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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-03
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Tla; splendid new field game which created such
al excitement at Newport Long Branch aud else
where act season. will be brought out this spring
in sete & eight different sfyier, at following proes.
- tla1, f&s, So, 500, fa0, $50, 500; As this
beautiful game cannot be describsd in q brief space,
We VIII send an Illustrated catalogue containing
rule- and f1n description free TO any one on appll
eanon NksT q LEE GAME 20
SS5o4 vtn torce1te;. Mas
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LOCAL NOTICES.

one box of Cary's Soluble Ink Powder
will make a pint of BEST BLACK INK in five minutes.
\ &l.25 ADJ, Sl.35 BY mail. H.G.O.CARY. Evansville, o. J
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-03

The nobbiest styles and fits also custom
work of all description, at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-03
WESTERN UNION RAILROAD.
BURLINGTON. CEDAR RAPIDS b MIN.
INDIANAPOLIS. sIoom1NeroN& WESTERN

Lv. indianapolis. Ar. Peoria.
ac. Mail & Ex.. 400 A NJ 1855 p M
Peoria. indianapolis
ac Mail & Elk. 745 r GAO p M
Cars run through from Peoria to Cincinnati with
out change. Connections made at indianapolis for
all points East and South.
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aooyroap. socK IsLAND &sT. LOUIS B. 3,

GOING SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At s 100 a. m, and 6:45 p. m.
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
At $50 q. IN. and S:15 p. IN.
STERLING TRAINS LEAVE
At 500 a. IN. and 7:1b p. m.
ARRIVE FROM STERLING
A :: AS q. In and z 90 p. m.
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n Drops Of Constitution Water

THREE TIMES A DAY
CURES
inflammation of the Kidneys.
Stone in the Bladder.
Catarrh of the Bladder.
Diabetes. Gravel, elect.
Brick-dus Deposit.
For Female Complaints a Speciality.
Dyspepsia, Torpid Liver.
Palpitation of the Heart.
Depot, 50 John Street. co.,. ....... NEW YORK.
For sale by all first Glass Druggists. 3-3d1y
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-03

200 French yoke white and fancy shirts
made from the best material at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-03

A beautiful assortment of mohair coats
at Loeb's.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-03
KENWoRTEYE BCARDsLEY.
p II. III

Aw AND ABSTRACT OFFICE. ROOMS IN
l. Court House. Jno. I. kenworthy, JAS, Boards
ey. lO+2bdHWtI.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Nobby Marseilles vests at Loeb's.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
M. M. STURGEON,

AT? ;bNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW,
n Lock Island, Ill. Office In Mitchell Il Lynde's
Rlocx dwtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-03

500 suits boys clothing at Loeb's.
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DOOMS NEXT DOOR TO TIE TELEGRAPH OF
" fce, Illinois street, Rock Island. All kinds Of
Dental Work done in The most approved styles
Charges reasonable. 6-17dtf
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Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO. socK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC 3.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
Ats is .. IN. Ais p, m. and 9:45 p. m. Trains
arrive from west ~ above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At 40 o. m; 1890 a. m, and $3.50 p. IN. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-03

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
n and Solicitor in Chancery Office opposite
Rock Island House, Rock Island, Ill. S-30dw1y
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DWARD ID. SWEENEY. WILLIAM JACk
SWEENEY & JACKSON,
Dr.. ]. ". Stark. Dentist,

ATTORNEYS AND CUNSELLORS AT LAW
md, Illinois. li-lsd1y
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Because it is full strength, consequently
fifty per cent. cheaper than any other Pow
der sold.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06
Additional Facilities for Travel.

