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DR.. A. TRASK'S
MAGNETIC OINTMENT
FOR THE CURE OF
INFLAMMAToRY DISEASES.

DIR. Trask was engaged for twenty years in
a course of experiments upon the medical prop
critics and power of vegetables, separate and
combined At the age of seventy years he sue
ceeded in presenting to the world, as the result
of his experiments, combination of Vegetable
extracts the power of which in removing dis
eases is unequaled il the annals of Medicine.
His discovery consists IN a combine
ton Of these powerful Vegetable Extracts with
Electricity or Magnetism IN the foi-n OF an omit
ment
Certain, 1t is, that the remarkable and
unprecedented success which has attended Its
application in the cure of diseases, stamps 1t az
once the greatest discovery of the age, and
calls for a trial and close investigation of its
properties.
Nc never fails, while there remains suf,
fcient life to restore a natural and healthy nc.
ton to the capillary vessels of the body, and
equalize the circulation of the blood. BY this
means a controlling power is gained over the
most malignant forms of disease. which cannot
such is the DO Vver of this combIna-
ton, that it penetrates to every portion oil
the human frame; every bone and muscle, VEN,
nerve and ligament is searched out and made
sensible of its purifyin and healing influence.
Hence it copes as readily with internal as ex'
tcrnal disease
Numerous instances arc on record
where this remedy has restored health to pa
tients SO near the crave that the most powerful
internal remedies failed to produce any effect.
Such has frequently been the case In lniia'nma-
ton OF the Bowels.
No patient ever need die WIN th M
tanned.
For Infa mmatory rheumatism
this Ointment is the most complete remed. ever
prepared For Diphtheria or Putrid Sore Throat
it is unrivGled
In nfnety.nine cases ont of a
hundred it will afford entire relief to the worst
cases of Nervous Headache in thirty minutes.
For Nervous Diseases this medicine Is
of immense value.
Affections of the Spine, rheumatism,
Iameness. liberated Sore Throat, Bronchitis,
Pleursy, Group. Collie. Cholera Morbus, Ague IN
the Face or Breast Burns, Scald Head Scrofula,
Salt Rheum, Erysipelas, Infamed Eyes, Fever
Sores Sores, etc. will be Immediately relic red
by the use of DR.. Trasks Magnetic Ointment
D. RANSOM, Son & Co., Propr's, Buffalo, L. Y
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why Endure what 1. CurabIe.

- What can't be cured must ba endured, - says
the ! roverb: but Indigestion he cured, and
therefore 1t is the merest stupidity to endure II.
peptics to the end of their days If they choose but
it is not supposed that any rational being pre-
fers physical torment to ease and health, the prob
ability is that If all sufferers from in. igeston
convinced that an absolute infallible remedy fer
the ir complaint existed they would with one ac-
cord resort to 1t. We most emphatically declare
that such a remedy does exist, ard that Its name is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters- The record of Its
success extends over period of more than twenty
years. and it is feariessly alleged that during the
whole that time 1t has never failed to afford per-
manent relief in any disorder or derane ement of
the stomach that was not organic, malie nant, and
incurable. The testimonials that go to establish
this important fat can be counted by the thou
sand. Stomach complaints that had been agra
waited by total disregard of all dietary rules, and
intensified and rendered chronic by medicinal
treatment or drastic purgatiOn, have IN hundreds
OF instances been cured within three months by the
systematic OF this celebrated stomachic and
alternative. 1t should be remembered that weak
ailm nts. Bilorsness. headache, nervous debili-
spasms, palpiation of the heart, rush of blood
the head, nausea, vertigo. and sleeplessness
a ug concomitants and results; and for all
these the great vegetable tonic is specific. 1t
acts first upon the stomach, and through the stom-
ach upon the secretory and nervous systems and
the bowels, Its general effec. being always genial
and benefcent.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-12-21

MIR. EDITOR: Nearly every man has IA
remedy for this disease, and we will give
tree our experience. We have tested four
teen horses of our own, and have known
our remedies used in many cases and in ali
with quick and sure success. First keep the
horse warm. in IA well ventilated stable feed
on bran and soft food generally, (apples and
vegetables are good, and give him II OF. of
Aliens Lung Balsam, or the contents of Il
large spoon three times day; this will act
just on humanity, cause the horse to
throw off the mucus and thus get relief. II
his Cough is hard. give occasionally drench
of Davis Pain Killer, of ! OF. Pain Killer To
pint of warm water sweetened with moas-
ses. Give of this one or two swallows at Il
time, from the bottle. The first attack of
the disease is Bronchitis, and the drench OF
Pain Killer will be of great service to quiet
and heal the Irritation. Battle with Pain
Killer the throat. In Cincinnati, where all
the horses have been sick, We know of no
treatment that has given quicker or more
sure relief That which is good for man is
also good for the horse in similar affections.
