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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15

WHENCE this great com mot ion the ooun-
try through, among the Alcoholic Bitter
mongsrs2 They stand sghass at an inno-
vstion on their privilege of making drunk
ards of the sick. A competitor has come
into the field with which they can not con-
tend. DR. ]. WALKER's CALIFORNIA VINE
GAR BITTERs, the undeilsd essence of the
most sfficAcious vegetable tonic and al.era-
tiveS in the world, is driving all the still
born nostruma of King Alcohol TO the wall,
and pinuiug them there like scArecrows, for
the benefit OF mankind. There 10 no dis
ease, internal or external, in which it is not
oeneiciAlly administered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
> CURES DISEASES OF M
THROAT, LUNGS, LIVER & BLOOD

In the wonderful medicine to which the afflicted
are above pointed for relief the discoverer he
heves he has combined is harmony more of Ma
ture's most sovereign curative p-operties which
God has instiled INTO the vegetable kingdom for
healing the SICK, than were ever before combined
In one medicine. The evidence of this fact il
found in the great variety Of most obstinate Dis
eases which IL has been found to CONQUER In The
cure OF bronchitis, severe Coughs,
and the early stages OF COnsu nm ptiOn, Ii has
astOnished tho medical faculty and eminent ply
Ectans pronounce II the greatest medical discoye-
~ OF the age. While 1t cares the seyerest Coughs
Il strengthens the system and purifies tho
blood. BY It's great and thorough blood purify
ing properties, it cares all Hum O RS, from the
wost ScrOfula to a common BIOtc II, Pim-
pie, or Euruptfon. Mecurial disease Mine
raj Poisons, and their effects, are eradlcated and
vigorous health and a sound constitution estab-
lished. ErysIpeIas, salt R N cum, Fever
Sores, Scaly or Rough skin, In short
oil the numerous diseases caused by bad blood
are conquered by this powerful purifying and in
vigoratng medicine.
ffyou feel dull. drowsy. debllitated. have ssllow
color of skin or yelowish brown spots on face or
body, frequent headache or dizziness. bad taste IN
mouth. internal heat or Chih- alternAted with hot
lushes, low spirits, and gloomy forebOdings, IL
regular appetite and tongue coated you are suffer
ing from Torpid Liver or d Bilious
ness.o In many cases OF "Liver COM
plaiutS only part of these symptoms are expe-
rienced. A. q remedy for all such cases Dr.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery has no equal,
n il effects perfect cures leaving the liver strength
encd and healthy. For the cure OF HabituaI
Constipation Of the bowels II "a a never fail.
Ing remedy and those who have used II for this
purpose are loud an ats praise
The proprietor offers 81 900 reward for a medi-
cine that Will equal il for the cure OF all the dis
eases iot which Il Is recommended
sold by druggists at : per bottle Prepared by
II Y. Pierce. NJ. d sole Proprietor. al his Chemi-
Sal Laboratory 80 Seneca street. Buffalo, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15

II ts the only form Of instrument yet invented
with which fluid medicine can be carried high Up
hnd psecify applied to all perts OF the affected na
sal passages, and the chambers or cavities com
Inunieating Herewith, In which sores and ulcers
frequently exist and from which the catarrhal dis.
charge generally proceeds. The want Of success
IN treating Catarrh heretofore has arisen largely
from the impossibility Of applying remedies 10
these cavities and chambers bv anv Of the ordL
nary methods This obstacle in the way of eff
fecting cures Is entirely overcome hv tho inentton
OF the Douche. Ia using this instrument ibe EIpld
Is carried BY lis own weight mo snusnc iorcnu or
pumping being req1ired1 up one noetrii in a fnll
gently howing stream to the highest portion Of tbe
nasal passages, passes into and ihoroupblyelesnv-
c-all the tubes and chambers connected therevitb
and lows outol the opposite nostrl. Itsuse i pleas
ant, and so simple that child can understand
1t. Full and explicit directions ac
company each instrument. When used with this
instrument, DR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures re-
cent stacks of "Cold an the Head - by
sympto ms OF Catarrh. FREQUENT head
ache discharge falling into throat sometimes pro-
fuse, watery, thick mucus, puruient, offensive. SC
In others dryness, dry, wntery, weak or infAmed
eyes stoppingup or obstruction OF nasal passages
ringing In ears, deafness, hawking and coughing
20 clear throat, uCerations, scabs from ulcers
voice altered. nasal twang, offensive breath i'm
paired or total deprivation Of sense OF smell and
taste, dizziness mental depression. loss of appe-
tite, indigestion, enlarged tonss, tickling congh,
&C Only few OF these symptoms are likely TO
be present In any case at one time.
Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, when
used with DR.. Piercc,s Nasal DOuehe,
and accompanied with the constitutional treat
men meat which is recommended in the pamphlet
mat wraps each bottle OF the Remedy, Is per-
fect specific for this loathsome disease and the
proprietor otfers, in good fsith $500 reward
lor a case be can not cure, The Remedy Is mild
drugs or poisons. The Catarrh Remedy is nold Al
90 cents, Douche at 90 cents by all Drug
seeps eS esnt. WI R Pc n'fd n ass9PrsfoT q
sole Sro1xletor, BUFFALO, n, ".
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15

