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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
Selling by Weight.
Planter and Stockman.

Planter and Stockman.
Selling by weight is the best plan for
farmers to dispose Of their surplus
corps. 1t is the most honest way
Take eggs, for instance. A dozen
large eggs, under the present system
of traffic, bring no more than dozen
small ones, and yet the large ones will
weigh double more and are worth as
much again as the small ones. No
one will pretend to say there is any
justice in this. Take potatoes, or
turnips, or apples, or berries, or fruit
of any kind. A sharp dealer who un-
derstands mysteries of measuring can
make an even halt bushel heaping
full without difficulty. Thousands
and thousands of pretended quarts of
berries are sold every year in our mar
kets when there is not over a pint and
half of fruit IN each measure. They
should be sold by the pound. Hon
est sales won't cheat. Wool is sold
by the pound. 1T Is just as fair to
sell it by the fleece as it is to sell eggs
by the dozen. We might just as well
sell hay by the load as to dispose of our
small fruit by the quart. There is no
representation in it. There is no GER
tainty that quart is quart, or peck
a peck, or a half bushel a half bushel
because a skillful measurer can make
the fewest berries or apples or potatoes
I'll the quart, peck, or half bushe
measure, without appearing dishonest
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
Relief from the First Application.

When a person has suffered the I'M
told agonies of rheumatism and neu-
ralgia twenty-five years, when physi-
clans have failed, aud when liniment
cures at one application, the fact ought
to cause thinking people to pause ard
consider if bottle Of it ought not to
be in immediate readiness in every
household for the instant cure of the
aches and pains that afiiict mankind.
Such was the evidence of G. M. San.
ders, of Madison, Ala, and there are
volumes of other testimonials of a like
character to certify that 'Msnsfeld's
Magic Arnica Linlment' is the best,
the par excellence Of all pain killers.
Sold by druggists, and prepared by
the Mansfield Medicine Co., Memphis,
Tenn.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
Chancery Sale.

G. w. Argo ct al, VS.. VIM. Argo ct al,
IN obedience to a decree of the Chaneery
i Court at McMinnville, Tenn, will sell
upon the premises at the residence of Mrs
Sarah Arpn ON
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
My Way of Growing Corn.
Cor. Prairie Farmer.

Cor. Prairie Farmer.
In answer to the queries of a Prairie
Farmer correspondent, allow me to give
my method: AS soon as the condition
OF the soil and season admit, ] prepare
the autumn blowing, by cultvating or
narrowing thoroughly, thus securing a
fine and mellow seed.bed. l then
plant in check-rows, with the two
horse planter, set 10 drop 8 to 4 grains
to the hill. | harrow thoroughly, at
least once, before the corn is up. The
after cultivation is done with the two.
horse cultivator; one with 16 shovels
preferred, | cultivate deep and close
while the corn i, small; shaliower aud
farther off as it gets larger. There is
no fixed rule as to the number Of cult.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
Commercial.
MEANWHILE PRODUCE MARKET.

Corrected weekly by Mead q Ritchey.
OFFICE SOUTHERN STANDARD,
McMinnville, Mar. 20, 1885.
No material change in price of grain.
The local demand for corn and oats is
mainly supplied by importation.
Eggs are on the decline.
Dried fruit no better. No change
in provisions. Green apples are in
demand and if good are worth $1.0O
per bushel.
Live stock dull, especially mules
and horses. There seems to be but
little demand for mules, and prices low
at present
There will be public debate at
st. Mary's church, in the 9th civil
district, Sunday, March 10Th. All
are invited to attend. Basket dinner.
Question: Affirm-"That the people
of Tennessee should not endorse Pro
hibition." Affirmative-Rev. G. P.
Moffitt, Mr.. Leander Hill. Negative
j. Harry Waters, L, Vernon Wood
lee.
WHEAT 5000 p blu.
CoRN-white 60to 20,
FLoUR-new, $25O@$2 IS p 100 TBS.
MEAL p blu. 65@70c.
OATs-SR bu. 50@55
CHICKENs-Hens sc p 10
BUTTER-B b.l2 to 20
EGGs-8 doz toto lie.
GINsENG--SB h. $l.00 to
BEEswAx--R 10. zoe.
FEATHERs-S9 ID. 40to
TALLow-5a 70. SIC.
Green hides 5@6c. Grubby Il Of
LARD-Ss ID. &c.
BACON
Shoulders 6h
Hams 9
Sides s
Hog round
Wool, unwashed, 14@lSc
tub washed, % to &c
Turkeys, &c per pound
Stock peas, to 90c
DRIED APPLEs-Sa h. 2to 0.
Peaches to
Blacberries to c.
Homestead Fertilizer, 50 25to$2.50 p 100
Irish potatoes cts. y blu.
Green Apples. to 90 per busheI.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21

