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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24
Inflammatory Information.

The Louisville Courier Journal, which
is an authority on matches of all kinds,
says: 1T has been developed that 35,-
613, ,0O0, 900 are consumed every year in
the United States, or 700 for every man,
woman, child, and baby" Adding tc
these the number of all that are made
between the hard and soft sexes it is ap-
parent the infammable business is gen.
orally pretty brisk in the nation.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

WE do not often speak Of any proprietary
medicine, but from what we have read and
heard of Aliens Lung Balsam, we shall take
the liberty of saying to those who are troubled
with Cold, Cough, or any Throat or Lung Af-
fection, that from the testimony afforded, We
have such confidence in this article, that were
we afflicted in that way, we would make a trial
of its virtues. Beware of the fatal consequent
ces Of neglecting this timely warning. Now,
before it is too late, use Aliens Lung Balsam,
which will cure the disease. Every druggist in
the land sells it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

THERE is sort of impuIsiveness which
often gets people into serious trouble.
We are fretted and vexed by the acts OF
somebody else, and we do not wait to
think, but say out our irritation, and
deeply wound some sensitive spirit. We
are angry, and we let passion instead OF
calm reflection rule us. The impulsive
person who cannot control his temper is
like one who carries fire near gun
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

CONVERSATION between two schoo
boys: First boy-"I have been down
to have my head felt of by phrenolo-
gist" Second boy-"What did he say?"
First boy-"Oh, he said had great
brain, but my body wasn't equal to it,
and he told my Guv'nor he'd orter take
me out o school for a year, and just let
me play to rest and develop my physique,
and Guv'nor's going to do it." Second
boy is now Fostering his father to take
him to the phrenologist's.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

A WESTERN correspondent says herd
of hundred Texas COWS and forty short
horn bulls, which can be bought for
$15, 200, would increase to 5000 in num-
ber and to $40, 900 in value in five years,
ON the grazing grounds of Wyoming.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

FRANK o. HERRING, ESQ.,, of the Cham
pion Safe Works, 251 and 252 Broadway,
New York, reports the use of St. Jacobs
Oil for q stiffness and soreness of the
shoulder, with most pleasant and effica-
cious effects. Home and
Edr1n
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

FoR dyspepsia, indigestion, depression Of
spirits and general debility in their various
forms, also as q preventive against fever and
ague and other intermittent fevers, the FERRo
PHosPHoRATKD ELIXIR OF CALIsAYA BARK,
made by Caswell, Hazard Il Co., New York, and
sold by all druggists, is the best tonic and for
patients recovering from fever or other sick
ness it has no equal.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

Malarial Fevers, constipation, torpidity of
ness and neuralgia ailments yield readily to this
great disease conqueror, Hop Bitters. 1t re-
pairs the ravages Of disease by converting the
food into rich blood, and it gives new life and
vigor to the aged and infrm always. See
Proverbs in other column.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

The main cause of nervousness is indiges-
ton, and that il caused by weakness of the
stomach. No one can have sound nerves and
good health without using Hop Bitters to
strengthen the stomach, purify the blood, and
keep the liver and Kidneys active to carry of
al the poisonous and waste matter Of tho sys-
tenn. See other column.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

THEATER-aoERs, club visitors, late supper
takers and patrons Of the horse railroad OWL
trains, should all certainly have bottle of DIR.
Bulls Cough Syrup convenient. Gentlemen,
you will need it.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24
"0uf a1 W0rH.

and sick with my kidneys for years" wrote Mr..
Alexander Ferris, Of Chenango Forkr, N. Y,
recently. He used Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure. Now he says: II cheerfuliy re-
commend 1t to al persons suffering In the same
way"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

He who puts bad construction on Q
good act, reveals his OWL wickedness Of
heart.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

To write of heroic sacrifices, and tc
make them, are two different things.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

The Baltinsorean says: "a painted
woman is only picture of health"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

