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The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

Insanity is on the increase. Statistics
show this. Many cases are brought on
by overwork, anxiety, excitement, men
tai trouble and nervous prostration; it is
also inherited Invariably sleeplessness
and constipation manifest themselves be
tore one becomes insane. Constipation
induces dyspepsia, jaundice, bad BREATH
piles, pimples. low spirits, headache, etc
DR., Jones Red Clover Tonic relieves
constipation. thereby curing these dis
eases. Price, 80 cents, of druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
EPITH'.El:'L1IQMA!
OF. SKIN CANCER.

For seven years suffered with cancer on my
face; all the simple edies applied 10 ale
vlste the pain, bat the place Continued 70 grow,
finally extending into the nose. from which came
a v.lloNish discharge very Offensive in character.
1t was also indamed, and annoyed ne grea, deal.
About eight months ago J was at Atlanta, at the
house of i f-iend, who so strongly recommended
the use of sWift's Specific that | determined 10
make M effort to procRre it: in this ! was sGc-
cessfu, and began il. use The influence of the
medicine at first was 10 somewhat aggravate the
sore but soon the Inflammation was allayed and
began 10 improve after the first few bottles; my
general health has greatly improved; am stron-
ger and BILE 10 do any KIND of work; the cancer
on my face began to decrease and the ulcer TO heal
IN til there Is not vestige of il left-only little
scar marks the place where il had been; am
ready to answer all questions relstvcto this enre.
Mas JoIcR A. MCDONALD.
Atlanta, Ga, An gust 18th, 1sss.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

The average length of life is on the in
crease The science Of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that we're formerly thought in
durable. The greatest discovery is DR..
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump>
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit Coughs. colds, Group, whoop-
ing cough, bronchitis. and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
SO cents and 81, of druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
Fifty Thousand a Yaer.

To be sure. You've "only got cold;'
"only cough" "Be all over in few
days" Don't worry about me-" Well,
we won't. But $4,000 people die every
year in the United States from consump-
ton. And every soul of them began
that way. Better stop it now with Park
er's Tonic. This remedy will expel the
| cold at once
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

time and qui saying they are worse than when
they began: know IL is discousaging in these Old
chronic diseases; used to think was no better,
but my husband would encourage me By sayin
he knew was better, 20 followed directions
closel, and took my medicine regularly; now /
can see and enjoy the benefits of perseverance
some saw II costs so much; my first bill was tal "a
an it grew less every time until il wrs only L
cents: we don't hegrudge the money paid out
considering what benefits We huye received; am
person wishing to enquire further into the mattel
will call on or address me-
Yours respectful
MRS. l.. Z. PEDDlC0ED
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
NEVEI GIVE up.

If you are suffering with low and de-
pressed spirits, loss of appetite. general
debility, disordered blood. weak con-
stitution. headache, or any disease Of q
bilious nature. by all means procure q
bottle of Electric Bitters. You will be
surprised to see the rapid Improvement
that win follow; you viii be inspired
with new life; strength and activity will
return; pain and misery viii cease. and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise
of Electric Bltters. Sold at fifty cents 8
bottle by Hartz & Bahnsen.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

Why continue the use Of irritating pow.
ders, snuff or liquids. Ely's Cream Balm,
pleasant of application and sure cure for
catarrh, and cold in head, can be had fol
80 cents. at druggists. II is easily ap
piled with the finger. is safe and pleasant
and is curing the most obstinate cases II
gives relief at once. We will mail il al
so cts. Ely Bros. Owego, Y. Y.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

The properties of Mishler's Herb Bit
tiers are wholly medicinal. 1t is COM
pounded on scientific principles upon a
German formula. coo years old Clergy
men, Temperance people. and all Other
classes who oppose strong drink on prin-
ciple, endorse and recommend our grea'
household remedy. 1t is q sure cure for
kidney and liver com plants.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
From Prominent Society Lady
of Quincy, Ill.
Corner Fourteenth and York Streets, J.,
Quincy. Ill.,. October 3. 1855.

