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New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-07-21

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be great convenience to the farmers
of CORTLAND and the travelling public
generally.
The threatening weather and the
slight rain fall about 3 o'clock last Sum-
day afternoon came very near spelling
the old settlers picnic at the City Gar
den, but later in the day the sky again
became clear and many of those that
had gone home on the approach OF the
rain returned, and the festivities were
continued until late into the night.
Merit apparent to a "cloud of wit
ness" is the basis upon which the
popularity of Thomas Eclectric Oil
is founded. Throat and lung COM
plants, pain, soreness. stiffness, swell
ling, burns, and ailments of various
other kinds, yield to the action of this
speedy and safe remedy. The adver-
tisement in regular column should be
read. Eclectrac, selected and
electrified.
Sold at the City Drug Store.
Officers of the Winona & st. Peter
railroad and the members Of the
Winona Board of Trade, as their
guests, passed west last Monday after
noon on grand excursion to Dakota
After visiting Watertown on the mai1
line, and Huron OH the Chicago & Da
kota and Dakota Central, they viii
again pass this station on their home
ward journey between five and six o
clock this evening.
The Rochester Post says the Stat
Fair may now be set down rs certain
..ty, as it will surely be held this yea
in Rochester, commencing on Tuesda,
the 3lst day Of August, and closing o
= the Sd of September, From the aboV
it would appear that the report circ'
lated by some of our exchanges thu
there would be no State Fair this yea
is without foundation.
The Importance of making good legi
lative nominations this fall can not b
too heavily weighed. The legislatu'
elected in November will re-apportio
the congressional and legislative dis
riots of the State and also elect Uni
ed States Senator, and the Republican
should be sure to place their stronge
and most trusted men in the field. TT
. Republicans of Brown county ha,
plenty of available material fro
which to select and we trust they W
see to it that the county is not aga
misrepresented as it was in the Ia
session.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1880-07-21


national finances my views have been
50 frequently and fully expressed that
| little is needed in the way of addition
al statement. The public debt is now
50 we'll secured, and the rate of annual
| interest has been so reduced by refund
ing, that rigid economy in expendi.
lures, and the faithful appli of
our surplus revenue to the payment of
the principal debt will gradually but
certainly free the people of its burdens,
and close with honor the final chapter
| of the case. At the same time the
government can provide for the ordi.
nary expenditures. and discharge its
sacred obligations to the soldiers of
the Union and to tho widows and or.
plans of those who fell in it's defense.
The resumption of specie payment
which the republican party so courage
ously and successfully accomplished,
has removed from the field of contro.
versy many questions that long and
seriously disturbed the credit of the
! government and the business of the
l country. Our paper currency is now
as national as the flag, and resumption
has not only made it everywhere equal
! to coin, but has brought into use oul
:, store of gold and silver. The circu
b lating medium is more abundant thar
9 ever before, and we need only to main
tain the equality Of our dollars to in
/ sure to labor land capital measure Of
f value from the use of which no on,
8 can suffer loss. The great prosperity
9 which the country is now enjoying
should not be endangered by violen
changes or doubtful financial expert
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12
Save the Younu Men,

Statistics from the year book of the
Young Mems Christian association, just
published by the international commit
tee, will be read with interest by all who
are seeking the best welfare Of young
men. They show that S25 associations
have reported to this committee during
the year; SOC of these have member
ship Of 62,544; SO own buildings valued
at So, 400, $50; 100 have bible classes for
young men only with an aggregated at
tendance of 2,14O; SO hold bible classes
for both sexes; 81 hold daily prayer
meetings; 1877 hold weekly prayer meet
ings for young men; 1875 sustain cottage
meetings.; 400 hold meetings in jails,
prisons, hospitals, etc.; 107 hold open
air meetings.; 81 sustain educational
classes; LAG own libraries aggregating
$50, 1884 volumes; 200 sustain courses of
lectures; $50 maintain reading rooms
with daily aggregate attendance of TO-
1876; 178 persons are wholly employed in
the several places and departments of
this work; Is of these are employed
among railroad men; at Y points Chris
tian work is done among railroad men;
96 colleges report associations among
their students; 70 associations have pro-
vided situations for 8,473 persons; Is
state and provincial conventions have
been held during the year, and beside
these great variety Of other services all
intended for the physical, intellectual
and spiritual benefit of young men. A
large number also are holding services
of various kinds for the interest and
| benefit of boys. ,.,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12
Shadow.