For all Diseases OF the Throat, Lungs and
Pulmonary Organs, 1t Will be found .
unOSt excellent Remedy.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

consequences are somewhat analogous
for our cattle.
FEEDING.-The horse, though essen
TALLY gramnivorous, is capable of sus-
tanning life and doing work on a great
variety of articles besides those in gem
eral use. Grass is the natural food, ,of
the horse, and in his wild state it alone
constitutes his food. In state of do
mestication the horse, when at grass,
thrives and gets fat if he has no other
work than that of collecting his food to
do; but if work has to be done, other
food besides the grass must be given.
The reason why the horse is not able to
do much work on grass alone, is simply
because its nutritious properties are in
SO small proportion to its bulk that he
would require to eat larger quantity
than his stomach is capable of digesting.
The same apphes to hay and straw. The
horse has n small stomach in proportion
to his size, and therefore requires his
food in concentrated form. He can live
on grass or hay, but he cannot work on
them, for, as already stated, it would re-
quire larger quantity of grass or hay
than the horse is capable of digesting to
give him that amount of nourishment
necessary to repair the waste of tissue
occasioned by active exercise, hence the
reason of our making the oats the staple,
and hay the adjunct. 1t is fact, how
ever, that his food must not be in too
concentrated condition, as experience
teaches that when SO administered, it is
passed undigested. Oats, when given
alone, are extremely difficult of digestion
by the horse. He seems incapable oi
digesting sufficient for his wants, unless
he has small quantity of some material
of bulkier nature along with them.
This may be explained by the need there
is for some material sufficiently bulky to
excite the reaction OF tho gastric juice
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-02-24

DR. j. B. TURNER, Blonnt'vlls Ala, ;,,, pr,ssesi ss &
preparation for Consumption in the world"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

The st. Paul Dispatch in its issue of
the 27tn, gave short biographical
sketch of u large number of the dele
gates composing the State convention.
OF the Blue Earth gentlemen it says:
Hon. o. 0. Pitcher, of Blue Earth
county, is recognized leader Of tho
Republican hosts of the MinnesO ta
Valley.
G. G. Burt, Of Blue Earth county, is
the popular andlord of Mankato,
whom every body knows.
J. II. Williams, of Blue Earth county,
has ably filled several important official
positions, the latest being cOnsulshlp
in Wales.
Gen. James IL. Baker, of Blue Earth
county, has been Secretary Of State
both of Ohio and Minnesota; held a
brigadicr Generals commission during
the war; has been Commissioner OF
Pensions at Washington and Surveyor
General of Minnesota since the war
He is now in retirement, but takes a
lively interest in public affairs, and is
one of the most effective and popular
orators in the State.
The reporter entirely overlooked the
rest of the delegation, all of whom are
good, stalwart republicans, but perhaps
they were not on hand!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

Mr.. s. B. Daniels and family, who
went to Tennessee five months ago.
returned this week to their first love,
satisfied to let well enough alone. MIR.
Daniels relates many amusing and
interesting "reminiscences of the South.
lie says where he was the great major.
ity of the land is worthless except for
mining purposes; only an occasional
strip lying along a stream of water
being tit for cultivation or grazing
most of the hay used there, came from
Cincinnati, o. No animation or prog
ression prevailed, and the great majority
Of the residents were content to take
life as it came, while they Toasted on
corn cake, biscuit, black coffee and
Scotch snuff: the latter was used by all,
the wealthy rs well as the poor, the
ladies as we'll rs the male sex. The
manner of using it is to take a small
piece of wood with one end splintercd
similar to brush, and dip it into tin
box Of strong scotch snuff and then
chew the brush end Mr.. Daniels says
he has seen the wealthiest ladies in
Tennessee practice this disgusting habit.
But beyond all their peculiarties and
Incidence, their loyalty to the Union
can not he doubted, and when the
assassination of President Garfield
reached them they mourned and ex-
pressed their deep regret fully rs much
as did those north of Mason Il Dixon's
line
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30
The Democratic Nominees.

