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Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1888-06-01
NEW BUTCHER SHOP.

have opened a butcher shop AZ Row and in
the Ferrili Store house and prepared TO furnish
the pub c with kinds ot mats hshl and oys-
tiers in their season. A. heretofore vi contin.
ne running my wagon de ivering meat to my Gus.
eft Mr.. ELKIN.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

Put pint of household ammonia in the
bottom OF your tub, having had the blankets
well beaten to remove all clinging dust be
fore you get the tubs out. Then lay the
blanket lightly on over the ammonia, and
pour upon it a sufficient quantity of warm
water to cover the blanket entirely. Then
VITA stick or the hand flop the blanket
ABOUT IN the solution, pressing all the water
that Will come out Of it against the side Of
Inc tuo, without wTlnging as you remove it
to the rinse WAGER You will be amazed to
see the dissolved dir coming out through the
hoers' as no washing or rubbing with soap
suds Will bring 1t out. Rinse in the same way,
ID the same moderately warm water mot
boiling water, and by simply pushing the
blankets about in the tub Press through the
wringer and hang out to dry in a windy
place, not III the sun.
As the blanket hangs there driving little
water will collect in the four corners, which
IL IS rather an amusement to squeeze out to
help the drying process. If you do not care
to put a second blanket in the first ammoni-
ated water, which must be done promptly. as
the ammonia evaporates quickly, divide the
quantity, taking half pint for each one of
the two tubs, and wash two blankets at once.
The evaporating ammonia, released by the
warmth OF the water, can only escsne
through the blanket, which is laid over IT in
the tub before the water is applied. Hence
you get the value of every drop of 1t. In
ordinary cleaning with ammonia, for paint.
brasses, silver, etc, mix it with cold water
first, and then add a little warm water to the
nail
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

1t is always permissible, take it, to tell a
dog story, and l heard the other day of a
new use for animals of this kind A friend
of mine who lives in the suburbs has small
boy, not more than 5 years old, l believe,
who has an inveterate habit of running
away. He is a sturdy, stout legged little
chap, Of great courage and enterprise, but
his father and mother have been put to q
good deal of anxiety on his account Some
times be is found in the next town, some
times by the railroad and again in a certain
pasture where he enjoys the congenial society
of several young colts, but it is always a
matter of doubt where he will be discovered.
Recently, however, the family have acquired
q mongrel little terrier, recommended for
the purpose, who hunts up Sammy with IN
erring accuracy. Whenever Sammy Is miss
ing, his mother shows his jacket to the dog
and tells him to find the boy, whereupon the
animal sets off with his nose TO the ground,
the hired man or somebody else follows, and
in due time the young vagabond is brought
to bay. Surely, there is a hint here for
many anxious mothers.-Boston Post.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15
May GOD BLESS YOU"
A Boston Paper-Hanger's Trouble and
How he Got Out of It-Plain
Words from the Sunny South

When we are In trouble we cry for help. When
we are relieved we often forget to be thankful.
But not always Mr. W. W. Griffin of Trout creek,
St. Clair Co. Ala, writes: II had bad attack Of
chills and fever; my system was full Of malaria.
For two years was scarcely able to work at all.
Some times my heart would palptate for two
hours at time; my legs would get cold to the
knees and fully expected to di.. In september,
1881 bought bottle Of Shaker Extract Of Roots
or Seigel's Curative Syrup Of your agent, K. NJ.
Kin and before had taken the fist bottle felt
better and in short time was able to go to work.
May God bless you for the good yoa have done"
Mr.. VIM. j. Mccain, 90 Randall street, Boston.
writes: "six months ago began to throw up my
food after eating. lthought was going into con
sumption, soon began to have pain IN the chest.
stomach and sides. got little sleep and woke all
tired ont. once lost five pounds in four days. l
began using Shaker Extract Of Roots. or Seigel's
Syrup, and when had finished the sixth bottle |
could eat three square meals day, and go to
sleep the minute struck the bed. am paper
hanger by trade, and have worked every day since
l took the second bottle, and gained eighteen
pounds. ought to be thankful and am"
This remedy opens all the natu al passages of
the body, expels the poison from the blood and en-
ables nature TO rebuild what disease has de-
stroyed.
Shsker Extract Of Roots, or Seigel's Syrup, lie
sold by all druggists send to the proprietor, A.
j. White. 81 Warren street. New York.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

