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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
Good Advice.

The Neso England Farmer gives this ad-
vice Let every young farmer who hopes
to make living by farming, determine at
the outset to have a library of the best
books concerning his chosen business to the
extent of at least S25, and then when any
new thing comes up which tempts him to
spend Jew dollars for trees. oats or the
like, let him join with his farmers club,
or with some dozen of his neighbors, in
testing the new thing, in a small way, for
the benefit of all aud at the expense of ALL
We have seen travelling agent for a new
kind ofswonderful but worthless seed corn,
sell twenty-five or fifty-cent package at
almost every house in town, and where all
the agricultural books on the route inclu
ding the "Old Farmers, Almanac, would
not equal the value of the sales of this one
swlndler.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

A SURE THING.-Dr. Kings Syphilitic
Remedy is warranted to cure Syphilis in
the primary, secondary and tertiary stages,
and in all its varied and complicated forms,
and will cure the worst cases Of venerial
diseases. eases which have resisted the
treatment of the most eminent physicians
of America. 1t cures the first stage and
heals the ulcers in few days. 1t cures
ulcers in the mouth, nose, throat, head.
arms and legs; also, hard pains in the
bones and joints, swelling of joints, syphi-
lltle rheumatism, etc., in a short time.
Price, S. per package. Sent everywhere
BY express. a treatise on sexual diseases
tree: Sent mailed for two stamps. Sold
by DR.. j. Dinsbeer, sos North Seventh
street, ST. Louis, Mo. Cures guaranteed
or the money refunded. DR.. Dinsbeer
makes Chronic Diseases a speciality. If
you are afflicted, with no matter what, call
or write. For sale by all druggists,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
CoeiAgricultural Society.

This society, composed of large num-
Der of the most WELT do farmers of Port
Byron, Cordova and Coe townships has
held it's annual election for 1873. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-Henry Saddorls.
Vice Presidents. F. HOLSTER.
Secretary Luther s, PeArsall
Treasurer-John Shall.
Marshall. W. Beal.
Directors Samuel Bruner, George La
rue, William McRoberts, Hugh Mccall
Jere PearsaIl, F. S. Gates, and james
Grainn.
The affairs Of the society are said to b,
in excellent condition and it is theintentiol
to have rousing fair this fall.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

Pozzoni's preparations ara standard
wherever introduced and in this vicinity
have a ready sale with all the leading drug
gists aud fancy dry goods dealers. The
celebrated Pozzoni Complexion Powder"
is very popular with ladies and pronoun-
ced a 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-
IRENE. 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 su
perior articles can be obtained ofany drug
gist and will be found in all cases just as
represented. A trial will convince the
most skeptica of their merits.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

This incompatible actor appears in
The Phoenix" at Darts hall, Thursday
evening, January 18th. The company is
among the best travelling and in this role
Mr. Mobiles stands without peer The
The play is full of thrilling situations,
ludicrous scenes and strong pathos. In a
word it is first class. The following
criticism speaks for itself
The Phoenix' is drama that not only
takes with the masses, but is full of interest
to those who are habituated to every phase
of the drama. 1t abounds with striking
situations and presents potent series of
pictures of the under life of the metropo-
lis. The role of the hero. who is both
Bohemian and Detectives admirably fitted
to Mr.. Mobiles, and brings out in full force his
strong points as an eccentric character
actor.-N. y EUenSng Telegram
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

IMPORTANT TO PERSONS VISITING 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 Euro
pean plan--you therefore only pay for
what you get. Everything is first class,
and prices moderate, adapted to the string
ency of the times, You save the expense
of carriage hire, and by leaving your bag
gage check on the counter of the Hotel,
your baggage will be delivered in your
rooms, ffteens 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, 1878-01-14
The Relief Meeting.