One of the grandcst illustrations of the enter
prise of the times, is the completion OF the great
iron bridge over the Mississippi at louisiana
No, erected in the short space OF five and half
months from its commencement. 1t was formal
Nv opened on Christmas for through trains from
Chicago to Kansas City ria the ChicogO and Al
ton and St Louis Kansas City and Northern
short Line The route of this line is from Chi
cago TO Kansas City, through Joliet, Dwight
Chenoa. Blo0mingto Petersburg, Jacksonville,
ROodbouse Louisiana, Mo, Mexico, Mo-, Mober-
ly Mo. and over the Missouri river ut Kansas
CITY. on the first bridge ever built across the
" Biz Muddy" This line passes through an eX-
ceedingly prosperous country, abouDding in
splendid views through succession Of cultiva-
ted farms and possesses numerous attractive
features TO dispel the monOtoay that prevails on
ordinary routes, and makes the trip one Of pleas
ure instead Of q tedious journey. This line has
become proycrbia for the excellence Of lis equip
ment New Pullman Palace Cars. new Reclining
Chair-Cars, elegantly carpetcd and fitted with
dressing rooms with every toilet convenience for
ladies, gentlemen and families travelling with
children without extra charge; also superb day
coaches, smoking cars, and dining cars, where
one partakes of a. good a meal, while speeding
on their Journey at the rate Of thirty miles an
hour, as may be had at any iirst-class hotel. Any
Ticket Agent selling through tickets To the West
will furnish tickets by this excellent route, over
the Chicago and Alton and St Louis, Kansas City
and Northern Short Line, to Kansas. Colorado
Nebraska California. and the Great West For
Map Circulars and Time Tables address either
James Charlton Chicago, or p y. GrOat, -.
Louis, Md. either Of whom will Furnish any in
formation desired. Il.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

What the doctors call cercbr0-spjnaI mtain-
gttis may be cured by SIMPLY using ice, or
ice water on the back of the neck and head,
and warm applications to other paris OF the
body, especially the eXtremtlcS. Use TINS
treatment vigorously and thoroughly when
the first symptoms appear, always avoiding
the doctuls and all their n0strums, and the
terrible disease with the big name will flee
away, and your money and your life, which
the doctors will almost certainly take, if you
give them Il chance will be saved. Remem-
Der this and try it if you have occasion.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

Here is an excellent recipe for making gen
uine erasive soap that will remove grease and
stains from clothing: Two pounds of good
CASTLE soap; half a pound of carbonate Of
potash dissolved in half pint of hot water
Cut the soap in thin slices; boil the soap with
the potash until it is thick enough to mold in
cakes; also add alcohol, half an ounce; cam
phor, half an ounce; hartshorn, haitian ounce; ;
color with an ounce Of pulverized charcoal
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

BLEEDING AT THE NosE-Thc health Of
persons subject to bleeding at the nose should
lie improved by nutritious food Violent eX.
ercise will sometimes bring il on. Plugging
the nostrils with lint or cotton wool soaked
in strong solution of alum will be found to
be efficaciouS. Where persons are often
troubled in this way regular practitioner
should be consulted. Applications Of iced
water to the forehead and face are also good
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

Some one in New York has invented con-
trivancc to destroy the animal odor in fresh
drawn milk 1t is simply tin pail, the bot
tom of which is perforated with one or two
rows of holes threcsiXteenths Of an inch in
diameter This pail is hung over the empty
milk cans, and the milk poured in through a
stralner The fluid starts through the holes
in streams, but before it tails a foot it is sep
arated into drops, and is thoroughly purified
of all offensive odOrs by the air, which is a
good deodorizer.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

SMoTuERED STEAK-Take one dozen large
onions, boil them in very little water unit!
they are tender. Pound and wash a bectsteak,
season it with pepper and salt, put it in pan
with some hot beef dripping, and fry until it
is done. Take it out, put it on dish where
it will keep hot; then, when the onions are
soft, drain and mash them in the pan with the
Put it on the fire, and as soon as it is hot pour
it over the steak and serve it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

FRENCH MUSTARD.-A fine French Mus
tard, called mOutdrd superje, is thus made
Salt, one and-one-half pounds; scraped horse
radish, one pound; garlic, two cloves; boil
ing vinegar, two gallons; macorate ia COY
cred vessel for twenty -four hours strain, and
add enough of mustard to make rather thin
Dastc.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

CURE FOR SPAvIN.-I know it is thought
there is no cure for SPAWN, but have cured
it on several of my own horses and my neigh
bors have used the same recipe and cured
SPAWN on their horses. The recipe is this ::
Take equal parts oil of turpentine, oil OF ce-
dar, oil of camphor and alcohol; mix, and
carefully apply to the SPAWN every day or
two, 1t will remove the lump and cure the
diseaSc.-Ituai W0ild
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

