eruptive and
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
FUTURE HUSBAND Oh WIFE.

lie can fOrctell the result Of sll business trans
actions and spcculaiions. Men who were unsuc-
cessfu in their huSinese-men who worked hard,
and who struggled against adverity and misfor-
tune all their ives, and found the more they tried
to get forward II the world the more things went
against them-these men Consulted him. followed
his advice, and are nov riCh, happy, and success
full IN all their undertakings. He can tell the az
hicted the cause Of their disease and suffering
His PREVENTIVE against having children is in
nOeent safe and sure.
tF Consultation hours from 10 A v 10 2 p
M, at Nc. 2l3 EAST MADISON STREET,
up stairs Consultation fee Two DOLLAR. In
teryiews confidential.
Persons NJ cisiane may communicate confdeb-
tally by letter n they enclose Two Dollars for 4
consultation fee send twenty cents for his BoJk
entitled: ~OuIDt To HEALTH AND Lone LIFE," and
"a he has for each sex. whether Tor Lady
Gentleman. only will toe the
address. His circulars about Winning the Alice
tous Of the opposite Sex" and ImpsrtABt Hints
Business Mem" will he sent gratis with the book
Address all letters ~ follows:
DR. kassaHes. t'Ist Once Blk
No. 3.ss. CGIcs.-a III.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
Dr.. .RisuUS WILSON'S
Liver and St0mathLOZense

modern chemistry has produced IL contain.
two botanical eItrsts, perfectly harmless IN
themselves, but eHboiying ail the remedial prop
critics Of mercury. and destined in its pleasant
form to supersede and anish from general Use,
the naDseous pills and potions Of which that
dangerous eIeitant is the main ingredient. More
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25

FAMILY CASES,
or IS to 90 large visls, morocco or rosewood
case, containing specific for every ordinary
disease family is subject to, and books of di-
rections, from $40 to $S5.
Smaller Family and Travelling Cases, with 20
to IS walls, from IS to S..
Specifies for all private diseases, both for cur
ing and for preventive treatment, in walls and
pocket cases, from & to IS.
PONDS EXTRACT,
Cures Burns, Bruises, -smeness, Soreness, Sore
Throst, sprains, Tooth ache, R.raohe, Neural gia,
Rheu mati,m, Lumbsgo, Piles, Sore Eyes. Boiis.
stings, Bleeding of the Lungs, Nose, Stomach,
or of Piles, oorns, Ulcers, old Sores. Price so
csnts to $l.75.
These Remedies, except Ponds Extract,
by the case or single box, arc sent to Any part
of the country, by mail or express, free Of
charge, on receipt OF the price.
Address Humphreys Specific Homeopathic
Medicine Co., oEics and Depot, No. 5o2 Broad
way, New York.
DR.. Hunph lie consulted daily At his Office,
personally or by letter, above, fol all forms of
disease.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
full assortment of the above for sale in
Ro"h Island by
julyidIy "A. BENsRR
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
Contracted limbs and Dropsieal
9wellipRS.

The reputation acquired by the Ointment a. .
means Of utilizing stiff joints, by re-endowing
them with HeIibilty and activity, is wide ~
the range Of civilization. Persons who have not
touched the ground with one, OF perhaps either
leg for years, bee me able to step out firmly
without any other help than . cane, and in eone
instances without requiring even that assn lance
Dropsieal dwellings are reduced and the deposit
ton Of water in the cellular tissue arrested by the
tonic seton Of the Ointment. In all these ea,es
it is essential that the preparation be faithfully
and vigorously rubbed in.
CAUTION The words 1Hollovay's yeu
YORK and London" are vatsrm arksd on each
Issi OF the directions in which the boxes and
pots are folded. For information Ieadine 70 the
detection Of counterfeiters of the medicines, .
handsome reward will be given. Sold Of the
msnufaetory, No SO Maiden Lane, and by re-
Specialize druggists and dealers in medicines
throughout the world. A considerable saving Il
effected BY Purchasing the large sizes. Full di-
fscuons with every box or pot. octlsdvIy.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
Where it il Used /?