Corner Fourteenth and York streets,
Quincy H., October D. 1855.
To the Publc--I was great sufferer from the
worst chronic ea,arrh for over fifteen years, nav
lost the sense Of smell and being compelled TO use
six &, ten pocket handk erchiefs IN Single uas'
while nv breath was offensive could not go ID
TO society; and suffered with the most severe
headaches, having sick headaches often. This ca
tarrh finally affected my lungs very badly SO that
I eoughed and raised great quantities OF yellow
matter and had pains iu my lungs, and was so thin
IN flesh ed so weak could hardly walk across the
fioor; my face was covered with ugly brown bot
ches anu had great misery in my back; in fact
was noary dead when was placed under Mrs,
Dr. Keck's treatment. Although my husband did
not believe it would benefit me, had confidence
and followed her directions and she cnred me OF
the above troubles and the cure Is permanent Tor
have been well for three Years and have not ia
ken any medicine in that time But. In order to
accomplish this ] took her medicines for may
months, and before begsH to feel better feii
much worse she told me would do; my Quln-
ey friends all know this lie true, and they are now
astonshed thst Sun streng and we'll for now
expose myself 10 all kinds of weather without any
return of The catarrh. Any one VITO doubts this
can write me MRS FRANK WEBER.
at her Medical In.irmary, Davenport.
Y, Gil Brady ST., where she will be
, the afflicted
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
A Wealthy Resident of Lincoln says:
I 1909

LINCOLN, H., Nov. l, 1855.
To the Editor For yesrs my health has been
miserable: | have suffered from complication Of
trouqles, having serious kidney trouble and the
worst of female disease which m ade life almost
burden 10 me; Ihad catarrh very nsdly, and my
liver was mHch diseased; | hlao had humorous
piles from which suffered terrible agony, and
could CT nothing 10 cure me. although tried
many medicines, until | applied TO DR. Mrs. keek
and, by strictly following her advice and treat.
meut, she has cured me- the tuners she removed
without The use OF the knife. feel better than
hsve for 20 years, ana can word more and walk
further with pleasure while before treated with
Mrs heck was in agony.
Ihope aIy OF my friends wha are in poor health
may take my advice and uoas lhaye done. If auy
one wishes 10 know more OF my case they nay call
on me- Respectfully,
MRS JOHN EVANS
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

have been troubled with catarrh from
boyhood and have considered my case
chronic until about three years ago pro.
cured one bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. and
l count myself sound today, all from the
use of one bottle j. r. Cooley, hard
ware merchant, Montrose, Pa
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
Loved BY Ladies.

Ladies love delicate and delicious per-
fumes. In Parker's Hair Balsam they moi
only satisfy this taste. but have an article
which arrests falling hair, removes dam
druf. restores the original color and i'm
parts beautiful gloss. sof,ness and life
Does not soil the linen. is not Il dye
Clearly and economical.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
SECOND LETTER, 1885.

PEsoTuN, Champaign County. u,
August 1. 1885.
To THE PUBLIC: wish to siate that in the sum
mer of 1sS2. was treated by Mis-. DR.. keck for
consumption and was cured sound and well. My
treatment occnpied about eight months. Sine {
my recovery l have become very rugged aud
strong, and ! now enjoy good heolth.
Respectfully, ANNA ABATT.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
Seems to Have Reached the Usual Com
clnsinr,.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan 2S.-Friday
morning Gus Barter, the colGTed hair
cutter OF Paynssville, Ohio, who eloped
with Ina Norton, of this city, Jan.
Z, applied in the police court for
help to recover bis wife A day
or two since his white wife
received telegram saying her
mother was sick Mrs Barber came to
Cleveland, and not hearing from her the
husband came W to see about it, but was
refused admission to his wife's former home,
and now there is blood on the noon Bar
der claims his wife is being detained against
her will, and he willatten2t her recovery by
Il writ Of habeas corpus
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