Much more interest was manifested at
the democratic Convention this week
than was anticipated, owing to the al
most impossible roads and the excellent
ticket the Republicans put forth. 1t
was ardently hoped by the great MAORI
ty Of Democrats that their party would
use discretion in making their nomina-
tions by dividing the honors between
the town and country, but the leaders
who seemed to have the Convention well
in hand, ignored their wishes and
selected all candidates except one, from
the city, as will he shown below:
Mr.. j. Peter Kremcr, of Danville,
selected for county treasurer, is we'll
to do farmer and favOrably known as an
upright and honest man, and the only
obstacle in his way for polling Il large
vote arises from the fact that he is Oh
the wrong side of the fence. But the
appreciation with which he is held by
his party is evident in their nominating
him by reclamation.
James Kelly, who is their nominee
for Sheriff, has served the county very
creditably as Commissioner from this
City in the past and owes his nomina-
ton wholly to an irreconcilablc split OF
his party in the city. lie will un-
doubtedly draw good many votes but
the opinion OF many leading democrats
is that when the ballots are counted
next November Mr.. Kelly will scarcely
realize that he was in the field.
Mr.. w. b. TORY of this city, received
the nomination for Clerk Of Court by
reclamation, and he thus undoubtedly
considers himself the unanimous choice
of his entire party.
For Register. the Convention selected
Us its standard bearer, Mr.. Jacob Wagon
of this city, young man in the meat
business on North Front street. Those
who are acquainted with him say he is
well qualified.
Mr.. F. A. Pratt, of Sterling, is said to
be admirably adapted for the position
for County Superintendent, an office ia
which he was nominated.
Thus closes the actions of both of OuI
political parties, and from now on until
election, there will he continuous strifi
for the mastery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

There are times in every ones life
when energy fails and miserable feel
ing comes over them, often mistaken
for iaziness. Danger turks in these
symptoms, as they arise from impure
blood or diseased organs. Medical ad-
vice is expensive and often unsatisfac-
tory. Parker's Ginger Tonic will renew
your lease Of health and comfort because
it restores perfect activity to the Stomach,
Liver and Kidneys, and purifies the
blood, as men and women restored to
robust health testify in almost every
neighborhoOd. See adv.-Adr0cate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30
Too Transparent.

The garb under which the Rcuieu
hides its accusation that all the candi-
dates of the late Republican Convention
came from the city, with single excep-
ton, is too transparent; its design is too
easily understood, and hence those who
know the motives which prompted it do
not hesitate to condemn its untruthful-
ness. Every candid man knows that
the four most important offices were
equally distributed, two in the country
and two in the city. Besides that, such
an assertion casts an imputation upon
each individual delegate who particip-
ated in the convention, and even goes
beyond that and reflects directly upon
the voters of each town in the county
who elected and sent their delegates to
represent them. We do not know what
combinations, if any, were made before
the convention assembled, but we do
know and every one else knows that
each and every delegate was untrammel-
ed to nominate and vote for any person
lie desired. Each individual delegate
deposited his own ballot without dicta-
ton or opposition, and if the majority
of them happened to vote Tor ono partic-
ular candidate, they did SO without
considering his geographical bounds,
but for his undisputed fitness for the
position.
In the selection Of delegates to the
State Convention, the motion of Mr.. j.
G. Andrews, if it had been carried, would
have made more equitable distribu
ton. His resolution was that the chair
appoint committe Of five to select the
names of eight delegates, one from each
Commissioner district, one at large from
the LIST, 3rd, 4th or 9th districts and the
balance from the city, but upon request,
the resolution was withdrawn, and the
one offered by Mr.. G. g. Spaulding, of
Napoleon, substituted, that each Com
missioner district select its own dele
gate and the balance 80 to the city.
Hence MankatO received four, instead
OF three delegates, the same it would
have received under Mr.. Andrews
motion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

familiar with the efforts of the FREE
PRESS last winter to have such reduc-
ton made, and only raising tempest in
a teapot.
The delegates to the State and Judi
cial Conventions were then elected when
the Convention adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30
A Serious Fall.

Last Monday afternoon Il young lad
nine years old, named Horn, fell from
the ledge of the stone quarry to the
hard rocks % ieet below, striking Oh
his face and head. A horrible scalp
wound was produced, cutting the scalp
in two or three places and laying bare
the skull. His face was horribly mu-
tilated necessitating the taking of eight
stitches by the doctor, and yet he lives.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30
For the Fall OF 1881.

We are now opening a complete stock
of Dry Goods, consisting of all the latest
shades of Dress goods and trimmings,
black and colored Cashmeres, Silks,
Surahs, Vclvets, Pushes, Cloakings
Cassimeres, Waterproofs, Flannels,
Blankets, Table Linens, Napkins
Towels and Notions.
The best line of Domestics in the CITY
All our goods have been selected with
the greatest care and our prices will be
the very lowest.
Please give us call.
(14w0 CHRIsTENsEN Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30
Blue Earth County HOnored.

