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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-18
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Superior TO any English or American DIPLO-
MA was awarded to this Magnesia, by the American
Institute in 1852. =
This very useful and elegant preparation is usea
as an aDerient antic-aeid in dyspepsia Complains
attended with aecidity with very great benefit II
has the advantage over common Magnesia, in being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable to sccn
mulate IN the bowels. 1t is decidedly superior to
Carbonate Of Soda or Potash, On account of its
This solution of Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial as pleasing sedative and aperient in all
cases of irritation or acdty of the stomach fehta
complaints, infantile disorders, or sea-sickness
An ounce or two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn. acrid eructatons and sourness or
The solution is of itself an aperient but its sxa
tive properties can be much augmented by taking
with it, or directly after ii, little lemon Juce
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
of tartar in this manner very agreeable efer-
vescent draught can be safely taken at any time
during fever or thirst.
The antisceptic qualities of this solution, owing
to the presence Of so much carbonic acid, have
been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
| tartar,
The solution is almost invariably succeeded in
removing MS, spasms and headaches to which deli
cate persons subject from acids and crudties of
the stomach and bowels.
The attention of the public is particularly direct
ed to the following certificates of physiciaps and
| other persons who have used the Magnesia:
| New HAVEN, Feb ~, 1869.
|
| accord my testimony in favor of your Fluid
| Magnesia." l have never found ANYTHING SO
pleasant and efectual for correcting acidity Of the
stomach and curing headache arising therefrom
1t is resorted TO by several members of nv family
whenever suffering above, and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneou relief
Yours truly, JOHN A. BLAZE
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for some years. is happy to endorse the
testimony OF Mr.. Blake In his favor.
| Hartford, Conn., REV. JOHN CIRCUIT.
| PROVIDENCE, Nov. &. 1913.
| Mr. S. o. DUEBAR,-Dear Sir; am happy Il,
hear that your preparation of fluid Magnesia is
coming into general While it is more eco
nOmical than other preparations Of Fluid Magnesia
have found it vastly more efficient, and not only
| an antiseptc and anti-acid upon the stomach, but
very considerable tonic. It is beautiful medi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which so often at
hicts young children, and for females of debtated
and sour stomachs, particularly those enciente il
is invaluable. Being a scientific preparation and
open to the profession, it needs only acquairt-
anee TO become with them fayoritc medicine.
| WIN. GRosvENoB, N. D.
| S. o DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: I have been some
time in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magne-
Ella prepared by you and prefer it to the English
preparation on account of its cheapness and It's
| superior laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, &c. NJ. s. PERRY, NJ. D,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-18
sufferers from Headacne,

Use Elixir of Honey for Asthma and
Bronchitis. jyld&w
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Railroad Time Table.
CHICAGO. gocK ISLAND ) PACIFIC =.
wEgTERE UNION RAILROAD.

FOX bAClNE q h1LWAbAEE
LEAVE ARRIVE
DAY Express and Mail. 1855 An $3.50 Pm
Night Express. ........... 0:05 PM sos AN
The night express leaving Rock Island every
Sunday night at :05 connects with the train arri
wing in Chicago early Monday morning No lay
over checks given on through tickets from Rock
sland to Chicago. Through tickets only good on
thistIRln.
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ROCK ISLAND b MERCER CO.. r, z.

Leave Rock Island at 900 m. II 80 m and 3 10
pm. Arriving at Cable at II 10 a m, 81 p m,
and sos p m.
leave Gable at $50 m, 1918 p m and 3:15 m,
Arriving at Rock Island at 8:15 a. m, 2:S0 p. m.
and $40 m.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-18
THE FRIEND OF ALL!
HOlLOWAY'S PILLS.

These famous Pills PURIFY the BLOOD, and
act most Powerfully, yet Soothingly, on the
LIVER, STOMACH, KIDNEYS and BOWELS,
giving TONE, ENERGY, and VIGOR to the
whole system, They are wonderfully efiica-
cious il all ailments incidental TO FEMALES
Young or old, and as a general FAMILY MED
ICINE, for the cure of most complaints they are
unequalled.
IMPORTANT CAUTION None are genuine unless
the signature Of j. HAYDoCK, as agent for the
United States, surrounds each box of Pills and
Ointment Boxes at % cents, ~ cents, and 81 each.
eB There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes HOLLOWAY 81 Co., New York.
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A CURE FOR ALL /!
HOLLOWAYS OINTMENT |