The best on earth can truly be said of
Grigg's Glycerine Salve. which is a sure.
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds. burns wounds and all other sores
VIII positively cure piles. letter and all
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money refund
ed. Only 25 cents. Sold by druggists.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
MARsElLLEs, Ills Oct SO, lsss

Dear Madam lie row over two years since you
cured me of sick headaches which had anumber
Of years: also had pains in my back and between
my shoulders; still feel well and hearty, weigh
ing more than ever in my life, for which ] feel
very grateful to you and wish you all success ;
any person doubling this will please address me.
Ycurs with respect,
MRS l. &. PEDnIColkD.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

We are selling Athlophoros. and viii
say that it is the best thing of the kind
we have ever handled for rheumatism.
| have sold nearly half II gross of bottles
without any of it being returned. Bar
Der Il Turner druggists. Manning, Iowa.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises
euts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores. can.
GERS, piles, cbil5lains, corns. letter, chap
ped hands, and al skin eruptions, guarGn-
teed to cure in every instance. or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For yale BY
Bartz r. Rahnsen
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE .

MARsEnLEs Ill.,, Dec, "a, 1859.
Mrs. DR- T. CK;-I feel it my duty to You and
10 those suffering as did, to let them know how
you cured me; for over ten years | had been
frouoled with the worst kind OF sick headaches;
my head nesrly bursting and having 10 votnit;
wha4 threw up was very bitter; tn wac the on
" relief could get; the last wear before began
your freshmen. was troubled with severe pains
between my shoulders and the small OF my back,
had crest many different doctors without sus-
cess: nv husband persuaded ine TO place myself
under your care, which di3 the 18th day OF May,
1889; il has now been over one year since tad i
spell Of sick headache; had sc we're pains on the
top of my head; ii WAS from pain; this Is all
gone and an net troubled win my shoulders OF
back anv more; can ride long distance enjoy q
coed day and return home feeling sonc the worse
thing could not do for several years.
some gel discouraged after dsoiortRg short
See the Doctor, FREE OF CHARGE
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

Have used Tongsline, in an obstinate
case of neuralgia with success. where
quinlne, gelseminum and sconite had
failed to relieve G. H. b. Gle, NJ D.,
Venango, Kan.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
TAKE CARE OF The CHILDREN.

For children, Brandre,h's Pills are sim
ply Invaluable. One or two pills taker
every night for ten days will cure them Of
scarlet fever. diphtheria, whooplng cough
| colds, d.arrhoea Or local pains.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

The latest and best form of rapid tran
sit is for person troubled with sick
headache to take dose of DR.. Leslie's
Special Prescription, and note what a
rapid transit train the attiiction takes for
its departure. See advel tisement IN
another column
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

In mining districts where men have
been burned or bruised by carelessness,
Salvation OIL has been used to great ad,
vantage. 1t is now sold by all druggists
at twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

The government arsenal at Osaka, Jap,
an. is now turning out steel rails as good
as The imported; and it is said that be-
fore long full railway equipments will be
made at home for their rapidly extending
lines
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

In London gas is furnished at rate Of
65 cents per LOCO feet, yet the compan-
les pay dividends of IL per cent In
Brussels the price iss5 cents per 1,ooO
feet
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
HOSF0RD's sCID PHOSPHATE
BEWARE DE IEITkTIQNs

limitations and counterfeits have again
appeared. Be sure that the word "Hors-
fords' is on the wrapper. None genuine
without it,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

Knoxville. Tenn, is built over a cave.
and occasionally the bottom of a stree,
drops out.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

TIE theatrical times are out of joint
in Paris. and some managers are losing
money.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

A mixture of zinc white with zinc
chloride is found to furnish a paint of
great value both for wood and metals.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

A tramp in Los Angeles. Cal. stole a
marble slab weighing eighty pounds, and
walked off with it,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

An echo catcher" device for catch,
ing sounds on the sea, is being examined
by naval board on Chesapeake Bay.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

About 1900 electric lights are nov
burning in Boston nightly.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
The best on earth can truly be said

/. The strip of plush or satin through
the middle of the table is now passee
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

Snow fell in Rome the other day till
the ancient city was clad in a coverlet of
white
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

The Grant monument ut San Francisco
probably will be shaft like Cleopatra's
needle.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

The cold wse forced the Kentucky
Legislature 10 adjourn.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

applying tor r
uucen
yohers moi medi
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

No Double Standard for Germany.
BERLIN, Jan 23-Dr Won ScEoltz, tho
Prussian minister of finance, has declared
hat Germany will uphold monometallism
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
EuckIen's Arnica Salye.