4 funny story Illustrative of Celestial SIM
plicity Tor superstitionD comes from Foo
chow, in China There is joss house, or
temple, in that city to which persons of re-
vengeful disposition are wont to resort when
DESTROYS of obtaining satisfaction for an in
jury, the deities there being credited with q
power to cause instant death to those against
whom their aid is invoked. After the death
of the late Tartar general-the cause of which
appears TO have been rather mysterious-the
superstition that he had fallen victim TO
these particular joSses was started by some
Of the gentry, and the viceroy thereupon
gave instructions for an inquiry TO be held
into the matter The taotai was comnls-
stoned to see the order carried out, and be
went to the temple and arrested fifteen of
the josses These idols are of wood, about
five feet in height Before being taken into
the presence of the taotai their ewes were put
out in order that they might not see who was
their judTe, so that they might not be able
TO identify him in the realms above or below
-wherevel they got After an investigation
a report OF the case was sent to the vicerov,
who at once gave orders that the josses
should be .decapitated and then cast into q
pondI Yet withal China claims to be civ.
ilized country l-London Figaro
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

The most perfect home l ever saw was a
little house into the sweet incense of whose
fires went no costly things. A thousand dol
lars served as q years living for father,
mother and three children But the mother
was the creator of home; her relations with
the children wero the most beautiful l have
ever seen; every inmate Of the house invol-
unfairly looked into her face for the keynote
of the day, and it always rang clear. From
the rose bud or clover leaf, which, in spite Of
her hard houseworz, she always found time
to put beside our plates at breakfast, down to
the story she had on hand TO read in the
evening, there was no internission of her in
fuence. She has always been and always
will be my ideal of a mother, wife and home
maker. Ii TO her quick brain, loving heart
and exquisite face had been added the appli-
ances Of wealth and engagements OF wide
culture, hers would have been absolutely the
ideal home AS it was, it was the best have
ever seen--Helen Hunt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

The only thing that kills rag carpet for
popularity is its cheapness. If it cost S. a
yard it would be on the floor of every bond
holder in the land. There is something about
a rag carpet that suggests home 1t is not
SO cold and formal to the eye as the hand
somely lowered Brussels that you see in the
parlor. As soon as you put your foot on a
rag carpet, you feel on good terms with the
household; and you naturally expect to hear
kettle sing and see some friendly cat arch
her back and rub socially against your shins
And tho man that owns rag carpet made of
articles collected about the house can sit right
down with the carpet and talk to it. 1t is
full of pleasant "reminiscences. He can see
in that carpet pieces Of all the clothing he
has worn in the last ten or twenty years. All
his cast off wearing apparel is in the carpet,
| except what is in the crazy quilt. Over.
| coats, suspenders, felt hats, neckties, gloves
and overshoes glow before him i'll red
white ard blue sea that would set statue
peddler crazy with delight.-Good House
! keeping
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15


No. 1712 Second ave. Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

There is a right and wrong way to wash
windows, and as this operation is usually
dreaded, the following method will doubtless
be appreciated, asit saves both time and labor:
Choose dull day, or at least time when
the sun is not shining on the window, for
when the sun shines on the window it causes
it to be dry streaked, no matter how much it
is rubbed. Take painters brush and dust
them inside and out, washing all the wood
work inside before touching the glass. The
latter must be washed simply in warm water
diluted with ammonia-do not use soap. Use
small cloth with pointed stick to get the
dust out Of the corners; wipe dry with a soft
piece OF cotton cloth-do not use linen, as it
makes the glass Unity when dry. Polish with
tissue paper or old newspaper. You will find
this can be done in half the time takan where
soap is used, and the result will be brighter
windows Commercial Reporter,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

