The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-26

Possibly there may be, as we know
there is, in this section Of the arctic zone,
some New Englapder who remembers
when the good old Medford Rum made by
Daniel Lawrence was indispensable to
peace and harmony in the family, when |
good deacons used to set it out when the
pastor called, and discuss the merits of its
age and the quality Of the molasses used
in its manufacture. They all knew just
how it was made by direct FIRE under the
copper still. Now the sons of Daniel Law
renee are making the same old Medford
in the same old fashioned way by direct
fire under their copper still, the largest in
the United States, on the same premises,
with the same style Of machinery, pipes
butts, and by the same method that has
been there used for more than a century
without cessation. They cordially invite
their patrons to visit at any time their dis.
tillery, the Oldest in the country, which is
constantly in full operation at Medford
Massachusetts. There is SO much good
practical sense in recent circular letter
they are sending out. and SO much good
advice to drinkers land there are several
in this vicinity especially at Moline around
whose memory there still fingers kind
feeling for old Medford,) that we copy the
following from the letter: ar.
| We select our stock of Molasses, and by
a process peculiarly our own distill our
Rum under our personal supervision.
| Chemical analysis shows our Medford
Rum to be perfectly pure, and hence en-
tirely free from the poisonous oils and
fiery. filthy impurities, extremely injurious
to health, which contaminate not only
other Runs, but even to an alarming ex-
tent the whiskies of America !; because in
} the very process Of the production of whis-
kies from grain, coarse essential oils and
foul deleterious impurities which are not
found IN Rum are generated IN large guam.
titles, and which, concealed in the Whistles
| and imperceptible except to the connoiseul
or chemical analyst have contributed large
ly to the prevalence of those scourges o.
, the present age, the govt and the dellriun
tremens, which diseases were scarcely
known, when in the good old times the
F only stimulant the people had was Pure
q Molasses Rum thoroughly ripened by age
q Our revenue laws or other causes appear
to have sadly demoralized the distillers Of
a whiskey, for they seem utterly regardless
e of the purity of their products and wholly
: reckless Of the ruinous consequences to the
: health of the consumer.
e The following quotation from 1.-THE Re
e port on Alcoholic Fluids to the Maine
r Medical Association" confirms our state
: ments. 'Of the kind of liquors advised
t by the Medical Faculty Jamaica and Med
d ford Rum stand in the frst rank Brand!
;. is too constructing, and has special and de
O cided action upon the liver. The whiskie
{ from grain, potatoes, beets, etc. relax tn,
e muscular fibre, are dangerous on accoun
3 Of their essential oils, and are regarded b,
e chemists as more likely to produce gray
l. organic LESSONS. La,1rences Medfort
? Rum aoill stand the test of the chemist, tn
r psychologist, and the practitioner bette
It than any other liquor knoaon IN this coatr'
d try. - -
i Lawrence's Medford Old Rum grandl
o maintains its pristine purity and unpar
n alleled reputation, and everywhere give
r complete and intense satisfaction. From
, our new goods we select the finest Rum
is for storage, and their improvement
J. astonishing. In our extensive and heate
}, warehouses we have splendid facilities fo
d them to mature by age and acquire
t. ripeness, smoothness, and richness of FL
,r vor which surpasses in excellence and on;
sr rivals all other Runs including those i'm
r ported,
I'll We have POW on hand the only stock G
e Medford Old Rum in the World of tn
II finest and choicest grades and Of all ages
n from six months to fifteen years.
D. Our trade marks are patented land any il
le fringement of them will esummarily dea
r. with according to law. While we cautio
le the public against limitations and counter
e. feits compounded by INSCRIPTIONS dealer.
of we urge you to insure perfect sotisfactio
By sending your orders direct to us, an
!. they will at all times command our prom
and best attention, Soliciting the favor {
your orders, we remain
Respectfully Yours,
DANIEL LAWRENCE & Sons
127 Broad St. Boston.