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REAL ESTATE.

N Western part of city, New House containing
l. all the modern improvements. Inquire at this
office, au2dtf
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LEWISTON
Dewitt House, Quinby 4 Murch, Pre-
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PLEASANT ROOMS TO LET.

QUITE of rooms on second floor; plenty of sun
- light, air and water. Heat and gas furnished.
Also one room on third floor. References exchanged.
Stable To Let.
Situated in the western central part Of city. Ad-
dress l.. E. T., Daily Press Office.
ie12 diff
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0NE of the most desirable rents on Congress St.,
~ oLpost the park, No. 1856. Apply to l.. TAY-
LOR, High street Wharf, je8dtf
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MILLBRIDGE.
Atlantic House, Geo. A. Hopkins, Pro.
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Lost.

TN Fruit or Jewelry store, opposite Eastman
l. Bros, or in Spring st. Car. black twilled
Silk Sun Umbrella, finely cut, small white bone ham
die. The finder will be rewarded by addressing
MRS. j. W. PATTEN, Bowdoinham. sep9d1w*
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TEMpI.ARs oE HONOR.

at Templars' Hall, No. 100 Exchange Street.
CoUNCIL-Maine, first and third Monday In each
month.
TEMPLE-Forest City, No. 1, every Wednesday
evening.
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Americ IN House, corner of Middle and
India streets. ID. Randall q Son.
Perry's Hotel. III Federal St. y. g. Perry.
Proprietor.
CITY Hotel, Cor. Congress and Green 81.
J. X. Martin, Proprietor.
Falmouth Hotel, o. Nj. Shaw q Son, pro-
priet0rs.
Preble House, Congress st. Gibson &C.,,
Pr0PrietOrs.
cral sts. Mcdonald g. Newbegin Propri.
etOIs.
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MISSION HALL, Williams Block, formerly
X1 known as "Arcana Hall.) having been leased
by the undersigned will be let on most reasonable
terms for Lectures Concerts, Sociables, Meetings,
Suppers, Fairs, &c. Apply at the Hall, opposite
Casco Engine House.
ap16eodtf r. NJ. BARTON.
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IN suites, unfurnished, without board, to GENTLE
Linen and their wives; aso furnished rooms to gen.
tlemen. Table board may be obtained next door.
Apply at 81 HIGH STREET. auSdtf
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| LIME RICK.
Linn rick House,-D. 3. Fogx, Proprie Or
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
River News.

The Josephine up to day, with 45 pas
sengers and lot of freight for up-river
points. Tomorrow the Turner's will
make an excursion on this boat to some
point above.
The raft boat Minnesota down to-day
with large raft of logs for Burlington.
The Josephine down to- morrow evening.
The Belle of La Crosse went up to-day;
no boat down.
The Imperial passed up to-day with
two barges in tow loaded with lumber,
which is to be used in building new hull
at Dubuque, for Diamond 10 boat Also
haying 10 tow new hull, built at Metrop-
oils for the Diamond 10 steamer now
building at Dubuque, to be called the
Lizzie Conger. The hull is IT'S feet long.
90 feet beam, and the river boat Conger
will be ready for business about Sept /.
The river is falling about one inch in "a
hours,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

Pozzoni's preparations ara standard
wherever introduced and in this vicinity
have ready sale with all the leading drug.
gists and fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozzoni Complexion Powder"
lis very popular with ladies and pronoun-
ced valuable, delicately perfumed. aud
harmless cosmetic. Unlike most prepare
tons of this class it is free from injurious
ingredients and imparts a natural healthy
glow to the face, without the vulgar ex-
treme. An excellent hair dressing is found
in Chemical Balm" which prevents hair
from falling OUT, and accelerates its growth.
1t is an excellent scalp invigorant and
thoroughly removes dandruff. These SUI
perior articles can be obtained of any drug
gist and will be found 10 all cases Just as
represented. A trial will convince the
most skeptical of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Eating is a Torture,

