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The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1872-12-06
ILLINOIS SOLDIERS ORPHANS HOME

The trustees of this institution met at
the Harper House, in this city on Thurs
day to prepare their report to the Gov
ernor, TO lay before the Legislature at its
coming session.
From the report we learn that the num-
Der Of children who have been admitted to
the Home since its organization is 642, of
which number $50 have been returned to
! their friends or good homes provided for
them number of runaways, 6 number
Of deaths, 5 ; number remaining in the
Institution at presant, 275 OF the origi-
nal number (642) 275 are females and S67
males. The average daily attendance dur
ing the last two years was 300. The cost
Of maintenance, per capita per annum, has
been $l44.63, or $l205 per month, or AZ
cents per day. This includes subsistence,
clothing, salaries of officers and teachers
in short all expenses of the Home, and
illustrates the admirable and economical
system in vogue
The Superintendent, Mrs Ohr, in hel
report to the trustees says:
Very many erroneous ideas have prevailed
A. 20 the true object Of this institution, som,
looking upon u merely place where chill
|, dren arr taken to he clothed fed, and sheltered
from the st0rm-A last resort for those whose moth
ers are unable 10 provide the necessaries OF life To-
them. am glad 20 know that the public mind !
fast being disabuaed OF this impression and i
learning to consider that II l. In reality what 10
name would indicate and more too, place wher'
they can have educational advantages equal 10 an
IN the land; and be shielded not from the element
alone. hut from the temptations and vices which $
g often surround aud allure the young,
The President of the institution is Maj
: J. NJ Beardsley, of this city, who takes
deep interest in all that concerns the wei
fare of the children entitled 10 its benefits
A considerable number of orphans from
this county have been admitted to thu
Home, and, as far as we hear, the man
agement of the institution seems to have
given very general satisfaction Purchases
of wooden goods from the Rock lslant
Wooden Mills, quilts from the Marseille
Quilt Factory and other necessary article
for the institution, have been made here.
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A COMPLIMENTARY TESTIMONIAL TO
MESSRs. j. & G. MAGUIRE, St Louis, Mo. Gen
tlemen:--The undersigned. having known you fer
many years reliable chemists and Pharmachutists
and observing the effective action Of your remedies
for whatever recommended. wish to bear voluntary
evidence to the efficacy OF you lrst and, in our opin
ion, best preparation, .MAGUlRE'S CUNDU KAN
GO BfTTEkS." II il all that you claim for Il as az
Alternative purgative depurator and dinret,c acting
specially upon the liver blood kidneys and bowels
JOSEPH BROWN, Mayor, who adds; have
found this the most pleasant and ereeuFe uedicne
have ever used.n . -A
MILES SELLS, State Insurance Commissioner,
who adds. n endorse The Mayors opinion $
THos RIcHESON, s. ii LEFLINN,
Pres. White Lead & OIL of Lefin & Rand Powder
D. n. HousER. ctiAs. b. CONFER.
Prop ST. Louis Globe. Ch'mn Dem. Cen Com
W. &, WAGNhk, 7. G. FURGESON,
CLERK Prnbafe Court. jerks, = Of No. Dem
BRITAIN A. HILL, HENRY T. MUDD, -
Attorney at Law. Late City & County Ass a.
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N ;isss GOTHAM. EN-. oH H1sFfsss
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Of Moody Michael & Co. ofoay, Hannenkamp d CO
THERON BAfkNUM. ~ JAMES ARCHER -
as3 of l3aFnuIn's Hotel sgs s a{ ffenver Col
And many others toe numerous to mention.
80. 3 y. y - sc. MAGUIRR,
sl9s ~ " Is ~ 80 g. Sale Pro:,ssetornesG&
Price 75c per bottle. so Loaas, No.
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Schenck's Seaweed Tonic is gentle stimulant
and Alternative and the alksl in the Seaweed which
this preparation Is madeof INSISTS the stomach to
throw out the gastric juice dissolve the food with
the Pulmonic Syrup and it is made into good blood
without fermentation or souring in the stomach.
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DR.. Schenck in his treatment does not try to stop
cough. night sweats, ehills or fever. Remove the
cause and they will all stop their own accord. Nc
one can be cured of Consumption, Liver Complaint
Dyspepsia, catArrh, Canker, liberated Throat, IN
less the liver and stomach are made healthy.
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CONDITION POWDERS.
n O e RI 80
Celebrated Improved
CONDITION POWDERS,
For Horses, Cattle, Sheep,
Hogs and Fowls.