Corn, Hay, and Oats for sale by
Mead d Ritchey.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
ARD MEANWHILE, DEMONSTRATIONS MAR a. Is s.

preston of the most intense agony
softened by extreme compassion.
ERRATA.-That bark was 3 feet
thick, not 10. Also, some typograph-
ical errors. Hereafter ! shall pay no
regard to errors unless violence is
done to facts. E*xXX.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
ofInsolvency

Having suggested the insolvency OF the
personal estate Of w. c. Stepp deed, to
the clerk of the County Court of Grundy
county, Tenn, hereby notify all persons
having claims against the said estate to file
them, duly authenticated with the clerk of
said court, within the time prescribed by
law, or the same will he forever barred both
in law and equity. This March 18th, 1885
4. J. DYKES, Admir-.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
Wednesday, April 18th, 1885,

upon the public square in Altamont, Tenn,
three town lots, known as lots Nos. g. 20
and n in the plan of the town of Altamont,
and are fully described in deeds made by
John Scruggs, Clerk, and f. N. Moffitt, ex-
ecutor of w. c. Hill. decd, to Nancy Argo,
to which reference is here had for bounda-
ries.
Terms of Sale-One hundred dollars cash,
balance on a credit OF one and two years.
Notes and good security required and lein
retained. This March 11th. 1895.
j. c. BILES, c. Il NJ.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
PAT EN- Is.

Caveats and Trade Marks Obtained,
and all other business in the u. $. Patent
Office attended to for Moderate Fees.
Our office is opposite the U. S. Patent
Office, and we can obtain Patents in less
time than those remote from Washington.
Send Model or Drawing. We advise as TO
patentability free of charge and we make
No Charge Unless We Obtain Patent.
We refer, here, to the Postmaster, the
Supt. of Money Order Div, and to officials
of the T. s. Patent Office. For circular,
advice, terms and references to actual eli.
ents in your own State or County. write 10
G. A. SNOW 81 co.
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, D. C
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21
tuesday, April I4th, 1885,

a tract of land containing 50 acres, more or
less, lying in the 9TH civil district of War
rem county, Tenn, upon which Mrs. Sarah
Argo now resides. and fully described in
deed from w. c. Hill to John Argo and
Nancy Argo, recorded in book o. pages 2U9
and no Registers Office of Warren county.
| will also sell, on
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1885-03-21

Colorado Flou", the finest article
offered in this market, for sale only
at G. p. Conner & Co.'S.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
ADVICE TO morHrp.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
OF your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If so.
send at once and get bottle of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. It cures
dyseniery, diarrhoea, regulates the stom.
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrur
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste, and is the prescription of one OF
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
slcians in the United States, and is foI
sale by all druggists throughout tn,
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
feb 2S-m-w-s m 1-y
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

