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The Language of Dress.

The dress OF French peasant tells at
once Of his place in society. Throughout
Europe the dress may be taken ~ the ex
ponent Of the wearers position. This is as
true Of women as OF men. For good reasons
the language Of dress is not so definite and
explicit in America. But even here We
may Judge very correctly, in most cases, BY
the every day dress, OF the position of the
weArer. The social character and relations
Of women, as a class, in any country, may
be clearly inferred from certain peculiarisiss
Of their dress For example, we are in
ConstsnIinople. If in q moment, we could
be set down in that city, and not know where
We were, would any Of US doubt the an
RuARe Of that veil over womAn's face
Would any body suppose her TO be q citizen :?
Would anybody suppose her to belong to
herself? Leaving Constanople, le: us visit
an oldsime fashionable social gathering in
Vienna. Women enter the room. They
are dressed in gsuze 80 thin that you can
see their skins ell over their persons.
Would any Of us mistake the language Of
that kind Of dress? Would any of US be in
doubt about their relations TO men? Coms
to America to-day. We attend q sociAI
gathering.
Women appear with their vital organs
squeezed down to one half their natural size
their arms and busts naked, while then
trails are so long that, whenever they turn
round they are obliged TO use their hands
TO push them out Of the way. As we al
comprehend ut glance the meaning of tn,
wells in COnstantiuople, and the nudity o
the women in Vienna, so we all inter th
position of women in America from thes
peculiarities of her dress. / read thus
The compressed vital organs and the en-
numbered feet mean that women are depend
ent and helpless. Having but little use @
her breath and locomotion, by law of mai
ure, they cramp the instruments of breAt
and locOmotion, while the nudity of tn
arms and bust signifies q slavery to man
passions. No one supposss that when VIC
man becomes Q citizen, 9 mans equal, sh
will compress her lungs, fstter her legs, c
appeal to his passions by an immodest ell
poSure of her person" Or Girls" by Di
TsIrig
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SYPHILIS CURED.

DR. BOHANNAN's Vegetable Syphilis
~ Cure" ia warranted to permanently cure
SYPHILIS" in all its stagsS-Prinsry, Sec
ondary and Tertiary, and will positively eradi-
cate the last vestge Of the Disease from the sys-
TEN. Those having tie Syphilitic poison Iurkin 6
in their blood, concealed from observation, in it's
constitutional fUrm, thereby jeopardising the
health and happiness Of anOthOr, ss well as that
of their offspring, should make immediate use of
this medicine and be CURED FOR LIFE.
Price Five Dollars. Sent to any address. Sold
only at DR.. o. A. Bohannan's Office, No. OLE
North Fifth street, st. Louis, Mo.
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SEMINAL WEAKNESS CURED,

DR.. BOHANNAN'S VEGETABLE Gu
RATIVE" permanently cures all forms Of per
mstorThes" or Seminal Weakness" in from two
to seven weeks time. 1t restores Lost Power"
and brings back the youthful vigor" of those
who have destroyed 1t by sexual excuses or evil
practices. Young mAn suffering from the effects
Of that dreAdfully destructive habit of Self
Abuse can use this medicine with the assurance
OF spesdy and Permanent cure. This remedy
has been used by old DR.. Bohannan In his pri-
vA,e practice for over thirty years, and has never
iaIied In curing even the worst cases. Price SIS
per package. Sent to any address Gree from
obssrvationl. Sold only at DIR. O. A. Bohan-
mans office, No Gle North Fifth streee, St. Louis
No. Established In 1887.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-12

The radical com missioners of election oil
Beauford district, South Carolina, have been
convicted of stufing the ballot-box and falls
flying the election returns. at the election
Tor congressman last year in the Second
South Carolina district. They have each
been sentenced to two years imprisonment
in the penitentiary. The stufing and falsi-
flying we're done in the interest Of De Large,
the radical negro candidate, and against
Bowen, white oarpet-bag radical. The efFec,
of this Judicial iuding, it is thought, will be
to determine the contested election case be.
tween Bowen and De Large in favor Of
Boweu-him Of the many wives.-C Columbus
(GG Enquieer.
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MEDICAL.
TaE BRIDAL CHAMBER

ESSAYS FOR YOUNG MIN, on Great So
IL cial Evi and Abuses, which interfere with
MARRIAGE, with sure mssns of relief for the
Erring and Unfortunate, diseased and debilits-
ted. sent in sealed letter envelopes, free of
charge.
Address, HOWARD SANITARY AID AssooIA-
rIoN, No. 2 South Ninth Street, Philadelphia
Pa. jAnlT dwSm
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SPECIAL NoYxoHs.
DOUBTING PEOPLE.