The cheapest and only safe, certain and reliable
Medicine for some OF the diseases peculiar 10 AL Of
these animals.
For Horses and Cattle-They are a Sovereign
remedy for boss of Appetite, Hide bound, Distem-
pers, Rheumatism, Inward Strains, Fevers, Foun-
drr-, &C &C. And sure cure for Coughs and
Colds, which is the foundation of the fatal dir
eases. These Powders are compounded, and of
such iDgre dents that all Of their valuable qualities
blend in harmonious unsion, which readily enter n
TO the elements Ofthe bOad and juices aud there
by made to penetrate every part of the system thus
assisting nature in ailaying fevers and uamaIions,
breaking up colds, stopping coughs, removing I'M
healthy Instructions, IoOsening The skin, opening
its pores causing N hair 10 lie smooth, and giving
glossy, soft "ppearailee purifyngthe blood, Civ
ing tune to the stomach and digestive organs and
imparing new life vigoT and strength to the animal
few doses Of these Powders will produce a won
derfnl effect upon these animals
For sheep, they a perfect remedy for Distem-
pers, Foot R0i want of Appetite, Wool Dropping,
Scurvy. &C, and by feeding once week ffeey, will
prevent all The above diseases.
For Hogs, they will Keep in better condition Fat
ten Quicker. and On less food, Half a Package
should be mixed In every barrel of swil These
Powders have new, been known fail to cure that
fatal disease known as Hog Cholera.
BE SURE AND CALL FOR NORRIS.
Price 25cts per package. or five for 81.
Prepared and sold wholesale and retail by G. G.
NoHRts, CLEVELAND, o., and sold by Druggists and
Merchants generally
| For sale by John Bengston, Rock island.
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The great reason why physicians do not cure Con
sumption is, they try to do too much; they give
medicine to stop the cough, to stop the chills, TO
stop night swests hetic fever and by doing they
derange the whole digestive powers locking up the
secretions and eventually the patient sinks and dies
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Sehenek's Mandrake Pills act upon the liver,
moving all distractions. relax the ducts Of the gall
bladder the bile starts freely and the liver is
relieved the stools will show what the Pills car do
nothing has ever been invented except calomel Ia
deadly poison which is very dangerous to unless
with great care) that will unlock the gall BLADDER
and start the secFetions of the liver like Schenk s
Mandrake Pills.
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They are all three to be taken at the same time
They cleanse the stomach relax the liver and put it
TO work; then the appetite becomes good; the food
digests and makes good blood the patient begins
to grow in nesh; the diseased mstter ripens in the
lungs and the patient outgrows the disease and gets
well. Tins is the only way TO cure Consumption.
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DIR. schenGk and his son, j. II. Schenck, Jr, NJ d.,
professionally their store Northeast corner of
Sixth and Arch streets, Philadelphia every Saturday
All advice given free Of charge, but for thorough
examination by the Respirometer the price is IS
This instrument will detect the slightest movement
of the respiratory organs; by It can be readily de-
termined whether the disease is tubercular, bron-
chial, or only sympathetic affection of the brun-
chia tubes, which is often mistaken for Pulmonary
Consumption, but which is caused by a torpid liver.
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DIR. a. O.. DIN

565 State street, the longest engaged and most ae
ceesfal in the West, in the treatment OF all Prje
Ghroafc and UaTnaTg Diseases Of both sexes viii
out mercury. His skin As specialist is Ensurps.s
ed IN Chicago or any other city, having deTora6
twenty years TO The study and treatment OF ali Phi
WAITE DISEASES and NERVOUS DEBILITY. -.
afflicted may consult him with assurance Of -
lief No matter who has failed tell him your prlysr
troubles, he cures cases given up BY others. semi
al weakness the result OF early indiseretions or f
causes producing nervousness, biOtehes pimples or
the face aversion society," impaired vision l,. ~
memory, and manhood is permanently cured. hi.
self evident that physician making certain a.
of diseases his study, ami treating thousands Of
yearly, must acquire greater ekih in his specjg ~
than one in general practice Many physician. re-
ognzing this fact introduce patients DR. Din r
treatment All medicines prepared in his own Isb
eratoFy and sent everywhere free from Obseryaar
Send stamp for circular
TRUE MARRIAGE GUIDE .-Fnll informa,ilr ON
mental and physical ineapacitY ,inpedmeHts L. rer
riage, etc. in sealed plain envelope. Price 5,gr.
All female difficulties and irregH arites treated win
perfect success Ladies, send for circular on M,
VentiOn. Consultation free and strictly c0nhdeuIis
| Call on address DR A 6. OLlN SIS State stree;
Chicago, II. Office hours from 4. n 10 : Z m
/ Sundays 10 IL a. m. jsn2adwly
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Send for
D. C. JACCARD E. cos H.
Iustrated Price List and
Catalogue of Waltham, How
ard, and D. C. Iaccard G. Co.'S
Watches, JeweIry, and Solid
Silver and Plated Ware, &c.
When in St. Louis you are
invited to inspect their mag
nificent JEWELRY establish
ment, Nos. 40I' g. 403 N.
FOURTH ST., Corner of To-
Gust, Odd Fellows Hall.
Bss-Watches, Clocks and Music
Boxes Repaired and Warranted.
Orders by mail promptly atten-
ded to.
msL 26dSm
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MEDICAL,
|DR. C. BIGELOW.
CONFIDENTIAL PHYSICIAN,

