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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08
MiddIe-Aged Men.

r,,re Are many OF tn age of thirty or forty years
uho are troubled with 90 frequent excavations OF
W. bisdde-. often accompanied by slight smart
i or burning sensation, and weakening the sys
!n M in a manner that the patient cannot account
Tor Tor on examining the urinary deposits, ropy
sediment will often be found, and sometimes small
P pa thin or mflkish hue, again changing to q
AL and torpid appearance. There are many men
h die Of this difficulty, ignorant of the cause,
b;cb is the second stage of seminal weakness
M WcAfee will guarantee perfect cure in all
ncb cases and healthy restoration OF the genito-
urinary organs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08
Nature. the AIchexnist.

God carves his thoughts in the towering mag
and mountains, impressing the beholder with the
greatness of the original. But In yon glade meath
the mountain side where glides the gurgllng
crystal stream, God has planted modest thought
IN the inherent action of d1minutive shrub which
peeps into life. 'tTwo dew drops oD the petal
shake,'' but to be crushed by the unheeding tread
of the tourist viewing the ragged grandeur. This
little 0wret has fulfilled its mission in furnishing
ingredients for Days Ague Tonic. natures unfai-
ing remedy for all forms of chills and fever.
Thousands of the cured now pray that these tend
rils may hide so deep in the Wildwood that no pro
fame eye may gaze, modest their moeesty.o rude
hand pluck their value.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08
Young Men

~ or indiscretfons should avail themselves of
his the greatest boon laid at the alter of suf
t luz humanity pr. McAffee will guarantee to
ierf+ one Hundred Dollars for every case of semi
81 weakness or private disease of any kind or
Iharactnr which he undertakes and fails to cnre.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08

Hundreds of little Nerves
and Musclessarespond to the
Electrical Action of these
wonderful Plasters, the
moment they are applied.
They instantly Annihilate
TX and Painful Parts, Draw
ID. Prevent Fever and Ague,
lplaints.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08

OFFICE HOURs-s to 1, 2 to 6, to3
An letters promptly answered. and correspond.
,nne confidential Address Lock Box 260, Daven-
mort. Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08
MEDICAL.
JUDGE NOT


mast experience with travelling quacks, but coE
sult the located Physician. the ceie-
brated Specialist,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND & PACIFIC r.. r..


Palace Cars Ia SMOKING SALOON WHORE
can enjoy your Havana at all hours OF the day.
Magnificent Iron Bridges span the Mississippi and
missouri rivers at all points crossed byhis line and
transfers are avoided at Council Bluffs, Jeaven-
worth and Atchison, connections being made In
THE PRINCIPAL. r. r. CONNECTIONS OF THIS
GREAT THROUGH LINE ARE AS FOLLOWS
AtCHIcAGo, with all dtyerging lines for the East
and South.
Southern and PittsburR FtWayne X Chicago X hdS,
At WAsHINGToN HEIGHTS, with Ptttsburg Gin
Cinnnti * st. Louis X. *.
ALA SALE, with Illinois Central X. X.
AtPEoRIA. with p; L; al ( p l. & D. l. B. d Wi
III. Midland; and t., Il. * w. Railroads.
AZ ROCK ISLAM, with we Jtern Union X. X. and
Rock Island a. Peoria Railroads.
At DAVENPORT, with the Davenport & North.
Western X. r.
At WEST LIBERTY with the Burlington, Cedar
Rapids e. Northern H. X.
AtGRINNELL. with Central II. II. Of Iowa.
AIDES MONIES. with ID. M. a. Et. Dodge IL. r.
At COUNCIL BLUFFS, with Union Pacific r. *.
At OMAHA, with Is. Il Mo. II. II. r. 0n Neb)
Rapids Il Northern r. X.
At OTTUMwA, with Central X. II. of Iowa. St
Louis, Kan. City & Northern and G.. ID. Y. X. HdA
Al KEoRUK, with Toledo, Peoria and warsaw
Wabash, and st. Louis, Keokuk a. NV. II ltd5'
At BEVERLY. with Kan. city, ~. j. AZ &. ~ ~ a.
At ATCHIsON, with AtchlsOn, Topeka ~ SANTA = "
Atchison Il Neb and Cen. BIT. Union racine ~ iAus;
at LEAvENwORTH, with h r. ana ~ Cch' H. tNuA
0xxA, DIES MONIES, COUNCIL RLUFFs.
treat Rock Island Route" are sold by all
onaS ticket ONCE, address,
II. ST. JOHN.
GenI Tiki and Pass'T Aet-.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08