At present there are mothers who are not
mothers. In the true sense they have never
borne the children they rear to maturity.
Such are not to blame, they have never
learned what life means nor do they know
themselves. Walking as in dream they
take the show of things for the reality.
Unwinged butterflies, they flourish their
feeble day and leave no impress upon their
starved progeny,
On the other hand the unwedded or they
who have never known a mothers fruition,
often stretch out the arms of their spirits to
take in al the sad, sick and weary that desc
lately walk the earth. The mother instinct
is then not narrowed seltishly to one family,
but grows broad as the heavens from which
came love so wonderful 1t takes in who
ever needs ''motheringn to shelter on the
| great heart that waits not for the human tie
before accepting that Of the spirit. Is not
this truly the highest and hottest motherhood
| to which woman can attain2-Hester NJ
| Poole in Good Housekeeping.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

NJ Challamet, who has written book en-
titled "L'Ecole Maternelle,' tells us that
children are hurt when they are not to a GER
tain extent treated seriously, and he observes
that they are generally pleased when they are
asked to do something that is useful "A
baby he adds, THAT can scarcely toddle
will carefully carry some little trife intrusted
to it to DO given TO some other member of the
family; the child will go straight to the per
son indicated; there is not the slightest
chance that he will drop or forget the articles
given to his keeping. He feels the responst-
bility Of having something to do and will
seriously acquit himself of his duty" In all
this most persons who have watched the ways
of the young will recognize good deal of
truth, and yet a too sensible baby might not
improbablv lack something of the charm that
we associate with childhood-London News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

The washwomen Of Holland and Belgium,
so proverbially clean, and who get up their
linen so beautifully white, use refined borax
instead of soda, in the proportion of one
large handful of borax powder to about ten
gallons of boiling water. They save in soap
nearly half For laces, cambrics and lawns,
an extra quantity of powder is used, and for
crinolines requiring to be made stiff, strong
solution is necessary. Borax, being aneutral
salt, does not III the slightest degree injure
the texture of the linen It's effect is to soften
the hardest water.-Boston Budget
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

There is nothing so valuable as a micro
scope in an intelligent family. 1t is an in
strument that brings work and play together,
and the young people are in the very heart of
study while they feel that they are having a
jolly frolic. 1t opens a world to them, as
Columbus found new world; but they need
not sail across an ocean TO reach it. The
value of microscope l find very great. 1t
involves something new at every moment.
Ten dollars will get an instrument of excel
lent power, that young folk can use for sew
eral years, before needing higher power
Mary E. Spencer in Globe-Democras
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

In Hungary may be seen the development
of the violin, assuming form often in the
trained hands of the child, since the father
instructs his son in his own calling at an
early age, initiating him into its subtleties
by a constant application of his little hands
and head The making Of the violin in this
way has been transmitted even by the wo-
men to their progeny for successive genera
tons, and in one little house there may be
some of the finest instruments in process of
completion.
1t is a strange fact that the incompatible
violins were those made first Among several
Italian families the honors of violin making
were disputed at the outset of its career. and
such great eminence did each one of them OBJ
tain in its manufacture and so carefully did
they guard The secret of the superior me-
chaniSm that no knowledge obtained by any
particular member OF a violin family was
permitted to reach the ear of a rival or even
the outside world. Thus, after an extended
period of surprising perfection. violin max
ing to some extent became an art not prop
erly lost, but certainly robbed of its pristine
glory That the violin, like wine, improves
with age is admitted, and like all our otheI
instruments of music is as old as the hills
themselves. The families of the Stradivari
the Guarneri and the Amati were coeval il
violin making, and the ''ravanastromn of ths
Buddhist mendicant monk is believed to b.
the precursor of the violin.-Globe-De Democrat
It is the purpose of the Free church o.
Scotland, before the year 1898, the fiftietl
anniversary of the disruption, to pay the en-
tire indebtedness on Its churches Foul
years ago the Indebtedness was Sl,245, 600
OF this more than s750,000 has been paid
The means of completion of the fund are ii
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