A UYIvERsAL ARTICLE OF FAIrH.-In
these days of religious contention il has
been thought impossible to indicate an arti-
Gle Of faith upon which all scots and classes
we're united. There is one, however, and .
very notable one too, viz: A belief which
IL implicit and universal in the paramount
ethcaoy of that matchless HOUSEHOLD Tonic
AND RHcUPERASr, PLANTATION BITrERs,
The constantly increasing patronage which
1t receives has, it is true, excited the petty
envy of certain splsnetic advertisers of pinch
beck panaceas, who hope to make Q market
for their own stagnant, watery wares, by de-
crying all spirituous medicinal preparations.
But the public can stomach neither their ar
guments nor their potasions, and consequent.
iy reject these very weak limitations of the
enemy as entirely too thin
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15

Durysa's Improved Corn Starch" is the
title the Me'srs. Duryea give to this famous
article of food, Unlike the ordinary corn
starch, this article is made from the choicest
white corn, which is selected with great
care. Its great delicscy and purity make il
an article of food much sought after BY
those who appreciate a good thing. En-
quirs for Duryea's "Improved Corn
Starch Duryea's on every package.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15

HENDERsoN's BUcHU, the great dluresio
an Unfailiug remedy for all diseases of the
Kidneys and Bladder, also for Dyspepsia or
Indigestion, Flssulsncy, or Wind in the
Stomach. The most distressing cases of
Female Weakness and Uterine Complaints
are permanently cured BY Henderson, .
Buehu. 1t is unsquAlsd by any known
remedy for the cure of Dropsy, Gravel, and
all Gouty and Rheumatic affections. 1t is
specific remedy for e1pslling all Pain and
Tape Worms. 1t is prescribed by eminent
physicians in Chronic Affections of the Liv-
er. For sale BY all druggists. See sdver-
hsemeatin this issue. eod&wly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pim-
pies, ring-worm, salt rhsum, and other
outsneous affections, cured, and the skin
made sofi and smooth, BY using the Juniper
Tar Soap made BY Caswsll, Hazard l. Co.,
New York. II is more convenient and
easily applied than other remedies, avoiding
the trouble of the greasy compounds now
in use. mt, wsov.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
YOUR DAYS ARE NUMBERED.

II you are afflicted with InfiammAtlon Of the
Kidneys, Diabetes, Gravel, Catarrh of the BlAd-
der, Brickdust Deposit, Dyspepsia, PalpItation
1.-THE Heart, Female Complaints, unless you get
immediate relief the grave will Ioon claim an
other victim.
FORTY DROPS CONSTITUTION WATER,
three times day, in four times the quantity Of
water, will cure you 1t 10 not spring water,
ou1 preparation by an eminent ply sician.
For Sale by all Druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
ROHRER's ExPECToRAL WILD CHERRY
TONIC.
The Universal Family Remedy.

The Universal Family Remedy.
For Dyspepsia AMI Weak Stomach.
For the Liver and Kidneys.
For Coughs and Sore Throat.
For the Lungs and Splitting of Blood.
For Weakness and General Debility.
For Loss of Appetite.
For Sick Headache,
For Diarrhea and Dysentsry.
For Fever and Ague.
For Bilious Fever.
For Cholera Morbus and Cramps.
For Palpitation of the Heart.
For Broken down Nervous System.
For Neuralgia and Rheumatism.
For Purifying the Blood.
For inhamed and Sore Eyes when caused
BY the Impure state of the Blood.
Call for it at John Bengston's, or Emi
kehler, or address J. Rohrer, sole proprie
tor. Lancaster, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
RATES OF ADvER TISIke.

rol sAeh ssuars, or the space occupied By ten
mss oi send nsnpAreil, One Dollar for each in.
special Notices, 70 e.pts per line. whsr IN
lar advertising ates.
Communicasions, or artieles inserted amons
reading matter, 25 cent? per line.
DAILY AED WEEKLY.-A discount Of IS psr
sent. viii be made from tie Weekly r.tes, on
yearly and half yearly contracts, when the same
matter Is inserted in both Daily and Weekly
Double Columns will be charged Is per cent
additional.
nent lie req uired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15

Loss Of teeth is great misfortune, and
many good teeth are pulled because of ague
in the teeth and jaws, which might be cured
and the teeth saved, by using Rsune'a Mag
10 Oil. This article is good to use when
brushing and cleaning the tseth, and keeps
the gums healthy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
Great Saving in Coal.

