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Little Falls transcript., 1880-01-30

Miss Nancy N. Clough died in Enfield
New Hampshire, aged 80 years and
months. The story of the life of this
woman seems more like romance than
reality. It may we'll be called romance
in real life. She was the Oldest of q
family Of ten children, five of whom are
still living. While she was yet young;
her fathers farm in Enfield became
heavily incumbered, and was likely to
be sold under the hammer; his health
too, was broken down, and the future oi
that family appeared wel-nigh hope.
less. Nancy, foreseeing the disastrous
consequences threatening the future
resolved to save the dear home, and
went to work with heroic energy tc
carry the resolution into effect. She
enlisted her brother Theophilus, next
younger than herself, in the laudable
enterprise, who cordially seconded he1
efforts and gave his efficient aid.
Learning of the factories that had
just started in Lowell, Mass, she left
home and went to that city to find re.
munerative work. She entered one Of
the factories as an humble operative
but wrought With such energy and skill
as to- accomplish more work than two
ordinary operatives, receiving more
than double pay Every leisure mo-
ment outside of the mills was also faith
fully employed to the same end. Al
her younger sisters and brothers came
to a suitable age she summoned thei1
ready help. while she was the ruling, di
recting genius and moving power in the
undertaking: -" -.
The result was that, after some years
Of persistent efforts, the mortgage was
lifted from the farm, and the old home
was free from every claim that Others
held upon it. Then she decided that
the old house must be rebuilt and re-
furnished, and the grounds beautifed
and, when all this was done, the brave
girl went back to- the home of he,
childhood, with three sisters: and one
brother, to pass the remainder of thei1
daYs.-BOStO72 Journal.
Little Falls transcript., 1880-01-30

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Little Falls transcript., 1880-01-30
ThebGstFFiicI( i
EM|CRANTS.

AN IMMENSE AREA OF RAILROAD
AND GOVERNMENT LANDS, OF GREAT
FER Utility, WITHIN EASY REACH
OF PERMANENT MARKET. AT hX-
TREMELY sow PRICES, is now offered
for sale in EASTERN OREGON andEA ST
ERN WASHINGTON TERRITORY.
These lands form part of the great
GWAlN BELT Ofthe Pacific Slope. and i 9
within an average distance OF $50 to 400
miles from Portland. where steamships
and sailing vessels are directly loaded tor
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
GRAIN AT PORTLAND COMMANDS A
PRICE EQUAL TO THAT Oh AINEDfIN
Chicago.
The Northern Pacific H. II. and Oregon
Railway and Navigation Co. are now
building 5thl miles OF Railway, traversing
.hls region I'm ali directions. The settler
1s thus assured easy and cheap transport
att0n to tide-water on the Columbia
River, and a rapid increase In the value
Of these lands, which are now open to
purchase and prs-emptfOn,
LANDS SHOW an AVERAGE YIELD of
40 BUSHELS OF WHEAT PER ACRE,
No Failure OF Crops ever known,
RAILROAD LANDS offered at the uni
nnsn IN 10 HNF
Little Falls transcript., 1880-01-30
The habit Of running over boots or shoes
corrected with LYONS Patent heel Stitfeners.

Delicate females praise Reeds Gilt Edge
Tonic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
STOP THAT COUGH +!
PROF. HAMILTON'S
INDICATED
COUGH CANDY

Made from extracts prepared in Vacuo-a Ger,
tam and effective remedy for Coughs cola,
Consumption. Those who try-always use it-,ure
their Colde and avoid Consumption and an earjS
grave. Price only 10 cents. One million sold aIIJ
nually. Sold by John Bengston Rock Islspd an "a
at Wholesale by Fnller & Fuller, Chicago. 'oN
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
Kidney and Bladder Diseases.

All manner of Urinary Bladder, Geni
tai and Kidney Complaints, as weak
ness, paralysis, atony, inaction. irrtia-
ton. Inflammation, non-retention, in
confluence, distractions, brick dust
and other deposits, pains in the back.
thighs, hip joints, dragging down.
contract or contagious diseases, ulcers,
tumors, enlargements. dripping. etc.,
etc., completely cured by Prot. Chap
ms new and remarkable remedies,
"Buchupaiba," Injection Fleur" and
Constitution Bitter Syrup" Prof
Chapin's reputation as specialist
in the above diseases is guarantee as to
character of these remedies. Sold by
druggists at $1O0 each or sent by
express on receipt of price. Advice
free. See circular with bottles. Adj
dress F. S. Wells, SO Barclay street,
New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
WON EN- !.