This is the age Of steam and electricity.
Space is annihilated and points thousands
OF miles apart are placed by the wonder
full mechanism of the day. almost within
speaking distance. A few days ago, an
order was received from Havana, Cuba,
from z. F. Rombo, wholesale druggist
of that place. for a lot of the celebrated
Mishler's Herb Bitters, and in less than a
week, the goods were in his store This
will show how completely space has been
overcome by the ingenuity OF man and al
the same time will give our readers an
idea of how far the fame of the bitters
has spread. For dyspepsia, indigestion,
kidney and liver disease it is without q
rival.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
A Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, of Tunkhannock,
Pa, was afflicted for six years with Asth
ma and Bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no relief. Her
life was despaired of, until in last October
she procured bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery, when immediate relief was
felt, and by'continuing its use for short
time she was completely cured, gaining in
flesh 80 pounds. in a few months
Free Trial Bottles of this certain cure
of all Throat and Lung Diseases at Hart2
& Bahnsen's Drug Store. Large Bottles
| 81 90.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

Hay Fever. have been great sui.
ferer from Hay fever for Is years. ] read
Of the many wondrous cures by Ely's
Cream Balm and thought / would try
once more. In Is minutes after one APP
plication was wonderfully helped. Two
weeks ago commenced using it and now
| feel entirely cured. 1t is the greatest
discovery ever known or heard Of
Duhamel Clark, Farmer, Lee, Mass
Price so cents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
We Cauuon All Against Thorn

The unprecedented success and merit
of Ely's Cream Balm-a real cure for ca
tarrh. hay fever and cold in the head
has induced many Adventures TO place
catarrh medicines bearing some resem,
blance in appearance. style or name up
on the market, in order to trade upon the
reputation of Ely's Cream Balm. Many
in your immediate locality will testify il
highest commentator of it. Don't bt
deceived. Buy only Ely's Cream Balm
A particle is applied into each nostril; NJ
pain; agreeable to use. Price fifty cents
of druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

"How many of your parents, children. say
graceP asked the Sunday school teacher.
"Please, mum, what's themP asked an
overgrown girl In a last years hat.
"Why, Maggiep exclaimed the teacher,
"is it possible you don't know what grace Isl
Doesn't your father say something before
you begin to eatP
"Ohl" responded the girl with glow of
intelligence; eyes, mum, he does; he always
says, Don't make hogs of yourselves; that's
ali the butter there is in the house"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
IRRIGATED AND EXPERIENCED.

Hoods sarsaparilla is prepared by G.
/. Hood s. Co., Apothecaries, Lowell,
Mass, who have thorough knowledge
of pharmacy, and many years practical
experience in the business. 1t is prepared
with the greatest skill and care. under the
direction of the men who originated it
Hence Hoods Sarsaparilla may be de-
pended upon as a thoroughly pure, non
est. and reliable medicine.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
THESE ARE SOLID FACTS.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
tiers. Inactivity of the Liver, Billousness,
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs. or
who ever requires an appetizer. tonic OF
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly,
every bottle guaranteed to give entire sat
lstaetlon or money refunded. Sold al
fifty cents a bottle by. Hartz & Balm
sen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Narvnus neh,l1iatAd Men.

You are allowed free trial Of thirty
days of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Noltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy relief and Per
maneut cure of Nervous Debility, loss o.
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles Also, for many other diseases
Complete restoration to health, yigor ant
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurred
Illustrated pamphlet, with full infOrma
ton. terms, etc D., mailed free 10y address
ing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall Mich,
decd 4 W.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

We could use all sorts of eXtravagan
words about the effects of Parker's Hal
Balsam. But the simple truth is enough
1t is the best thing of its kind Cures fall
ing hair dandruff, dryness. restores orig
inal color, is delicious dressing and per
fcctly pure and clean. 1t will satisfy You
The only standard soc. dressing.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Locusts as Food.


Locusts are an article of food in portions
of Africa Arabia and Persia of such inn
portance that the price of provisions is in
huenced by the quantity of the dried insects
ON hand. The Tauregs, of Africa, are very
fond of them, and single individual viii
eat 800 of them-raw, roasted or stewed-ai
n SINGLE meal
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Sheriff S Sale.

