Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1871-10-05

which the genius of man has lately pro-
duced, was to be seen there, Reapers
and Mowers, Of all kinds, Threshing
Machines, Self Rakes, Horse Forks,
Gang Flows, Wagons and Carriages,
Cutters and Sleighs in every conceiva-
bic variety, and thousand other things
of wonderfully perfect mechanism, and
beauty Of finish. Stoves Of every kind
for every conceivable purpose. Furna-
ces for houses, for public buildings, and
for cooking food for stock. Washing
Machines, Churns, Meat Cutters, Egg
heaters, and implements for domestic
use in endless variety.
The Vegetable department seemed
to us perfect in every detail, The &C.
reals were as good as Minnesota or any
other State can produce. The potatoes
were most magnificent; of enormous
size, and of every conceivable variety,
and in perfectly healthful condition.
All the other Dubious plants we're
equally fine, while the Pumpkins,
Squashes and Cabbages, looked as if
NATURE herself, taking an interest
in the Fair-had labored to bring forth
the choicest objects Of her maternal care.
The Pathological display was such
as to convince the most skepticlc, that
Apples, Pears, and Grapes can be
raised in Minnesota, in sufficient album
dance to meet the most extensive de-
mand for home use. Not less than
twenty varieties of apples were exhibi-
ted, and it was claimed for each that
sufficient tests had been made to prove
its hardness and adaptabili;y to our
soil and climate.
No effort has been made until re-
Gently to produce Pears here; but it
now seems probable that they will sue
coed even better than apples. Some
large and beautiful specimens Of three
varities were to be seen, and in favor,
and in texture Of the pulp, they ale
fully equal, if not superior to the
famous California Pear.
It has for some years been conceded
that grapes, can be grown here in great
abundance, and :hc varities and quail.
ty, of those sho at the Fair, were
very substantia and convincing proofs
that they are both hardy and prolific.
The n,anufac turing interests of the
State, were quite fully represented.
Commencing with the great staples Of
the country, Wheat and Lumber, VIC
noticed -four in all its varities, both
raw and prepared for table use, in every
manner which culinary skill could sug.
gcst. This class was especially notice
able, and was very fine indeed. Manu-
featured From Minnesota Pine, we saw
every thing from Lucifcr match, te
the mast for ship, and from sawed
single, to magnificent Side Board
Door, Sash, and Mouldings were also
conspicuous features of this important
commodity from which the.statc derives
so great portion of its wealth.
The exhib ition of Wooden Manufac
lures, was extensive and highly cred
table. The Firm Of Gibson Il Tyler
Of Minnca polls, use more wool in 1hj
business than is clipped in Minnesota
bringing it from Europe New Mcxi
co, and California. There were show
beautiful lot of Fur Goods comprising
in their extent almost every varict,
found in this latitude.
. The department OF the Flne ART
attracted great attention. Its examiDa
ton, however, did not afford tina
:, pleasure to the common observe
which was derived from some othe
: features Of the Fair. Yet to a connois
, sour, it was indeed highly satisfactory
y The collections contained some yer
rare paintings, some OF them being b.
: the oldest and best masters which tn
: world has ever produced. We notice.
!. one by Raphael" representing Jesus
4 Mary, his mother and one of her lad
: friends. It was purchased in Rom
c quite recently, ia very valuable and j