L was reduced to q mere skele-
ton, and most of the time
when L moved upon
crutches, or tried to stand
without them, L could not raise
either foot from the floor.
L used fifteen bottles in all, but have not used
any for two months. 1 now feel as well as
ever did in my life, and have gained thirty-fve
pounds in flesh. But must tell you it seems
almost like dream. You can refer to me as
often as you wish, and hundreds of the citi-
zens of Adrian will testify to the truth of
my statements
JOHN W. FAIRBANKS, Adrian, Mich.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08

Printing and binding executed neat
quick and cheap at THE ARGUs0FTIrr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08
JAMAICA GINGER
m -.
JozownSJ'n9es.
eJIeOcgtck eOtoW1a
zs: ;sss: Ig;esseeI's:a.

Purchasers of Browns Ginger are warned ag airst
piratical counterfeits intended to be sold on the
splendid reputation OF this matchese article. All
REAL Browns Ginger is prepared by FREDERICK
Brown, Philadelphia, and the label bearing mis-
name Is Incorporated with his private U. s. Inter
nal Revenue Stamy, TO counterfeit which is felony.
Browns Ginger-for Travellers use.
Browns Ginger-for Summer Complaint.
Browns Ginger-for Cramps and Collie.
Browns Ginger-for Sea Sickness, Nausea.
Browns GInger-for Stimulant; no reaction.
Browns Glnger-used by Army and Navy.
Browns Ginger-used all over the World.
Browns Ginger-counteracts impure Water.
Browns Ginger-prevents Malarial Disease.
Browns Congratulations Summer Drink.
Browns Ginger-exeellent in Rheumatism.
Everybody knows the value of Browns Ginger as
q household necessity and preventive of disease.
Be sure your druggist gives :you the right kind
Browns Ginger, as described above.
FREDERICK BROWN,
Philadelphia.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08

DR.. When I met your agent
here, in September, I had been two years suf-
fering severely with Rheumatism, half of that
time confined to the house, and three months
at a time to my bed. The balance of the
time was compelled to crawl around upon
clutches. I used medicines without number,
including large quantity Of morphine, all of
which proved worse than useless. AS to what
1 suffered, the English language cannot tell
it to any one who has not tried it's realities.
The first application of Wizard Oil gave
me relief in fifteen minutes, and dspelled my
doubts in twenty-four hours. used bottle
a day for ten days The next morning after
the use of the first bottle,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08

Pain, Strengthen Wea
PoisoDs from the Bloc
Liver and Kidney Com
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE


Certificate Of a Prominent Citizen
of Adrian, Mich. who had not
Walked without Clutches for
two years. He threw them away
in "a Hours after the first ap-
pIicatiOn of Wizard Oil.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-08
left my Clutches at home and
walked down town without them
for the first time i'm two wears.

Since thenI have not used them, and can now
split cord of wood as quick any man in
Adrian. Some of my friends at first thought
a change, though it should be death.
That all who read this may know how I
have been, / will say, when I commenced
using Wizard Oil, / could reach around nay
leg above the knee with one hand.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
Potatoes want Potash.

The potato flourishes the best in climate
OF moderate temperature and moderate
moisture, in virgin soil unmanured by
animal manures. heterogeneous manures
do not seem to be favorable to the produc-
tions OF the best potatoes. The recently
cleared regions of Maine, Vermont, parts
of Canada and the Michigan lumber di,
tricts especially, furnish the best potatoes.
The potato draws heavily upon the soils
mineral element. 1t needs potash and
consumes much of it. In soils almost de-
void of vegetable matter, but Astounding
mineral matter, as in the foot hills OF the
Rocky mountains, the potatoes thrive won-
derfully. In seasons Of potato rot, many
good crops have been grown on elevated
wind-swept land, such free course of air is
unfavorable to the growth of fungi. But
fine crops in favorable seasons are raised
in swampy lands, and in such soils the po-
tato bug has frequently found that the Wig
orous tops were too much for him, and has
been unable to lnjure the crop. Having
selected soil you may plant ON turf turn
ed, or on land in culture the year before.
l prefer the latter and would plant after
buckwheat, for buckwheat is said to kill
out the wire worm, and does not require
manures of a kind to hurt the potato
PlOw and plant early. I believe in deep
planting to four inches below the
level surface of the ground is not too deep
| for the potato,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
Food for Young Turkeys.