Leucorrhea. Excessive Flowing Painfu
Monthly Periods, Suppressiens when from I'M
natural causes, Irregularities, Weak Back. Prolap
or Falling of the Uterus Anteryersion and
Retroyersion. Bearing down Sensations, Interna
Heat, Nervous Depression, Debility, Dependency
Threatened Miscarriage, Chronic Congestion, Infa.
nation and liberation of the Uterus, Impo-
teney, Barrenness. or Sterility, and Female Weak
ness. H-5
Added to these are the pangs, the troubles, the
wearing strain of maternity, and which often do
more toward breaking her constitution and weak
ening her for other efforts than all else of her labor
and duties en- ndsse. II is in this direction that
ore often discovers that which it most pitiful In
the life of such woman. She labors on through
the period of CESSATION to the last possible moment
often over excrilng herself, and often doing her
and her offspring irreparable injury. The result of
all this is that the mother at that period OF life
when she SD ould pes The threshold OF vigorous
and cheerful old age. rs often broken down and
after year or two of intclerable suffering hur-
ried of 10 III nearest churcbyard
bottle or two of Shorev's Investigator taken
during the year, will not only make woman's
life light aud happy but will cure permanently
most OF her complaints. Sold by all druggists al
one dollar per large package Sold in Des MONIES
wholesale and retail by
C. I'll. WARD & GO and by druggists generally
FULLER & FULLER,
Wholesale Agents. Chicago.
Depot, 50 Cedar ST, New York. 6-26mwf&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02

put on cold. No heating of foot Send for free H.
Illustrated Pamphlet. THE JOHN ID. BILLINGS
PATENT HORSE SHOE COMPANY, 161 and 1853
Bank street, New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
THIS MORNING.

The National Republican committee
met pursuant TO adjournment at the head
quarters IN the Palmer House at IL
CLOCK. There was full meeting of the
committee. a large crowd gathered on
ene entire sol about the room. Countless
numbers besieged the door for admittance
some supposed that because thew were
delegates that they had the right of
entrance and they protested msdiv y.
sssfS refusal. The stout and good natured
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02

a~A SUT K THTNGi

1t never fails. Cure yourself for 81. Prof. Cha
Urinary, Kidney, Bladder ana Genital Diseases, |
male or female. 81 at Drug2ists Advice free |
Depot So Barclay ST., New York and for Rock ISL |
and at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
DR.. sHOREY'S
Kidney Investigator.

A SPECIFIC in the CURE OF ALL DISEASES
n of the Kidneys, Bladder, PROSTATE Portion
the Bladder, Burning Urine, Brights Disease,
elect, Gonorrhee in all its stages, Mucous
Kidneys, krick Dust, Deposit, Diabetes Infam.
alton OF the Kidneys and Bladder, Dropsy of the
Kidneys, Acid Urine, Bloody Urine, Pain in the
Calculus, Renal Collc, Retention of Urine Ere
quent Urination, Gravel in all its Forms inability
ced in life. The INVESTIGATOR restores thS
Urine to its natural color, removes the acid and
ieating Drink s.
The following among those diseases in which
the INVESTIGATOR has worked cures in disea-
SEES of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
THE JOHN D. BILLINGS
Patent Steel and Iron Horse-Shos. |"

Made complete, with Lever
spr' -.g MISUNDERSTANDING
Gus Ca1k. The best for
Horse-Railroads, Farm and
Carriage Horses In the
world. Cures Tender and
Contracted Feet, Corne, In
terfering, Quarter-crack.
Lameners and all evils re-
sulting from the use OF the
common shoe. Trial Set,
with Nails 81. To measure,
|place the foot on paper and
IdrQW Mcneil arnn nd Ghnaa
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
s.. g. DUNBARsS
FLUID
nj AGN Z 81 A.