There is hardly . thing or subject that some
people will not doubt, and it is only by actual
proof that they can be convinced, In nothing Is
this fact more clearly demonstrated than In med.
icines. I,s true many have reason to donDt, nd
they write to us saying toat they have trieo
both Doctors and medicines Tor the earr OF ocfol-
ula and all to no effect, therefore think there Is
no cure for them. Now we want to disstpate
those doubts by showing that sorofula in all Tvs
forms can be cured by the use of the
sAMARITAN'e ROOT 4 HERB JUICES.
This has been proven 30 thousands who are now
we'll and sound. And to the doubtful and those
who have given up sll hopes, We wiii farhiso
the Root and Herb Juices free OF cnsrge untll
perfeo: cure is effected. Psrsons awaiting them
selAss Of THE offer will please send references
that tkey will pay when cured. Root and Herb
Juices 81 IS per bottle.
xAnGARrTAM'B GIFT,
THE only real and positive cure for diseases
4 arising from indiscretion. Bais2m Copaibs
and Mercury discarded; only ten pills effect
cure. They are purely vegetable; cure in frOis
two to four days. For no other reason than Il
avoid being exposed the SAmaritan's Gift should
be used. Men Of eSrorience know that the med
icines Siven by quacks are Balsam Copaiba an(
Mercury. The irst can be smeIlsd from tn
breath worse than bad whisky, and the Msreur.
ruins the system And, again, NO person VIII
cares anything for his reputation vents to b
seen going into the shops of the vendors Of thos
| disgusting drugs with which the afflicted ar
gorged. Male packages 81; female$S. Sent b.
mail TO any address.
Sold BY Druggists generally.
| DESMOND CO., Proprietors,
| 9I6 Race street, Philsdslphia.
Gas. BEHsHR, corner Illinois and MArks
street, Agent for Rock Island.
| mchSdwly
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CERTAIN CURE roR PILES

DR.. B0HAENAE6 "Pile Oiutment" 10 guar
Anteed certain cure for Piles, no matter what
form or how long stan ding, in from three to five
days. Price one dollar. Sent to any address
(by mail fifteen cents extra for postage. Sold
only at DR.. o. A. Bohannan's office, No. Gle N
Fifth street, st. Louis, 10. Established in 1887
moh23 dWly
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BATCHRLOR,s HAIR DYE.

This splendid Hair Dye is the best in the
world: the Only true and perfect Dyej harmless.
reliable, inItAbtaneOus; no disappointment no
ridiculous tints remedies the evil effects of bad
dyes iuvigorates and leaves the Hair soft and
beautiful Black or Brown. Sold by all Drug
gists and Perfumers and properly applied At
Bachelors Wig Factory, No. 10 Bond street,
New York. jeS-dIy
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DEATH In TIE HAIR

Remember every hair is . tute. Don't fill
these tubes with poison. Any desired shade of
color can be obtained without the slightest dan
GER Have you read Professor CHILT0NS
statement {mape after anAIysis), that
CriStadOrO's Excelsior Hair Dye.
10 absolutely harmless? Nothing can be more
conclusive. If you wish to change the color of
your hair to q magnificent black or brown, and to
COMBINE SAFETY WITH BEAUTY.
use the Excelsior Dye. Beware of unAuth-nti-
GATED nostrums. A good dressing is necessary
after dy cling, and the best is
CHRIsTADORo's HAIR PREsERYATIVE.
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Ma2uire's
SARSAPARILLA BII'TBRS
fWiTH from