The meeting held at the Court House
on Saturday to devise ways and means for
the relief of those suffering from the hard
times and to consider some plan to secure
work for the hundreds of our citizens who
are out of work, was largely attended.
The court room was filled, principally by
workingmen and probably twenty or
twenty-five of our prominent taxpayers.
The meeting was further noticeable on
account of the absence of large number
of our more wealthy men and heavy tax
payers, and city officials who it was ex-
pected would be present.
Deacon Halves was made chairman and
j. j. Parks appointed secretary. A re-
port from the committee appointed at the
Harper House meeting was made by Mr..
George Mixter, which stated that the city
could not furnish work, and which recon-
mended that committee Of three be APP
pointed to assist the supervisor il dis
tributing the charity of the county, which
committee should appoint subcommittee
to operate throughout the city, hunt up
and report deserving. cases, find out who
wanted work what they could do, at what
price, and report to the central committee
who shall keep a record of the same sc
that any one willing to employ them may
know where to find them," ION election
day. provided any of the committee rur
for office next spring as has been reported
they want to do.
There was considerable useless discus
sion over the wording of the report, show
ing strong disposition on the part o
some of those taking part in it to- max
themselves "solid' with the averag
voter. The report was finally adopted ant
t. j. Robinson, George Mixter, and S, S
Guyer were appointed central committe
iniaccordance with the report.
The only practical suggestion to proyid
work for the unemployed came from MI
G. W, Skinner, which will probably b
considered by the committee. The onl
substantial proposition Of assistance cam
from Mr.. Ben Harper, forswhich heart
vote of thanks wass rendered that gentle
man for his generous offer. This propos
ton will also!probably receive due attentio
from the committee. The.5meeting the
adjourned. 1t is understood that the con
mittee will appoint sub committees an
then establish relief fund.- by subscriI
ton.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

John NJ. Armstrong and Greg Vigeant,
of Chicago and NJ. Haley, of Morrison, ILL.,,
builders and contractors, were at the Rock
Island House this morning and took the
. o'clock train for Cambridge to put in
bids for the erection Of new court house
for Henry county.
VIM. T. Flagg, of Bloomington, ILL.,, is
at the Rock Island House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
Large Yield of Potatoes.

Mr., John ". Martin has exhibited at
this office a sample of peachblow potatoes
which for size, smoothness and excellence
cannot be exceled in the county. He
planted IS rows 40 rods long, from which
he dug over 400 bushels. This large yield
speaks we'll for Coe township, and for Mr..
Martin, who is one of those well-informed,
well TODD farmers who believes in raising
large crops and that too of the very best
varieties
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

The ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style Of
the art, and on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDERY is doing
all kinds of work in that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends Of the paper and
the public generally are invited to give our
work trial. dwt,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

For SALE.-The entire outfit of the
barber shop lately occupied by Z. Smith,
consisting of two good chairs, stove, clock,
fine barber pole, razors, etc., first class
set of tools and furniture. Will be sold
cheap. Apply to Jos. Johnston, S, K.
corner Fourth Avenue and 18th street,
Rock Island. 12-dte
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
Ten Ere1ghu Trains.

The largest movements of grain and
stock that ever passed over a single road
in one day, all of which was picked up on
one division, came in from the Western
division of the G. r. l. & P. road yester-
day morning, en- route for Chicago. 1t
was ten sections of No. 10.-ten freight
trains one after the other. Of these cars
100 were loaded with stock and the balance
with grain.
On the day previous, Saturday, yalua-
BILE train passed over the same road, con-
sisting of sc cars of tea and silks from
California, the mcst Of which was for
Boston and New York. Should the weather
continue favorable during the next ten
days, so that stock and grain can reach the
various stations in Iowa, the railroads will
be taxed to their utmost carrying capacity,
and more stock and produce will be for
warded to the eastern markets than ever
before recorded for the month of January
Buy Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, 1t cures
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
The Rush for Space at Paris.

