The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1879-11-27
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As we look abroad over the land ant
behold the wonderful achievements o.
half century past-the thousands o.
miles Of railroad constructed, equipped
with their wealth of elegance and lux
ury. the palatial steamers that ploW
river and ocean, the great and populous
cities III all their splendor and magniti
cence-when we consider that all has
been achieved during Il period within
the rentembrance-alm ost-of the pres
ent generation, and that, too, by hu'
man agency, we are led to exclaim:
"What hath not MAN accompllshed!''
The result is 10 less wonderful, howev'
er, when we contemplate the myriads
Of oitles and villages that lie scattered
all over tins broad land. II we whiil
through the villages of New England,
or over the broad prairies CT the West,
or traverse the rock bound canyons of
the Sierras, hamlets and cities every.
where confront us. Looking down
from every hillside, and mirrored from
every riyulet, is evidenced the progress
I've march Of empire. Thus in the case
Of our own fair city-the accomplish
'nent of Il few brief years, -changes are
continually in progress.
The primitive past is obliterated Ivy
the developments that everywhere go
hand III hand with civilization. The
wild flower OF the prairie is supplanted
by rich waving fields Of golden grain,
aud nature sleeps no longerin the tram
guilty Of repose; all, everything. is SUBJ
seryicnt to the will and power Of man.
As we glance over the pleasant little
city Of Worthington, we can scarce
ly realize that it was ever other than we
see it now. Still changes are continu-
ally and everlastingly going on. 1t has
been one continued change from the
moment of it's origin, until
wORT1l1NGTON OF TODAY
Stands forth Il bright jewel in the d.
adem Of u noble State. While there
may have been nothing really remarka-
bic IN the developments Of the past, or
nothing peculiarly striking in the pres
cut, still there is much Of interest to
those who have been closely connected
and identified with the town in all the
various changes that lave occurred
from year to year.
To those who have watched its prog
ress, from its earliest origin-when 10
Dles county wasa wilderness-until the
present time, the accomplishments of
bygone years seem Ikea hcrculean task;
but are in reality, the sure and legiti-
mate results Of all advancing civilian
ton. Endowed Will, many natural adj
vantayes, aided 10y the strong arm ofan
entcrprising husb,ndry, Mobiles county
Is bound to ;.s>i;l!ue, at no distant day Il
place among tht hest and Wealtlicst Of
her sister counties. throughout the State,
and Worthington-.hc seat Of Justice
)i.s ever kept pace with the improve
ments and advancement Of the country
)y vii it is surrounded. But it is
not Of the past we propose to speak, for
while the p.st-to many of us perhaps
may contain memories over which we
love to linger, still to tile present and
the future we turn witt, a greater and
more absorbin. interest.
TIE SITUATION,
HQAn the margin OF Il beautiful lake, is
undesirable one fora town. The city
stands upon u sort Of ''p!otca,s," or
prairie upland, overlooking the waters
Of the lake rs we'll us the surrounding
landscape of undulating prairie, and is
\ bright ''oasis'' i'll The great plain of
agricultural wealth by which it is sur
rounded.
Worthington is III the midst of what
in the not distant future-must b.
come one of the finest farming districts
in the Northwest. 1t is alike adapted TO
agricultural, grazing and dairyiuy lnIr-
suits, and although as yet comparative
~ new. it is fast yielding allegiance to
the tillers Of the soil. There are few
more desirable localities for the employ
inent Of capital, either III agricultural
Nr industrial pursuits. The town is
situated upon the main line Of that pop
ular :thoroughfare,-th st. Paul Il
Sioux City railroad-at the junction of
the W"rthington g. Sioux Falls division,
which traverses the county from east
to west, and afforting the most desira-
Die transportation facilitiea.
Unimpvoved farming lands are, as
yet, abundant, and are offered ut low
prices, giving the purchaser every add
vantage railroads, markets, ETC., that
ARE secured to the older sections of
country. The country throughout No.
hles county is slightly undulating or
rolling, we'll watered. and the soil is re-
,narkable for its fertility and product
ivenpss!
Worthington, the county seat Of No.
lies county, is Il handsome little city
Of about 1000 inhabitants, regularly
laid out and possessed of beautiful and
pleasant surroundings. The town is
provided will, good school and church
facilities; is peopled by an cnterprising
and intelligent class of citizens, and
there are many elements of future
growtl,an1 prosperity observed.
BUSINESS INTERESTS
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