APPLE BEEAD.-Weigh one pound of fresh,
Juicy apples; peel, core and stew them TO a
pulp, being careful TO use porcelain kettle
or stone jar placed inside kettle of boil
ing water; mix the pulp with two pounds Of
the best flour; put in the same quantity of
yeast you would use for common bread and
as much water as will make il a fine, smooth
dough; put it into a pan and place it in a
warm place 10 rise and let it remain twelve
hours at least Form it into rather long
shaped loaves and bake in quick oven.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

AL pufis, rolls and huge Chlgn0ns are
ruled out. The hair is now worn parted
in the center, drawn smoothly from the
face. and braided neatly 20 The back of the
head
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

Soft SOAP WITH PosAsH.-Excellent soap
may be made by the following recipe. Use a
pine barrel, for hardwood barrel will warp
and leak. An old fish barrel is commonly
taken for the purpose. Put in ten to twelve
pounds of potash and throw upon two pail
fuls of boiling water. Let it digest awhile
and then put in two pounds of grease to each
pound of potash. Have the grease hot. Let
that digest awhile, then add a third paiiul of
hot water Keep doing this until the barrel
is within six inches of being full. Stir oc-
casionally until the whole is mixed. 1t should
stand three months befoie use. Stir occa-
sionally during The first week. The longer
1t stands after making the better the soap.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

A Coon FERTILIZER.-Take 1000 pounds
of good mold, sieve and screen it to get the
gravel out, and make it as fine MS possible;
then spread on floor, add 100 pounds sui
phate ammonia, 100 pounds common salt,
and mlx with rake; when thoroughly mixed
add twenty-five pounds of pearl ASH and TWEEN
ty-two pounds sulphate of soda mix well;
then add 400 pounds ground bone, twenty
FIVE pounds best Peruvian guano, and $50
pounds ground plaster. Mix the whole thor
oughly, throw IN pile for forty-eight hours
and 1t is fit for use. If it is 10 be used for
potatoes in districts where potato bugs are
numerous, five gallons sulphuric acid may be
sprinkled over the mass. The caution is
added that the acid must not be used in CON
fined place, as the fumes are injurious TO
health, and that il it Is spilled on the floor
water must be thrown on it, as the mixture
generates great heat-Sctent,fc american.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06
Poisonous Bugs.

In those parts that have been visited by the
potatob bug, considerable discussion has arisen
aS the poisonous nature of the insect. Con
flictlng opinions have been expressed, and
counter experiences have been related. Some
have handled them with lmpunity, destroying
several quarts of them daily throughout their
long destructive seasons, while others, 1t Is
claimed, have been annoyed and even serious
" injured by their sting, We have had the
experience of two campaigns against the po-
tato-bug in Wisconsin, during their worst
ravages in that State, and although no cases
occurred there which could properly be term
cd poisoning, much discomfort, and in some
cases actual sickness, resulted from handling
them There is an offensive, sickening odor
arising from this bug, and it was from lnhal-
ing this, and not from any poisoning power,
that these effects were supposed to arise. 10
protect the potato fields against the destruc-
tive armies of what was then termed the
kansas bug requires an immense amount
of labor, and the draft upon the younger por-
ton of the community was particularly Sc
we're, as tlrstclass labor could not be spared
for this purpose. We have known many Il
boy and girl retire from the field, after a
mornings labor at this task, completely pros
trated, exhibiting symptoms closely cores
bonding with those of sea-siCkneSs; and this,
too, without touching the bug-merely shak-
ing them off the vines into buckets Other
parties, however, would work over them with
impunity.
This case affords another instance OF the
marked difference III individuals in regard to
susceptibility to poisons or deleterious atmos-
pheric influences; and also Of the varying
condition eff the same individual i'll regard to
this susceptibility. And while we do not be-
Heve that the potato bug is poisonous, strictly
speakiuc, we would advise those who are I'M
fortunately brought into contact with 1t to be
somewhat cautious in their dealing with it,
looking to the condition OF their own system,
and not impose the task upon those who man
ifest particular senstiveness in this matter,
Pacific Rural Press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