Commissioner General Mccormick is
busy night and day with his labors of or
ganlzing the American department at the
Paris exposition. Already ATS applica-
tons have been fled asking for IS. 900
square feet of space. The total space at
the disposal of the commissioner is 10000
feet, and with the reduction of passages,
de-. not more than $4,000 feet can be made
available,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

A THING OF BEAUTY is A JOY FOREVER
Dooley's- Yeast Powder lays
no claim, in itself, to beauty it produces
the most beautiful, elegant and delicious
rolls, biscuits, cake and pastry imaginable,
and such that lare joy and pleasure to
the household. Use it for!the celebrated
Vienna rolls.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
BILIOUS DIFFICULTIES.

DR.. PIERCE's INDIAN RESTORATIVE BIT
TIERS.
DR.. G. ". Skinner, member of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science, writing from Little Falls
N. Y, said: Il freely use 1t IN preference
to any Of the ordinary articles such as Oil
SIENNA, Salts. ETC., for the most delicate an
faqts, the robust, and those cnfeebleI b.
age. 1t is a Specific for all Bilious DIS
orders, Agues, Coles, Headaches, Cos
ipeneSS. etc.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

COMMON CoLDs.-Every one is prac-
tically familiar with common colds. The
chillness and shivering, the dullness and
languor, the soreness of the throat, pain in
the head, and stuffed nostrils We would
recommend timely use of Madame P5r-
ter's Ctwatice Cough Bolsam1. A safe,
reliable, and pleasant remedy. Full d.
rections on each bottle. Small bottles 25
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

GREAT FAvoR.-Among ladies and
gentlemen Of refinement, DR.. Prices
American Perfumes are in great favor.
Having Stiffness, sweetness and durability,
added toa peculiar refrefhihg fragrance,
they an sure to become universal
favorites among all lovers Of excellent per-
fumes. Try Dr.. Prices Alista Bouquet,
for handkerchief perfume tits delightful.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

1t is encouraging to know that our
notice last month, reviving the facts accom-.
plished in our community some years
since by the Compound Oxygen, has excit.
ed an interest in that curative agent, more
worthy of its merits; Any enterprise
which comes endorsed by such names as
thew append, has guarantee of its gem
n;neness and reliability.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
You Can be Happy

if you will stop all of your extrayagant
and wrong notions in doctoring yourself
and families with expensive doctors or
humbug cure alls, that do harm always,
and use eQly natures simple remedies for
all your aiiments-you will be wise, well
and happy and save great expense. The
greatest remedy for this, the great. wise
and good will tell you, is Hop Bitters-
believe it See Proverbs in another
column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

Illustrated Marriage Guide, 2G0 pages, cloth
and gilt binding, 90 cents; same in paper
covers, Is cts. Manhood, 10 cents; Woman
hood, 10 cents; Pamphlet, cents-securely
sealed by mail. Send money or postage
stamps. DR.. WHITTIER, the great specialist,
GIT st. Charles street, st. Louis, Mo.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
Preamble and Resolutions of the 9th
St. II. (. Church, Rock Island, I'll.

St. II. L. Church, Rock Island, I'll.
Whereas by the blessing of God there
has been established in the west end of
the city of Rock Island a church-kDown
now as the 9th ST. NJ. Z. Church, and
Whereas God in his word gave dlrec-
tons that they who had received manifold
blessing from his hand should use them as
faithful stewards. and
Whereas, God has blessed our dear
brother John Foster, with much Of this
worlds goods, end also given him there :
with a liberal spirit, and did so meve upon
his heart as TO cause him to bequeath to
the said church house and lot for q
parsonage. therefore
ResolUed.-lst That we the members of
9th street Nj +. Church do hereby extend
TO Bro. Foster our sincere thanks - and
may the blessing of God be upon him in
the future as in the past, yet much moro
abundant
End That this Preamble and Resolutions
be published in the N. w. Christian Adyo-
cate and our city papers-and copy O!
the same sent to Bro. Foster.
Signed
S. s. KEMBLE.
r. d. KENDALL.
w. II. MCGAvRAN.
/ (tnmmittpn
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