We advise all to try the remedies. They can
be had from most any drug store.
j. n. III. & co.
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TIE great diamond swind,c. which has
lust been cxuosed in san Francisco. was
me of the most colossal frauds that has
ever been attempted in the United States
\ auietus has been given to the swindle,
but not in time to save many persons
from being heavily victimized. The spec
ulation was worked up in the most lnge-
Nous manner. and was calculated to de-
ceive even very cautious people. The
original parties to the swiudle purchased
large number OF inferior and cheap
gems in London and Paris. and mixed
them with a few valuable stones. These
they took to certain localities in New
Mexico and Colorado. where the soil and
crevices in the rocks were ''salted' with
them. This operation is by no means
novel. Having deposited their gems. the
first step OF the swindlers was to Hood
the press with rumors OF remarkable dia-
mond discoveries in New Mexico, and
thus stimulate public curiosity. The next
move was the arrival of exploring par
ties in San Francisco. who brought with
them large numbers of diamonds. rubles.
emeraldS. and sapphires. a few
of which We're exhibited in shop
windows. and the remainder de-
posted in the Bank of California
4 few of the most valuable specimens
were tested by jewellers and experts.
who of course, reported fsvorabiy uron
them. Shortly afterwards, packages Of
gems. purporying TO come from New Mex
leo. we exhibited in the principal cities
of the cou try. md some of the public
Journals were duped into giving glazing
accounts of the new diamond fields. The
game began to work. and, rs 500, as the
public curiosity become excited, stock
company was formed, d General
George r. Mcclellan was induced to, take
the presidency OF the company. and the
names of several Eastern gentlemen, who
would not knowingly have lent their
influence to a swindle, appeared as Direct
ors. The company appointed surveyor
to eXplere the new diamond fields, and
he, misled by the ''salting," made a IA
vorable report. The public began to bite
at he gilded hook. and shares commenced
selling lively. Immediately similar re-
pc Is of diamond d scoverie- came from
Colorado. Diamonds we're found, quarts
at a time Rilbics were shoveled up ana
forwarded to San Francisco. Emeralds.
sapphires. and opaZes became so common
that the miners left them ungathered
while the virgin gold was strewn about so
loosely and prOiusely in nuggets That 1t
was of no more consequence than pebb es.
All the while the public excitement in
C eased, and shares sold faster and 'aster.
AT last the bubble bursts. and the great
San francisco and New FORK Mining and
Commercial Company coiiapses. leaving
nothing behind but the worthless paper
uDDu which the cprtI Ic;ltPS were written.
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must be paid to holding the jaws rigid.
The sound will then be found to initiate
a voice heard from the other Size of a door
when it is closed, or under a floor, or
through wall. TO initiate Il sound be
hind door partly open, the voice must
not be altered from the original note or
pitch. but be made in another part o the
mouth. This is done by closing the lips
tight, and drawing one corner of the
mouth downwards. or toward the ear.
Then let the lips open at that corner only,
the other part to remain closed. Next.
breathe. as it We're, the words out OF the
oritice formed. DO not speak distinctly
but eXpel the breath in short pulls at
each word. and as loud rs possible. BY
so doing you will cause the illusion in the
minds OF the listeners that they hecr the
same voice which they heard when the
door was closed, but more distinctly and
nearer, on account of the door being
open. The voice must always be used
when the ventriloquist wishes it 70 appear
that the sound comes through an Obsta-
Gle but from some one close at hand.
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side of Africa, and got into row with
the British Association. he had been seized
and sent to limbo, there would have been
no more bother about him; but even the
British Lion drew in his tail on that Occa-
sion. and since then Stanley has been more
rampant than ever. He put Francis Gal
ton to flight. terrified the British Geo
graphical Society. got Sir Henry Raw
linson into quandary. scattered all his
enemies or reduced them to despair. OBJ
tanned peace offering in the shape OF Il
gold snuff-boX from the Queen, secured
fat teasts at every place he visited and
compelled the whole British press to sing
his praises. Never before was there such
lion. Never was there one who made
way with his enemies in such STYLE. or
eXtorted from them such comestibles and
thngs.-N. y. Cor. Gin. Commercial.