In some cases, even the best of care fails
to secure good number of young turkeys.
Before they have fully feathered up they
are the tenderest of birds, but when they
have put on full dress of feathers, moth
ing in the way of poultry is more hardy
or less liable to disease or disorder. AS
young turkeys, like young guineas, make
such very rapid growth Of feathers, when
young, they require constant care and food
in fair quantities and often, to enable them
to Withstand the great strain on their sys-
TENS; and not supplying them fully at that
stage of growth is what causes so many to
drop off suddenly, from no apparent cause.
Boiled egg, chopped fine, no doubt makes
a good food for turkeys,to commence with.
but 1t is not at all necessary. One of the
most successful breeders of turkeys we
know of never fed crumb of boiled egg.
but commences with stale bread crumbs.
slightly mixed with new, fresh milk, Civ
ing them five or more feeds daily, but on
ly In such quantities as they would eat I'M
clean at every feed. Onion tops or lettuce
chopped up fine and mixed with their food
was given, while an occasional seasoning
OF red (cayenne) pepper was supplied.
They were treated to sweet milk for drink
ing purposes, and when they got some lit
tie age, cottage cheese was literally sup
plied-and they are very fond of it. There
is as much in the care as in the feeding,
and they must have the best of both to in
duce them to stay with us. Dampness
and dew are fatal to young turkeys; the
remedy suggests itself in preventive.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
Beginning Poultry Keeping.

There continues to be very general de-
sire TO engage in keeping poultry. The
business does not require hard work, is at
tractiye, agreeable and interesting. tai
so promises profit to those who engage in
it earnestly, and profit is the chief induce
ment to the majority of the novices who
desire to attemptit A few general eau
tons are needed by those who would I'M
dertake this business.
AnOvice cannot by the mere use of mon
ey, take up poultry keeping and make a
success of it. On the contrary he will be
more than likely to lose all the money he
invests, if he supposes that the business
consists only in buying some fowls and
feed, and in selling eggs and chickens, by
simply permitting the hens to produce
eggs while he gathers them. Success
comes only to the person of long expert
ence who knows precisely what is to be
done to secure this result 1t is best to be-
gin with few fowls, making their keep
ing secondary business, until these can
be managed with success and profit. The
number may De increased, and when the
business pays sufficiently, their sole atten-
ton may be given it. To commence with
it is more profitable to purchase fowls than
eggs.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
DIR. Arnold at Rugby.

On his appointment to the head-mas-
tership of Rugby school, Arnold took his
D d. degree, and from that time he was
chiefly called in public by the name by
which we best know him, DIR. Arnold
The beginning of DR.. Arnold's reign at
Rugby was marked by something OF
gloom and discomfort among the BOYS and
those connected with them. He looked
much deeper down into the character OF
each individual member of the school than
1t had been the custom of former head
masters to do; and when, ON CLOSELY
watching boy, he saw he exercised a bad
influence over his companions, he quietly
requested his friends to remove him as un-
fit for public school life; thus, as NAV
easily be supposed, causing dissatisfaction
in many quarters. Arnold's face had
also, probably, something to do with his
winning his way slowly, at first, with the
boys. When he was very much in earnest
about anything his features would wear a
serious gravity of expression, which the
very young easily mistook for sternness,
and when he had his first interview with
a lad, on his arrival at school, he was al
ways most deeply in earnest at the
thought of the new charge confided to
him, and this made his appearance fright
en- his scholars little on first seeing him
Gradually, however, these drawbacks to
his popularity faded away; parents found
that he had judged rightly for their sons
in changing their sphere of education, and
the boys learned that their head-master's
face could twinkle with fun, and soften
with paternal tenderness, and that there
were in him depths Of kindly sympathy
for their young troubles and difficulties,
and stores of general strength, such as
they had never dreamed of in man. Soon
the common expression in the school
about the head-master came to be, among
the boys, 1--WE would die for him." The
only fault which he would never pardon
was lie-that was always punished by
immediate expulsion from the school.
This severe respect for truth, however,
increased, on the whole, his ascendency
for lofty sense of honor, manly straight
forwardness, are always essential quail
ties in an English boys ideal hero.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
HOUSE, FARM AND GARDEN.
Household Hints.