TwITcHELL's "Draught Regulator" can b.
l. applied to any sort Of Stove or heater
saves from to ! of the Coal by utilizing ali the
heat produced, and secures . constant, even
temperature, with less than half the trouble in
keeping fires. On exhibition and for sale at
Harris Tea stsre. Teas at rsdaoed prices, free
Of duty. DIFF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
LOCAL NOTICES.

l was getting gray and didn't like it, MA
TURE's HAIR REsroRArIAE restored the color
of my hair, Cleaussd my scalp and pleased
me wondsrtully,-NOthing like it in the
market, nor ever was or ever will be. See
Advertisement.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
WOMAN.

by an immense Practice, extending through period
Of many years. having within that time treated over
nine thousand cases Of those diseases peculiar TO
woman have been enabled to perfect most potent
and agreeable medicine that meets the indications
tainty and eVactness
To designate tins natural specific compound, have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15

Ladies who nrs suffering from certain com
plants, known only to females, should at once
get DR.. Velpau'S Female Pills. They produce q
most charming effect. Sold by all Druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
Dress Making!

MISS SULLIVAN receives regularly from
IfI Chicago all the latest styles of Patterns,
etc for Dress Making She has also secur ed
the services of Miss VAIL, first class trimmer
from the celebrated establishment Of Madame
RibOt St. Louis. Shop over Don's Stove Store
sept26d3m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
Use Renne's Pain Killing
MAGIC OIL.
sit Works like o Charm"

Safe, clean and delicious TO use
Safe, clean and delicious to use
Safe, clean and delicious to use.
Safe. clean and delicious to use.
Safe, clean and delicious to use.
Safe, clean and delicious to use.
Cures pain as water quenches fire.
Cures pain as water quenches fire.
Cures pain as water quenches fire.
Cures pain as water quenches FIRE.
Cures pain water quenches hre.
Cures pain water quenches fire.
Ise Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil faithfully.
Use Renne's Pain-Killing Magic OIL freely.
Use Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil daily.
use Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cheerfully-
Use Renne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil honestly.
Use henne's Pain-Killing Magic Oil hopefully.
Every store should have it to supply customers.
~ uoes % n1s iose ~ virtues by age exposure.
thousands tell OF lite good elects alter trying it,
VIM RENNE & SONS. Sole Manufacturers. Pitts
trace, by the full name. '1 -'
Sold by John Bengsten, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
HAIR RRST0RER.
& stureSs
Hair Restorative!
Warranted free from
Poisons
Clear as Crystal!

Has no Sediment, no Filth, no Lac Sulphur no
Sugar Of Lead, no Litharge, no Nitrate Of
Silver, will restore Gray H.Ir, prevents the
Hair fro Nj Falling Of. ans is entirely free
from the Poisonous and Health DESTROYING
Drugs used in other Hair Preparations.
Keeps he hair in a nice, healthy condition; is
fine Dressing, and has given the most abun-
dant satisfaction to thousands Whe have used
it. Try one bottle and be convinced. Take nc
ether.
DR.. q. Smith, Patsntee, Aver, Mass haur
featured and for gale by Proctor Brothers.
GIouesster, Mass. All frst-class Druggists
sell it.
49, Ssad two three cent stamps to Proctor
Bros, and recsive per retars mail Q aYslu able
Treatise on the Human Hair"
enthusiastically
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
OFFICE Qg RESsE's PArS KILLING MAGIC On,