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vicinity OF Cape Hatteras. Since July l, ISL,
property valued at $500, 900 and 506 lives have been
saved by these appliances. During the last lis
cal year, II, ;. patients were treated IN the va
rious Marine hospitals at TIE cost Of S!53, % II
compared with an expenditure oi Sl53, 0St A. ioI
the year preceding
The Secretary then proceeds 10 discuss TIN
financial policy of the Government, and insists
that that policy must rest upon the past and the
present He urgcs'the necessity of u continuance
upon the broad system of protection Of the Us"
If treasury notes and the prohibition of bank
of issue by State authority; defends the national
bank note system; and III conclusion, regarding
the return TO specie payment, says The cNi'-
rience of Europe tends To show that the ability of
country to maintain specie payments l. ii,r
largely 10 the condition OF it, foreign trade Next,
channels Transportation between the seahoard
and the cotton and grain growing regions of Il
country. lessons the cost of freIghis,
adds something capacity com
pete successfully in the markets Of the world
Finally those measures which encourage Amer
lean manufactures, especially of iron, wool and
cotton, and discourage the importation of like
products, affect i:iyorably the balance trade
and help us toward the end seek. I his state
ment in these parts Is general statement of Il
policy that in my opinion will aid the country in
reaching condition where it Will be practicable
To resume and maintain specie payment. Anticl-
pating that day, anticipate, also, that the bur
den of redemption viii rest upon the Govern
ment. There are now more than l 900 banks IN
The country, and cannot imagine condition oil
things favorable for period of years as To en-
able them at all times to redeem their notes in
specie only. Without proce, ding TO the discus
sion of the subject in detail think that all Will
have been gained that is of value when the Treas
ury shall be prepared to pay the demand notes oil
the Government in coin, and the banks shall he
prepared TO pay their notes either in coin or legal
tender notes, and then good fortune Will
clearly appear in this, that our paper currency
is not exclusively OF national bank notes nor eN
r,usiyely of United States -
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SO-called Ring.b0ne.

THERE is no cure for ring-bone. The
idea OF removing what is termed ring
bone Is preposterous. No person who
claims he can remove an adventurous
growth of bone. without removing Il
part of the limb also upon which it may
be situated, should in the Ieas. be tolera-
ted. Either he is a foolish. igno~ ant in
dividual. or a knave (perhaps the most
desirable position of the two). No anato-
mist would, for Il single moment. enter
tain such an outrageously ridiculous
ldea, excepting rs a knave for the pur-
pose of filching the money from the
pocket of his crehulous patron. Such n
man is below the common average of
honestly minded citizens. and if not Il
fool, knows and will admit that | speak
only the truth, yet not quite all the truth
upon this. to me, pestiierOus subject.
That enlargement OF the bone may by
proper treatment often he arrested and
prevented from further growth, is rea-
sonably and usually true. As rule, not
only may further enlargement be pre-
vented. but the consequent lameness may
be and generally is entirely remove =.
The applications are legion, no end TO
them, both in the real and proper rene
dies and the still greater number OF
never failing quack remedies. After the
intlammatOry process is gotten rid of, use
diligently for week or so acetate of cam
tharides. Apply with paint brush, af-
ter cutting Off the hair. Or second. ap-
ply strong iodine ointment for about
three to five days, being careful to keep
the part well covered with hogs lard al
forwards. until the hair grows out good.
Better than either, the most etficaciOus OF
all, and without doubt. with me at least,
the best OF all. is the actual cautcry mot
from in the hands OF the proper person.
| have yet to learn of q real failure in the
proper application of the hot iron. True,
some are much longer than others in get
ting over the effects of fireing; but gen
orally, if properly cared for, the process
is sure. The care required is not very
serious or much trouble; it simply re-
quires common-sense, systematically APP
plied.-Cor. Western Farmer.
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Diseases from Vegetation.

