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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

contributions to literature, science and art
have been garnered by this home estab-
lishment and are now offered to discrim-
mating people. The most attractive books,
as regards fia;sh and illustration, are s'The
Greatest Painters of Christendom,n 440
pages, profussly illustrated, $40; THE
Great Parks and Gardens of the World is
also an attractive book for Sc.
Owen Meredths Lucille is put up in a
new style having Morocco and French
walnut sides highly polished This is an
entirely new edition, with new and elegant
illustrations. The volume retails at $40,
while the same work with cloth binding is
sold for So.
1.-The song of the Bells" by Edgar Allen
Poe, is also a very pretty volume of un-
pretending dimension. It's piece of Nor
Deco binding is 81, while the cloth cover
retails at 81 so.
Beautiful Ferns" Lyrics of home
land" Farm Festival" by Will Carleton
and others of similar character are
among the most attractive, whilelthe stand
ard authors are out in new and pleasing
editions. The last includes juvenile litera-
ture of high art, illustrated by such ar
lists as Kate Greenway and Russina En-
met, as well as those adapted by young
girls, wherein, Miss Alcotts works, in new
binding figure as prominent feature.
The elderly portion of humanity are also
cared for, as such books as 1.-The land and
the book" or Southern Palestine and
Jerusalem" and others of like nature
have been found to be well adapted to
that particular class of reading public.
The Fireside encyclopedia of Paltry'' is
also very popular work, 1t includes all
the prominent writers of poetry from the
| time of Chancer,up TO and including Long
fellow, with portraits of the different
poets.
This is retailed at the moderate figure OF
IS.
Steel engravings and elegant frames on
exhibition also very appropriate and hand
some presents.
The Christmas cards are likewise very
interesting. They include the works OF
Marcus Ward of London, and of l. Prang &
Co. two of the best known houses in the
world.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
AID SOCIETY.

The officers of the Ladies Aid Society
held their first meeting on Saturday Dec.
9th, and reerganized for work during the
coming winter. The high prices of pro-
visions make it likely that the poor of the
town viii need help, and contributions in
money and clothing are earnestly request
ed A meeting will be held on Saturday
Dec. 18th, at O'Clock p. NJ, at the resi-
dence of the Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs.
Lee Mitchell. to arrange the best plans for
work and all ladies interested are cordial
ly invited to attend.
Mrs Woodward President.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

We ask you to read the advertisement OF
Darby's Prophylactic Fluid, which appears
in our issue of to-day. 1t is wonderful
healing remedy. most powerful disinfec-
tant, and positive germ destroyer. and is
perfectly safe to use even in the hands OF
the most inexperienced. 1t is highly rec
commended by eminent physicians and
chemists, and endorsed by hundreds OF
others who have used it and know its val
liable properties. 1t costs but trifie, and
will save much suffering, time and money.
Darby's Fluid has long been recognized as
householg article for universal family
use. Prepared by J. III. Zeilin & Co., Man
featuring Chemists, Sole proprietors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
IN A HOLE.

This morning r. r. McNeal, while on
his way from his residence to his Office,
had occasion TO drive down Elm street. In
attempting to cross that street, where an
excavation had recently been filed up, his
horse sank in the loose earth and was un
able to extrieate himself After working
about two hours the animal was finally re-
moved to firm ground and was taken to
the stable. 1t is not known that the horse
was injured, but that the street is danger
GUS in its present condition cannot be
doubted, Il is to be hoped that the proper
authorities will place the street in q proper
condition at once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
TREYlTIES,