Superior to any English or American. A d.
FIONA was awarded TO this Magnesia, by the
THE very useful and elegant preparation is used
ss an Apeflent antic-acid in dyspepsia comp ains
| attended with accidity with very great benefit 1t
has the advantage over common Magnesia. in being
dissolved, and therefore not being liable accu-
mulate in the bowels. 1t lie decidedly superior to
Carbonate OF Soda or Potash, on account OF its ap-
orient quality.
This solution of Magnesia is found particularly
beneficial as pleasing sedatiye and aperient in all
cases of irritation acidity of the stomach bile
complaints, infanti1e disorders sickness.
An ounce or two of this solution speedily re-
moves heartburn, acrid eructations and sournese.
or irregular digestion.
The solution is of itself an aperient but its laxa
tive propert es can be much augmented by taking
with it. or directly after it, little lemon juice
mixed with sugar and water, or even with cream
of tartar, in this manner very agreeable efer-
yescent draugh can he safely taken at any time
The antisceptic qualities of this solution, owing
to tie presence of SO much carbonlc acid, have
been found very valuable in putrid and other fe-
yer. AS a lotion for the mouth, it sweetens the
breath, and the Magnesia cleans the teeth from
tartar.
The solution is almost invariably succeeded in
removing fits, spasms and headache to which deli
cate persons are subject from acids and crudies OF
The attention of the public is particularly direct
ed to the following certificates OF physicians and
other persons who have used the Magnesia:
New HAVEN, Feb. -, 1899.
s. o. DUNBAR, Rsq,, Dear Sir; most cheerfuily
accord acc my testimony in favor of your Fluid
SAINT and efectua for correcting acldity of the
mach and curing headache arising therefrom.
1t is resorted to by several members of ny family
wherever suffering ae above and always with great
satisfaction and instantaneous relief
Your truly, JOHN A BLAKE
The subscriber having used the above article in
his family for come years. is happy to endorse the
estimony of Mr.. Blake IN his favor.
Hartford, Conn. rev. JOHN CIRCUIT
PROVIDENCE, NOV. q, Is4S.
Mr.. s. o. DUNBAI,-Dear Sir; l am happy to
hear that your preparation Of q i'd Magnesia is
coming into general use While 1t is more econo-
nlical than other preparations of Fluid MagnesIa
have found it vastly more cficien', and not only
an antiseptic and ant-acid upon the stomach, but
a very considerable tonic. 1t is beautiful mcdi-
cine for the bowel arrangement which often af-
ficts young children, and for females of debilita-
ted and sour stomach partcul ry those encientic
is invaluable. Being scientific preparation and
open to the profession it needs only acuuaint-
ance to become with them fayorite medicine.
VIM. GRosvENoR, Nj D.
8. o. DUNBAR--DearS Sir; have been eom etime
In the habit OF prescribing the fluid Magnesa pre-
pared by you and prefer 1t to the English prepar-
atlon on account of its cheapnees and its superior
laxative qualities.
Respectfully yours, &c. M. S PERRY NJ. D.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02

and women are not admired Ladies and gents
lacking flesh. yivacity, electric power VITAL brain
or nerve force; men injured by mental strain ply
sical excesses, abuse, etc aged persons to retain
former vfgor; all suffering from nervous prostra-
ton, should use Wells Health Remover, - remark
able in preserving youthful condition. Greatest
remedy on earth for impotence, leanness, sexual
debility. premature decline, etc ST nj Druggists
Depot. IS Barclay street, New York and for Rock
Island ct Bengsch'r
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
MEDICAL.
Public N office.

JOHN HANNAS, being a Blacksmith by
L. trade, had often felt the want of some means
whereby could soften iron at the forge, so that
could work it at better advantage. This induced
me to make many experiments with different sub
stances which offered the best prospect OF success
the wonderful effects of Electro Silicon on the
Human System.
had defect in three of my fingers, which Were
bent or ehnt up in my hand In such manner, by
the CONTRACTION OF THE CORDS, that they were
very troublesome to me in my daily ayocation:
thought would have my fingers cut off to get
them out of the way, ! have used everything that
offered any hope of relief but all 10 no effect.
Well, say. was working with Electro Silicon at
the forge, and of course could not prevent its COM
ing In contact with my HANDS
took no notice of the effect 1t had produced.
until one day, wishing to q heavy hammer, /
grasped with my crooked hand, and much to my
surprise found my crooked fingers straighten
out. and had as much use of them ae ever. /
hands to my wife and family, and general re-
joieing was the result.
had q neighbor living about a mile from my
shop who had lame knee, caused by the cords
being contracted by rheumatism. l sent him
bottle of Electro Silicon Eminent. and told him to
three months he was able to throw aside his cane
and walk to my shop apparently as well as ever.
1t had worked just it did in my case producing
perfect cure. gave it to others OF my neighbors
and friends, for miles around, who were suffering
from Sweled Limbs, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Stiff
Joints, Burns, etc, all of which it cured without
any trouble. Finding that the Electro Silicon Lin
iment would penetrate the skin of man further
than any other substance, it occurred to me that
1t must be good for the horse, and 1t has proved
ternal diseases occurring to the noble animal,
PreOarad nv the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
Hotels.