Possessed of this REMEDY, Every Man may be
his own Doctor. 1t may be rubbed into the
system, so as to reach any internal complaint
by these means it cures Sores or Ulcers in the
THROAT, STOMACH. LIVER, SPINE, or other
parts. 1t is an Infallible Remedy for BAD LEGS,
BAD BREASTS, Contracted or Stiff Joints, GOVT
UMATISM and all Skin Diseases.
IMPORTANT CAUTIoN. None are genuine unless
the signature of j. HAYDoCK, as agent for the
United States, surrounds each box of the Pills and
Ointment Boxes at % cents, 81 cents, and 81 each
eB There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes. HOLLOWAY q Co., New York,
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HEewYerk Cincinnati Chicago
July !, 1877 Special. Express. SPECIAL.
spinner. breakfast. Supper
Advantages of the IT,, P. & W. Route.

IN 1t lie the ONLY ROUTE RUNNING THROUGH
DAY COACHES and Reclining Chair Cars from Bur
lingtOn and Keekuk to Lafayette, Loganfport, TT.
Wayne, Toledo and indianapolis WITHOUT CHANGE.
II is the only Route Running Palace Coaches TO
Toledo WITHOUT CHANGE The New York Special
has Through Day Coaches from Burlington to La
fayette WITHOUT CHANGE. The Cincinnati Express
has reclining Chair Car from Burlington to indian
apolis. and through Coach from Peoria to Toledo
WITHOUT CHANGE. The Chicago Special Express
has Palace Sleeping Car from Peoria to Chicago
WITHOUT CHANGE Purchase your tickets via this
Fast and Popular Route, securing THROUGH CARS,
SURE CONNECTIONS and AVOIDING ONE CHANGE OF
CARS TO ALL EASTERN CITIES. BAGGAGE CHECKED
THROUGH.
II. L. HOPKINS, Gen1 Manager, Peoria.
A. C.TOWNSEND, Gen. Pass. s. IktAgti
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S. o DUNBAR.-Dear Sir: have been some
time in the habit of prescribing the Fluid Magne-
Ella prepared by you and prefer it to the English
preparation on account of it's cheapness and Its
superior laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours. &C. NJ. s. PERRY, NJ. D,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-18
TWELVE GOOD REASONS
WHY THE
Wonan's Suffrage Stove Polish
IS PREFERRED TO ALL OTHERS,

First-It is the LARGEST package of Stove Polish
in the world.
Second-It is the EfATEsT.
Third-It is composed entirely of PURE EAST IN
Ola PLUMBAGo.
Fourth-It WILL cover more surface, and is con
sequently CHEAPER than any other kind.
Fifth-lt is NOT ADULTERATED with cheap Amer
can or German lead, other worthless substance
to give it weight.
Sixth-It is FREE from OBJECTIONABLE sTIyERY
LUsTRE, such as is easily furnished by greese or dir
Seventh-It produces the MOST ENDURING JET
BLACK Gloss of any polish offered to the public
Eighth 1t makes NO DUST and requires LESS
LABOR in polishing.
Ninth-It will polish any stove HOT Oh COLD, az
soon as applied, and requires no mixing with var
nish or naptha, nor does any such deletenous in
gredient enter into its composition.
Tenth-It DOES NOT BURN upon the stove, and il
free from all Objectionable smell.
Eleventh-It WILL POLISH sHEETIRoN, and pre-
serve 1t from rust
Twelfth-It is the HANDsoMEsT POLISH in the
world.
Hence, every Woman wants it.
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY THE
Phoenix Manufactu'g Co.,
TAUNTON. MASS,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR.
~ For sale by all Druggists anelGroeers.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-11-18
HARRISON PAINTER,

Price $500. Address Specific Medicine
Co., St, Louis, Mo.
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
MECHANICAL AND SCIENTIFIC.