Fine candies at Krells.
Foam confects at Russ.
Moline has a new school bell.
Foggy and disagreeable weather.
Neuf chatel cheese at Dart & Gregg's.
Fine Christmas display at Kings
Fair
The choicest, purest and best candies at
Russ
Silver plated steel knives at Joseph
Bakers.
French prunes, in glass jars, at Dart &
Greggs.
The display Of choice candies at Russ is
very fine.
A very large variety of fruit stands at
Joseph Bakers.
Headquarters for Christmas slippers at
n Olson s Cos.
Everything at the lowest possible prices
at Joseph Bakers.
A large assortment of dolls of all descrip
tons at Krell's.
A beautiful assortment of silver plated
ware at Joseph Bakers.
~- Call at 'sKing's Fair and see the pretty
things for Christmas gifts
A surprise party was given Mrs. e. B.
Beers at her residence in Moline.
In buying slippers for Christmas, do not
forget that E. Turner has full line.
The Hennepin canal central committee
win meet this afternoon in Davenport.
Tomorrow night the Boston Ideals viii
present "Fatinitza" at Harper's theatre.
The Moline public library viii soon be
improved by the Encouragement of its book
shelves.
A marriage license was taken out this
morning by j. G. Heating and Miss Anna
c. Weeder
Rev J. z. Taylor will preach again to-
night at the Christian Chapel on q very
vital subject.
The pest house committee of the two
cities will meet this afternoon to discuss
a desirable location for the proposed insti-
tuition.
Silver plated castors, spoon holders. but
ter dishes, and other table service in large
stock and great variety of patterns at E.
w. Spencer's.
The members of the Board of Health.
with the exception of DR.. Kinyon, have
all filed their designations with the city
clerk, to take effect January LIST.
The teachers meeting last evening was
well attended, and proved to be highly
srFa ots., &r.< Hss~.
next meeting viii be held after the holt
days.
e. w. Spencer has large and beautiful
stock Of silver plated ware for the Christ
mas trade. Tea sets, cake baskets, fruit
stands, and everything in the line OF table
service.
The executive committee of the local
land league will meet this evening, and
make definite arrangements about the lee
.ture of Mr.. O'Connor, who win lecture in
this city next Monday evening.
Those holiday slippers at Carse 8 Retic-
ker's are very attractive, their patterns are
new and of the latest designs, and are
made to wear. Bear in mind that they
have no old voters in their stock, but they
are up to the time on everything in their
line.
All amatuers wishing to enter the bfl-
Hard tournament to be held at Lahrmann's
Hall. Davenport, the second week in Janu-
airy, should give notice of such intention
to Gustave Becker, Lahrmann,s Hall, Dav-l
export. before next Sunday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. No contestants win be admitted
after Sunday next.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
NoRTHPoRT, Wis, May 6, 1879.

JAMES l. FELLOWS, ESQ
SIR have been using your medicine
for over year now and with the best
effects, have used ~ bottles of the Hy-
pophosites, and it has made new man OF
me. have been ailing over six years
with a number of diseases, but lung diff
Guilty was the most prominent. 1 have
been under the care of great many doe
tors, and have taken quantities of medi-
cine without any apparent benefit, but APP
peared to be still growing worse and weak
er until l accidently came across one of
your circulars, and was constrained to try
your medicine, and found its effects were
almost magical upon me, and was sur
prise to myself and friends, having gained
so rapidly in flesh.
/ remain respectfully,
LAWRENCE DORIAN.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
A Thousand Bankruptcies

would not create as greata panic in com
merce as the withdrawal of Hale's Honey
of Horehound and Tar frem the market,
would create among the sick. The reason
is obvious. Tens of thousands of both
sexes would be bankrupted in health by
such an event. The famous specific is
effecting such cures in cases of chronic
cough and cold, influenza, bronchitis, bleed
ing from the lungs and apparent consump-
ton, as have never heretofore been .ac-
complished within the memory of man.
Pixies TooTH-AcHE DRoPs-Cure in one
minute. t8zs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
WILD GEESE

The early walkists of the tin-bucket
brigade who came over the bridge be-
tween and Z o'clock this morning had a
sight at a flock of stately wild geese in
the river just above the bridge. most
unusual occurrence for so late in the sea
son. This necessitates the rising of some
very old settler to beat this incident, and
evidently these wild geese or some of the
of time
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
On Thirty DAVIS Trial.

