Ottumwa weekly courier. (Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa) 1872-1899, 1878-04-24
PLAIN TALK.

Half Horse and half Man. Card
from the Centaur Men. Strong
Statements, backed by IndIsput-
able testimony Science, Ny
thoiogy and living Witnesses In
lasting harmony.
To the Editor Of The Courier:
We would not insult Intelligence by discussing
| the ridiculous story of live Ccntaur AN animal
half horse and half man, said To have been cap
tured in the Indian Territory. Our December pub
LEGATION simply recites the NEUROLOGICAL legend of
the ancients who believe in these Bybred crea-
lures. Wetraccd the origin of the Centaurs from
IxiOn and Juno down TO their reported home on
Mt Olympus and exploits upon the Magnetism
plains. We stated that as the alleged founder of
of the Healing art, Esculapius, "a Centalirean God.
Is to this day the insignia OF the medical
Astronomers recognized their proves by giving
to the grandest constellation in the heavens the
name of Centaunis. The Queen of plants, bios
som!ng only once in hundred years was digni-
fled by botanists Century plant. We reassert-
ed these interesting facts and stated why the Won
derful remedies Of which 30 much is icing said,
We're called Centaur lniments. As the Centaurs
half horse and half man, were worshippcd for
their medicinal skill remedies which absolutely
cure the ailments of man and animals, are very
fflcitously In our estimation, called after the
Centanrs. We distinctly stated that the ngredi-
cuts in tho. two preparations were differently COM
pounded. II Is not u pleasant thing foe cleanly
house wife TO use remedy brought from the sta
Bile. The Family Linimentis a beautiful White
and oderous preparation; the Animal Liniment is
stronger and is Yellow in color. VIVA. caused
the rage OF our critics was their knowledge that
the Centaur preparations we've efsecting more
marvellous cures and obtaining larger sale than
all other Liniments, Ointments, Extracts, Pain
Killers and Panaceas combined. They are not
advertised as cure -als for broken legs and empty
skulls. bu: are warranted to alleviate pain and
effect cures, where cures are possibilities We
publish list oft the ingredients, SO that a way
faring man. though n fool may understand Ev-
cry physician and every old woman knows the
virtues of Witch Hazel, Carbolir, Arnica. Rock
OIL Ammonia, NORWOOD Borax, &c, SC =
each healing, soothing, astringent and pain ex-
tracing agent Every one Of the testimonials in
our publication. and in wrappers around the bot
ties were written by the physicians aud persons
whose names they bear Any of them can he
easily verified so much confidence have we in
the efficacy Of these preparations, that we will
give them any one doubling the representations
made. We will present any person hundred
dollars. WIN having used either kind of the Lni-
ments according to directions, will prove to Us
he or she has not been benefited US is stated The
White Liniment will heal Burns and Scalds
without u scar. 1t extracts poison from Stings
and Bites, and will always subue Inflammation,
Timber stiff joints and strained cords. Nothing
has ever been discovered like it for Rheumatism
Neuralgia. scatca. Swellings, Proud-lesh u
cars, Bruises, fore Nipples, Broken Breasts &c.
1t Is the best external remedy for sore throat
bronchitis. Clumsy, Mumps. Group. &C., ever
used. 1t will remove disgusting PImples and
Freckles from the face and hands, and is very
elicacious for Salt hheum The Yellow Centaur
Linimeni csn always be relied upon for SPAWN
calls, Sweeny, Scratches, String halt, Strains,
Spriins. &C.. OH horses, mules and other animals.
1t IS In fact the only article yet discovered, which
will kill the screw-Worm in sheep without inju-
to farmers, planters, ancheros, livery men aud
owners of domestic animals Such testimonies
| as these of which the following specimens,
were never before voluntarily and truthfuly writ
| ten OF any other healing remedy. A thousand
similar ones. will be sent gratis, upon application
N,t;.o raa;. amen aua p,ypas