WITH FROM
The test BLooD, STOMACH AND Livss Medi-
cine ever offered to the public 1t is very agree
able to the taste and viii not sffect the teeth az
Iron preparations generally do.
What 1t tDiA do 1T ~lll be found vastly SUI
peror to any of the CalisAys and Iron SO exEsn-
lively used for invigorating the system. 1t will
make blood; likewise thicken it. 1t will restore
the pale and an scisted the weak aud debilitated
TO cocr, flesh, health and strength 10 an inered-
IDLY thort time. Il will strengthen the nursing
mother and increase the flow of milk, also bene-
| 1T the child at the breast and prevent many OF
| the complaints to which children are subject in
| infancy. 1t will tend to restore the eyesight
when impared by continued application in read
ing, writing or sewing, by siren gthening the Op
! tic nerves. 1t will give vitality to the mem al
faculties when Depressed by close confinement to
study or business pursHits, and prevent nervous
headaches. 1t will purify the blood and pre-
vent the breaking cut of boils, PIN pies and other
eruptiOns caused by poverty of blood. II will
restors the genital organs, when weak, to q
healthy condition, regulate the menstrual period
also relieve debility caused by Summer heat oil
excessive prespir alton.
a single trial will prove con elusively that VI
have not ver-estimated the value Of this excel
lent medicine.
Price, $500 per bottle.
j. IL C. MAGUiRE,
Chemist and Druggists, Sole Proprietors,
ST. LOUIS
Also proprietors Of Mag uires celebrated BEN
PLANT, q sure cure for Diarrhea, Dysentery
Cholera Morbus and the AsisthC holera. Al
orders from responsible parties promptly allied
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AMI AAOOH ~
A delightful end pleasant remedy in
Cdtarrh. Headache, Bad Breath, Asthma,
Hoarseness, Bronchitis. coughs,
Deafness, de-,
And all disease resulting from eoldsin
The Head, Throat and Vocal Organs.
This remedy does not "Dry up catArrh but
LOOa Rms it +; frees the head Of sll offensive
matter, quickly re0oving bad breath and hes
ache; ALLATs and sooTEBs the BURNING HEAT
In cAtsrrh is so mild and agreeable in its effects
that It positively
CURES WITHOUT sNEEZING!
As . TRooHE PowDEa is pleasant to the taste
and never bsuseates; when swallowed, instantly
gives to the Throat and Vocal 0rgAnsa
Delicious Sensation Of Goodness d Comfort
1t IL the beat Voice Tonic in the world
Try it Safe, Reliable and only IS cents
sold by druggists, or mailed free, address
COOPER, WILSON co., Prop'rs,
Phil&dslphia.
Van sohAack, stsvsnson b Reed, wholesale
| Agents, Chicago. ostz0-dAWom
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Mercurial or Syphilitic Rhsumalism
and Neuralgia,

Thoroughly sradicAted Mercury and all dis
eases arising from an impure sr poisonous state
of the Blood, and defy those who suffer from
suoh diseases 10 obtain radical cure without
the aid Of this important remedy.
1t operates Oh the system entering the blood,
neut aiizing the virus of poison, r~-estsbhshiGg
the healthy functions, of the animal economy
and thereby enabling the system to eradicate the
disease and cast off the obnoxious matter BY the
Bowels, Urine, Breath and SIX in, causing nc
sensible excavations
II is pleasant to take, Assimiistes readily with
the food, sad does not interfere with the usua
diet or advocasions.
Enclose cent stamp and send for sealed cir
eulAr.
All communications strictly confidential
Price IS. 90 per bottle sent free FROM observation
By mail or express. to any address, on receipt o
the money. Address
JOHN T. WILKINSON,
Druggist and PhIrmaceutist
In Medical College Building, corner of BIondeal
and Seventh streets, kkOkUk, IOWA.
m27-dly.
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A N infalllble remedy for all obstructiops or
II the "Aonthly Periods" from colds or other
causes. A certain cure 1t 10 Woman's beat
friend. Price Five Dollars. Sent to any ad :
dress with full and complete directions, etc. For
sale only az DR.. c. A. BohAnnan's office, No. g. o
Month Fifth street, between Washington avenue
and Green, west side, st. Louis, Mo.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1871-05-12

The democrats Of the House of the Con.
hechcut Legislature, we're beaten otter an
extended debate by the majority Of the re-
pubhcAns, and the House, at P. M. lasi
evening declared Jewell Governor elect
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The Secrets Of Youth Unveiled

A Medical Treatise Of thirty-twO pages, sent
postpaid, on receipt of two three cent postage
stamps Address
jss-d4wly N. D. L. osoix, Albany, n. Y
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$1,000
II 9 w n I'd :

win be given to any person who can produce
ss many genuiee permanent cures ~ DR.. Gal
tagher's Great Vegetable Pile Cure. 1t 10 prepared
expressly 70 cure Bleeding, Blind, liberated or
l ching Piles, and for no other purpose. Hun
dreds Of Ply sicians recommend Ii In their prac-
tice. II has cured permanently GASES of over
3eyears standing. Sold by Druggists generally.
Prepared solely by B. r. GALLAGHER, No. s0s
North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pc.
John Bsngston, Druggist, Agent for ell Of Dr..
Galls6her's preparations.
fsb20-dem
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DIR.
B ig Glow.
Confidential Physician,