In England there is now society for
the preservation of footpaths.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

fhsve had c. ncer Oh nv face for come years
extending from one cheek bone across the nose 10
the o'ner; 1t has given great deal Of pain. al
times burning and itching TO sach an extent that
1t was almost nnht arabic, l commenced usiDe
Swift- Specific In May. 1855. and have usei eight
bottles; il has given the greatest relief by remov
Inc the Inflammation and restoring my genera
health ", BARSEs
EpeyN5I;a InwN Sput 6 1895
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

For many years was sufferer with cancer If
the nose, and having been cured lg tie nse of $.
s 3, | feel constrained by sense Of dniy 10 suf-
feIing humanity to make this statement Of my
case With the fourteenth bottle tho cSncer be.
gan to heal rapidly and soon disappeared, and for
several months there has been no appear
anee of sore Of any kind on my nose or face,
neither il my nose at sli tender 10 the touch;
have taken about two dozen bottles and AN soEnd
~ cured and know thst $ y. S. effected The
cure after every known remedy was tried and had
failed. RoBEKT SseBi.EY.
Fort 6aines, Ga May !. 1885.
had heard OF the wonderful Cnres Of Swift:
| Specific. and resolved to try II; / commenced tax
ing 1t IN April, 1881. Ny general health muef
| improved. yet the cancer which WAS in my ire =
| continued 10 gov slowly but sarcly; the blrct
grew and became quite heavy; felt that mus
either have 1t cat or die; but il commenced dis
charging quantities OF slFuost black. thick blood
| il continued healing sround the edges until Feb
| ruary, when il WAS entirely healed up and well.
| RsTsY WooD.
Geebesctt, Plynen Ce Mass Jaly ID, 1885.
| Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable, and seem
to cure cancers BY forcing ont the Impurities from
| the blood.
| Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free
| the SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Draw e. ;, Auan,H
| GA No ls1 W. asd ST. n 7
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
Second Letter from an Illinois Lady.
CONFIRMING A REMARKABLE RECOVERY.

SEYMOUR Champaign Co., Ill.,. June, 1885.
the public know have improved
and by advice OF Mrs DR. Keck To the surprise of friends and
neighbors and doing of house work
years inability anything much suffering all
day without those terrible bad feelings
nearly life BEFORE
appetite and feel though life worth the living troubled
with that cold cammy ard long Sleep
nights but sleep retire. and well all
night took the an Seymour and to Champaign DR.
Keck, short time returning home the and walked
depot eighth of mile house; this
foone who had for hopey ncurab
being the only gave hope People
bed
from the dead earnestly advise the afflicted
to co to Mrs Keck following implicitly
DONE they WILL without doubt, be greatly benefited
Respecfuly, MRS VIM ANDERSON
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23

of the following Letters and
Similar Letters be Given did Space Permit;
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-23
AN OFF COLOR ROMANCE

JOIN L. SULLIVAN,
Champion Pugilist of the World.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-11-25

DR.. Loring says nothing but horse
should be called thoroughbred. Cattle
of that class, he says, should be called
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-11-25
Silk JJntlerclOthin1.