in the ears, sometimes roaring, buzzing
sound, are caused by catarrb, that ex-
ceedingly disagreeable and very common
disease. Loss of smell or hearing also
result from catarrh. Hoods Sarsapsrilla,
the great blood purifier. is a peculiarly
successful remedy for this disease, which
it cures by purifying the blood. If you
suffer from catarrh, try Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla, the perfect medicine.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

It is recommended that the milk supply of
cities, at least in hot weather, be scalded as
soon as received by the consumers, to pre-
vent its souriug. To scald milk properly
the following method is advised: Take thin
glass bottle provided with a rubber cork, fill
it with milk nearly up to the neck and place
it uncorked in a kettle of water. which
should then be gradually brought to boil
When steam has commenced to escape from
the bottle cork it lightly and continue the
boiling for thirty-five or forty minutes and
the process will he complete A bottle of
milk thus prepared, it is said, will remain
sweet month if kept in a cool place and
tightly corked. Boston Journal of Health.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

In the pursuit of the COCA things of
his world we anticipate too much; we
eat out the heart and sweetness of world
ly pleasures by delightful forethought of
them. The results obtained from the use
of Dr. Jones Red Clover Tonic far exceed
all claims. 1t cures dyspepsia, and all
stomach, liver, kidney and bladder
troubles. 1t is perfect tonic, appetizer,
blood purifier, sure cure for ague and
malsrial diseases. Price, so cents, of
druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. a sevcrk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DIR.
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price so cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15
DREAM, DARLING, DREAM.

Sleep, dear one, sleep; day letters in the west,
The bridegroom, night, is wooing her to rest;
Dream, loved one. dream; tbs day beyond the sen
Dreams of the night; so. darling, dream Of me.
Dream, darling, dream Of mel
Sleep dear one, sleep; day rests with all her
charms,
And eager night enfolds her In bis arms;
Dream. loved one dream: as day OF night in sleep,
So dream OF me whose love is wide and deep.
Dream, darling, love Is deepl
w Wilsey Martin
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

New Jersey has Baptist minister who
claims to have baptised more people than
any other man in his church. The COM
munity in which he resides has been
grieved over his stubborn cough that has
interfered with his pastoral duties. A
physician recommended DR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and consequently there will be
baptism in his church next SUNDAY
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15
Their BUSINESS Booming.

&Probably no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade at Hartz Il
Bahnsen's drug store as their giving away
to their customers of so many free trial
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
never disappolnts. Coughs Colds Asth-
ma, Bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You can
test 1t before buying by getting a trial
bottle free, large size 81. Every bottle
warranted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

The hest on earth can truly be said Of
GrIgg's Glycerine Sslve, which is sure,
safe and speedy cure for cuts. bruises,
scalds, burns wounds and all other sores
viii positively cure piles. letter and al
skin eruption. Try this wonder healer
Satsfactif guaranteed or money refund
ed, Only 25 cents. Sold nv druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

Until recently the mills along the banks of
the kennebec river have been accustomed to
throw their sawdust into the river. There
has been law against this, but it has not
been enforced until within year. The plan
has been hit Hpon to bale up and ship the
sawdust to the large cities; few bales were
pressed experimentally and shipped to Boston.
Recently 100 bales day have been turned
out and shipped The bales weigh S50pounds
and hold about eight barrels. Boston Bud
rrof
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE & ST PAUL.
KACINE AND :. W. DIVISION.