DIR. T,n,sll startled all London a few
m.onti ago. by asserting rha5 Tie air is
full of invisible vegetable atoms, which
taken into the system by breathing, give
rise 10 numerous diseases. ii, eXpresse
the opinion that large part OF conta
gious diseases sprea in this way. 1t is
well known that malari at Rol e, and f..
yer and ague in the West, are caused by
the vegetable spores floating in tie at
mosphere.
DIR. Hoffman, a German physician, has
examined very carefully the blood of per
sons sick with scarlet fever and measles
and als' the matter secretcd by item IL
perspiration, and has fourd uni. ormiy ira
Cos of cer.ain fungus called micrococcus
He does not decide that this is the caus,
of the disease, but only that it is always
in the system when the diseases occur
and di-;.ppears when the sickness is gone
Another person, inocuIated either with
the blood or perspration of a sick patient
takes the disease and has the fungus. J!
looks, therefore, as if these diseases ar,
owing to The spores of this MICROSCOPE,
fungus.
Father Hyacinthe's Brussels journal
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VcntrilOquiSm.

Everybody wonders at the fcats of VEN
triloquism- but they are very easy of per
Torrance, according to Il writer in the Id
rance. He says there is no difficulty in
acquiring the power:
In the first place, speak any word or
sentence i'll your own natural tone; then
open the mouth, and fix the jaws fast, as
though trying to hinder any one from
opening them further or shutting them
draw the tongue back in II ball speak
the same words. ard the sound, instead
Of being formed in the mouth, will be
formed in the pharynx. Great attention
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40 Person can take these Bifters accord.
ing TO directions, and remain long unwel, provided
their bones destroyed by mineral poison Other
means, and the vital organs wasted beyond the point
repair
Dyspepsia Indigestion. Headache, Pain
in the Shoulders Coughs Tighness of the Chest DIX
zIuess, Sour Eructaons of the Stomach Bad Taste
IN the Mouth, Bilious Attacks, Papitation of the
Heart Inflammation Of the Lungs, Pain in the regions
the Kidneys, and hundred other painful symptoms,
the ofsprings of Dyspepsia. In these complaints
has equal and bottle will prove Letter guar
aniee OF its merits than a lengthy advertisement
For Female Complaints, in young or old,
married single, at the dawn of womanhood, or the
of life these Tonic Bters display so decided an
influence that marked Improvement Is soon peroep-
tble.
For Infinmmatory and Chronic Rheu-
,.ia:isn, and Gout, Bilious, Remittent and Inter-
itten Feve-s, Diseases of the Blood Liver, Kidneys
and Bladder. these Bitters have equal. Such Dis
ed by Initiated Blood which is generally
produced by arrangement of the Digestive Organs
They are II Gentle l'urSativc as well ns
Tonic. possessing also the peculiar merit of acting
a powerful agent IN reviewing Congestion or lnfam
of the Liver ana Visceral Organs, and in Biou
Diseases
For Skin Diseases, Eruptions, letter, SAT-
Rheun, Bioces Spots, Pimpes, Pustues, BoIls, Car
ouncles, Ring-worms, Scad-Head, Sore Eyes, Fry
5pela Itch, ScHf, Discoloraons of the Skin, urnors
md Diseases of the Skin, of whatever
literally dug up and carried out of the system IN
,hort time by the of these Bitters-
Grateful Thousands proclaim VINEGAR BIT
the wonderful Invigorant that sustained
the sinking system.
J WALKER, Prop'r r.. II. MCDONALD e. CO.,
Druggists and Gen. Agts San Francisco and New York
v- SOLD RY ALL DRUGGISTS & DEALERS.
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Fall Weather and Warm Blood.

We should never allow ourselves to for
get that nature intendcd us for warm
blooded ninlals. In this climate of surpris-
ing changes we are very apt to forget II, eS-
pecially in the fall and spring. At such
seasons, when we freeze and simmer on
alternate days. there is engcndered in us a
certain recklesSneSs which takes no heed
of cold or heat, d; mpness or drynesS. and
receives all temperatures with the same
front. generally defenseless one. 1t is
certainly very troublesome to change
front us often as the weather. and there is
ii prejudice in American minds against
such change. which has a great deal To do
with the rapidly increasing population of
our graveyards. People like to have some
stability OF purpose, and if they can have
it in nothing else they will try to have it
in their dress. They will not make Il
change until they make Il permanent one
for he season. No matter how hot it is
in the spring, they will wear spring
clothes until summer, and no matter how
cool it may be in August, summer clothes
must be worn until fall shall actually set
in. Thus ofttimes suddenly and with sad
results we ii ID ourselves approaching the
condition of the fishes and the lizards
for the chill, that alert forertlnncr of dis
ease, is ever ready. in our climate, to take
advantage of circumstances.