There is q widely prevalent idea that silk is
the best substance from which to make UNI
derclothing, and l have known many poor
girls to stint themselves in the necessaries of
life in order to save enough money to pur-
chase silk undergarments. But silk is not
the best material with which TO make UNDER
clothes, so far as concerns their health pre-
serving qualities, whatever may be its adj
vantages so far as beauty and immediate
comfort are concerned. The chief object of
Undertaking is the retention of the natural
heat of the body in such 4 way that low tenn
peratures and sudden changes will not effect
the surface. Several years ago performed
some experiments which went to show be-
yond a doubt that silk is below wool in its
power to prevent the loss OF heat from the
body and very little superior to cotton. In
deed, nothing is in this respect preferable
to wool, and of this material all undercloth-
ing meant for winter use should be made.
In summer a mixture of wool and cotton
called merino may be worn, but even in very
hot weather silk is not desirable, for it is not
such ready absorber of the perspiration as
is wool, and hence allows the body to be kept
in state not very remote from that known
as parboiled. Wool, however, taking up as
it does the moisture from the body, exposes it
to the action of the atmosphere, it is evapo-
rated, and the process being a cooling one,
keeps the skin from becoming overheated.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-11-25
Things to Do and to Know,


The Niagara is the most popular of the
white grapes. fas vs
Chickens can be fattened in twelve
days to two weeks If they are kept in a
partly dark place and fed all they will
eat. - ..as. t#.
DR.. Loring says nothing but horse
should be called thoroughbred. Cattle
Of that class, he says, should be called
pure bred. @
Two shorthorn bulls, a cow and heifer
have been purchased from the queens
farm at Windsor, and have gone to the
United States.
High bred horses should not be worked
in the collar, because their shoulders are
SO sharp-pointed and slanting that the
collar will not fit over them.
The Audubon society for the protec-
ton of birds from milliners and ladies
was formed in New York city in Febru-
airy. 1t has spread throughout the coun-
try and is having success.
The Western farmers have evidently
reached point where nothing short of
fire dried corn can be relied upon for seed.
Here is question we would like to have
some of the learned writer's elucidate.
Ten years ago one-half the seed vas
taken from the crib to the planter. TO
do such thing now would be to get
less than half stand of corn. Is our
corn like the Jersey cow, SO inbred that
y has no yitaityi-P Peoria Transcript
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-11-25
Tho First Rule of Politepes,.

The truest, noblest rule of politeness was
given nearly 1900 years ago by the grandest
gentleman that ever lived. 1t was simply
this: Whatsoever We would that men should
do unto you, do ye even SO to them. The
person who does that will never have any
trouble in being polite. Real courtesy is
founded alone on q feeling of kindness and
good will to ones fellow man. an honor
preferring one another" says the same in
spired manual Of politeness that contains the
royal rule. To keep ones eyes open habitually
to the comforts of others, giving way to
them in small things, watching ones oppor-
tunity to do little and great acts of kindness,
in our homes, to our relatives, friends, neigh
bors, and to the poorest and humblest, this it
is to be truly polite. One who has lived in
the backwoods all his or her life, and who
observes these things cannot go far out of the
way in any company.
There are fashions of social etiquette which
change from time to time. These can he
learned from books, from watching closely
what others do who are accustomed to what
is considered "best society,""
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-11-25
Is the Time the Same /?

1t is said that a cannon ball shot from the
mouth of a gun pointed horizontally will
strike the earth at the same time as ball
dropped from the mouth of the gun to point
directly beneath it. Is this true! If SO, please
explain why.-POwDER MONKEY.
Yes. The moving ball is dropping while it
moves from the gun with the same velocity
as if 1T moved only in one direction. Its curve
motion from the time it leaves the gun till it
strikes the ground does not affect its perpen-
dicular motion.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-11-25
Order of the Cincinnati.

What is the order of the Cincinnati? For
what purpose was it organized and whence
come its name. Does it exist nowl-MoN-
MOUTH.
The order of the Society of the Cincin-
natl was organized by surviving Ameri-
can officers of the revolutionary war to
commemorate the services of all officers of
the army and navy during that struggle. 1t
was made hereditary though, according to the
English law of primogeniture, and is now
composed of the descendants of revolutionary
officers who have inherited memberships.
1t takes its name from ,Cincinnatus, tho
Roman general who returned to agricultural
pursuits when peace came.