The sensitiveness Of the microphone is
is said to have been brought into con.
troll by Mr.. A. Hadden. BY Attaching
a thin piece Of elastic to the middle OF
the pointed graphite he makes the mi.
crophone receive sounds of any given
intensity.
The practice OF filling up the holes OF
mill stones with a mixture OF lead and
glycerine has resulted in producing Sc
rious cases OF lesd-poisining iu some
places in France, Norway and England.
The French have prohibited the use OF
lead in that way.
The Lancet warns parents and Others
against boxing children's ears. A blow
on the ear has not only ruptured the
drum, but caused inflammation of the in.
ternal cavity of the ear, which, years af.
ter, terminated in abcess OF the brain.
Pro-. Leviteux, Pole of Warsaw, has
just discovered method of taking en-.
tire clay casts OF the living body without
the slightest injury. Hitherto such
could only be had of corpses, and hence
the new discovery promises to be ex-
tremely advantageous to scu lptors.
At Autun, France, recently, the sub
station master OF the Creuzet Station
was picked up in convulsions and foam>
ing at the mouth. He exclaimed, "Bind
me tight; mad dog has bitten me and
| am mad myself He was tied as de-
sired and taken to the hospital, where
several surgeons, military and civil,
watched the case. They found scar on
one hand from dog bite. The scar wss
three months old They came to the
conclusion that he had not hydrophobia,
but that his mind had been affected by
accounts recently published.
A Connecticut inventor has devised a
safety lamp for railroad cars. a kero~
sene lamp is placed outside the car at
one end, throwing its light by reflector
into tube foot and half in diameter,
which runs alongside of the ventilsting
deck. At intervals the tube is tapped
for light, a system of reAectors distribut.
ing the light through the interior of the
car. An attachment is provided which
extinguishes the light the instant the
lamp is eff its balance, 50 that in the
event of an accident no fear of fire need
be spprehended. The tube conducts the
light so admirably that tine print can be
read at distance of forty feet from the
lamp.
Rev. S. J. Whitmore, in paper on the
ethnology ofthe Islands of the Pacific,
regards the Melanesians as the original
people. This black race had, he says,
Affiliations, more or less remote, with the
blacks found in the southern hemis>
phere, and they formerly extended fur.
ther across the Pacific than they do now
The brown Malayo Polynesian race, he
finds, had doubtless entered Polynesia
from the west, A third people, differing
from the Others, are the Micronesians,
who proceeded from the PHILIPPINES or
some other part OF the Indian Archipela-
go, and became mixed with Melanesisn
and Mslayo Polynesisn blood.
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
Man Needs the Sabhath

"The Sabbath was made for man.
not man for the Sabbath |" said the
Divine Redeemer. Man needs I'll He
needs it TO recuperate the waste which
six days labor has brought TO his ply.
sical system. He needs it TO rest his
mind, which the worry and care of
business has more or less depressed
He needs its sacred time to mediate
on his relations TO God, his fellow
men, and eternity; and to enable him
to join with his fellows In acts of devo-
tion 10 his Creator and Preserver. He
needs it that he may have time to cul.
tivate that self-respect and social endear.
ments which the busy toll of six days
forbids.
The church also needs it that she
may observe the ordinances committed
to her by her Divine Head, and to afford
her opportunity to teach those truths
which are essential 10 her existence,
and the welfare Of men, both in time
and eternity. The state also needs it
that her citizens may learn their duties
to one another, their obligations to
society and their duty for conscience's 3
sake, to obey the laws of the land. And
it may be that even the iron on our
railroads and in our workshops need
1t, to regain that solidity and strength
which constant use tends to destroy.
The voice of nature may, therefore,
we'll mingle with the voices of men,
and both in unison with our Divine Gre
ater proclaim, Remember the Sabbath
day to keep it holy Yes, we need
its hallowing influences to prepare us for
the labors and duties of time and for the
enjoyment of eternity. And that we
may incite you to use your influence to
maintain 1t in our own community, to
our country, and the world, we ask you
TO mediate on some OF the results which
would inevitably follow its abrogation
as day of rest, as a sacred day and q
non-legal day in our land.
|. Ignorance, crime and barbarism
would be promoted by its abrogation.
2. Generalization as respects morals
would ensue.
3. Political decentralization would re-
suit from 1t.
4. Civil and religious liberty would be
destroyed.
5. lnfdelity and Communism would
be promoted.
6. The wages Of the lsborer would be
lessened.
7. Disease would be increased.
8. The judgments of God would be
brought down upon the nation.
Church Union.
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24

We may all rejoice in examinations,
but let us not neglect this continual
study. 1t Isl perpetual study-an in
exhaustible life-study. Go as deep as
you will, review your work, and you
will find you have only touched the
surface. And as we thus study we may
long for the introduction to the better
world-.the life of rest. Let us remem-
Der the experience of st. Paul, when he
was in a strait, between a desire to de-
part and to be with Christ, and to re-
main to serve Christ among his peo-
pie. Let us have the Spirit OF the
word to move us to constant, earnest
service. Let us not be hearers of the
word only, but doers also. Continue
to study the word of God prayerfully,
and live the word, that ye may become
living epistles of Christ, and be sancti-
fed wholly-spirit, soul and body
Bible Class address.
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
. Health, nosy and . Clear Head.