Everywhere There is not a civilized settle
ment between Alaska and Patagonia where it is
not appreciated. Well may it be called g pene-
dahng preparation IN a commercial ss well .
medical sense, Tor, with its potent ally, HOllo-
ways Pills, II has reached the centre Of China
and the heart Of Japan, and is advertised at Pc
kin and Jeddo. Over three hundred million. of
the human race that have never heard of any
other foreign medicine have been made acquaint
ed through their own papers, and many thous-
ands OF them BY actual experience, with the
ways Pills
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
THE LATEST DISCOVERY
MEDICATTON

The Srea; diligently which TFys'ciaas have
been lAboring FOR centuries O. Overcome Z - Al
length been obviaied. 4 Ne-s'zb.e t7iLsriie
ard alternative more eGc!en' thar sny mineral
pre B.rafiOn Of the same class. and as agreeable
10 the taste as ordinary candy, IL nov offered TO
the ,ick in the form Of 4 Lozenge-
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
Pulmonary dis rders

Obstinate cases of piles that have defsd all
other treatment are often cured very rapidly by
the frequent application of the Ointment to the
1 nhamed membrane. II must be used with such
gentle friction - the patient can bear. When
rubbed bri-kly over the throat and chest. in bad
coughs and coIds, asthma, Inflammation Of the
lungs, bronchitis. liberated core throat, &c, II
imp arts wonderful relief and prevents the com
plants from culminsting in Con-umptiOn. The
PILE may be given night aud morning during the
continuance Of cough or cold to carry OF the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
DR.. ]. SNYDER

Artistic Surgeon. respectfully offers his services
in the application OF his Rupture Curative Appli-
Ances, at his Office, COZ BROADWAY, corner 4th
street, New York.
Prices TO suit all classes. u IL the only a.
well az the cheapest remedy ever ofeTed the afiic
ted. Photo raphie likeuessss Of cases before and
after treatment mailed on receipt ~ 10 cents.
mchlq-dkwly
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25

kept BY apothe-
carries an this
@ o u n try. A
single trial iciU
conrince the most
skPticai Of its
rOndertill ualue.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
.bITTBRS

country and introduced the Scan
dindrian Blood Purifier; since
,ohich time thousands hare been
cured, by ats use, Of .ScrotiIid and
other blood diseases. II contains,
besides the Iodide Of Potdssa and
Syrup Of Siilingia, drugs import
ed from Stceden for ats express
manufacture, unknown aud not
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
B 10 D D

Dr.. RobGcPs
Blood Pills are
unsurpassed by
any PHI manu-
.fdct,tred for a
similar purpose.
a.. Ill ..n
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
PURIFIER

rfabty establishes them as tarorltes
,cith an ,cto use them.
The reasons schy DR.. RoJack's
Blood Pills should be kept IN e.
cry family are: Because they can
be employed in all cases 'rlere
"tdmay physic" is required, and
are perfectly SAFE IN their admin
istrdtion at all times; Because
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
Open Sores and UnheaIed yuound.

In consequence of being cicatrized before the
virus Of inflammation has been expelled, sores
supposed TO have been cured often break out
afresh- IL lie the same with old wounds. A thin
crust that deceives the eye overlies the mOulder-
lug embers of disease, and they are a. sure to
break through the surface eventually as 9 voIca-
no 10 to recommenee its throes and cast CD new
floods Of lava But he operation Of the ONT
ment is final. All the irritating humors are dis
PEELED, and when nature, thus relieved. closes up
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25

SttmtttQnt are
required. They
restore tie citdi
forces IN a re-
markable degree,
and giue tone to
the system.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
To Suffering Mothers.

The agony that some young mothers undergo
from tbs casing of milk in the breasts uIeera-
tiOn Of the nippe and other painful affections OF
the pamilisry organs, is extreme. And yet 4
lev applications of the Ointment would remove
the difficulty and enable the sufferers to resume
the maternal function and continue to exercise IL
without interruption or pain. As the life Of the
child as well as the health of the mother NAV
depend on her ability to it, this fact " hich
Is verified ~ ample testimony, should be treas
ured in the memory Of every wife and matrou.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
MEDICAL.

called, are merely ,cishicashy stuff,
sold as a beverage. DIR. RobdcPs
Bitters are not a berrage in any
sense Of the rord, but contain the
most expensive drugs knoacn to
science for the radical cure Of
Indigestion and Dyspepsia, and
for all cases chere a tonic and
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
JOB WORK

JOB WORK
DONE CHEAP At
THE ARGUS OFFICE.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25

hey are made
both With and
'cithoat sugar
coating, thus
adapting them TO
the use of euery
body; Because
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25

HAS MADE THE MOST ASTONISHING CURES
so QUICK, so RAPID ARE THE GHhNGk-'
THE BODY UNDERGuES UNDER TUE NIL
ENCE OF THIS TRULY WONDERFUL Midi
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
STOMACH

10 IS no,o eleren
gears since DR..
Robdck, the Gel
ebrdted S,cedish
physician, from
Stockholm, SIRE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
K1Df0AL.
SIMlLIA SIMILIBUS CURANTUR.
HUMPHRRY's