We will send DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Electro Voltaic Belts and other Electric
Appliances on trial for thirty days to
young men and older persons who are af-
flicted with nervous debility, lost vitality,
etc., guaranteeing speedy relief and com
plete restoration of yigor and manhood
Also for rheumatism, neuralgia, paralysis
liver and kidney difficulties, ruptures, and
many other diseases Illustrated pamph.
let sent free. Address Voltaic Belt Co.
Marshall, Mich.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
FEVER & AGUE

Fever and Ague cured for fifty cents. There IL
Mot remedial agent In the world that will cure
ever and ague, and all other maIarious, bilious,
carlet typhoid yellow and other fkVers laided by
Radway's Piile)so quick as Radwsyss Ready RELIEF
1t viii in few moments, when taken accordlng
to directions cure Cramps, Spasms. Sour stomach,
Heartburn Sick Headache, DiarrhGa, Dysentery,
Colo, Wind in the Bowels. and all Internal Pans
Travellers should always carry eottle OF lad
WAYS READY RELIEF with them. A few drops In
water will prevent sickness pains from change
OF water 1t is better than French brandy or Dit
tiers as g stimulent.
MINERS and LUMBEEaEN should always be pro
vfded with IT.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

Mr.. VIM. E. COLES. Superintendent OF
the Washburn Iron Company Worchester.
Mass. remarks: All can say in regard
to ST. Sacobs Oil is, that it is the best rem
edy Ishaye ever seen. 1t has been used
in the Iron Works, with wonderful results
among my men for burns, cuts, bruises,
sprains, ETC., and never failed to help
them. / shall never be without it in My
house.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
Haight nfFollu

to wait until you are IN bed with disease
you may not get over for months, when
you con be cured during the early symp,
toms by Parlzer's Ginger Tonic. We have
known the sickliest families made the
healthiest by timely use of this pure
medicine. Observer
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
CAUTION.

All remedial agents capable 0 destroying life Dy
an overdose should be ayoided. Morphine, opium
etrychnine, arnica, hyoscamus, and other power
ful remedies, does at certain times, IN very small
doses relieve the patient during their action in the
system But perhaps the second dose, II repeatsd,
may aggravate and increase the suffering, anc an
other dose cause death There In no necessity Tor
using these uncertain agents when positive rem
edy like RADwAxss READY RELIEF will STOP the
most excrucatlng pain quicker. without en- ling
the least difhculty In either infant or adult.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
Rheumatic Diseases.

These ailments follow from torpid liver
and costive bowels; the skin, bowels and
kidneys failing in their proper work, an
acrid poison is formed in the blood, which
is the occusion of these acute diseases.
KidneyWort produces healthy action of
all secretiye organs, and throws off the
rheumatic poison. Equally efficient in
LIQUID or Dry form-Imter- Ocean.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

ANGosTURA BITTERs were prepared by
DIR. J. G. B. Siegert for his private use.
Their reputation is such to-day that they
have become generally known as the best
appetizing tonic. Beware of counterfeits
Ask your grocer for the genuine article,
manufactured by DR.. j. G. B. Siegert &
Sons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

The removal Of these tumors by RADwAT's Re,
SOLVENT is now SO certainly established that what
was once considered almost miraculous is now
ommon recognized fact by all parties. Witness
he cases of Hannah p. Knapp, Mrs. C. hrapi, MRS.
J. H. dolly and Mrs. P. d. Hendrix published IN
our Almanac for 1879; also Vat of Mrs G.. 8. Bib
bins, in the present edition of our "False anc
True
one bottle contains more of the active principles
of Medicines than any other Preparation TaAen
in Teaspoonful doses, while others require i've or
ak times as much.
ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

The proprietors of Trask's Magnetic
Ointment are of such high standing in the
commercial world that we think our readers
could not do better, when necessary, than
to try its merits. (See advertisement.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR CALoMEL
Perfectly tasteless, elegantly coated with eweet
gum purge, regulate, purify cleanse and strength.
en- Railways Pills, for the cure of all disorders of
the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys. Bladder,
Nervous Diseases, Headache. Constipation. Costive-
nese Indigestion, Dyspepsia. Biliousness, Bilious
Fever, Inclination of the Bowels, Piles. and all
Derangements of the internal yiscera, Warranted
to effect q positive Purely Vegetable, con-
tanning no mercury, minerals deleterous drugs.
eH- Observe the following symptoms resulting
from dj ,oriers of the Digestive Organs
Constipation, Inward Piles, Fullness OF the Blood
in the Head, Acfdity OF the Stomach. Nausea
Hearfburr. Disgust of Food. Fullness of Weight
in the Stomach Sour Eruptione sinking or Flntter-
fngs in the Pit of the stomach Swimming OF the
Head, Hurried and Difficult Breathing. tlutteriDgs,
at the Heart, Choking or suffocating sensation,
when in lying Posture. Dimness Of Vision. Dots
Or Webs before the Sight, Fsyer and Dull Pain IN
the Head. Deficiency OF Precipitation Yelowness of
the SKIN and Eyes, fain In the Side. Chest, Limbs
and sudden FIuehes Of Heat Burning in the
Flesh.
"a few dose OF RADWAYiS PILLS viii free the
system from all the above named disOrders- Price
% cents pei box, Sold by druggists
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