Has removed from NO. l79 South Clark street co, -,
Monroe, 10 No 464 SOUTH STATE STREET CE3
CAGO.
His welIknown by all readers of this paper tt.,
DR. 81 Bigelov Is the 9idast established physlcisn1
Chicago who has made the Treatment of all Chen
asad sexual diseases specially science and EN-,
iance have made DR.. B the most renowned sBP
CIALlsT of the age, hoHorcd by the press, esteem
Of the highest medical attanments by all the med
cal institutes of the day, hrving devoted TWFNTy
YEARS OF HIS LIFE in peFfecting remedies if,.
will cure positively the worst eases CT CHRONTc
AND PRIVATE DISEASES Of the (4ENTTO m
NARY ORGANS in both sexes, Seminal Weak.
producing Nervousness, Aversion TO Soceiv In
paired vision, Loss of Memory and Manhood ne,
fectiy cured. 1t is evident that one who eoD8ra,
himself 10 the study OF certain diseases trrs1i,
thousands Of cases every year, must have gresrL;
skill than physician In general practice. Rasd
his MEDICAL TREATfsE for ladies' and gentleTsT
Sent free TO any address in sealed envelope Cons
tation free The finest rooms in the city with seI
arate parlors for ladies and gentlemen. Call. yp
see only the doctor. Correspondence Cohfdepiis-
| Address all letters 10 DIR. g. BIGELOW No 4f,
| state st ofiee honrs from a M. to 8 p NJ s52
days p. NJ to5.
n Blades. send for descriptive circular q,
| PeSsgYfe RsBssdes the best prevention of concer
known. Sent 10 any address, enclose stamp.
jsn10d&wly
Z = -.
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These watches have Equilibrium eseapements, chro-
nom0ter balances, exposed ruby pallets, BergHet
hair springs, and full ruby-jewelled, and combine
all modern improvements in1watch-Inaking-
These watches were awarded the Grand Prize al
the Paris Exposition OF 1857 for the best perform
anee and greatest accuracy in adjustment, and can
be warranted to perform with the same degree of
regularity those made by the best manufaetur-
en- of Europe and America.
A full assortment constantly on hand for sale by
! QU1NCHER a KRUGIER Is Maiden Lane, (up
stairs New York. Only wholesale agents for the
manufacturers. e-iSd1y
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SEELY's Standard Goods are for sale by all first
class dealers in the Northwest and Rock Island by
L. l.. LANE and JOHN BENGSTON.
8 29dmwf&wly
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THE GREAT FRENCH REMEDY.
DELAMAKREs s sReEECqEEEEIIer ELLIS.

No. 1l4 huo Lombard, Paris.
These pills are highly recommended py the entire
Medical Faculty Of France as this very best remedy
in all cases Of SpermatrFfhDa, or Seminar Weak
ness Nightly. Daily or Prfgeafure Emissions sex-
nal Weakness or Igipofsney; Weakness erising from
Heeret Habts and Sexual Exceeses Relaxation the
Genital Organs; Weak Spine Deposits int the Urine,
and all the CHASTITY train OF Diseases arising nom
Oyernse or Excesses. They cure whenall otnerreg,,
b. sent Free to any address. Price 81 Dor Beg.
roosip& o. price. OSCAR e. MOSES, 10 CoRTL AMY
b., NEW fonK. Solo General Agent for America
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CEELY's STANDARD
y preparations are war
ranted strictly pure and re-
liable.
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To these three medicines DIR. j. H. Schenck OF
Philadelphia, owes his unrivalled success in the
treatment Of Pulmonary Consumption. The Pull
monte Syrup ripens the morbid matter in the lungs,
nature throws 1t of by easy expectorstion- for
when the phlegm matter is ripe a slight cough
will throw it off, and the patient has rest and the
lungs begin to heal.
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MASTA'S
INDIAN PULM0NIC BALSAM