Early in July last John Abbott was
taken from the depths of the - Union
mine in Gold Hill with his head crushed
by falling wall-plate. He was laid on
the floor of the Office while medical aid
was summoned, though it was clear that
he must soon die. Next day Superin-
tendent Rooney noticed that where tile
man had been placed on the floor his out
line lay like Q shadow. He ordered the
floor to be cleaned and went to his din
ner. The shadow reappeared almost as
soon as he did. He ordered vigorous
scrubbing and went home for the night.
The place showed the effects of soap and
water next morning, but the shadow re-
turned during the day, and occupied the
floor at night-fal with it's ill-omened
presence. An attempt was then made
to paint the mysterious apparition but il
came back after day or two, and sec
ond coat failed to get rid of it. Finally
Superintendent Rooney getting nervous
in its terrible presence had the whole
floor taken up and relaid; and doubtless
the shadow is reposing unobserved on
the discarded boards wherever they have
been piled up.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12
The Locust Tree.


Besides its direct destruction of vege-
tation, the great drought of early spring
and summer has been accused of giving
aid and comfort to the army worm and
sundry devastating insects which have
devoured what the dry weather has
spared. It is quite possible that certain
meteorological conditions have given un-
usual encouragement to some forms of
insect activity; but it isequally probable
that the drought has discouraged and de-
feated the plans of other pests which
thrive best in moist surroundings
The common locust tree o. this lati-
tude (Robinia pseudacacia) is habitually
preyed upon by divers grubs and beetles,
which perforate it's bark, suck it's sap,
lay eggs in it's seed, rear families in its
pods, burrow into and eat up the soft
inner bark. and drill through the sap
wood. There is small red worm which
lives on the pith of young trees and the
slender branches Of old ones, causing a
soft spongy swelling, and finally leaving
them to lie broken by the wind, while o
beautifully spotted borer (Clytus pictus)
fancies mature wood, and excavates long
tortuous passages IN the trunks of fine
old specimens, and brings on premature
decay and death. Except for these enc
mics the locust would be most desira-
bic tree for ornament or use. It is
stately in size and graceful in outline.
Its deeply ridged and furrowed back,
it's delicate, pure green leaves, so smooth
that dust never adheres to them, the
light haky stratification of it's foliage,
giving it an airy sprightliness. and the
deep, bold shadows into which it's leafy
masses break, adding dignity to it's
feathery grace-al these charms, with
the wealth of it, fragrant clusters of
bloom and the valuable quality of the
wood it affords, make it tirst-class tree
in every respect. And yet it is always
in disrepute because of the dead boughs
thrust out from the luxuriant foliage,
and the general seediness and lack of
vigor caused by the attack Of bugs and
worms.
This year, however, the tree is at it's
best. No blackened boughs nor yellow
leaves appear The borer has at last
given lis an opportunity to see for once
what magnificent specimen it can be
when let alone. Has the drought sub
jugated the borer? Or have these pests
run through their little cycle? Insect
hordes have their rise and progress and
then comes the time of decline and fall
A few years ago an unknown enemy at
tackled certain varieties of the pine until
the planters were thoroughly discour-
aged, and now healthy trees are the
rule and sickly specimens the exception.
But whatever the cause, the flight of the
locust borer is something to be thankful
for, and every tree lover will unite in the
wish that he has departed never to re-
turn.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12