PITTsFIELD, Mass, October /, 1872.
To Patrons Respectfully
In order TO equaliZe the price, and make It an in
ducement for those located at the most remote
points to handle MAGIC On, we have rearranged the
scale OF prices 70 take effect from and after this date
as follows
Trial Size, or its equivalent 10 other sizes, per
- gross - .-.....-...- 81 90.
rive 70 Ten gross, per gross ss............ 2l.00
twenty cross, per gross 1000
discount will be- made on purchases Of five gross
71 4au over OF sumcient amount TO cover freight.
The goods will be delivered point transpor-
tatou In Plttsheld, in good order after which they
VIII be at the risk of the purchaser.
TERMS.-Net Cash Current Funds in New York
Fiease give full shipping directions with your orders
RESNE's PAN-KILLING MAGIC on is packed for
the trade follows
Trial Size, One nross in A Case
doz. Large Size,
We also pack what Is known as an Assorted
Gross, as follows: doz. Trial Size doz. Medi-
um Size; II doz. Large Size; which equals one gross
In case, ana makes good assortment of sizes for
retail store.
On all goods manufactured after January /, 1878,
the retail price will be printed upon the label OF each
bottle, as follows Trial Size % cents; Medium
Size, so cents Large size ST..
Your orders respectfully solicited.
We have the honor 70 be, respectfully, your obedi
ent servants VIM RENNE q SONS.
NoTcE.-The name MAGIC OIL" is our Legal
Trade Marx.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-10-15
HOLLISTER'S
Diamond Baking Powder,
A Perfectly Pare and Reliable Article of
BAKING POWDER.

Is offered to the public. In point Of strength,
parity, reliability and every other excellent
qnahty, it is unsur passed-prod ueing as 1t oes
elegant biscuit, rolls, uufin ns, pot pies, dupp-
lings, and every variety Of nice pastry, such as
can be produced by no other method. You have
only to try it, and you will use no other. This
Baking Powder is put Up in glass bottles, con
tanning t \ and pound each, being elegantly
labeled, with directions tor using, in Englts h.
German and Frenrh. Every package is warran
ted in every part 'cular. HoLLISTER CO.,
l5s Spruce ST.. TOLEDO, OHIO. oct9dwtf
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-12-07
Friends are Gods Gifts.

Tslmase says -" | remark, further, that
God arranges all our friendships. You were
driven to the wall You found man just at
that crisis who sympathized with you and
helped you Yeu say, How lucky was :"
There was no luck about Il. God sent that
friend inst as certain as lie sent the ravens to
feed Elijah or the angel 10 strengthen Christ.
Your domestic friends, your business friends.
your Christian iriends-God sent them to
bless you and if any Of them have proved
traitorous, it is only to bring out the value Of
those who remain. lfsome die, it is only that
they may stand OH the outpssts Of heaven to
greet you at your coming. You always will
have friends, warm hearted friends, hagnani
nous friends aud when sickness comes 70 your
dwelling. there will be watchers; when trouble
comes to your heart, there will be synpathiz-
ers when death comes, there will be gentle
fingers to close the eyes and fold the haLds, and
consolns lips to tell of resurrection. Oh !
we are compassed by body-guard Of friends.
Every man, if he has behaved himself well, is
SURROUNDED by three circles of ffiOnds, those
on the outer circle Wishing him well those ia
the next circle willing 20 lelp him; while
close up to his heart are few who you'd die
for him. God pity the wretch VINO has not
any friends He has not behave we'll
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-12-07
A Nitro Glycerire . joke.

Van Heyde is grape-erower at Now
Straitsville, Hooking county, Ohio. lie manu-
factureS vine. The other day he ssnta small
keg of his wine to friend IN Columbus. Ia a
playful freak he labelled the cask "Nitro-Gly-
cerine," and sent it on its frisky way. Tbs
express messenger understood the joke, but il
so happened that new man took the place OF
ono who was sick that day. who was not infer
med. 0ycrhauIirg his freight he fotad this
particular kes. lie read tho label, turned
pale, and started for the rear Of the train; met
the mail agent, consulted with him, and con-
Guided to set the keg off at Lancaster, which
they did as carefully as though it was a sick
baby.
After the train had passed on, the local agent
discovered the unlucky kes and retrcated to
safe distance. Others took look at it, and
scampsred, tso. The police could not 10 in
duced to touch it-at least while their pay was
snly two dollars day. The Mayor was cent
fer. He advanced manfuly TO within about
quarter Of mile Of tho internal keg, and
shouted Lis orders to the police to ssize it,
from behind stout board fence. Then a
freight train came laundering towards the
depot.
Increased alarm, as nitro-slycerine is known
to 60 on with conclusion. People fell further
back, forming Gordon around the depot u
mile or two 10 circumference. But the keg
did not 90 of when the train passed. 10 fact,
it did net go of at all until the Van Heyde
came down on the evening train and saw il on
tie platform. Then the joke was explained.
Then everybody said they "knew L was cell
all the tims." Then Van Heyede laughed
boisterously gathered up his keg Of wine, and
danced ef with "Hsy y-didiie-daddle,"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-12-07