II indigestion, constipstion and bilious
ness torment the body, the head cannot be
clear. These disorders react upon the brain
most hurtfuIly, and produce cloudiness in
the organ OF thought not experienced by a
healthy man. Happily these brain.oppress.
ing maladies may be entirely dispeiied b,
that peerless Alternative. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which cheers, refreshes and In
vigoraies the brain and nerves, while 1t
regulates the organs Of digestion, assimila'
ton and bilious secretion. IL expels the
morbid humors which poison the system
through the bowels and urinary passages,
and exerts powerfully invigorating in
huence as well. Its cathartic action is never
irritating, violent or painful, but even
natural and progressive. As an appetizer
ana sleep promoter the Bitters is unrlvsiled
il mtigates the infrmities of age, relieves
the ailments peculiar to the gentler sex, ar
rests premature decay, and builds up an
enfeebled physique.
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
Rather an Ancient Planet.

The earth was a tolerably old concern
when the mighty glacier pushed its way
over the spot where We now sit and enjoy
ourselves. The igneous rocks had been
ground up BY some tremendous force, or
BY the slow chemistry Of sun aud rain,
and the lime rsck, whose face is polished
BY the glacier, had been deposited in sea
bottom where there was scarcely a sign
Of life. The polished lime rock Of Roch-
ester, Il we place II rightly, Is of the Nj.
agara group, the uppor Silurian age, the
ago of mollusks and club masses. But
the earth was old then, hundreds of
thousands Of years old. When the gla-
cieY passed, tho lime rock had been de-
poslted tor unknown centuries, 4Dn the
glacier rNted here over 100000 years
GO. TF earth is very old, II Rochsver
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
RELIGIOUS READING.
FnilDs.


q uorid unknown u world unseen
In wnica my spirit soon viii be.
Could but piercs the veil between
This slowly fading world and theei
Could hut catch, though faint and dim.
One slimpse Of thine immortal shore
Ope note Of that celestial hymn
That angels siDg forever more
Could but one voice the silence break
That doth encom pass thee around,
And In the breathless stiffness wake
The faintest echo Of q sound
II In the darkness m ght trace
Bright with glory born OF thee.
The sbadowy outline OF face,
Or dear hand stretched out to me.
Catch but one whisper one pale CLEAN
W light eternal. Just touch
OF some one gone bsfore-'twould seem
To my poor soul % much, 10 muchi
But Faith alone, with brow serene.
stands by my side and points the way,
And ala the drifted clouds between
Grow bright and luminous as day.
Her voice through all the spaces rings
A triumph os'r deaths awful calm,
And my glad soul responsive sings
An answer to her joyful psalLi.
Her strong arm lifts me far above
Into realm OF purer ar;
feel a sweet sustainingslove
That will 60 with me everywhere.
o Heavenly Faith, with me abldei
forsake me not, thou truest friend
DO thou but lead, o fearless guide
And I will follow to the end.
For thou hast wide the portals thrown,
And through thy blessed eyes sse
The glory Of that world unknos
Where my freed spirit soon will be
= MARY f. FOLSOM
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
NfU0y OF the nahlA

Many of us have not the reference
works and helps to bible study; many
have not the time for bible study dur.
ing the hours of the day; but there is
one thing 1 wish to impress upon you
and that is what can be within the reach
OF all Constantly apply the word
carry it into Iractice--apply it day by
day, and hour by hour. You will be
astounded at the marvellous result! That
is the key to the understanding Of the
bible. Every other appliance or means
psles into insignificsuce before this. The
bible II written entirely with a view to
personal application, TO practical adop.
tion of its precepts. This study will
nnske up for sll else. A man or woman
may have but q bible; let him or le,
hsr apply it; there is freshness, life and
power given to every chapter, every
verse.
mag say there is q possibility OF
over oompetition (tbere Ia nothing under
the sun Ihel csnnot h shgsst6d ,c).
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
Try Exam, pie.

