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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

VINEGAR BrrTERs. j. WALKER, a
regular practicing physician of Califor-
MIA, has conferred "A priceless boon upon
mankind, by the introduction of a
Bitters" compounded from herbs ex-
clusively, which may be truly said to be
superseding all others, and is becoming
bitter dose indeed for the charlatans
and quacks, on account of its immense
saleand universal popularity. Not only
are these VINEGAR BITTERs, as he calls
them, an invaluable tonic and Alternative,
but they are acknowledged as a standard
MEDICINE, and the astonishing rapidity
with which they cure diseases hitherto
declared incurable seems almost in
credible. After having been carefully
tested, they are kept on hand i'll thou
sands of households, and used for any
and every form of disease, many relying
upon them in preference to the most
celebrated physicians. They have be-
come recognized " Family Remedy, "
and properly so. 20
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
Cures Kinds or Catarrh.

SO successful has DIR. Pierce Golden Medi-
cal Discovery proven, ~ a constitutional treat
ment for Catarrh, when coupled with the use
of DIR. Sages Catsrrh Remedy, applied locally
by the use of DIR. Pierce's Nasal Douche (the
only method of reaching the upper and back
cavities OF the head. that the proprietor OF
these medicines has long offered a standing
reward OF $500 for a case of Cstarrh which he
cannot cure The two medicines, with instru-
ment, for % by druggists.
SPECIMEN OUT OF THOUSANDS.
CORTLAND ILL.,, April %, 1873.
Dr. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y:
DEAR SIR 1t is with pleasure make this
statement to you that after taking medicine
for twenty years for the Catarrh, tried your
Catarrh Kennedy and effected cure, so that it
has not troubled me for two years.
8. WHEELER.
STEALING OUR THUNDER.
People should beware of those impostors
who copy Dr. Pierce's original style Of adver-
Using, by Offering various sized rewards for
cases of Catarrh and other diseases which they
can not cure. Those who do not possess suf-
II ,ient intelligence to write an original adver-
tisement are not likely to have made great and
valuable discoveries in Medicine.-[Com.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

MYSTERY OF BIRTH-All animals are
provided with a certain store of nutri-
ment, to assist III their growth, until
they can obtain sustenance for them
selves, In the eggs of all living crea-
lures, the bulk contains three-fourths
of such stored-up material, which is un-
consciously and imperceptibly absorbed
into the structure of the newly de-
veloped animal. Similarly, as is seen
in our beans, peas, acorns, ETC., there
is supply of albumen and starch for
the nourishment of the young seed
germ until it can strike root into the
ground on its own account, assimilate
the soluble mineral matter itfinds there,
and deoxidize the atmosphere of its
necessary aliment. 1t is this surround
ing of the embroy plant, or seed, " as
we term it, with certain organic sub
stances, which gives rise to what we call
fruits.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA,
AND
FAMILY LINIMENT.

the best remedy in the world for the following
complaints, viz. Cramps in the Limbs and stom
ach, pain in the Stomach, Bowels or side, Rheu
matism in all its forms, Bilious Collie, Neuralgia
Cholera, Dysentery, Colds, Flesh Wounds, Burns
Sore Throat, Spinal complaints, sprains anG
Bruises, Chills and Fever. For Internal and Re
ternal use.
Its operation is not only 70 relieve the patient
but entirely removes the cause of the CONF plant
II penetrates and pervades the whole system, re-
storing healthy action to all its parts, and quick
ening the blood.
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA IS PURELY VEG
etable and All Healing
Prepared by
CURTIS q BROWN,
No. AIS Fulton Street, New York
or sale by all Druggists.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

not hesitate to say that the ultimate
remedy for such transgressions may be
found to be the confscations of the roads
by the State. Meanwhile a constitu-
tional amendment should be adopted
providing that companies benefited by
State legislation should thereby become
subject to State control.
NEVADA.
The Legislature met on the 9Th of
January. Gov. Potts gives the total
debt of the State at 1892, 1887 recon-
mends the prohibition of the sale of in
toxicating liquors on election days; the
enactment of a Sunday law, and me-
morialto Congress asking for the opening
of military road, Oia Wind river and
Yellowstone lake, to Montana. He
thinks the policy of the General Gov
eminent toward the Apaches of Arizona
should be applied to the Sioux, in order
to facilitate the building of the North
ern Pacific road.
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Legislature of Massachusetts
convened on the 7th inst. The Gov
ernor represents the finances of the
State in highly favorable condition.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
Browns bronchial Troches for Cough,
and Colds.
A cnuaH. colin OR sop

A COUCH, COLD OR SORE THROAT
Requires immediate attention, and should be
Checked. II allowed to continue, LIMITATION or
TIM LUNGS, A PERMANENT THKoAr AFFECTION, on
AN INcuRABLE LuNo DIsKAsE Is often the esult
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TROCHEs,
Having direct influence on the parts, give inme-
date relief For BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA, cATAnRH,
CoNsUmPrIvK AND THRoA DIsEAsKs, T soCHEs are
used Nth 0ltsdls good success
SINGERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS
Will find Useful in Gle rims the voice when
taken before Singing or Speaking, and relieving the
throat after snunusual exeTtion ofthe vocal organs
Obtain only "BRowS's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs,'
and do not take any OF the worthless limitations
that may be offered. Sold everyichere
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
Milwaukee Monthly Magazine.