TRIAL FOR MURDEs-John r. Platter will
be tried in Cambridge, Nd, on the 10th Of De-
csmbsr, for the murder of his wife The Will
mington Dell Republican says;
Mr.. Platter is 4 man of wealth, and his first
wife was adaughtero of Joseph I. Price, former
ly of this city. After his marriage he nsaged
in the milling business at oneof the Brandywine
mills. and in the course of two or three years
failed for quite large amount. lie after ward
returned to Maryland, and 10 a few years af-
terwards his wife died. On the breaking out
Of the war he went into the Confederate army
aud while in Virginia married again. On re-
turning bone to Easton he deserted his wife
but she followed him to bis residence and in a
short time afterwards she wa. found dead on
the roadside. Platter was consequently ARES
ted"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-12-07
Top-Dressing the Wheat.

However hot may be the controversy as T.
whether surface Of deep manurins is the best,
the prudent farmer will prepare in season to
top-dress his whea. In the autumn. Ii may
not be practicable to give all his wheat fields
liberal supply Of barnyard manure in store
TO enrich the poorer spots Of tue fields he sows
after spring grain Argument aud line theo-
ries are needless to convince the practical far
msr Of the wisdom OF applying the top
dressing. Every look he casts a. the field
after the wheat is up until it is cut conyinces
him Of the efficiency and profit of the manu-
hing. In bad wheat seasons the manure j.
doubly profitable. 1t gives large, strong,
and healthy growth in the fall it protects
from spring heaving when the frost is coming
out of the ground; aud it urges the plant to
vigorous growth early in the spring, causing
it to ripen early. thus escaping the weevil.-
Nor are the good results Of such top-drcssins
csufned to the wheat crop. II clover follows
tn. wheat that will be heavier on the manured
ground than elsewhere, the growth for hay aad
seed will pay better than tha, on the unmanu-
red portion. This heavy growth Of clever
fertilizes the soil, both by its roots and by tho
manure when it is consumed by stock, and
thus the fertility Of the soil Increased. Tho
land is in better condition when it is broken
again for grain crop, aud of course will yield
more. In brief, the good effect Of top-dressing
the wheat reaches through series Of succeed
ing crops, and is a long step in the direction
OF high farming.
1t may pay, probably, in many instances,
to purchase commercial fertilizers for wheat.
but the cheapest and most efficient manure is
that made in the farm barnyard, and by tho
farmers own stock. A large quantity OF good
manure cannot be made without the aid of
large crops, and to attain these it may some
times be necessary to purchase manure to start
with, but We hardly believe the practice can
yet be adopted as rule in this Country
| Americaa Rural Home
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-12-07

TnR VoTE or VIRGINIA The Richmond
Dispatch gives the total vote OF the State for
President as follows: Greeley 1854 Grant
90 4GS 1t says: General Grants majority
in Virginia Tor, rather, his plurality, for the
vote for the OConor ticket has not Jet been
counted aud is too small TO enter in
to a calculation,' is l,sl4. Governor Walkers
majority in 1869 was 1881. The Conserva-
tive loss is therefore 16,5l7 But it is to be
noted that the>Censervatives polled q, ,sSl less
votes in 1872 than in 1869, and the Republi-
cans only 1876 less. This fact proves that
the 81 1000 Conservatives who stayed at home
gave the State to the Republicans. With such
a showing, Virginia c&nno, set be called Re-
publican State"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-12-07
POETICAL.
STEP BY STEP.

Heaven is not reached by single bound;
But we build the ladder by which We rise
From the lowly earth To the yarlted skies
And we mount to its summit round by round
count these things to be grandly true.
That noble deed is step towards God
Lifting the soul from the common sod
To purer air and broader view.
We rise by the things that are under our feet,
BY what We have mastered in greed and gain,
BY the pride deposed and the passion slain,
And the vsnquished i'll VIC hourly meet.
We hope, we resolve, we aspire, we trust,
When the morning calls t. life and light
But our hearts grow weary and ere the night
Our lives are trailing in the sordid dust.
Wings for the angels, but feet for the men;
We must borrow the wings to find the way.
Wemay hope, and resolve, and aspire, and pray
But our feet must rise or we fall again.
Only in dreams is the ladder thrown
From the weary earth to the sapphire WALL
But the dreams depart and the visions fall,
And the sleeper wakes on his pillow stone.
Heaven is not reached by single bound;
But we build the ladder by which we rise
From the owly earth to the vaulted skies,
And we mount to the summit round by round