WOMEN ADMIRATION WIN who use
GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP to improve the
skin.
Hills HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Black or
Brown Soc
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

For the delicate and complicated diff
culties peculiar to the female constitution,
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
is the sovereign remedy. 1t aims at the
cause, and produces lasting results. Send
to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western
Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

A fortune awaits DR.. G. r. Skyes, of
1859 Madison street, Chicago, if he was not
so utterly opposed to advertising his
"Sure Cure for Catarrh" and" Atmos-
pheric Insuffiator,', but he says they need
no advertising.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

The volIatc Belt Co., Marshall, Mich
viii send their celebrated Electro Vol
taic Belts to the afflicted, upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them with.
out delay
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

Keep your family well supplied with
Sellers Cough Syrup" Use it in time
you will avert bronchial and pulmonary
affections 25cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

The best advice for Catarrh sufferers
write DR.. c. r. Sykes, 1859 Madison ST.,
Chicago, for full information of Sure
Cure-Free.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

Everybody is using Browns Iron Bit
tiers, and everyb ody is astonished at its
many marvellous cures where all others
have failed.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

"a lady had the flesh eaten off her arm
by scrofula Could see the sinews work
ing. Lindsey's Blood searcher' cured her. "
]. Ralston, Elderton, Pa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
THE 11uE RELrEr.

RADwAY.s READY RELIEF lie the only remedial
agent IN vogue that will instantly stop pain.
FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTLE.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

OVER 200, 900 Howe Scales have been
sold Send for catalogue to Borden, Sell
leck s. Co., General Agents, Chicago, His
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
unauastionabla Gratitude.

WARREN, o. July 30, 1851.
II. FL. Warner 81 Co. SIRs.-Your safe
Kidney and Liver Cure has relieved me OF
severe kidney difficulty which caused me
much trouble and suffering.
p. w. SUTLIFF. :
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
PERSONAL.
CITY.

E. p. Feaster of Hillsdale, is in the city.
Fred. Weyerhauser has gone to the
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

Mr.. John Dickson, of Milan, who has
been sick for some time is better and is
out again.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
DIR. RadwaY's
REGULATING PILLS.
A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR cALoME

Perfect Purgatiyes, Soothing ApericntE, Act
Without Pain, always Reliable and Nat
ural in their Operation
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
BOYS! GIRLS! BOYS. GIRLS!
TIT I D T. A w A X E !

EH Permanently enlarged; price So 80 per year.
~ During 1882 viii present nearly one thousand
original Illustrations, including several prize frontls
pieces one of which alone will have cost $500 Its
READING MATTER, ALI. oRIGISAI. By THE BEST LIv-
ING AUTH0Rs, WILL INCLUDE
modern traveller: DUlD
:. From the Hudson to the Neva. A Spirited
home and School Serial Story.
Their Club and Ours.
great variety of Novel Series; Illustrated Folk
Lore, Ballads Papers for Little Citizens Travelling
Law School, Short Stories from the Dictionary
Wild Flower Papers Old-Time Cookery and Suit
Of Homespun, Parior ComediettAs, Games, &C.
Also, Course Of Readings for Young People, which
L read Systematically by the G. Y. r. R.U. Send
all subscriptions and full particulars fspecimen copy
ten cen1sl 10 D. 10THR0R q CO., Boston, Masss
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

WANTED-Everybody to know that NJ c Meek.
w er furnishes meals at all hours, day or uirbf
Railroad mems home, No. III 18th Street, Rock Is
land, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