And sleep often mere travesty of repose,
to the dyspeptic. Appetite is correspond.
ingly impaired by this most prevalent OF
maladies, and headaches, biliousness, con
stipation, poverty of the blood, loss oil
flesh and of vitality, and thousand an.
noying and indescribable sensations, are
its concomitants. 1t is. moreover, the
progenitor Of numerous and formidable
bodily disorders. Obstinate as it is, how
ever, its complete eradication may be eff.
fected by the persistent use of Hostetter' s
Stomach Bitters, medicine which COM
municates both vigor and regularity to the
organs of digestion apd secretion, relaxes
the bowels gently but thoroughly, enriches
and puri6es the blood, promotes appetite,
and gives tranquility to the nervous sys-
TEN. Persons Of weakly constitution and
feeble physique who use this superb tonic
infallibly derive from it the stamina Of
which thew stand so much ia need, and ii
is invariably successful 10 remedying and
preventing malarial diseases.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Criminal.

The ''ranche" kept by Mollie Welcher
was visited last night by Deputy Marshal
Blackburn and Officer Metch. Geo. Lam.
bert, Emma Perkins and the proprietres'
were arrested and taken before Justice
Cooke. Emma Perkins and Lambert were
fined $40 each and Miss Welcher SIS,
The tail of coat which Officer Blackburn
snatched from the wearer as he M ade 9
flying leap from the second story window il
at Justice Cookies Office, and the owner
can have it by proving property and
paying the damages.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
NOTES HER AND THERE.

The ''iiftinint" says the Moline Guards
need not turn the crank that organ, as he
has hired cheaper toy.
Charles w. Skinner will deliver a
temperance address at Reynolds tomorrow
Sunday in Sherrad's Grove.
Take at least one good look at CO
coanut, young man, before you have your
head moved and sand-pspered
jim, said aibaDkrupt gentleman to his
son, '1f you marry that girl on Indian
avenue. III cut off with dollar. E" Where
will you get the dolIar2' was the comfort
ing reply.
H. S. Wells, Of Reynolds, received
intelligence yesterday of the death of his
brother Thomas. at Muncy, Pa, under
circumstances carrying with it the horrors
of death by frightful accident. He was
found dead In the morning, on the steps
leading Into the barn, where he had set
down to rest. The physicians say that be
died of heart disease.
The wife of Robert Candor, promi
nent citizen of Mercer county, was yester.
day adiudged insane by board of the
most skilltul physicians in the county.
She has been acting strangely for some
time, but her relatives and friends sup.
pressed the information, with the hope
that time would restore her again. Mrs
Candor has large relationship. and az
extensive circle Of acquaintance who viii
be sorry to learn of this misfortune.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Unfortunate.

Weakness, lack of nerve power or
substance inherited or caused by early
imprudence, excuses. dissipation, mis-
fortunate &c; causing premature
decline, night or daily losses, a general
breaking down, irratition, nervousness,
loss Of power ofrapid recuperation,
dyspepsia, dependency, melancholy.
tendencyto mania &c; This unfortu.
nate condition thoroughly and perma.
nently cured by Wells Health Renew
err" Acknowledged by all the greatest
complete restoration to full manly
power, giving to the aged or early
wrecked the vigor and bouyancy OF
youth, Sold by druggists at s1,00 OF
sent BY express on receipt of price.
Advice free, see circular with bottles.
Address f. S. Wells So Barclay st. New
| York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Lawn Party.

Next Tuesday evening, lawn party
will be held at the residence Of John War
ner, Moline avenue, under the auspices Of
the Ladies' society of the Central Presby-
teriat church. The grounds will be hand
somely illuminated, croquet will be
among the amusements, aud strawberries,
ice cream etc. served on the grounds.
These affairs are always pleasant, and
efforts are making to have this the most
successful Of the season. From what We
have heard Of the preparations IN pro-
gress, we recommend everybody to 60 and
invite their friends, being assured that q
pleasant time, an evening of genuine
amusements will be the reward,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
St, Johns Day.