HAVE PRovRD,FROM THE MOST AMPLE
IL experience, an entire success Simple,
Prompt, Efficient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicine perfectly adapted to popular use,
so srple that mistakes cannot be made in
using them; 30 harmless as to be free from dan
ger, and so efficient to be always reliable.
They have raised the highest commentator
from all, and will always render satisfaction;
Nos. Cents.
c -elFevers, Congestion, Inf ammst ion.. rs
+" Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Collie. rs
Crying-Colio or Teething of Infants IS
Diarrhea Of Children or Adults AS
Dysentery, Gripping Bilious Collie. rs
6 /" Cholera-A orbus Vomiting rs
7 Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis. ......26
Neuralgia, roothaehe, Paeeache.....15
Headaches, Sick Hesdache, Vertigo. rs
10 Dyspepsia, Bilious Stoms ch ...........25
IL " Suppressed, or Painful Periods-.....26
II Whites, too profuse Periods-.....-...25
Is Group, Cough, Difficult Breathing .....25
IA eslt Rheum, Erysipelas, Erup.ions-25
Is " Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains-......25
All the abore are put up IN Walls, toih dtrec-
tions containing double quantities each for.....50
The folioatng are atso put up in uiais and are
sen, at the price gree" betop.
Is Fever and Ague, Chill Fever, Agues..50
II Piles, blind or bleedin & ......,.........
Is Ophthslmy, and Sore or Weak Eyes.50
10 CstArrh, acute or chronic. Inhuenxa-.66
~ WnooplnS cough violent cougns.-.-oO
81 Asthma, oppressed breathing -.....-..5o
~ /" Ear Discharges, oppressed hearing. so
70 Scrofula, enlarged glands. dwellings. so
n General Debility, ply steal weakness..50
% Dropsy aud soanty secretions ......... 80
Is I" Sea-Sickness, sickness from riding. =. 50
81 Kidney Disease, Grsvel..-...-..,...50
IS Nervous Debility, Seminal Ennis
sions, Involuntary Discharges. 90
20 Sore Mouth, Cant ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
80 Urinary Weakness, wetting bed $500, 30
81 Painful Periods with spasms .........5 so
81 Gatherings at change Of life ......... 90
80 Epilepsy, Spas ms, st. Vitus' Dance |. 90
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-03-25
rHE GEEAE SECRET Or CURE

-Al par q tle "ri, --l il 70 L.I4sEs1 AID
-.-.a tt.r' ar t--v,1--- fl=nai - the i'm, lie
-tsr DE- posts are ARIEL tho-c that ss-ah-
s-- y - me- l-e --t, er-esi ted q the
f'ta g ti' al '1a-r med ari m clslstI-np-
ave- ---7i5-.'.t. sd. II SOUND,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-08


9lsG BRIGHAM YouPNG y. I, propose to COM
promise with the Government and
give up his extra wives on fthe basis
of law requiring every man to mar.
ry one woman, and severely punish
ing interference with other peoples
wives or other wpn1ena That isn't
so very unreasonable after all. But
a cotemporarys thinksit is open to OBJ
lection. For instance, after all the
men are married there might be a few
women lett over. Them. as. the law
prohibits kmafIied men Aihtsrfering,
these forlorn women left out in the
cold might take it info their heads to
interfere with the men, and what
would Brigham do in such, an event
as That. And captious persons may
possibly dispute The right of Congress
to make such law, although it would
be quite as constitutional as much of
the legislation done by that august
body. The tender of the compromise,
however, shows that Brigham is dis
posed 10 do the clean thing IF he only
knew how to get at ii.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-08
THE PUMPKIN. 90 s,l7

Josh Billings, in imitation of Gree
ley, Is, YEitipga series of articles en-
titled, What I Know of Farming"
Here is what he says:
g 90 goneeraiag the pump This
berry is favorite with the NATIVES of
the interior of New England, who
prefer it tothe goeseberry for the ma
king OF fruit cake, and who likewise
give itHhe pfeFereacezeFei the rasp-,
berry for feeding cows as being more
filling, and fully as satisfying. The
pumpkin is The only eseulentyof the
orange family that will thrive in the
North, except the gourd and one or
two varieties Of the squashs But the
custom of planting It in the front
yard with the shrubbery is fast going
outS6 Voguey for It. is howl GENERALLY
conceded that the pumpkin, as shade
tree, is a failure ''si ssi5iies a.''z go ls,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-08
THE coon OLD PLow.