When color on fabric has been destroy.
ed, sponge it with aeid-ammonia, after
which an application of chlOrOform will
restore the original color.
To'make starch polish, take two ounces
of spermaceti, two of white wax, and melt
them together with gentle heat; add one
teaspoonful to one pint of starch.
To remove mildew from light kid gloves
without injuring them, first dry the gloves
thoroughly; stretch, rub the spots well
with moderately stiff brush, then with q
small quantity of egg albumen or flour
paste.
To clean zinc, take oxalic acid, dissolve
in soft water; wet cloth with it, rub the
zinc all over, and Immediately follow
with dry, soft cloth. Care must be Ia
ken not to get the acid on the clothes, as il
will spot them.
Clothes can be bleached by putting six
| cents worth of oxalic acid into gallon
of boiling water and pouring over them.
Stir them up and let them remain in il
till the water is cold, and then lay them
out on the grass to bleach. They will
soon be as white as snow. ---
A simple way to remove iron rust from
any white cotton or linen fabric is to soak
it for several days in sour milk. This
rarely fails, but if it should, phosphoric
acid Qiquid) may be applied successfully
and without injury. No process is requir-
ed but to touch the spots with the acid
and let it dry.
To clean engravings, put the engravings
on smooth board, cover it thinly with
common salt, finely powdered; squeeze
lemon;juice upon the salt so as to dissolve
a considerable portion Of it; elevate one
end of the board so that it may form an
angle of about forty-five or fifty degrees
with the horizon. Pour on the engraving
boiling water from a tea-kettle until the
salt and lemon juice are all washed off;
the engraving will then be perfectly clean
and free from stains. 1t must be dried
gradually on the board or on some smooth
surface, being secured by drawing or 9TH
er pins. If dried by the fire or in the sun
t will be tinged with yellow color.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
A Tunisian Harem.

A letter from Tunis, Africa, says: We
have been to the Harem and to the Bey's
palace where we saw real harem and
women who had never been out of their
own houses and had seen no men except
their own husbands and sons. They were
surrounded by everything money could
buy; their palaces were perfectly mag
nificent, as we'll as their wardrobes, but
they did not seem happy. The husband
of one woman, after living with her
thirty years, has put her aside to marry
young girl that she brought up to wait
on him. He has taken his new wife
away and left the old one in her beauti
full palace, so she says she prays to die.
This same man gave grand ball not
long ago and invited all the Europeans
in Tunis. He thought he was exceed
ingly kind to his wives and children in
cutting small hole through the wall by
which, In turns, they were able to see
the visitors.
The harems Of the lower class are
rooms with but little furniture and only
rugs to sit on. But those of the wealthy
have European furniture, pictures and
works of art. The women sat on divans
around the sides of the rooms, but we
were given chairs and sofas. With all
their splendor, however.they looked miser-
able and unhappy. They cannot read
or write, and, I believe, they hardly dare
think. All the women do from morning
till night is to rig themselves up in their
finery, keep it on an hour or two, and
then change for something else.
The next house we visited was the
same as the other, only here we saw the
dearest little baby, month old, dressed
in blue and white silks, with little tur-
ban on its head. Over the bed they
burned incense, and hung up little sill
yer globe with an egg in it to keep of
the evil eye. The family treated us very
kindly, but do not doubt they fumigat-
ed the entire house after we left.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
The Crop Prospects.
IChicago Times, 18th.