COLD PEN - .-Fsi-chd's celebrated Gold .eTs
VI the best made. tor sale by O,man Ha?eman.
TOR SAIT:.-ThesuoscTibcr OGers Tor sale. on rea
sensible terms the following lands ald town lots. sls
tstln La sale County. TO wit:
LANDS.
10 Aore4-wH sWJ4 OF e. Me- Sec. 7. g. rs
81 Acres-S n. ofcsasl "a NJ Soc i, I 50, 4. d"
80 Acres-Ni Sw = sec. q. T. -, Il. ).
1870 Acres-NWs SeC.2l, /. 80, Il B.
TOWN LOTS
io.ss s. Blsry3. states Addition - Ottawa.
UugEl d a.. B.OcS !. states Addition 20 O'-twa.
y, In Block e, states A1i. - Ottawa
Lots ) . 10 - - b. 81 y. Block y Sta'-s Addition.
Lots Block rs. states Addition TO Ottawa
Lot -. Block 30, Ottawa Centre.
II. above vi! be solt Yer pa. cash ard me rs4us
tine OsIt purchasers. For further particulars apply
10 AlS.rtF. poE. Car al Once. OTTAWA. tlEp!.. -
O;tszs Msy 1858 II Z. E.UDODELL.
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FOR SALE.

Theresience lately cpea by the Rev. K Whlitle
.ey on the north blu containing fourteen OF choice
land with bearing iruit trees, vines, &C. will - sold al
bargain Eag1I-eoi e. III. Blu SRI,
Anr q, In Post once BiDsk
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-06-06

COLD pENS.-Fs-childs celebrated Gold Pen
" the pest m ade. tor sale by O-man & HaHeman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-07-11
The Cotton Crop in the Southwest.

The New Orleans Times of late date
says:
An attache of the Times has spent the
past two days investigating the condition
and prospects of the cotton crop in the re-
gions tributary to New Orleans. Nearly
all of the leading factors, and in some in
stances well-known planters just arrived
from their plantations, have been inter-
viewed, their correspondence consulted
and their views obtained.
Naturally we have felt great anxiety not
to fall into any extreme or ultra ideas on
this subject. With equal care we have
sought not to adopt conclusions without
testimony derived from the most r. liable
sources. Manifestly it would be the ex-
IRENE of folly to attempt at this time an
estimate of how much cotton will or will
not be produced. TO do so would justly
impoverish our claim to consideration in
what we propose row to say on this deli
cate and important question. Much ofthe
cotton lands have only just been planted,
much is now only being planted,
or rather replanted as the overflow waters
subside. The season is late, and it is inl-
possible in the very nature of the case that
anybody should be able to even form an
opinion what yield to expect from this re-
planting. An absolute concurrence of IA
vorable conditions might result In crops
excellent and abundant. But late plant
ings are more liable to unfavorable contin-
gencies than early ones. Drouth is more
trying to young and tender plants than to
those which have acquired substance and
| strength they are also more liable to de-
| struction from worms should that pest
make its appearance. Obviously some
/ idea can be formed, however, as to the
probable amount of loss of crop by reason
of the flood or decline in acreage, since in
either case the losses are already partially
aseertained. The decline in acreage is be-
lieved TO be about 10 per cent. 1t is well
known that general sentiment prevailed
throughout the cotton belt, that it would
be wise policy on the part of the plan
| tiers to reduce the area of cotton and
| increase the area of corn. In Georgia, it
will be remembered, the Grange organiZa-
ton of the State strenuously urged the
planters to reduce their cotton one-third,
and CORRESPONDENCE increase their corn.
1t is not likely the recommendation was
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followed to the extent named, but it is GER
tain reduction was made in favor OF an
increased production of corn. The senu-
ment in Georgia found Jealous advocates
in all the Valley States, where cotton
is raised, and not a doubt exists but that
it operated on all planters more or less.
It was favored by our factors, and II any
reliance can be placed on the planters,
then is our estimate of the decline in cot
ton acreage verified.
| In taking the opinion of leading mer-
chants and factors as to the general crops
of cotton in the country tributary to New
| Orleans, one of them expressed himself In
substance thus: Of the crops generally,
it may be said that they were retarded DV
the drouth in all the districts overf1oWed.
where the water disappears in time, the
planters in some way-"by hook or by
crook''-manage to replant. In the high
lands of Louisiana the planters have Deen
stimulated, in few instances, by the sup
posed loss of crops in the lowlands to in
! crease the cotton acreage over and beyond
that contemplated at the beginning OF the
planting season. This is true more par
ticularly of the highlands OF Mississippi,
where the Changers, instead OF planting
the amount of corn intended, have fallen
back upon something like the paintings Of
last year. He was, therefore, of the opin-
ion should the replant escape the worm
to which it will be particularly subject, Oh
account of its tenderness, that the produe'
will not fall short as has been generally
believed.
Another gentleman of even greater
prominence, and who stands at the heao
of the factors in this city, whose opinions
are Justly esteemed of great value because
of his large experience and acknowledged
ability, concurred in the views giver
above.
From all sources of information we are
led to believe that the loss i'll the crop O
1874. outside of 10 per cent. in the acre
age, will probably fall short Of 20O,0I o(
bales, and may not exceed LOT, 600 bales
These conclusions are necessarily hypoth
etical, and assume the favorable contn
gencies of the weather and absence OF the
cotton worm until such time as the re
plant cotton shall sufficiently mature tt
escape its ravages.
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face, operating upon the exposed nerve of a
decayed tooth. Rub the gum thoroughly
with the finger, wet with ,JobnSom's Ano-
dyne Linine7at, heat the face well, and lap a
flannel wet with the liniment on the face,
also put little of the liniment into the cav
ity of the tooth on cotton.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-07-11