ST Johns day, Monday June oath, will
appropriately celebrated at Galesburg by
the Masonic fraternity. Extensive prepa-
tons are completed by the brethren to
make it,one of the largest demonstrations
ever held in that city, The procession
will be formed at l:30 P. Nj, and move
through the principal streets to the Opera
House, where the address Of welcome will
be delivered by Mayor Stewart, and
response by Grand Master Robbins, Of
Quincy. The Light Guard band of
Chicago, the Monmouth band, and other
bands from distance will enliven the
grand procession with music. In the even
ing concert will be given by the Light
Guard band, after which social Ievee and
ball will take place. Excursion rates on
the G.. B. & @. railroad.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
"reminiscences of DR.. Backus, Hamil
ton College.

ton College.
| received Syracuse paper with an
anecdote marked, relating to Dr. Backus'
birch frewood, fitted to quench the I'M
quenchable.
Ientered the first Freshman class of Ham.
ilton College, DR.. Baekus, president. But
| two OF our class, Hon. Charles Z. kirkland
and myself now survive. both over So We
all occupied the old Academy building on
which was small bell sufficient to notify
meals and Rotations, but not to wake
sleepy students. happened to be 10 the
dining hall when DIR. Backus said Il don't
know what to 90 with that little bell
when students excuse their absence from
prayer by saying they did not hear the
bell. we cannot deny it. A drum is too
military 10 these war times (lSl2) and |
have concluded TO have a tin horn. As
for that little bell | had as lieve have
fur cap with a lambs tail shook in
it Ogden NJ. Wiley of our class blew
the horn.
| DR.. Backus was a most devoted man,
with a strong original mind and native
genius He did much to give to the in
sritution the moral and religious character
it has ever possessed. 10 his last address
to our class shall not forget this short
sentence, Never sacrifice a single princi
pie tor office or emolument, no never.
We cannot estimate the value Of such a
mind,
In one of our senior recitations he stated
his visit to Shenandoah the old Oneida
chief in our revolution. On being made
known to him the chief says, Il am al
old hemlock, for hundred winters th(
wind has whistled through my limbs, my
top has broken off and | am yet standing
they that sprung up with me have faller
away and left me alone; why the Grea
Spirit has preserved me so long | know
: not, pray to the Christians God that may
WARRIOR my Jesus with patience" No
long after DR.. Backus was called upon il
the evening TO attend his funeral the mex
forenoon at the church in Clinton. Tn,
tribe occupied large number of the bod,
pews. As the doctor looked down uror
them the tears began to roll down his face
, A part of his address was in writing
some portion of which was interpreted I
! part Of the tribe by Judge Deane; whel
, be came to this expression Though Shen
andoah in the field was bold and ferc
warrior, by his freside in peace he wa
bland as the zephyrs of May" the chang
10 the whole expression and gesture, wit
, peculiar undulatiDg waving of the hand
plainly marked the sentence.
Shenandoah received from the venera
able Indian missionary, Kirkland. tn
promise that he should be buried besid
him in the Kirkland burial ground at Gin
I ton, the chief saying he wished to rise wit
him in the resurrection.
never heard a person speak Of tha
= occasion without specially dwelling on tn
D mastery address OF DR.. Baekus. He aD
peared, as one has justly said of him, Ik
learned Indian" in addressing tn
ODeidas. All his figures aCd illustration
were SO perfectly adapted to their view
a and feelings
| That anything addressed to me at Nor
! wich, Chenango county. New York. or Roc
= Island, Illinois, may also be received b
me necessarily subscribe myself.
t CHARLES A. THoRP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS WISHING New
YORK.-One of the best kept and most
convenient Hotels for Merchants and others
to stop at when in New York is the Grand
Union Hotel. nearly opposite the Grand
Central Depot, kept on the European plan
you therefore only pay for what you get
Everything is first class, and prices mod
crate, adapted to the stringency of the
times You save the expense of carriage
hire, aud BIZ leaving your baggage check
on the counter Of the Hotel, your baggag;
will be delivered in your rooms, fifteen
minutes after the arrival Of the cars, free
of expense We advise you to give the
Grand Union trial
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

At this season of the year Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness and other affections
Of the Throat and Lungs prevail. Ia
doc Porter's Curative BalSana is a valu-
able remedy. No family should be
without a bottle in the house. 1t is
only 25 cents, and will be found worth
as many dollars for the cure of the
above complaints 1t is for sale by all
Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
School Caucus.