179 South Clark Street, CHICAGO, ILL, Pri-
vAte and Chronic Diseases in both sexes success
fully treated. DR.. Bigslsw has cured more sex
uAl and vensrsal diseases in the last 20 years
than any othsr physician in the western Ooun try
He cures Nervous Debility, or Involuntary Sem
inAl Emissions, and restores the enfeebled organs
! to perfect health and VigOr. he cures Syphilis
in all its forms, whether acute chr Onic, with
out the use Of minerals or vegetable poison
| Send for his "Gnide to Health" pu blishet
monthly free Of charge. If you think the writing,
of the greatest Specialist of the pretent day
worth reading. Ladies send for descriptive cir
eular of PEssARIo REEEDIE, universally uset
| by married ladies. Address
Q. BIGELOw, NJ. D..
3, moh4dwIy P. o. Box 1874 Chicago, III.
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Tickets Sl.OO Each

Admitting one person to the concert and snti-
ting the holder to chance in the distribution
of prizes. discount of Eve per cent. will be
maae to clubs of individuals purchasing fifty
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@s- DIR. BoHANNAN's "Treatise on Spec
ial Diseases" watch fully explain the nature,
causes, 81 mptoms, etc., of "SPermAtorrhea" or
''eeminal Weakness" and all the evils resulting
from Self Abuse, and impediments to marriags
generally. Also, valuable information ON other
Delicate SUBJECTS. Sent Free to address in d
piRin sealed enveIope,
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DIR. GALLlGHER'S
VEGETABLE RHEUMATIC
CURE

at once dissolves and carries off ell Rheumatic
Neuralgia and unhesltby matter from the sys-
TEN, and the patient must from Necessity soon
get we'll. There is no mistake aboutit. The
money promptly returned in every instance
where no benefit has been received. A large
number Of unsolisiteG testimonials have been
received sttssting its great value.
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Tickets Limited 10 IS, 900.

Rss- Last Of Prizes to be Gice,s Atcav van
Let Grand PIlze, the fRe brick residence
Of fHombly, Esq Master Ne
ohanie d + K k Co. valued at $40 600
IL I'll and Prize, the fine frame residence
of Root, valued At........,,.,.. 3 OQa
Sd Grand Prize, tine frame residence
on e,h street, valued st......,.... 4 h00
4th Grand Prize, line frame residence
on sth street. valued et......... 32O0
5th GRAD Prize, fRe frame residence
on Farnan street, valued at..,. QUO
9th Grand Prize, l Mathushek Square
Grand Piano, valued at ....... $40
7th Grand Prize, Mathushek octave
Grand Piano, valued at.......... 500
9Th Grand Prize, one octave piano case
Melooeon, valued st......,..,........ 200
9Th Grand Prise, fine carriage HORSE,
harness and top buggy, valued at.... 1900
ons cash prize Of $40V................. 400
Two essh prizes of $500 each ........... 4Oe
Fifty cash prizes of 800 each ............ 1900
Two hundred cssh prizes of $40 each..... 1900
One thourand cash prizes of Is eaeh.... 1900
Fifty hunting case god watches, valued
at s2Oo each ....... .................... 10, GOO
70 Ladies gold watches, valued at sos
each $780,. 1925
70 American silver watches, valued at
500 eAeh......-..,. ...-........,,,... 625
70 Ladies gold chains, val. at 500 each... 1925
70 Gents gold chains, val. at SOS esch... I.625
Total amount of prizes sos, Gee
For references We refer all the principal bust.
ness men Of the city of Davenport.
Financial Trustee--C STEWART ELLIS, Pres
ident 0itiVens' National
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CHICAGO.
MAKE YOUR OWN SPRING BEDS.
films PATENT
SeIf-FasteRiEg and Adjustable
BED SPRINGS.

Enables housekeepers, IN q few minutes. and
at small cost, to fit up their own SPRING
BEDS, superior TO any other IN use.
These SPRIEes can be APPLIED TO ANY BED-
STEAD without making holes or any other prep
sration, leaving no BARBoR FOR BUGS, You can
make your beds Of any strength that you may
require, by using more or less springs, and they
be So adjusted TO give the greatest strength
where it is the most nee ded, and should one be
come damaged il can be replaced At trihing
cost they are giving entire satisfaction and are
recommended by all experienced housskespers
Eho have tried them.
single mattrass is ell that is required 20 COW
them.
set will psck in the space Of one foot SO uare.
Satisfaction guaranteed. Thirty days allowed
for trial.
! From to 5 Dozen Make a Set.
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Office No. 6l9 North Fifth street, (betwsel
Washington Ave. ana Green strsets),
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Established IN ct. Louis 1S3T.