"You'd better get out and come in
after I've broken it to her. ma It may kill
her; it may drive her mad. The shock
was terrible one to me-" said Mr.. Nc
Graw. :s-s, ~. $685.,
"That be hangedw said Martin.
"You're IN old man, you know, and
| thought of your mouey-but my Mag
gie!" here he stopped, and the flame of
delight burned in his cheeks and eyes.
He grew suddenly young and strong I'M
der the gaze of poor Mr.. McGraw.
Maggie sat there by the window, as
she had promised. Oh, the bitterness
of that moment to one, the happiness to
the other! One moment Mr.. McGraw
saw her as he had left her-pale, calm,
subdued, patient; the next, crimson
glow had leaped to her face, then left it
paler than before; suddenly it disap-
peared, and Mr.. McGraw Thought it had
fallen away somewhere III faint; but
presently it shone on the treast of the
sailor, SO radiant and beautiful that it
dazzled poor Mr.. McGraw.
"Why, you did know me- said Mar
tin, tears bursting out of his burning
eyes. "In spite of everything, she did
know me! 1 owe you dollar, Mr..
McGraw!'
"And, Master Shallow, I owe you a
thousand pounds quoted Mr.. McGraw,
with bitter grin.
What more can be said? The wedding
took place little later on, after the law
suit had been decided in favor of Mr..
McGraw. Maggie's wedding trip was
across the sea, but not in O steamer. It
was in q trim little vessel, which Mr..
McGraw gave as wedding present, at
the express request of the bride.
Martin wouldn't give up the sea, she
said.
"And you wouldn't give up Martin, :"
said Mr.. McGraw.
"Why, no, sir, not for the world"
said the foolish girl.
So poor Mr.. McGraw took passage
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12

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blood. In small doses of one pill day,
they stimulate the digestive organs and
promote vigorous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than a quarter of a century, and have
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virtues. They correct diseased action in
the several assimilative organs Of the
body, and are so composed that obstruc-
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stand or evade them. Not only do they
cure the everyday complaints of every
body, but also formidable and dangerous
diseases that have baffled the best of
human skill. While they produce power
full effects, they are, at the same time, the
safest and best physic for children. BY
their aperient action they grippe much less
than the common purgatives, and never
give pain when the bowels are not inhamcd.
They reach the vital fountains of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing it
from the elements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions in
all climates, containing neither calomcl
nor any deleterious drug, these Pills may
be taken with safety by anybody. Their
sugar-coating preserves them ever fresh.
and makes them pleasant to take; while
being purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12
The Old Circus Ticket.
[From the AnthcnAum.]

Common in classical antiquity we're
the tickets of admission to circuses and
amphitheatres. These are frequently
little 3" squeezes" Of baked clay, the ma
terial having been pressed into moulds
bearing et1igies appropriated to certain
stages, as tiers of seats in the theatre, OF
such as were proper to the city to which
each belonged. For example, an ele-
plant stood for ono place Or tier, an
eagle for another. On the back Of many
Of these tickets are to be seen the i'm
prints of the thumbs Of the makers,
veritable signs-manual of classical anti
qnity-marks of thumbs that persisted
1000 years ago.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12
IN HARVEST DAY.

Thro' Farmer Gales Wide nelals passed
Just yestereve:
My week Of holiday was spent, 4 $, Et<E.i
And idly on the stile leant,
Taking my leave
Of all the fair and smiling plain,
Wood, vale and hill,
And all the homely household band,
(The warm grasp Of each kindly hand
-. J B'd q MN q me sti'a ~ /
And was sad. The stricken grain
Around me lay:
could but think Of silent glade
OF buds and blossoms lowly laid
The harvest day.
"And this is all ]" sadly said
"These withered leaves
This gathered grain! Springs hours of bliss
And summers glory turn to this
Some yellow sheaves!"
Then Farmer Gale-that good old man,
So simply wise-
Who overheard, and quickly turned,
Said, while spark of anger burned
In his gray eyes:
"Lad, thou art town bred, knowing naught
Whereof thou pratest!
For, be the flower as fair as May,
The fruit it yields in harvest day
Is still the greatest
" ana tnOu-thy spring shall quickly pass:
Fast fall the leaves
From Gfe's frail tree. In harvest day
See that before thy Lord thou lay
Some yellow sheavcs."
He went his way; mine; and now
hear the dow -
OF busy life In crowded street :
Of eager voices, hurry feet,
To come and 60,
Yet cen while flashing factory looms
Ny hands engage,
I see that far-of upland plain
Its long, long rows Of gathered grain,
Its rustic sage,
And hear them say, Let pleasures fair.
And passions vain,
And youthful follies, fade and die;
But all good deeds, pure thoughts and high, >,
Like golden grain,
Be gathered STILL" Blest harvest store
That only grows
In hearts besprinklcd with the blood
That evermorc sacred flood
From Calvary flows!
Lord. when thou cal]est, when this world
My spirit leaves, I
Then to thy feet, Oh, let me come,
Bringing, in joyful harvest home,
Some yellow sheaves!
Sunday Magazine.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12
The Crops.