Those who desired to go to the caucus
last night, 1T the Third Ward hose house,
to assist in nominating candidates for
members of tae school board certainly had
the opportunity. There we're about fifty
or sixty citizens present.
The meeting was called to order by w.
j, Pratt. and VIM. Fl. Hodgson was chosen
chairman and Capt. FL. G. Cleaveland sec
rotary.
NJ. NJ. Corbett and Eugene Boyntou
we're chosen tellers lwhereupon fifteen
names were mentioned as suitable candi-
dates for the position, and an Informal
ballot being taken, resulted as follows:
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Religious.

Broadway Presbyterian Church, Rev.
T. II, Hench, Pastor. Services at I0:45
A. NJ. and P. NJ. Sabbath School at 9:l5
A. NJ
5th Ave. NJ, E.Church. Rev. G. Palmer
A. NJ, Pastor. Morning service l0:45
Subject Christian Manhood" Evening
service $50 subject Some of the phases
of modern skepticism" End lecture of the
course.
Services in Trinity church to morrow at
lO:45 A. NJ. the Rector officiating.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Falsa Economy.

Is it true economy to use cheap, adul-
terated baking powder, which is highly
injurious to health, merely because it is
cheap? Common sense and experience
say no! DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, which
has been we'll known for twenty years as
an absolutely pure, wholesome, and, 10
every respect, reliable article, is within
the reach of all those who practice true
economy 10 this respect
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

Sufferers from Catarrh are recon-
mended to use Jackson's Catarrh snuff
and Troche Powder, an invaluable
specific for Catarrh and the best voice
remedy in the country. Sold by all
druggists. See ad. in this paper. tt
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Temperance Entertainment.

Mr.. Charles Skinner will deliver his
poem-entitled "a Life History" 10 Dart
Hail, Thursday evening, June 9th.
Those who have heard it speak of it in the
kigs est terms.
The musical part OF this eotertaiumea at
will be O. the best order. One Of the
songs sung will be original words adapted
to the music of the favonte war song
Tramp, tramp, the boys are marching,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade OF
these goods is always standard and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line in The
country. dWtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Lost Seven Pounds in Three Weeks

Allans Anti Fat is a genuine medicine.
and will reduce corpulency from two or FIVE
pounds per week, Purely vegetable and
perfectly harmless, acting entirely on the
food in the stomach, preventing the
formation of fat 1t is also a positive
remedy for dyspepsia and rheumatism.
BosToN, Haas. Feb. 18th, 1878
Botanic MEDICINE Co., Buffalo, N. Y:
Conference.-The lady alluded to lost
seven pounds 10 three weeks, by the use OF
a liens Anti-Fat.
Yours truly, SMITH. DooLITTLE q
SMITH, Wholesale Druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Fourth of july,

On the evening of July 4th dance will
be held at Turner Hall. this city, the
music to be furnished by Bleuer's orches-
ira and refreshments by A. Herkert. pres
ent proprietor of the hall Bleuer and
nerkert are the parties having the matter
in charge which is a guarantee of a pleas
ant time to all who attend. 22j2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

The nomination of Messrs. Haverstick
and Donaldson was then made unanimous,
after which the meeting adjourned
OF course, If anyone does not like these
nominations they are at liberty to vote for
themselves or for any ore else, 1t is
especially gratifying to see that there are
three men in the city who, Informally, APP
preciate one Of the above candidates
himself and his two friends who induced
him to join the republican party for the
sake of Office, Now, fellow citizens, ISM
there some Office that we can give him
hope long deferred maketh the hear
sick
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

To the Editor OF The Argus:
In view of the call for further explana
ton which the Union of to-day has made
to the Athletic Club, | propose to delay
till next Monday, the oath inst. what |
have to say 10 reference to the notice which
appeared 10 your issue of yesterday touch
ing my difference with that club.
G. g, ST. CLAIR.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
ROSSMAN'S CURE,

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
moisture like perspiration producing q
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale by all respectable druggists
RossMAN l. McKINsTRY, Hudson, n. Y,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller 4 Fuller. and VanSchaack,
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Peerless Starch.