We suppose that there are no people in
the world so Indifferent t, the demands of
the weather-especially cool weather-as
Americans. and one reason of this is that
very many of us are ashamed to keep
warm. To wrap up and button up. and
to pat down windows whenever there Is a
chilling change in the air, argues, to most
minds, a namby-pamby eagerness to be
well that is repugnant to the hardy Amtfi-
can soul. So. rather than be laughed ut.
we shiver. We prefer tragedy to comedy.
the grave 20 the ridiculous.
But ridicule cannot arrogate to itself all
credit for chilling society. Comfort and
pleasurable sensation nave a hand in this
great work. Cool air. especially if it be
also little damp. is often extremely
pleasant in its immediate effects. But
what is pleasant is not always good for us.
We know very well that this is true in re-
gard to our sinful practices and wicked
ways, but the most pleasant forms of sin
are scarcely more delightful than to get
thoroughly heated and then sit with barred
throat and bosom in a good, strong. damp
draught. So pleasure will not always an
swer as GU de, either in a physical or a
moral point of view. If we want to be
healthy and good, we mus do some things
that we don't like. land it often will hap
pen that among these we will find the ne
cessity of keeping warm in the fall of the
year.-Noren,Jer Scy-ibner.
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WHAT is anamia: Literally, no blood.
The blood, which is the life, becomes i'm
poverished by disease; the slightest eXer-
ton wearies us; one feels no energy what
ever; universal lassitude seems to prevail
many become SO wretched as almost to pre-
fer death to life. The remedy for all this is
simple: the diseased matter must be alb
stracted from the blood and carried out from
the body. The kidneys will do all this if
only the right stimulant be given to them.
PARKER'S COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT b.
CHU has done wonders in just such eases.
Let the afflicted try it. For sale by all drug
gists. everywhere.
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SAID PARENT TO A CHILD. Just
good as new, all but the toes. which are Worn
through. Money thrown away, feet wet.
stockings soiled, all because they We're not
Metal Tipped" Parents. take your choice.
neat, genteel, Silver Tipped shoes, which
Tips, with ragged holes and protruding toes.
Which looks the Best? Which is the Cheap
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A FIXED FACT IN PHARMACY.-Con-
siderinu the multitude of diseases. it is
amazing that we live: In view of tie
countless remedies for them, it is wonder
full that we die. Unfortunately, however,
nost of tbe ..rpmeJieS'' are h,,,abyos One
execution to the latter rule demands the
recognition and approval OF the press.
We refer to DIR. JOSEPH WALKER S ' me
GAR BITTERs- vi Tie Doctor hiinSeii, we
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Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, Seaweed
Tonic and Mandrake Pills.

These the only medicines that will cure Pulmon-
Consumption. Dr. Schenck, of Philadelphia, has
been in constant practice for over thirty cont
ually examining lungs and knows his medicines. if
properly taken, will cure Consumption. His Man
drake Pills cleanse the liver and stomach; his Seaweed
Tonic dssolves the food, stimulates the coating of the
stomach. and aids digestion. His Pulmonic Syrup
ripcns the matter, and nature throws it off without
any exertion. For sale by all druggists
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A HAPPY FAMILY.-Wc have often heard
the remark that if you want good sweet
bread in the family, you must have good
natured and even-tempered cook to make it.
As an additional aid we would recommend
the unrivaled Charter Oak Cooking Stove,
which will insure the happy owner not only
Il well-cooked, palatable meal, but also Il con-
tented and cheerful wife.
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VICK'S FLORAL GUIDE FOR 1S73.-The
January number is beautiful. giving plans for
making rural homes, designs for din ing table dec
orations, window gardens, etc, and containing
of information, invaluable to the lover of
flowers. One hundred and fifty pages, fine
tinted paper, some five hundred engravings, and
superb coiored plate and chrome cover The
Guide is now published quarterly. p cents pays
for the year, four numbers, which is not half the
cost. Those who afterward send money to the
amDunt of one dollar more for Seeds, may also
order twenty-five cents worth extra-the price
paid for the Guide. Address JAMES WICK, Roch-
ester. New York