The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-01
PLAIN TALK.

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Half Horse and half Man. Gard from the
Centaur Mea. Strong Statements,
backed by indisputable testimony.
Science, Mythology and living wit
nesses in lasting harmony.
To the Editor of ARGUS.
We would not insult intelligence by discussing
the ridiculous story of live Centaur-an. animal
half horse and half man said to have been captured
in the Indian Territory. Our December publication
simply recited the NEUROLOGICAL legend of the an
clients who believed In these Hybred creatures.
We traced the origin of the Csntaurs from Ixion
and Juno down to their reported home Mt.
Olympus and exploits upon the Magnetism
plains. We stated that as the alleged founders of
the Heating art, Esculapius, a Centaurean God, is
to this day the insignia of the medical profession
Astronomers recognized their proves by giving TO
the grandest constellation in the heavens the name
OF Centaurus. The Queen of plants, poisoning
only once in hundred years, was dignifed by
botanists as Century plant We asserted these
interesting facts and stated why the wonderful
remedies Of which so much is being eaid, were
called Centaur Linments. As the Centaurs half
horse and half man were worshipped: for their med
icinal SKILL remedies which absolutely cure the all
ments OF man and an finals, are very felictously in
our.estimation called after the Centaurs. We dis
tinctly stated that the Ingredients in the two prep
aratlons, were differently compounded 1t is not q
pleasant thing for cleanly house wife to use
remedy brought from the stable. The Family
Llniment is beautiful White and oderous prepare
ton; the Animal Linlment is stronger and is yell
low in color. What caused the rage of our critics
was their knowledge that the Centaur preparations
were affecting more marvellous cures and obtain
ing larger sale than all other Liniment, Oint-
ments, Extracts, Pain-Killers and Panaceas COM
bined. Tney are not advertised as cure-alls for
broken legs and empty skulls, but warranted to
alleviate pain and effect cures, where cures are
possibilities. We publish list of the ingredients,
so that way faring man, though fool, may IN
derstand. Every physician and every old woman
knows the virtues OF Witch-Hazel, Carbolic, Arni-
ca, Rock Oil, Ammonia, NORWOOD, Borax SC,
&c;-each healing, soothing, astringent and pain
extracting agent. Every one of the testimonials in
publication, and in wrappers around the bottle
were written by the physicians and persons whose
names they bear. Any of them be easily
verified. So much confidence have we In the
efficacy of these preparations, that We will give
them to any one doubling the representations made
having used either kind of the Lniments according
to directions, will prove to us he or she has not
been benefited as is stated. The White Liniment
will heal Burus and-Scalds without scar. 1t ex-
tracts poison from Stings and Bites and will always
subdue Inflammation. timber stiff joints and strain
cd cords. Nothing has ever been discovered like
1t for rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatca, Swellings.
Proud flesh, Ulcers, Bruises, Sore Nipples, Broken
Breasts &c II is the best external remedy for sore
throat Bronchitis, Quinsy, Mumps, Group. &C,
ever used. 1t will remove disgusting Pimples and
Freckles from the face and hands, and is very
efiicacious for Salt Rheum. The Yellow Centaur
Linlment can always be relied upon for Spawn.
Calls, Sweeny. Scratches, String-halt, Strains,
Sprains &C. on horses, mules and other animals
1t Is in fact the only article yet discovered which
will kill Screw-Worm in Sheep without injury to
the animals 1t is worth its weight in gold to
farmers planters, rancheros. ivery-men and owners
OF domestic animals. Such testimonials as these
otwhich the following are specimens, new
er before voluntarily and truthfully written of any
other healing remedy. thousand similar ones,
will be sent gratis, upon application. Notice res
idence and names.