DIR. Reid. of Edinburgh, says: Per-
nit me to give single instance, show
ing what an advantage abstinence gives
to minister in dealing with intem.
persnce. The Rev. John Griffith, NJ.
A., Recorder of Meath, tells us that a
Quaker friend did much to enlighten
and to instruct him. Meeting with thi.
young philanthropist shortly after
entering on his present charge, he was
congratulated by him on his zeal in
attacking the sin of drunksrds, which 30
generally prevailed in the parish, and
then ssked:
"Wilt thou tell me how may con.
verts thou hast had from drunkenness T"
al fear none," was the reply.
swell, said he, thou hast tried what
preaching will do, and thou has tried
what lecturing will do; suppose thou
dost try what example will dol"
The appeal was irresistible. 1t may
now lie asked what have been the results
of his protesting teetotalism. Eight
hundred persons in the course of eighteen
months signed the pledge seven hun
dred young people became members of
the "Bsnd OF Hope" The whole moral
aspect of the town became changed !;
sobriety was soon in the sscendaucy, as
frequenting public houses ceased to he
considered respectable. The stumbling.
block having been removed, the work Of
philanthropy and religion progressed
II might fill columns" SAYS Mr.. Griffith,
with the mention Of the fruits of those
labors. l shall only mark out one special
notice--vix the increased influence the
profession OF total abstinence conferred
on me, not as an individual citizen, but
as minister of the gospel. By avowing
myself on the side of total abstinence,
my Influence increased tenfold." 1.-THE
Christian.
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
WuBoFr's FEyER AND AGUE TONI

WILHoFr's FEVER AND AGUE Tonic.
This medicine Is used by construction
companies for the benefit of their employees,
when engaged in malsrial districts. The
highest testimonials have been given by con
tractors and by the presidents Of some of the
leading railroads in the south and west
When men are congregated in large numbers
in the neighborhood OF swamps and rivers,
Wilhoft's Tonic will prove valuable addi
ton to the stock of medicines, and will
amply reward the company in the saving ol
time, labor and money. We recommend it to
all. WHEaLoCK, FINLAY 4 Co., Proprie-
tors, New Orleans.
For SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
IMPORTANT NOTlCE.-Farmerr Fami.

lies and Others can purchase no Remedy equal to
DR.. TOBIAS VENETIAN LINIMEN 1 for tine cure
Of Cholera. Diarrhea, Dysentery, Group. Collie and
Sea sickness tsken Internally perfectly harm
less see oath fccompany ing each bottle) ana ex.
ternaly for Chronic rheumatism, Headache, Tooth
ache Sore Throat, Cuts, Burns, Sgelings, Bruises
HoeQuito Bites, Old sores Pains 10 Limbs. Bach
and Chest The VENETIAN LINIMEST was In
troduced In lsi7, and no one who has used II but
continues to do 20, many stating, II 1t was Ten
Dollars Bottle they would not be without H. Thou
sands Of Certificates he seen a. the Depot speak
ing Of its wonder full curative properties. Sold by
the Druggists at 4Octs Depot 42 Murray St, N. Y
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24

MALIGNANT AND SUBTLE INDEED IL
the poison of Scrofula, and terrible are iti
ravages In the system. They may, however
be permanently stayed and the destrustiv,
virus expelled from the circulation with
SCovILL's BLOOD AND LIVER SYRUP, q
potent vegetable detergent which eradicate'
all skin diseases, leaving no vestige of then
behind. White swelling, salt rheum, letter
Assesses. liver complaint, and eruptions
Of every description are invariariably con
suered BY it. Druggists sell it.
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24
CALL
For a state National Convention.

By direction of the meeting Of the National party
Of Tennessee held in Nashville. July tls7o.the state
Executiye Committee hereby calls state Conv u
iion OF The supporters of the Greenback movement
/, meet 10 Nashville In the House Of kepresenta'
tl.es, a; 10 o'clock q ~, fHuEseAf. August y.
Is7s 10 nominate a candidate fG Governor. =,
EysTy COUNT, town, and district In the state is
suested to ect. BY public meeting. earnest men
tp represent IL In said conyention. 81,
the people. good money wherever the nag OF our
country floats better ana cheaper governme.t
the greatest good all are tte msSims OF our party
NASHVILLE July ~. W7s, .....,
A. KELLAR, n sMlTHsUN.
LEVI PICKERING. J, W. LEWELLhN,
Nv BKENNAN BURRILL BENDER,
J. v. RAMSEY, X. MOkhIsl
a. A NIXON NJ M BRIGHT.
T. q SAWYER wy HOkGAN,
- Executive Committee
The Osceola times., 1878-08-24

A FRIENDIs NEED.-GRAoE's SALvY
is friend in deed. Who has not found IT
such in curing Cuts, Burns, Bruises, scslds,
Felons, Boils, and even the most ohstins,e
old Ulcers, and other soresY ltis q wonder.
IL! compound, suissd siits 10 the skin OF
ths shiid ssa u ~ sdM.