By virtue Of Two Special Executions and Fee
Bills Noe 5sl5 and 1919, issued out of the clerk 5
office of the circuit court of Rock Island county,
and state of Illinois, and to me directed, whereby
] am commanded TO make the amount OF a certain
Judgment recently obtained against ID. l.. La Rue
in favor of Rinehart, Ballard Il CO., out Of the
lands, tenements. goods and chattels of the said
defendant, ID. l.. La Rue, have levied upon the
following property, tc-wit:
The south half ~ of the southeast quarter
IA of section No. Eleven III, and the east hall
nj of the north east quarter IA of section No
Fourteen [l4l, all in township No. Nineteen ll9
north range two east of the fourth principal me
ridian, in the county Of Rock Island and state o.
Illinois
Therefore according TO said command. | shal
expose for sale, at public auction, all the right
title and interest of the above named d. l.
La Rue in and to the above described property, OF
Monday the Goth day of July, 1885, at , o'clocl
D. m, at the north door OF the court house in tn,
city of Rock Island. in the county of Rock Isl
and and state of Illinois, for cash in hand, TO sat
isfy said executions and fee bills.
Dated at Rock Island, this 29th day of June, A
D., 1885 JOHN NJ. RETlCkER,
Sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois.
29dtd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

The actual cost of what are usually
sold as five cent cigars at retail is thu.
stated by one who claims to be informed
on the subject; Actual cost of tobacco
(namely, what the tobacco raiser gets fol
it) for 1000 cigars, So; cigar boxes, 81
wages for 1000, S.; packing, 81; strip,
ping, 90 cents; total of production, Sl2
So or II cents a cigar.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness. early decay, loss of manhood, &c,
| will send recipe that will cffre you,
FREE OF CHARGE This great remedy
was discovered by Il missionary in South
America Send u self addressed envelope
TO the REV JOSEPH T. lNMAN, Station D,
New York City
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

A fire originating curiously occurred
the other night in Charlottesville, Ga A
clock cord broke, letting the weight fall
upon and ignite box of matches lying
on the bottom of the clock case The
family were all asleep at the time, and the
house was nearly burned.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

CUNsMITHS.
Wolf, Chas III seventeenth street.
HARNESS MANUFArURERS
sauerman, John, 2l9 seventeenth street.
H ARD~ARE.
stewart & Montgomery. 800 second avenue.
MERCHANT TAILGRS.
Wendt, II. 1902 second avenue.
NEWSPAPERS.
The Rock Island DAILY ARsus; published every
evening, Sunday exceptedl in Argus block, op-
posite Postotiice Best advertising medium IN the
city. -A,:.t.
The Rock Island WEEKLY ARGUS; published
every Friday. a line JOB department IN cohnee
| tion with the establishment.
| ID ESTAURANTS AND CoNFECTloNERs.
KrelI. Fred, 1919 second avenue.
SALOONS
westph al. John. 1872 second avenue.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
PARTITION SALE.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, -,
Rock Island County. 'e-

STATE OF ILLINOIS, 90
Rock Island County,
In the Circuit Court In Chancery.
Katie Reilly Va. Thomas Reilly, Barney Reilly
Patrick Reilly, Katie Harten, Margaret Mack
anboa. Eugene Reilly, Jr, John Reilly, Michae
Riley, Maria Reilly and Eugene Reilly,-Part
tion--General No. 1912.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a de
cree of said court, entered in the above entitled
cause, on the 10th day of June, A. D.. 1885, shall
on Friday the 3lst day of July, A. D., 1880 at the
hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon, at the norti
door Of the Cont House, in the city of Rock Isl
and, in said county of Rock Island to satisfy sait
decree, sell at public vendu9 10 the highest anC
best bidder for cash, that certain parcel of land
situate in the county of Rock Island and state o
Illinois, known and escribed as follows, towit
The sonth "a feet of lots Ii and II in block o
Thompson q Wells addition to the city of Rocl
Island.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this 30th day o
June, A. D., 1855.
HENRY CURTIS,
Master in ChNncery, Rock Island Co., H.
PARKS " PLEAsANTs, Comprts Sol'tors. dtd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

