Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-10-12
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.
Some Of the Notable Items of the ExhiD-
itiOn.

MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.
Some Of the Notable Items of the ExhiD-
itiOn. ,.s. -
Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather
during the week of the State Fair, at St. Paul.
the attendance was large and the exhibits
in most departments complete and large.
In the line of stock, especially, the exhibit
has never been excelled, while in manutae-
lures and products there was full represen-
tation, which reflected great credit upon the
State.
The machinery OH the ground was the
great centre of attraction and crowds of peo-
pie were continually going from one machine
TO another and wondering at the rapidity and
ease with which all worked. They were all
run by steam and made great rattling and
clattering. They consisted OF all sort of reap-
ers, mowers, binders and such like imple-
ments. Between these machines and the
threshers there was good deal of music.
The races and ball games were greatly in
teriered with by the inclement weather, so
that the programme for Thursday was post
poned to Friday and the Fair continued
through Saturday. On that day the sun sue
ceeded in clearing away the clouds, and the
business men Of St. Paul closed their doors to
give all employees a chance to visit the
grounds, i'll consequence Of which the gate
receipts were greatly increased. -
In the fine art department there was much
of interest on the last day, and the displays
OF fruits attracted much attention, showing
gene raj recovery from the destructive effects
of the winter OF 1874.
The address of Hon. l. Donnelly was full
OF good advice and valuable information.
though delivered to limited audience.
FAILING EyE-sIGur RESTORED.
3. Rosenband, the well-known Optician
on the southwest corner of Jackson and
Fourth streets, st. Panl, made most credit
able display Of spectacles. He exhibited the
celebrated pebble and crystal glasses, and
many visitors, who have failing eyesieht.
were astonished to learn what great i'm
provcment the use of these glasses made in
their vision.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
One OF the entertaining features was the art
and other display of the St. Paul Business
Conegs. The "Centennial" piece of penman-
ship by two of the college faculty was truly
wonder, as were numerous other handsome
pen pictures and specimens. Not the least
interesting portions of the display, was the
specimens of penmanship by students when
they entered the College, and the work of
the same hands after brief period of instruc-
ton. This College has been established eleven
years, and from asmall beginning has grown to
be one OF the large and important institutions
OF the Northwest. One of the most striking
features Of the 1876 catalogue, is list of five
pages OF names OF former students now hold
ing responsible positions, chiefly in banks
and wholesale houses, all of which they were
enabled to obtain by reason of having secur-
ed business education at the St. Paul Busi-
ness College. These former students unite in
a testimonial, commencing the institution, ,and
the single voluntary testimonials are legion.
No one young man should regard his educa-
ton complete without taking Busines Col
lege course. Prot. w. A. Faddis, the able
principal, has secured the first premium at
, State Fairs for five successive years, and has
nine diplomas for plain and ornamental pen
manship, text books, and business blanks,
the work of students. Any person desiring
| to obtain business education should send
for catalogue Of this valuable institution
| and learn the details of its workings.
| HARvEsTERs WITH CANNON & DEERlNG's SELF.
BINDERS.
In the machinery department there wa:
much displayed to interest the farmers
During the entire progress OF the Fair a large
crowd surrounded the machinery on exhibi
ton ana being operated by GriG Jones o
Minneapolis. Their machinery consisted 0
the "Marsh Harvester" with Selt-Binder at
tachment, also the "Warrior Mower" Every
one knows that their harvcsters have proved
complete and magnificent success atte
years OF trial and sharp competition, but tn
Selt-Binder is a recent attachment and it at
tracted an immense amount of attention a
the Fair. The great desideratum of the har
vest field has been found in this Self Binder
Farmers who have used them certify tina
they can cut and bind fifteen and sixtecl
acres per day with the greatest ease. Th'
binding Is tar more secure than hand bindin,
and superior in every respect to any binding
heretofore attempted. 1t works to charm
without getting out Of order. The twiste
hook renders the bundles firm aud sccur
and the cost for wire is only the triAing sun
of from 20 to 30 cents per acre. The expires
sions Of delight with its operation were uni
versal among the crowds which witnessed it
workings and numerous farmers declare.
that they would never make another harvcs
without Cannon & behring's Selt-bindin|
attachment. 1t fairly captured the spectator
by storm. Griff Jones alse exhibited the fam
GUS Cannon & Deering Warrior Mower, ant
this machine like the others worked admira
bly,. The whole display was of immcns
value to the farming communities OF this sec
ton OF the world as it gave ocular demonstra
ton of the great perfection to which farm ma
chinery has been brought, and enabled farm
ers to see for themselves where to secure tn
best.
TIE TRIAL OF THREsAlNG MACHINES.
Perhaps no one thing attracted more after
ton, or proved Of greater interest to thos
present, or to farmers throughout the Stat
than the grand trial of threshers. The col
test having narrowed down to the ''Minneso1
; Chief" manufactured by Seymour, Sabin
, Co., of Saltwater, and the "Giant," repre-
sented by the inventor, Wnl. Leyde.
course the two machines had their friend
but the admirable qualities displayed by Il
"Chief fully warranted the judges in givir
> it the blue ribbon, which they did accompa'
> ed by the following testimonial:
"Your special committee appointed to d
: eide upon the merits of the two threshi1
! machines-the "Minnesota Chiet and Il
s'Giant," would respectfully report that upo
the trial, the minnesota Chief" with
inch cylinder threshed ~ bushels of wheat
, % minutes, being an average OF one and Sc
enteen twenty y-fiiths of a bushels per minut
l making clean work with very little was
over the stacker, and no waste under the m
5 chine. The "Giant'' threshed l61s bushe
:, in twelve minutes, with a 36 inch cylinde
! being an average oflH bushels per minut
The character of the work was fair, wi
much waste over the stacker and consider
;. bic waste under the machine. Your comm
I I tee, therefore, award the diploma to tt
! minnesota Chiet.''
! Signed) G. Il. CnADBouRS,
!. 49,. G A. A. DAY.
J. A man named Thomas Gantlin di
q at the poor.house in Ke0kuk, on Tu'