[From the Boston Trsnscript.] 5*gla sses.
The truth crop is fair to average, but
80 mixed with saccharine sentimentality
as to be next to worthless.
The yield of verbosity this year will
be surprisingly large, but that of credu-
lily shows corresponding falling off.
The hop and malt crops, in liquid
form, are large, but fears are expressed
that there will be a famine before elec-
ton is over: Grain dealers, however,
still keep their spirits, and the fears may
be useless.
The newspaper clip will be tremendous
between this and November, and there
will be more scissors than wheat ground
the knowing ones say.
. The lawyer harvest will be largely
swelled by graduates from the colleges,
and fully up to the demand. Prime lots,
however, still demand good prices. Mid
ding to poor will be neglected more than
ever. =
The beat yield is fully up to the aver
age. This has long been looked on as a
safe crop.
Cabbage heads will command good
price at election time. The yield is in-
exhaustble.
The chickens crop is full one.
Indian corn Cor corned Indian) prom
Uses we'll. Several loads of whiskey has
been sent over the frontier.
Hair raising on the plains will be quite
lively.
The city corn crop is the sole depend
ence of the chiropodist. By judicial
pruning, the old stock is perennial.
The BARRIERS crops are rather short,
owing to the extreme heat.
The clip Of the coin-debaser increases
with the dust, and wet weather has no
dampening effect upon it.
Iron is the foremost among the staples.
Staples are generally made Of it.
The acreage of tears sown in small
boys trousers has increased wonderfully
since the beginning Of vacation.
Wild oats are sown broadcast. There
appears no falling off in this branch OF
farming.
Rye is running down fast.
Glover is plentiful at the beaches,
where people live in it.
The young ladies there are studying
husbandry.
The crop of grievances is as abundant
as ever.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12

/: "HAvEs animals q sense of humor ?"
asks Evelyn. They have, and there's
lots of it in mules hind leg for the fell
low who contracts to pick it up.-Os,oe-
90 Record. Then, again, horses have q
gait time of it, and pigs like some mirth
to mix with their sadness-and their
food. Yes, Evelyn. they are SO full of
hunlor that they frequently break out
but do not fear contagion; when pig
breaks out there is no danger. Of catching
IT. Y0,VcOt Strauss. 5.t.l
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12

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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12

Unsolicited Testimony to the Edtcdcl Of
Prof. Hn1'riS' Seminal PNsttltes, taken
from Letters received from Patrons:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12

HARRIS REMEDY CO. MIC. cHEM.sTa
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-08-12

A big part of his money was at stake,
you see, and he's hidden his feelings so
long under mask Of resignation that
now he is overcome Get cab at once, {"
he added, to the boy.
But MI. McGraw revived, and by the
time the cab reached the Office he was
able to go home alone. He, however,
asked Martin to go with him; and as the
cab rolled along, his eyes were still fixed
upon his dilapidated companion.
Nobody would know you, I suppose?"
he said to the sailor.
"Not soul, sir,' said Martin.
"Not even the a-the person you
spoke of as your sweetheart p
"She least of any," said Martin. IT
think she'd run away from me on sight. "
"You think so?''
"I'm sure of it. bet you dollar
she would.'' it,: w.
"Yet it wouldn't pain you?
i "Why, no-why should it? Women
4 folks are made that way. But I'll soon
\ prink up if get chance"
He began to prink up already, put
his hat back, and brushed his rumpled
hair from his forehead, looked from the
window of the cab with the air Of a man
to whom life was unspeakably rare and
sweet. He was emaciated, shrunken,
sallow, ferce-eyed and forlorn; he was
poor and patched; but Mr.. McG1aw
4 would willingly have taken his place in
the race for happiness;' he knew that all
was lost. Here was Martin Malloy; that
was the end of everything.
I The thought came little too late that
seeing her long lost lover might kill the
7 girl or drive her mad. He began to ex-
plain to Martin, as gradually as. he
: were journeying Was the one @ that s con-.
tanned his sweetheart. MI. McGraw
chose the most careful phraseology he
could muster, but the sailor seemed all
at once to get on fire. He flung his hat
upon the seat beside him; he stretched
from the window his long shrunken
J neck, <ss Is