Terminating the Hair.-When the nan
ceases to draw from the scalp the natural uorcan'
which its sustenance, Its vitality Is as "ere suS
pended, and, If not promptly attended to, badness
will be the certain result The one sure metnoo OF
avoiding such an unpleasant catastrophe is 10 use
LYoN,s KATHAIRoN, which, when well rubbed INTO
the scalp, will speedily reanimate the hair ana pre-
vent it from falling out.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-07-11

WILHoFT's ToNICl-A SAFE, SURE, AND
SCIENTIFIC CURE!-The unprecedented sale
contestibly that no remedy has superseded
the use of this reliable Tonic. No spleen has
been found so hard as not to yield to its soft
ening influence, and no liver SO hypertrophied
as not to give up its long-retained bilious Sc
cretions, and no Chill or Fever has yet refus-
ed to fall into line. WHEELoCK, FINLAY &
Co., Proprietors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
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tional Bank Act; provided, that the whole
amount of circulation withdrawn and re-
moved from the banks transacting business
shall not exceed 100000, and that sucn
circulation shall be Withdrawn and redeemed
as shall be necessary to supply the circula-
ton previously issued to the banks In those
States having less than their apportionment;
and provided further. that not more than
$50 .O60, 900 shall be withdrawn and redeemed
as herein contemplated during the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1875.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-07-11

The Secret Of Captivation.-Features o.
Grecian mould, a werlturned neck and beautffuiiy-
rounded arms are no doubt very nice things to nave
and ladies who possess these charms have reason to
be thankful Mother Nature yet, after ALL the most
captivating Of all womanly charms is pure, Iresn
and brilliant complexion This superlatiye 1asclna
tic j any lady may secure by using HAeAN's MAeNo
Liza BALM.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1874-07-11

DR.. r. V. PIERCE, of the Worlds Dis
pensary, Buffalo, N. Y, whose Family Med,
cines have won golden opinions and achieved
worldwide reputation, after patient study and
much experimenting, succeeded in perfectlng
a Compound Extract of Smart-Weed, or Wa
ter Pepper, that is destined to become as Gel
ebrated as his other medicines. 1t owes its
efficacy not entirely to the Smart Weed,
which, however, is sovereign remedial
agent, but largely to happy. combination OF
that herb with Jamaica Ginger and other
vegetable agents. The combination is such
as to make it very pleasant remedy to take.
Taken internally, it cures DiarrhGa, Dyson
terry Tor Bloody Flux), Summer Complaint,
Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infantum,
Collie, Cramps and Pain in the Stomach,
breaks up Colds, Cramps, Febrile and Inflam-
matory Attacks, Rheumatism and Neuralgia.
Applied externally, it cures Sprains and
Bruises, Frost Bites, Chilblains, Felons,
Rheumatic Affections, scalds, Burns, Cuts,
Neuralgia, Pain in Back, Soreness or Stiff
ness of Joints, Stings and Bites of Poisonous
Insects and Reptiles, Caked Breast or 6 Ague
in Breast,o and Enlarged Glands; in short,
is an unexcelled Liniment for Man and Beast.
1t is sold by druggists.