CURES ALL CHRONIC AND SPECIAL
~ Diseases In . short time, either in Male or
Fem ale charges low fees; uses no Mercury.
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~ e" BOOKS
4 Novel by Emily Il. Moore,
ENTITLED
A LOST LIFE.
EMILY II. MOORE


1.-THE we'll known Western Authore,s
LOST LIFE is one of the most delightful
nov Is ever written, and will command wide
sale throughout the community. Orders are
pouring in from every quarter, and thousands of
readers will he charmed with it. MRs EMILY
Ii. MOOSE, who has written SO long under the
nomme de plume of 'Mignonette," has made
that name very popular all over the great " eat,
and this, her fret book will be welcomed by
every one. The book is beautifully printed ami
bound price 8 90.
- The above book is sold everywhere and
sent by mail, postage free on receipt of price. by
the Publishers
G. W. CARLTON a CO., Publishers,
Madison Square. \. : City.
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HOBBS, SMELL &TW0MB;

Managers, Box 44s Davenport. Iowa.
To whom all communications must be addressed.
CERTIFICATES.
We hereby certi that the Committee from
the Locomotive Engineers Grand Gift Coueert
and Scheme, appointed 80 select musical instIu-
ments. have purchased one Mathu.hek 0rehes-
trai Square Grand Piano. one Msthu.hek Coli,
bri and one octave piano case Nicholson, all Of
which We fully warrant to be first class instru-
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sssssV
This is . reduction Of nearly two mills on
the dollar, and four millions aggregate on
the State tax levied and collected in and for
the year 1870.
For all of which Tweed and TAmmAny-
the sore Affections of New York, so called
by radical pApers-are Responsible. We
venture to assert that honest republican TAI
payers generally would be grAtifed TO have
the United States afflicted with just such
able aud soonmicAl management as is New
York under the administration Of the shrewd
6nAnciers elevated to power BY democratic
TammAny
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WILKINS 4 KING,

General Agents Msthushsk Piano Co.
Tho above articles ef Watches and Jewelry
have this J heen contracted for " th US, and
NE warrant every article to be frst class and Of
the beat material. Specimens can be inspected
at oar store. COOS d KIkCHER, Jewsiers,
mehlSdSm 26 W 2dst. Davenport.
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Or earlier if tickets are earlier disposed of.
A GnAND RAILROAD SCHEME under the
management of Locomotive hnginesrs, Of
Ihs c. X. /. p. Il. H., Company
Should any change of tine be made due no.
tiee viii be given TIcksG holiers.)
At the conclusIon of the oonsert the property
nemsd IN the list given below wall be distributsd
to holders Of prize ticksts by committee TO be
then and there chosen by the TICKET holders
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1871-06-03
A Great Bargain.

UVHE FARM KNOWN AS PARAMOUNT
Lake is offered for sale at $40, 900 in coin
"a, 900 in hand, and the remainder in six equal
annual payments, with interest from date. The
tract is in good shape, being nearly square,
tanning about 660 acres of rich soil and is diver
sified with forests vast, fair lawns, lordiy oaks,
and willows sitting by the lake, the woodland and
prairie SO alternating as to make ii one of the
attractive places in the State. 1t is situated
the west side of the w illameitc river, within
half a mile of Albany, which is known being
in the heart Of the best agricultural portion Of
Oregon. The location is healthful. It has a good
stone quarry, about 100 acres under fence, a two-
story frame barn with shedding 90 feet square a
large and handsome new house two-stories high,
thoroughly painted inside and out. the large cup
boards aud bookcases being fixtures, and tbs
house having under its whole length q good dry
cellar. In addition to these there is neat we'll
house, wood-house and all other necessary out
houses. There is meadow, large pasture, or
charis, garden, &C., dc. It is Susceptible of be-
ing divided into four farms, all of them having
good soil, fuel and rail timber and three of them
having stock-water.
For particulars address J. G. Mendenhall, Esq,
Albany, the undersign at Portland.
J. QUINN THORNTON.
Feb. 14th, 1S71-24v3. Attorney Mt Law.