This celebrated starch is manufactured
from an entirely new process and il
guaranteed strictly pure. The Gloss
Starch is unequalled in the laundry anC
the Peerless Corn" has no equal any
where. Wholesale by Henry Darts Sons
Rock Island. 6 Ids low
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

Illustrate .GdG-riage Guide, 200 pages, cloth
and gilt binding, 90 cents; same in paper
covers, % cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed, By mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DIR. WHITTIER, the great specialist
GIT st. Charles street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

CHURCH MUsIc-The finest music pro.
vided by any church in the countryis to be
heard on Sundays and holidays at st.
Francis Xaviers in New York. Its organ
and its choir are alike famous, and its
services are crowded by both the religious
and the critical. The credit of this superb
prominence belongs to the organist, Pro.
fessor Vim. Berge, music doctor. who bu,
little while ago, rupturea an artery in
bis arm and had to abandon his profession
until cured by Giles Liniment Iodide
Ammonia.
Sold by all druggists. Send for pam
phlet.
Dr.. GILES,
451 Sixth Avenue, N. 7,
Trial size Is cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
The Weatnsr--To-Day.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
7A5s n above zero 1sP.N zoe above zero
9A61 II, P.M ..740 -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
CITY

When looking for presses be sure to send
for prices to J. Cook 4 Co., West Meriden,
Conn. Every press warranted; prices
from $40 upwards. Unequalled for dura-
bility and cheapness.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

PoND's EXTRACT.-Sore Throat. Quin-
sey, lnfamed fonsiIs aud Air Passages are
promptly cured By the use of PoND's
EXTRACT. it never fails. Pamphlet,
history and uses, with each bottle, and will
be mailed free on application at the Office
OF Ponds Extract Co.. 50 Maiden Lane
New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

Every effect must have a cause; so
Bols, Pimples, etc, are the result of poor
blood. Purify the blood by using DR..
Bulls Blood Mixture aud sbansh such
eruption as those named.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

Just opened at Mitchell & Parsons. plain
and figured lawns. black and colored.
French burning. Chintz and Cretones at
very low prices.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
Piles--1tching Piles

Positively cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

Mrs. Gent Sherman says: Il have FIRE
quenty purchased Durang's Rheumatic
Remedy for friends suffering with
rheumatism and in every instance it acted
like magic"
Lodille's Headache Specific cures
headache in to 20 minutes Sold by all
druggists in Rock Island and Moline.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any other in the market
Quality guaranteed. Workmanship uu-
surpassed Rob't q. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents. Rock
Island. Ills. 5-lOdly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
MOLINE.
ARGUS HEADQUARTERS MOLINE

RICHARDS q SoHRBEcK's Drug and Book Store
can be left for the ARGUS, aud where all Moline
business is transacted by o. j. Beardslee. Busl-
ness notices should be handed in by necn to en-
sure publication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22
or of II Years Gro1Cth Cured Jy
Rdd,oay's Resident.

BEvERI Y, Mass July IS, 1859
DR.. RAILWAY: / have had Ovarian Tamor in the
ovAries and bowels. All the doctors said There
no help for it," tried everything that was
recommended, bat nothing helped me. / saw your
Resolvent, and thought would try it; but had no
faith in IT,, because had suffered for twelve years
l took six bottles Of the Resolvent and one box Of
Railways Pills. and two bottles of your Ready Re-
lief and there is not sign OF tumOr 10 be or
felt. and feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumOr was in the
left side of the bowels, the groin. write this
to you for the benefit Of Others. You can publish
u II you choose. HANNAH p. KNAPP.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

New ties. Ruchings, ladies white skirts.
and under garments at greatly reduced
prices at Mitchell & Parsons,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-22

To Mothers:-Should the baby be SUIT
fering with any of the disorders of baby
hood use DR. Bulls Baby Syrup at once
for the trouble. Price % cents.