possesses this rare cnmhinafion. Prepared entirely
from vegetable substances with their hslsamic medic
inAl properties Il can be taken at any time and IN
der al circumstances with perzect safety.
10 While Il promptly and efectually arrests in
tation Of the Air-passaees and the lungs rapidly
relieves cough. il renders them further assistance
by promoting free discharge Of their accumulated
mucous, and at the same time imparts strength ana
vigor to the whole system.
Sold by all Druggists and Apothecsriss Throughout
the New England States
For sale in Rock Island by
N JOHN BENGSTON.
T. BRUENERT,
SMITH & BONNEY,
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To do this, the Seaweed Tonic and Mandrake Pills
be freely used to ciesnse the stomach and liver
so that the Pulmonic Syrup and the food will make
good blood.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1872-12-06

"FoR WAYS THAT ARE DARK AND TRICKS THAT .RE
YAM" It is said that the heathen Chinee' Is pecu
fiar. This is doubtless true Bnt these featufes
also apparent within the ranks OF the American PEG
ple We would suggest 70 those unfortunate persons
who have been in the ways that are dark, or who
have injudiciously practieed trieks that vain.
that there is help for Chem. DR. E. ]. Reynolds, q
Rochester the great frendto erring humanity, is tho
person to furnish the proper and speedy relief and
cure. The advertisement Of DR.. Reynolds viii be
found an this paper and from his great success In the
branches of the profession to which he has deSoteo
so many years of his life he is very generally connd
ed in
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1872-12-06
MELEE IM TEN MINUTES.

BRYAN's PULMONIC WATERS
Cure CoUoHs. CoLDs, ASTHMA. Bl0EoHITIs, BoRR
THRoAT, HoARsBNEss, DTPFIcULT BREATHING, In
oIPIKNT CoHsuMPTIoE AND LUNG DIsEAsHs: They
have no taste Of medicine. and any child win take
them. Thousands have been restored to health that
had before despaired: Testimony giysn n huudrsds
Price 20 cent. per box. JOE MOSES PrOprte-
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]. 81. 0SGOOD & CO.,
MANUFACTURING OF
Roller Composition,
Printers linking Rollers
80 Hawley ST., Boston.

Our IMPROVED COMPOSITION, to which
We would call your Attsnt on, has been in extern
siVe use throughout the Nsw Engiand Slater, for
sle past three years, whore ii has an established
Reputation. It Rds from abe best matsrials,
&ad BY suoh processes as insure On excellent and
uaiform article. 1t 10 manufactured in thses
aistahst grades, the same in quality bat difsEins
In nrmnsss, thas adapting it to any season, Of
hee or press. We are prepared 10 furnish II 10
bulk, or in saddles Of ten or fifteen pounds, al
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"VICToRTA REGIA, &C
knowledged the most fra
grant ard persistent odor
for the handkerchief the
world ever produced.
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Liver Complaint is one of the most prominen,
causes of Consumption.
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Groceries.
JAMES KELLY,

Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Queens
ware, Glassware, Wooden and Willow Ware, &c.
Cor. Orleans and Ohio streets,
NUN BLAND. .:'ss.. ...-....l Ill
For quality of goods and prices, defy competi.
ton. 3-l4dly
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"BOQUET ILLINOIS" a
very fragrant and delicate
perfume for the handker-
chief.
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DR.. TUFTS Liver Pills.
Bachelors Hair Dive,

This splendid Hair Dive Is the best In the world
The only True and Perfect Dye. Harmless, Relia
bic and instantaneous; no disappointment; no ri
dculous tnts or unpleasant odOr Remedies the III
effects OF dyes and WISHES Produces Immediately
superb Black or Natural Brown. and leaves the
hair Clean, Soft and Beautiful The genuine signed
W. A. Bachelor sold by all Druggists
10 99dwly CHAS. BArCHELOR, Prop, n.
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"P0NADE On" the most
exquisitely perfumed hair
dressing in America free
nom Injurious ingredients
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Beware of Counterieits !
JOB MOSES SIR F SAMfs kGghf4i IRg
arc e1tensfneiv COUErKRFRffED. DtshoHeu Drug
gtas sndeepgy % sell c0unfereffs fgnaks greater
pyQdts. The gsrufne hare the Hda1s az oh Moses
on sGeA paekdge. AHothers WORTHLESS limitations
The oHNuIsn Pills unfailing In the cure Of all
those painful and dangerous diseases 70 which the
female constitution Is subject They moderate all
excuses and remove all distractions, from what
TO MARRIED LADIES
they are particularly suited They will in a ahoft
time bring on the monthly period with regularity;
and althouSn very powerful, contain nothing hurt:
full 10 tho constitution. In all cases OF Nervous and
Spinal Affections, Pains in the Back and Limbs,
Fatigue slght exerti0n, Papitation OF the Heart
Mysteries and Whites they will effect when
all other means have failed. The circulars around
each package give full directions and advice, or
will be sent free To all writing for them, sealed
nom observation.
NB-In all cases where the GENUINE cannot DO
obtained, One Dollar enclosed TO the Sole Proprs-
t1r. JOB MOSES, 10 Cortlandt st.. New York, will
insure q bottle Of the Renutne, containing Fifty
Pills. by return mail, securely SEALED from any
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1872-12-06