The pattern of the wall paper on the
room in which Napoleon died at ST. Hell
ena continues as it was at the time of his
death, being made especially for it il
France. and renewed as often as needed
In 1888 Longwood was brought 10y TIE
French
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

The Boston public library has not ex>
cluded Fielding and Smollett from its
shelves, but the trustees have directed
that certain of The works of these authors
shall not be delivered to minors.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
BuohIeu's Arnioa Salve.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns, letter, chap
ned hands. and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For sale by
Hartz a. Rahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

Horned toads are selling at 80 cents
apiece in California, and large numbers
are sent east as curiosities. They are
harmless, and can be handled with i'm
purity. They are cheap to keep. living
six months on two house flies.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
Paris has undertaken to drive the
swarms of beggars from her streets.
1.-THE plays the thing,

1.-The plays the thing, .hol -,rr ),
Wherein I'll reach TIE conscience OF inc king;
And equally true is It that Dr. Pierce s
pleasant Purgative Pellets (the origi-
nal Little Liver Pills. are the most Ell
fectual means that can be used to reach
the seat of disease, cleansing the bowels
and system, and assisting nature in her
recuperative work. By druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
A Balky Horse.

A Maine teamster says he can start the
most obstinate horse by taking him out OF
the shafts and leading him around in circis
until he is Qiddy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

Highly endorsed by prominent members of the
profession, for the CURE of DYSPEPSIA. RHEU-
MATIsM. PAINFUL and DIFFICULT MENsTRUAToN,
PLEuRIsY, PAINS in the SIDE, BACK BOWELS and
KIDNEYS, Excellent for Cholera in all forms,
warming the bowels and checking discharges
Supplied TO you or your patients through Drug
stores, or by mail on receipt of 81. Send for
circulars and testimonials from physicians and
patients Agents waited. NEW YORK HEALTH
AGENCY, 80 Broadway, n. y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

Tongaline / have found to be just the
thing for facial neuralgia and all other
aches and pains about the head and race
G. E. Allen, M. D., Roodhouse, Ills.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

At Mr.. Beckett Denison's recent sale
the Duke of Hamilton bought back some
of his own pictures for half the price he
had Uiven for them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

A prudent woman at Fairfield. Mich.
has provided herself with full summer
toilet of mourning. included stylish bon
net, because several of her folks are del
icAte
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

The medicine that can search and root
out every i'll of kidneys or liver, is Hunts
Remedy.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

Mr.. Kegan Paul, the London publisher
paid sec, $50 for the manuscript OF Cor
don's diary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
UeRsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE
Bevars of limitations.

limitations and counterfeits have again
appeared. Be sure that the word 'HorsN
ford's' is on the wrapper. None are gem
uine without it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

Secretary Lamar has grandson, L. z;
C. Lamar, Sd, who is 6 years old, and
says Cleveland is the greatest president
the country has ever had"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

Alexander Pope was humpbacked aud
had cripple's legs; so did Cowper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15
THE JAPANESE YIELD.

There was great deal OF excitement and
loud talking among them, and when they
asked the reason for the change they were
told to 60 to the American minister for an
explanation and TO leave the ship at sunset
or prepare to swim or drown. Capt. Brown
then went below stationing a trusty officer
at the skylight who soon reported that the
Japanese were leaving the ship, On the fol-
lowing day this action was reported to the
American minister, who sanctioned it and it
was subsequently given the authority of law
by action of congress with the approval Of
SECRETARY Seward Capt Brown remained
at Yokohama, with eight seaman from our
navy in charge of the "StonewalP until
May, 1869. At that time the Mikado's gov
eminent was recognized by our own and the
amount due ON the payment being rendered
and received the "Stonewalf was trans
fsrred to the japanese
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-07-15

For all diseases of the kidneys and liv>
err, physicians prescribe Hunts Remedy