WANTED-The people to know that Simon Ber,
w son has large stock of new and second h an
Clothing for the fall and winter trade to sell or ey
change. 2009 cor. 4th ave. and 10th street
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
A GRATEFUL RECOGNITION.

ssFo cure q CHRONIC OBJ LONG STAINING DISEASE
truly victory in the healing art; that reasoning
power that clearly discerDs DEFECT ana snppnss
remedy: that restores step by step-Dy degrees
body which has been slowly attacked 6nd
eakened by an insid' 3us disease. not only COM
mands our respect but deserves our gratltude. Df
Radway has furnished manking with that wonder
fuI remedy, RADwAYas SARsAPARILILAN REsoLv-
ENr which accomplishes this result. and suffering
humanity who drag out an existence OF pain ana
disease through long days and long nights, owe
uim their gratitude" Medical Messenger
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

NtANTED-one good Agent to sell new Bed
w Spring. Apply at once at No. 119 Main street
Davenport N'
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

tAtANTED-A live man to sell the Double Duplsx
w Spring Bed and Rotary Washer. Best Two
articles iu the market. Call at 422 Brady street,
Davenport, Iowa.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

MTANTED.-Reliable women 10 circulate the in
w formation OF the new deal in prices OF Dre,s
Goods for cash, at Mitchell q Parsons
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

WANTED-Ten agents wanted for light busi
w ness that pays % to so dollars per ,veek Isi
and investigate. Apply to A. w. Stewart Conner
cical Hotel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

TTANTED-Au the ladies OF Rock Island Dayeu.
w port and Moline, to know that Mrs Potter GIN
is buying oast of cpthing, for which will pay the
highest price.
Mrs. Potter GILL;
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
no TIE PUBLIC.

There can be no better guarantee of the value of
DIR. Radway's old established X. r. r. Remedies
than the base and worthless limitations Of them. as
there False Resolvents. Reliefs and Fills Be
sure aad aek for Radways ., and sse that the name
DwAx,, isson what you bny.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

INANTED.-A girl TO do general Homework apply
w Immediately at the residence OF p. C. Hoppe on
4th avenue, between 18th and 14th streets
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

MfANTED-To rent small house or suIt ~
w rooms. near the business part OF tbe cir.
must heve water conveniences, also i'm good cosJi
| ton. Inquire at Taylor House.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
FALSE AND TRUE.

>Te extract from Er. Railways 'sTEeatise on Dis
case and Its Cure" as follows:
LIST OF DISEASES CURED BIZ
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

send aletter stamp to RADWAY d CO., No. 50
Warren, Cor Church ST., New York. - lnfor-
nation worth thousands viii be sent you.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
RADW AVS
sarsaparilIaan Reselvent,

q. pnre blood makes sound flesh, strong bone and
clear skin. II you would have your flesh hrm
your bones sound, without carries, and your com
olexion fair, use RADWAY'S SARSAPARlLLlAN
RESltLYENI.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

WANTED-To find the man, woman or child,
w who can not be fitted or suited 10 boots shoes
and slippers, 10 call at once on Carse s. keticksr
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
TO LOAN.

no you want TO sell ont cheap, borrow money on
~ collAterals or cell secured or unsecured notef,
if so address IN confidence Lock BOX No. 357, Rock
Island, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

Only REQUIRES MINUTES, not HOURS, TO reueSe
pain and cure acute disease.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
WORKING MEN

WILL find 10 ride tickets good between Rock
w Island and Moline sale at the c. B. & O.
Ticket Office, at 50 cents each.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

WANTED-The travelling public to know that NJ
w G. Meeker transients at his restaurant III 18th
street. Terms, S1.00 a day. Tickets for sale upon
the European plan. tht
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13
WANTED.

lAfANTED-A good competent man to take charca
w Of Naptha lamps in Rock Island. s. A. Marin
Commercial Hotel ''''
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-12-13

In this province the same prodigality of
resources has manifested Itself in the long
list of choice literary efforts from which a
selection can be made. The brains and
pen of the author, the pencil and artistic
worth of the designer, the dexterity of the
engraver. the honest toll of the printer,
the omnlpotent press and the highest art
of the binder have all concentrated their
efforts upon the wealth of Christmas pub
LEGATIONS that have been showered upon the
reading public. and the choicest of these