g Let them sing who may of the battle fray,
And the deeds that have long since past,
Let them chant in praise of the tar whose days
~ Are sbention the ocean vast y e
would render to these all the worship you
81 Roald honorthera even now.
But "a giYs far more from my hearts full
store, 3
III lTo.thc cause Of the Good Old Piow1siJ
Let them land the notes that in music float
,sss Through the bright and glittering halls;
While the am'ro, Firl ofthe hairs bright curl
Round the shoulder of beauty falls; 4sss
-assBht dearer to mo issthe spng from the tree,
And the rich and blossoming bough,
Q these are the sweets which the farmer greets
As he follows the Good old Plow
Full many there be that daily we see
With a selfish and hollow pride,
+ 6 Tho the plowman's lot, in his Aumbiecot
3.els With a scornfuI look deride pr ses
" But I'd rather take, hearty shake
from his hand than toaxealtf I'd bow,
s For the honest clasp of his hands rough GRASP
Has stood by the Good Old Plow.
All honor then to these gray old men,
When at Last they are bowed with toll;
Their warefare then o'er they battle no more
For they've conquered the stubborn soil;
And the chaplet he wears in his silver hairs,
And ne'er shall the gietor's brow
With laurel crown to the grave go down
Like the son Of the Good Old Plow.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-08
LADIES nID1NG AsrE1DE.l

tSssf Is fEA s ~ 81
A lady describes her horseback ride
to the Yosemite Valley as follows =
g Had any one told me before start
ed that I should be seen riding my
horse astride into the Yosemite, what
over the ties Of blood between us, all
friendly Intercourse between that per-
son and myself would have been tenn
pora7ily suspended. When one. more
ventursome than wise, suggested a
mans saddle for me, curdled him
with the reAarks ~ ri ss9
Il MayAI inquire if Ton take me FOR
a natural fool - 1 decided that the
combined forces IF the universe
should not entice or compel me to do
such yielepeeI 70 every womaflly In
stinct. But 1 came to it. Extremity
of physical torture brought me to it.
l shifted my position voluntarily, and
retained the new :.s..e-I
An experieneef rider may Keep her
seat going over the rough mountain
trails, but even so,I asside-saddle is
mercilessl to your horse He needs
his full poise and strength to every
step. ! Gu need not keep your foot
firm in your sfirrup-you weight, OF
necessity, falls to one slde-your
horses back becomes sore, his joints
strained, and ten to one he falls with
you, or quietly lies down. "
IF yon are NOT an experienced rider,
let me charge you by all means to
take, a gcntleman's4 position on your
saddle. It may be embarrassing
You will doubtless experience the
sensation of convicted shop-lifters
every time you meet anybody, but
rather suffer the pangs of mortifica-
ton than thosesof disselution,I.a.;I z am
convinced that had retained my side
position I.sishould have required
twelve baskets for my remains, and
never known what killed me. ''ssi1a
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-08
.t,ifiGF0oD. BUSINESS SINE STAND
I FOR S.ALE,uOR j iRENT.b

ii .Llkl4 iff JIttU& fttf ff g14ff @E3f
IETlHE subscriber offers for, sale, or rent his
" Apremises situate ON Main street, opposite
Eitizeh's hall, In this village. There lis d good
Grocery store room on the premises, and s,if-
hcient and Comfortable rooms for a residence,
and the placeis viell located for carryin on the
Grocery business. There is q good welE9f wa
ter, an excellent cistern, aud convenient. horse
barn on the lot ~ ~ Isisf tfit Atttt3
I The property will be sold at n bar gain, as
am about to move away, For terms, apply to
the subscriber ON the premises 3itn ~ =
Ravenna, Aug. 10, 1870. 1oa-tr.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-08
ing smile and welcome usswith gentle
Towing words IS she Was ever won't 10
tod szhiIe wifllns5 Let us believe so.

todd While wffllas5 Let us believe so.
Only geranium Leaf, which, with
its sweetness and beauty ha ttkea n e
away from my weariness. But. oh
for rest and grace to bear mes bur-
dens patiently. Rest in peace, dearest
friend. No more will shc tempests of
earthly woe sweep around you, for
you are free from all trouble and qui-
city resting In the silent tomb. Thou
canst NOT with Us tonight nor any
other summer nigh, but we will wait
cheerfully until the end, when we, too,
crowned with fragrant geranium
leaves may so TO you and pass an
eternity Of love peace and Happiness
where are no lonely nights
Thou canst not come to US;
But We may go to thees'
EMBURY.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-08

fR, Nh, Tw4ss, q rqmapeing ], Traveller,
was talking Of a church he had seen
in Spain, mile and half long. @Bless
me, " said Garrick, " How broad was
it RI 4 Ten yards" This youth OBJ
serve, gentlemen said Garrick to the
company, "this is not round lie, but
differs from his other ateries,l which
are generally as broad as, they are
Ion d, ,,tf6it si35gl.gfsHa3 3eisna a5li,ifE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1870-09-08

A scoTcH clergyman, happening, to
go into chgprch7yard while the sbea;
die was employed neck deep in dig.
ging grave, thus accosted him.
Well, Saunders, that's a work you're
employed. in well calculated to make
an old man like you thoughtful.
wonder you don't repent of your evil
ways" The old worthy, resting on
the head OF his spade, and taking a
pinch Of snuff, replied; aI thought,
sir, We skensd that there; was nae re-
pentance in the grave - j be.a.afc