The Milwaukee Monthly Magazine is one of
the best periodicals of it's price published in
America. The January number is one of the
finest ever issued, being filed with stories,
sketches, poems, etc, by the best Western
"NIuggins' Holidays" by d. H. johnson, and
Little Ruth" by Eben +. Rexford, 1t il
furnished at the extremely low price Of 81 a
year. Address T. J. GILMORE, 4O7 Broadway,
Milwaukee, Wis.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

WE were pleased to see, not long
since, in one of our exchanges, some pretty
severe remarks addressed to several persons
who, during an interesting lecture by Rev.
Jno s. G. Abbott kept continuous coughing,
which prevented many from hearing. People
who cannot refrain from coughing had better
stay away from such places, or else take n bot
tie of JohnsOn's Anodyne LinimeH with them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

CHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin,
pimples. ringworm, salt-rheum, and other cuta-
neous affections sured, and the skin made soft
and smooth, by using the JUNIPER TAR SOAR,
made by CAswELI, HAZARD d Co., New York.
BE certain to get the Juniper Tar Soap, made
by us, as there are many limitations made with
common tar which are worthless Com.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

AN Essex street lady, sitting in her
parlor and engaged in dreamy contem-
plation of the moustache of the young
gentleman who was TO escort her and
her sister to the festival, was suddenly
awakened by an ominous whisper in a
Juvenile voice at the door I" You've got
AIMS teeth, an she wants 'em. DAN
bury NeUs
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE Oh
AN OLD NURSE.

MRS. wIEsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP is THE
PRESCRIPTION of one Of the best Female Physi'
clans and Nurses in the United States, and has
been used for thirty years with never failing
safety and success by millions Of mothers and
children, from the feeble infant OF week old 10
the adult 1t corrects acidity Of the stomach, re-
heves wind collie, regulates the bowels, and gives
rest, health and comfort TO mother and child. We
believe it to be the Best and Surest Remedy in
the World in all cases OF DYsENTERY, and DIAR-
RHEA IN CHILDREN, whether 1t arises from
Teething OF from any other cause. Full directions
for using will accompany each bottle. None Genu-
inc unless the fac simile OF CURTIS a PERKINS is
On the outside wrapper.
SOLD BY ALL MEDICINE DEALERS.
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/. Walker'S Calif0rmia Vim.

DIR. j. Walkers California VIM
eyar BitterS are a purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the ma
tive herbs found on the lower ranges 0
the Sierra Nevada mountains of CalifOr.
MIA the medicinal properties of which
are extracted therefrom without the use
of Alcohol. The question is almost
daily asked, "What is the cause of the
unparalleled success of VINEGAR BIT.
rERsW Our answer is, that they remove
the cause of disease, and the patient re
covers his health. They are the greai
blood purifier and life giving principle,
a perfect RenoyatOr and lnvigOratoi
of the system. Never before in the
history Of the world has medicine been
compounded possessing tho romarkable
qualities OF VINEGAR BTTERs in healing the
sick of every disease man is heir to. They
are a gentle Purgative as well AS Tonic
relieving Congestion or Inflammation of
the Liver and Visceral Organs, in Bilious
Diseases.
The properties of DR.. WALKERS
VINEGAR BITTERS are Aperient, Diaphoretic,
Carminative, Nutritious, Laxative, Diuretic,
Sedative, COunterIrritant, SudOrihc. Altera
I'VE. and Anti Bilious
X. II. MCDONALD ~ CO..
D. ygiStS and Gen. a CTS, san Francisco Californi;
a!u cor. of Washington and Charlton SITS. " Y.
sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
Nativity of Immigrants.

Nearly nine millions of aliens have
landed in the United States since 1888.
The nativity of these immigrants is
shown by the annexed table, compiled
from the United States census
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

NEGLECTED CoUGHs AND LDs.-Few
are aware of the importance of checking Il
Cough or " Common Cold" in it's first stage !;
that which in the beginning would yield to
- BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRooHEs," if neglected
often works upon the Lungs.-LCom.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

The Importance of giving Meyidan'S
Cdudhy Condition POtcdeTS to horses that
have been out in the cold rain, stood in cold
wind, or drank too much cold water, cannot be
er-estimated no man should be without
them who owns good horse.-[Com.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
Arrivals Of Alien Passengers from
1888 to 1873, Inclusive.