MILW AOhEh w IL
J.F. ANTIsDEL Proprietor.
The present proprietore of this Elegant Hote
have spared neither money or pains in furnishing
and improving the house, and with the improved
Otis Elevator recently put in 1t cannot pc exceeo
for convenience and comfort to the travelling pubic
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02
DIR. MoAFFEE.

~ Institutes. % years practice the Iast voaa
In Davenport Treats ali diseaAee of the KIdnevs
Liver Lungs, Heart, Throat and Nervous SyateiIn
Errors OF youth and abuses of Manhood radicaiIv
cured even after others have failed. 800 forfaI
Tor any case OF Semin61 Weakness Nervous Delhi
lty, or Private Disease he undertakes and fails Ia
cure Ladies will find the most scienfisc ,re. ~
ment for all diseases peculiar to their sex ts-Con
suItaton Free. Send for Circular, Lock box Sg0
Office 317 Perry st., Davenport, Iowa '0O'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02

g o. DUNBAR--DearSir; have been eom etime
in the habit OF prescribing the fluid MRgnesia pre-
pared by you and prefer 1t to the English prepar-
alton on account of its cheapnees and its superior
laxative qualities.
Respectfully you're, &c. M. S PERRY M d.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02

Nervous Prostitution, Brain Weakness Sexual
debility, loss OF Manhood, Weakness Discharges
General of Special Debility resulting from early
youthful indiscretons, excuses vices rree ular
tiles Gotten continued to mature years. cured
by Wells Heal;h Remover" greatest remedy ON
earth for Impotence, Premature Decline, Sperma-
torrhPa and all forms of debility. 81 six bottles
IS, al Druggists. Advice free Depot So Barclay
ct, New York, and for Rock Island at Bengston's
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02

policeman treated all alike. and only
grudgingly would 80 much as allow the
committee to be annoyed by comnunica-
tons of any kind. =.
Flying rumors were current around Ithe
hotels that Don Cameron was to be depos-
ed; that the opposition had met this
morning and voted almost unanimously to
depose him and put in new man. The
lrumor had the effect TO excite all parties.
The anti Grant thought that it was sign
I OF the effectuaf overthrow of the bosses
faud that the people would have Ia chsnce
Ito have their sentiments properly repre-
scented, They rejoice, particularly in
the downfall of the triumvirate who have
$50 outrageously bull-dozed the yeters of
three great States. The Grant men were
EnervoM and excited. They have been
getting white 10 the gills for. some time,
and the report of the acts OF the com NIT
tee last night made them still more down
cast, because they have been relying solely
upop their Generals to carry them
Through, and with the smell of defeat on
their garments the rank and file weakened
and were in disorder. Angry crowds loudly
debated the political questions right about
the com mittee door. and every commit
Eteeman was besieged for news, both when
they went ia had when they came out, bat
the majority aud already been half talked
to death, and answers were short and un-
satisfactory. Dir. Cameron presided at
the meeting. The roll was called. The
anti Grant members had previously.oau-
cused and decided to put in a new man,
Mr.. Cooper, of Ohio, for temporary and
Mr.. w. g. Chandler for permanent Chair
man. but the Grant men had apparently
felt the pulse Of the people this morning
aud has made up their minds that it
would not do to pursue the policy adopted
last night, The Grant men soon began to
talk compromise over the matter in
debate last night. and the opposition found
no necessity OF enforcing the plan adopted
in caucus.
A few minutes after meeting Mr..
Chandler asked for and obtained a recess
to enable the majority to entertain o pro-
position for -...
A COMPROMISE
from the minority. Mr.. Chandler said
General Arthur and Mr. Gorham. had in
behalf OF Messrs. Cameron, Conkling and
others, and in the interest of peace and
harmony. submitted the follogiag propo-
sition: The Cameronites would agree to
accept Senator Hosr as temporary Chair
man, and not attempt to enforce the unit
rule, or to have test vote in the conven-
ton untilsthe Committee on Credentials
submitted its report, when rthe unit rule
should be discussed and decided. Messrs.
Arthur and Gorham on behalf of the
minority repeated the prop osision as stat
ed BY Mr.. Chandler. It vas agreed to
take further recess to enable General
Arthur, Senator Jones and Dir. Gorham
to report to Conkiing. Cameron and Logan.
and have their action ratified.
The committee then adjourned until
2:3O P. NJ.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1880-06-02