The celebrated Peoria show cases;
cheaper than any ether in the market.
Quality guaranteed, Workmanship un-
surpassed. Rob't G. Luke, manufacturer,
Peoria, Ills, Field Bros, agents, Rock
Island, Ills. 5l0dly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

Churchman'S baking powder is the
cheapest and best in the market. Is not
affected by the atmosphere Retains its
leavening power for hours after mixing
Guaranteed strictly pure. Every grocer
sells it; take no other. 12-l5d6m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

Cast aside prejudice and use Duraug' q
Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism. II
never fails to cure.
Headache yields at once to Lodilles
Headache Specific. Only so cents. Sold
by all druggists in Rock Island and Mo-
line
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

Charles +. Hawley, collector of Rock
Island township, has opened an Office in
the First National Bank. The state,
county aud city taxes for 1877 are now
due, and he asks all to come and pay.
DIFF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

VACANT PLACES in the dental ranks will
never occur if you place your trust in
Sozodont From youth to age it will keep
the enamel of the teeth spotless and un-
impaired. 1t has the same effect upon
them that EXAMINATION has upon wood:
rendering them impervious to decay.
All fractures, except of the bones, cured
by Spalding's Glue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
DIED.

WRTGHT-In Rural, H., on Saturday evening
January 18th, OF consumption, Frank G :, son OF w.
2. Wright, aged % years.
Funeral OIL Tuesday, at P, M, fran his fathers
house, Rural.
Relatives and friends invi ed to attend
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

THE fact of the business is that Sulphur
Baths have become unnecessary since the
introduction of Glenn's Sulphur Soap, be-
cause that articles answers the same pur,
pose, viz: the removal of eruptions
rheumatism and govt. SolG by all drug
gists
Hills hair and whisker dye, black OIL
brown, 50cs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

The Colonnsde Hotel, Philadelphia, is a
model establishment. It is superb in both
style and appointment and its table and
service cannot be excelled.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

VIM, T. Zimmerman, 120 Main street,
Davenport, has a few new seven octave
pianos for rent. 14d2t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

QUERY: why will men smoke com
mon tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal of North Carolina at the
same price7" 1-leodly
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
The Misunderstanding.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
dicated bv thermometer:
IA. Nj. 38S above zero II N, SO above zero
= So, a. 8 m. 35S ~
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

DIR. Sabine's Indian Vegetable Cough
Syrup" is the infallible remedy for coughs.
colds, hoarseness. and all diseases of the
bronchial organs. Try a bottle. For
sale by druggists generally. 6-4dly.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

Printing, Binding and Blank Book work
specialties at The ARGUS OFFICE. No
pains will be spared to please customers.
Satisfaction guaranteed. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

For SALE.-Two carom billiard tables,
Brunswick make; in frst-class order. Will
be sold cheap. Apply at this Office.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
MIsFIT CARPETS.
The Compound Oxygen Treatment

FOR THE CURE OF ALL CHRONIC DISEASES.
This is the Surest Safest and Cheapest Curative
agent known 1t cures by REvITALIZINs the whole
body, and hence is effective in great variety Of
diseases. Among the many names to which we are
permitted 10 refer, we give the following Hop g.
Field. Judge of U. S. Supreme Cont, and his &C.
compllshed wife; Mrs. Hallit Kilburn; Judge Sam
uel Smith, New York; Hon. Montgomery Blair; Ex-
Gov. Foreman, w. Va; Hon. VIM ID. Kelley; II s.
Arthur; Gen. Fitz Henry Warren, and many more
Of scarcely less note.
Our Brochure of 200 pages, which contains tie
cearest statement OF principles, the most brilliant
record of cures aud ell the information necessary
will be mailed free.
STARKEY & PALEN.
once, Liz G1rard Street, Philadelphia
g. Il. STARKEY, A M, M ID
Ia. i. PALEN, Pm. B., D.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