"FLAvoRING EXTRACTS.
Our Lemon and Vanilla
arc guaranteed strictly pure
and Of great strength. All
grOcers sell them
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7. HzHoNAs . Co.. and Smith AB e,ny.
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Watch Buyers Attention

The undena gned
respectfullycaH at
tention of persons
contemplating the
purchase Of watch
es TO the superior.
ity of the eelebrat.
ed Nickle Move
Inents, nIannfac'
tHred by Messrs,
BOKEB Il COUR-
N0ISIER, oil Neu.
chatel, Gents aud
Ladies' sizes, Key
and Stem Winder,
a
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Twenty Cents Per Pound.

Twenty Cents Per Pound.
Rollers made from il are easily cared for; can
osvasbed With the materials In common use;
will carry ink 10 any weather; and arc ready Tor
nss ct any nsnsnt. They 20 not crack or lose
their suction, and are excaedingiy durable.
These good quslities, and its low price, warrant
US In claiming that 1t is the
Best and Cheapest Composition
10 she market, and that II viii give more general
satisfaction than any other.
8EH AGENTS:
NJ shumway syracuss, N Z; cinsinnsti Type
Foundry, cinSinns'i, O.; St Lsuis Type Foun.
dry ~ Louis, No; Cornwslls, Price 4 Co.. De-
troit, Mich c Palsgrsvs, Toronto and Mon
trsHl Type Foundries. 2 ~
Boston, Dc ,ssmhsr LIST. 1s72.-osti9dsoasw
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Singular Enitnnhs.

The silent precincts of the Settles of the
dead" frequently furnish sort Of grim
humor in the form Of eccentric epitaphs.
Here are few specimens. In cemetery
in England is this over the grave of wo-
man who had a very large mouth.
Beneath this spot woman lies,
Whose head and mouth were of equal size;
Stranger tread lightly where she's laid,
For if she gapes-from earth you'll fade.
Near a large stone church in one of the
New England states, reposes all that is
left Of the remains of Oliver Toleup, the
man under whose supervision the building
was constructed. These lines commemo-
rate his fame
Here lies Oliver Toleup,
Who made yonder pole roll up;
When God took his soul up,
His body filled this hole up.
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II U MoRous EMS
A CondItionnI RECONCILIATION.

"My dear Mrs. Jones,' said Mrs. Brown
"come near to my bedside, I'm dying, and
! wish to say few words to you" eyes
marm," sighed Mrs. Jones. Well Mrs.
Jones'" calculated Mrs. Brown, "you and
| have had good many lifts in our day,
and now part with you in peace can
you forgive me?' eyes, marm," sobbed
Mrs. Jones, "indeed, indeed can p Gam
l forgiven? ?" calculated Mrs. Brown
Yes marm," responded Mrs. Jones with
difficulty, in consequence of the intensity
of her anguish {; and then she attempted
to weep her way out of the dying woman's
room. Stop a moment, my dear Mrs.
JONES'" said the expiring Brown; I've
another word to say, wish to have it
understood, that if get well, everything
goes back, and we stand on the same old
ground"
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cE- A down east paper says that presua-
sive and humbugging agents are about in
that region, selling lightning-rods. One
old lady, on being solicited to purchase
rod, said:
"I never was afraid of slightning, but /
alters was afraid of thunder"
'Just So" said the agent, "we can
meet your case exactly. The square ones
are lightning and the round ones thun-
der-rods." " A'f 4Nht} t
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TINE alarming increase in the number OF fright
Il full accidents, resulting in terrible deaths
and the destruction of valuable property, caused
name Of petroleum, prompts us to call your spe-
cial attention to an article which will, wherever
USED, remove the CAUSE Of such accidents
We allude to
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1872-10-29

GEL found out the best side to milk
COW the other day, says city bred. /
asked country chap why sheep stayed
white when they eat SO much grass. He
said he didn't know, and he asked me
which was the best side to milk COW. 1
told him didn't know and he told me
" the outside" got the worst Of that en-
counter.