This Company has for sale 4.5oO 900 acres of
the Choicest Lands In America, at prices ranging
from $2.0O to 81 90 per acre, ON and 10 years'8
credit, end only six per cent interest.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-10-21

az, :, -, -, -
oee' said uracle AFTER a"hhe,
'tnere 8 my name spelled III gerahiuins
Running over TO the spot Mt winch
Oracle had pointed, the children saw the
following pink letters;
"GRAcIH.
Everybody admired the geraninms
very much, and soon afterward every
body had a good laugh, when Tom
showed them how he had spelled his own
name in green cabbage in the garden.
He had taken the cabbage plants up.from
his uncle's garden andtransplanted them
After admlrlng the gardens part OF the
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-10-21
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

STRYcHNINE, when administered in
heavy doses to mammals, acts, accord
ing to NJ. Richet, acts partly like choral
and partly like curare.
IT is estimated from observations on
the shadows of Jupiters moons that the
atmosphere Of that planet is from three
to nine miles deep.
The presence of iodine in Curacao
guano has been proved by II. Steffers
When mass Of guano was subjected to
heat from 40 degrees to 100 degrees
G, the soluble vapors Of iodine were given
off.
TRrcHINE are by no means confined to
pork. Two French soldiers died lately
Of trichinosis contracted by eating the
flesh of geese. DR.. Glendenning has de-
tected the dangerous parasites in pike
caught near Ostend.
WHEN bars of magnetic nature are
compressed twisted or stretched, they
have tendency, says NJ. Alder, to re-
sumo their primitive molecular DISPOSE
ton when they are subjected to the &C
ton OF magnetizinR current.
THE German African Society has at
present six different expeditions travel
ing through Central Africa. The money
for these expeditions is obtained from
the German Government, or through
private subscriptions. DR.. Nachtigatt is
the President Of the Society.
A. w. SrERANs, son of the late Presi-
dent Stearns Of Amherst College, has
gone to Labrador, where he will pass the
winter in scientific research, and in col
Letting geological, botanical and geologi-
cal specimens for Amherst College and for
several museums.
ADOLF MAYER has discovered that oxy-
gen has no direct influence upon iermen-
tation. When potassium ydrogen tar
trate was added 10 n strong syrup con
aiming yeast, the cells Of the yeast grew
tapidly and the fermentation was easily
accomplished.
THE committee appointed by the
French Government has recommended
that the prize Of $4,000 be awarded to
Professor Graham Bell for his invention
of the telephone, and that prize of 49,
600 be given to Mr.. Gramme for his mag
ncto electric machine.
PROF o. n RooD, of Columbia Col
lege, contends that theories of Brucke
and Adjust fail to account for the
phenomena observed when while light
is mixed with colored light And Pro
fessor Rood himself is as yet unable to
advance n plausible explanation of the
observed facts.
A FRENCH scientist states that on
one occasion, at the beginning of vio-
lent snow-storm he saw small tufts of
light ut the ends of the steel ribs of his
umbrella, and heard Mt the same time a
sortof hummingsound When he brought
his hand near one of the luminous points
he received n slight shock, and the lights
then disappeared This electrical dis
play is rather exceptional.
PREcTIrATED silica attracts and fixes
aniline colors, turkey red much better on
fabrics than silcious infusorlal earth, but
argues n writer in RicHlann's FWbCr
MietuWg in opposition to Engel, these
properties of silica cannot be due to
capillarity because, of the Inconsistencies,
the inhusorial earth can only be said to
possess capillarity.