The appended table shows the aggre-
gate of immigration at all the ports of
the United States up to 1870, inclusive,
and for 1871, 1872 and 1873 at the port
of New York only:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

Now IS the time for good resolutions,
so resolve that hereafter you will al
ways look well by wearing the Elmwood
or Warwick collar.-rCom.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
Skin Diseases,

AoEE s--Blackheads), symptoms. Hard
small pimplep, with black points, most numerous
in the checks, forehead aud nose
PRURIGo, INTENSE Itching). which begins when
the clsthinR 10 removed increased by the warmth
OF the bed. No eruption except that produced by
scratching.
The above and all Skin Diseases permanently
cured Entire cost 81 treatment 81 20 per week or
$500 per month. Address, DR. J. NJ vANDYKr
ll8 Walnutst.. PHILADELPHIA.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
CHILDREN OFTEN LOOK PALE AMI

CHILDREN OFTEN LOOK PNLk AND
SICK.
from no other cause than having worms ia the
stomach.
BROWNS vERMIFUGE CoMFITs
will destroy Worms without injury TO the child,
being perfectly WHITE and free from all eoloring
or other injurious ingredients usually used in
worm preparations.
CURTIS q BROWN, Projectors,
No. ais Fulton Street. New York
Sold bv Druggists and Chemists, and dealers 10.
MediCihes, at TwENTY-rivE CENTS A Box.
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gives beautiful CHRONIC to every yearly sub
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r III 6 1 NJ < s s

EnterprisinR young and middle-aged men and
women, ambitious TO make n successful start Ia
business are offered superior facilities for prepar
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Milwaukee, Wis.
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
MINNESOTA.

Gov. Davis discusses the Transports
ton question in his inaugural message.
He names the Milwaukee and st. Paul
and the Chicago and Northwestern roads
as having attempted to control the value
of products and to limit their market.
They have also altogether disregarded
the law of 1871, which prescribed rates
and forbade determinations. he does
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16
Poultry Seeds &C. Dietz's Journal Cham bersb'g,P Pa

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We want special Agents for every town PR
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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

The message of Gov. Woodman is a
voluminous document. He advocates a
Territorial Government for the Indian
Territory; asks the Legislature to pro-
test the outrages committed on the peo-
pie of Louisiana advocates the imme-
date improvement of the Mississippi
river and its great tributaries, and the
construction of the Great Western and
James River canals as a means of chear
transportation to the seaboard, and
urges the Legislature to memorable
Congress to pass bill to accomplish
this object.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1874-01-16

,OMPR ESsED YEAST. daily, fresh, at l..
I ZANDER's, lis Clybourne Ave, Chicago.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-18
Tho Esw Illinois Linnor LAW.

We have procured from the Secretary
Of State a correct copy Of the new liquor
law Of this State passed in March last.and
which takes effect on the first day Of next
month. 1t will be found in this paper.
This law is a practical exemplifcation of
the respect a Republican legislature has
for the personal liberty of the citizen. 1t
is an oppressive, tyranical, and improper in
reference with the rights of sane men, on
the ground that some weak or crazy fool
cannot control his appetite. The mass of
our people are subjected to Inconvenience
and discomfort because few are incapable
Of controlling themselves. The reason is
insufficient, Better send fools and crazy
men to an asylum than bring discomfort tc
the many. But this is merely a speci
men Of Republican paternal and central
lied government
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-18
800 SUNS boys clothing at Loeb 5.
The Pontoon Bridges.

The Chicago Times of Sunday contained
the following item in relation to pontoon
bridges il general, and the proposed bridge
at Clinton in particular
Tie construction of the pontoon bridge
at McGregor, Iowa, across the Mississippi
river, by the Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail
way, is likely to be the first of series of
bridges Of that kind to be hereafter built
across that and other navigable rivers
This bridge consists of ordinary piling
built into the river from both sides far
enough to leave a space be sween the ends
of the piIing Of about 400 feet. A boat is
built which fills up this space, and so at
tached to the piling that one end can be
untastened at any time, and while the 9TH
er end is fast, it swings around in the
stream, and leaves a clear passage way for
the river steamers. The puntoon is drawn
back to place by machinery in the space OF
three minutes. The piling and the pom
tOOn are covered with railroad tracks, with
an arrangement for blocking up the tracks
on each piling where they meet the tracks
on the pontoon to accommodate the height
OF the piIing, with the rise and fall of the
into place almost as soon as any draw on
other bridge across the Mississippi river
The cost oi such bridge is less than one
tenth that of any one Of the bridges a
Quincy, Rock Island OF Clinton, and doe,
It's work 50 admirably that it is thought by
! experts that all future bridges across sucl
rivers as the Mississippi aud Ohio will bt
OF pontoon class Congress has recently
passed bill allowing poutoon bridge t,
be built at Clinton. If the Chicago, Bur
hngton Y Quincy should now build such &
bridge, it would settle the controversy be
tween that company and the Northwestern
much to the latter's disadvantage, for witt
a pontoon bridge, costing only $3.50, 600, tn
Burlington road could afford to transfe
cars across the river at less than one-thirc
the bridge tolls charged at Clinton, Du
buque and other similar points, and tn
possibility of the Chicago, Burlington 4
Quincy road building such a bridge is alto
gether probability.