FAST Nail TRAIN with Vestihuled trains be-
tween Chicago, Milwaukee, 81. faul and Mime
apolis.
IRA >S-CONTINr NTAL ROUTE between Chi
cago, Council Bluffs, Omaha and the Pacific
Coast
GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE between Chicago
Kansas City and 81. Joseph. Mo.
800 NILES OF ROAD reaching all principal
Joints in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota lows,
Missouri and Dakota.
For maps. time tables, rates of passage and
freight etc. spply TO the nearest station agent
OF the Chicago Milwaukee X s. Paul Railway, or
10 any railroad agent anywhere in the world.
ROSWELL MILES, A V. II. CARPENTER.
General Manager. Gen'l Pass. 4 4. Agi.
eY-For information in reference TO Lands and
Sowns owned by b. the Chicago Milwaukee &
T. Paul Railway Company. write to Il Han
gen, Land Commissioner Milwaukee. Wisconsin.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

You are feeling depressed, your appe>
tite is poor, you are bothered with head
ache, you are fidgety, nervous, and gen.
orally out of sorts, and want to brace up.
Brace up, but not with stimulants, spring
medicines, or bitters, which have for
their basis very cheap, BAD whisky. and
which stimulate you for an hour, and
then leave you in worse condition than
before. What you want is an Alternative
that will purify your blood, start healthy
action OF liver and kidneys, restore your
vitality. and give renewed health and
strength. Such medicine you will
find in Electric Btters. and only so cents
a bottle at Hartz & Bahnsen's drug store
BUcKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.
The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblains.
corns and all skin eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
| box. For sale bv Hartz & Bahnsen.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

The mother and brother of Mary NJ.
Patien, deceased, (whose maiden name
was Nettlebush) supposed to live in or
about Rock Island are requested to write
TO Fry s Babb at "a LaSalle street, Chi
cago, who desire information to aid them
in proving her heirship and finding her
property so as to close up her estate in
the probate court of Cook county.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

The Burlington route, c., B. & Q, R.
R., will sell from principal stations on its
lines. on Tuesdays, September 18th
and 25th, and Oct. 9th and Esd. harvest
excursion tickets at half rates TO the
farming regions of the west, southwest
and northwest. For tickets and further
inform alton concerning these excursions
call on your nearest c., B & Q ticket
agent. or address P S. Eustis, Gen. Pass.
and Ticket agent. Chicago.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

Is natures own true laxative II is the
most easily taken. and the most effective
remedy known TO cleanse the system
when bilious or costive; to dispel head
aches, colds and fevers; to cure habitual
constipation. indigestion, piles, etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company. San Francisco, Cal.
Hartz & Bahnsen, agents, Rock Island,
HI
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

Everybody will be glad to know how to
make the backing that hardware dealers
put on stoves. 1t is simply black varnish
dissolved in turpentine and mixed with any
ordinary good stove polish.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

There cannot be an effect without
cause. Therefore use Warmers Log
Cabin Hops and Buchu Remedy, and put
the stomach in proper condition, and
avoid the causes of many ills.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

An old fashion revived is to cut the figures
from various engrayings and arrange them
as the artist never dreamed OF doing, upon a
dark background Human figures lave the
best effect. They may be colored, but must
be finished with shellac or some fine varnish.
This is a good thing for an old time lamp
stand that has grown shabby, or for old
work boxes, or for screens, where larger fig
ures can be used.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

A part of the art of dressing lies in the
ability to appreciate the effect of harmony
and contrast in color. Flowers are lovely
in almost any place, but even they will fire.
quently spoil a delicate complexion, fact
which every woman is bound to recognize
sooner or later. A pale woman should never
wear bright red roses or flowers OF gay and
brilliant hues. On the other hand, robust
woman, with tendency to forid complexion,
would look ridiculous with dainty and
fragile blossoms. Chicago News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-15

During the Prince of Wales recent visi
it to Hamburg he initiated some wheel>
barrow races, with ladies in the harrows
trundled along By the highest English
nobility.