BY reason OF its Alternative properties, cures Dis
eases OF the Blood and Skin, Scrofula, or Kings
Evil; Tumors; Ulcers, Old Sores; Blotches /;
Pimples; and Eruptions. By virtue OF its Pectoral
properties it cures Bronchial, Throat and Lung
Affections; Incipient Consumption; Lingering
properties render II unequaled remedy for Bill
iousness; Torpid Liver, or Liver Complaint - and
its Tonic properties make it equally efcaciOus in
curing Indigestion, Loss Of Appetite, and Dyspep-
STA.
Where the skin is sallow and covered with
blotches and pimpes, or where there are scrofu-
lous swelngs and affections, few bottles OF Gold
Medical Discovery will effect an entire cure. II
you feel dull, drowsy, deblitated have sallow col
or of skin, or yellowsh-brown spots on face or
body, frequent headache or dizziness, bad taste in
mouth internal heat Chills RlternRted with hot
fushes, low spirits and gloomy forebodngs, frreg'
uRr appetite, and tongue coated you are suffering
from TOEPID LIVER, or BuIoUsNEss." In many
cases OF Liver COMPLAINT" only part of these
symptoms are experienced. AS a remedy for all
such cases, DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
has no equal Il effects perfect cures, leaving the
liver strengthened and healthy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

An unpleasant passenger in street car
is crying baby 10 such cases DR.. Bull
Baby Syrup should be given to the little
sufferer to ease its trouble. % cents q
bottle
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

Investigators OF natural science have demonstra,
ted beyond controversy, that throughout the anlna
kingdom the survival Of the fttest is the only law
that vouchsafes thrift and perpetuity Does not the
same principle govern the commercial prosperity
article By reason OF superior merit, DR.. Pierce's
standard Medicines have outrivaled all others.
Their sale in the United states alone exceeds one
million dollars per annum, while the amount eXDor-
ted foots up to several hundred thousand more.
No business could grow to such gigantic proper
tons and rest upon any other basis than that OF
merit.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14

1t will pay to keep your Harness in good
condition. Use Frank Miller's Prepared
Harness Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
MOLINE.
=. vrApouARrERs-MoL

R Drug and Book Ok Store Store
opp4pslt1Io ft for the ARGUS aud where all Moline
bna, NC i transacted by o. Beardslee Bust
Dess notices should be handed in by noon to en-
onre nnhiication the same day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-14
P. P. P. P.
DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant.
Purgative
Pellets
purely Vegetable. No care re-
nnired while using them.


The Little Giant Cathartic or MULTUM IN
PARvo PHYsIo scarcely larger than mustard seeds,
aud are sugar-coated. They remove the necessity
OF taking the great crude gastric, sckentng pills,
heretofore so much in use.
As remedy for Headache, Dizziness, Rush OF
Blood to the Head, Tightuess about the Chest Bad
Taste in mouth, Eructations from the stomach.
Bilious Attacks, Jaundice, Paiu in the kidneys.
Highly cOlOred Urine and Internal Fever, Dr. Pier
ce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets are unsurpassed.
Furthermore, / would say that their action Is uni
yersal, not gland escaping their sanatiye i'm
press. Age does not impair the properties OF these
Pellets They are sugar coated and Enclosed in
glass bott as their virtues being thereby preserved
unimpRired for any length of time, that they are
always fresh and reliable. This is not the case
with those pills which put up in cheap wooden
boxes. The daily use of two Pellets has cured the
most obstinate cases Of Scrofua letter, Sat-rheum
Erysipelas, Boils, BlOtches, Pimples, Sore Eyes
and ErupUOns. They are, however, recommended
to be taken in connection with the Golden Med Gu
Discovery, in order to secure the best results.