lChlcago Times, 18th.
The Times this morning publishes full
and carefully collated teleeraphic reports Of
the condition of the crops throughout the
west and northwest in detail. From these it
will be seen that in the great wheat growing
states of Minnesota and Wisconsin the pros
pect ia more favorable than earlier in the
season was anticipated. The late rains
seem to have removed all unfavorable effects
of the drouth. The late-sown grain has
taken vigorous growth. An increase Of about
ten per cent. in the acreage over last year is
reported, and the present estimate
of the yield is about fifty-four mil
lion bushels. Some apprehension b
expressed as to the effects of an overgrowth,
the result of the recent rainfall. But no &C.
rious damage seems feared. From Wiscon-
sin q somewhat increased acreage ia report
cd, and the crop, it ia estimated, will be
equal in quantity and superior in quality to
that of last year. From Iowa the reports
are generally favorable. The winter wheat
crop is reported in good condition, and q
fine yield is predicted. The late rains have
generally improved the prospect, though in
few localities there ia yet complaint of
drouth. The reports from Michigan indi
cate that the yield will be equal to that of
last year, and of good quality. Some injury
from drouth is, however, expected.
From Ohio it is reported that the
drouth has materially affected the
crop. It is estimated that it will fall
quite one-third below the yield of last year,
which, however, was extraordinarily large.
The reports for Indiana indicate decrease,
as compared with last year, of about 10 per
cent, though perhaps il may be less. In
quality the crop Is good. In Kansas and
Missouri harvesting is beginning. From the
former State the report shows considerable
falling of as compared with the crop of last
season, which Is roughly estimated in the
neighborhood of 90 per cent. Late rains
have materially improved the prospect in
Missouri; but the better estimate seems 10
be that the total yield will not be more than
a three-fourths crop. In Iliineis some dam
age has been experienced from the dronth,
but fair average crop il in estimated will
be harvested, and generally of good quality.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19

In Panama the people and authorities
have summary way of dealing with a
refractory and troublesome congress.
Some of the members having made vio-
lent speeches against the president, the
galleries signifed their disapprobatlon
with volley Of stones, to which the
members responded with revolvers. A
detachment Of soldiers marched into the
hall cleared the galleries. and also the
floor, the officers in. command declaring
:he session adjourned. 81 :
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
A teacher IN Sprinofield. Mass. !,

A teacher in Springfield, Mass, asserts
that profanity IS increasing among school
boys, and says he has known instances
where lot of them have arrayed them
selves in a line along the fence and set up
competitive swearing exercise, just to
see who could utte- the most frightful
oaths.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19

To remove machine oil, wash the spots
in cold water, using soap; must be done
before wet in anything else.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19

SHREVEPORT papers are trying to en-
courage immigration by calling attention
to the fact that their city has no brass
band.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19

DERSONAL-Have you weak or sore eyes, caused by
IL catarrh or some scrofulous disease? II you have
lose no time but cleanse your blood with Dr. E. B. Hal
nday's Blood Purifier Use in connection the catarrh
inhaant and your eyes win become ali right. Try it
ana You will be surprised at the result For kidney
urinary diseases and female has no equal
AS this medicine has been extensively co1ntereited
cry bottle and has bronzed Photographed label Ask
your druggist for it, and he does not keep 1t he will
order 1t for yOu will send 1t you with testimo
mails of some of the best citizens St. Paul Address
s.. Blackford. l46 West Third street St Panl Mimi
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19

An article of true merit.-"Brown's Bron-
ehial Troches" are the most popular article
in this country or Europe for Throat Diseases
and Coughs, and this popularity is based upon
real merit 25 cts. box.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19

A thoroughly good Cabinet or Parlor Organ
is worth two poor ones. Mason & Hamlin
make the best The prices are little higher
than those of the poorest organs, but it is
much cheaper in the end to obtain the best
Smoke Pogue's Sitting Bull Durham Tobacco
Chew JacksOn's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
The stomach Cannot be Freightea

60, AM0 . GBAl!HCla NaAAlMUtW DC NETASnUEA
With greater trash than a violent drastic purg
alive. True, such medicine relieves consti-
patton for the time, but at the expense of great
injury to the intestinal canal, which it both in
flames and weakens, thus uniting it for the
performance of its proper functions. Widely
different is the action of Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, tonic aperient which produces effects
prompt indeed, but never violent and convuls-
ing. The purity of its botanic ingredients, its
unobjectionable flavor, its genial influence up
on the mind, and the thoroughness of its RENE
dial action in cases of constipation, liver CON-
plant and dyspepsia, combine to render it a
most desirable family specific 1t increases
both physical vigor and substance, tranQuilizes
and invigorates the nervous system, and gives
an unwonted relish for the food A wineglass
three times daily is about the average dose
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19
BARGAINS TN

UmredeeIled Pledges.
Gold and Silver Watches,
for Ladies and Gents
Diamonds, Gold and Plated
Jewelry, of all kinds; Rifles,
Guns, Revolvers, Silver and
Plated Ware, Opera Glasses,
Musical Instruments, in fact
anything you want. Send your
Orders by mail and they will
be promptly attended to. Mon
ey advanced on all goods of
value.