This county was specially honered by
the Republican State Convention on
Wednesday last, in the nomination of
Hon. ID. A. Dickinson for Judge on the
Supreme bench, and Gen. James II.
Baker for Railroad Commissioner.
Blue Earth County fully appreciates
the honors conferred, as well as the re.
cipicnts through whom so distinguished
a recognition was made.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

1t will do anybody wanting stoves
good Ia call at Tuttlc's and see tho mag
nficent display Of cook and heating
stoves, especially the se-heating wood
burners. They are much the finest ever
seen in Mankato. And the celebrated
Radiant Home" hard coal base heater,
rs also found on his floor, and prices are
as low AS any first class goods can he
bought any where.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30
A beneficial Change.

On Monday next, the Chicago, Mil.
waukee i st Paul railway company
will commence running first class pas
senger trains from La Crosse through
to this city without change. The trains
will depart from this city at S:l5 A.
NJ. and arrive ut =. Nj. Conductors
Perkins and Egbert, two as good men
as ever punched ticket, will be the
conductors. This arrangement is but Il
partial fulfillment of the programme
promised by that company to our citi.
zens, and one which will DE fully APP
preciated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

The incessant rains, rendering the
roads imp assable, have caused DR.. Var
nall ut the earnest solicitations of those
who could not possibly get ready for
treatment, to prolong his present visit
at Mankato to give all a chance and
let no one miss the opportunity thus
offered to be treated successfully at
their own home or my rooms at the
American House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30
New Millinery Goods.

Mrs F. H. Fowler has just returned
from the East with splendid stock of
Millinery and Fancy Goods. These
goods having been bought for cash,
whereby Mrs. Fowler is enabled to sell
cheaper than ever before. Call and
examine the stock before you buy
elsewhere. Mrs. F. H. FOWLER.
14ins2)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

The many candidates who appeared
before the Convention for recognition,
but failed for lack Of votes, were all
well qualiel for the positions to which
they aspired, and all of them were good,
true opponents Of Republican principles,
and they take their defeat philosophic-
ally, avowing their determination to see
the ticket successful at the polls in No
vember even if they were not selected as
standard bearers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

Those who heard General Bakers
speech before the State Convention when
he seconded the nomination of Hon. G..
W. Thompson, say it carried the con-
ventien by storm. 1t was entirely I'M
promptu, and. its delivery materially as
sisted in nominating the General for
Railroad Commissioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

The passenger train due here from
st. Paul last evening, did not arrive
until this morning, owing to bad
washout of the track couple of miles
below the city. The editorial excur
siOnists were on this train.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

The MINNEAPOLIS WEEKLY TRIBUNE
AND FARMERS UNION will be sent to
any address, postage prepaid, THREE
MONTHS FOR Is CENTS, ON TRIAL.
This journal is we'll known as the best
agricultural paper in the Northwest, and
il packed with the latest news and inter-
csting reading matter for all members
of the household. Try it three months
and you will not wish to part with it.
Address with remittance,
THE TRIBUNE Co.,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

If you want parlOr stove that will
keep fire until the 22d day of May 1882,
call ut John F. Meagher's and get a
"Garland" for coal or wood "Eastlakc',
"Acorn" or your choice of the finest as
sOrtment Of ParlOr stoves ever offered in
this market for the least money. DO not
forget the place. 12w8
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

Mr.. Francis Bragdon, Of this city.
found pocket-bOOk yesterday after
noon which contained the sum Of $45
and returned the same to its owner, who
very generously offered him a glass OF
beer! This is honesty unrewardcd
and unappreciated, besides being an
insult to Mr. Bragdon whe does not
drink!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

A much amused republican lawyer
of this city, whom certain ones would
make much abused, says good naturally,
"Find some real enemy to attack, gentle
men; pray don't fight any longer
against an imaginary foe of your own
making"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30
An Important Industry.

1t cannot but be apparent to all
thoughtful men that the dairy interests
of the Western States are assuming large
proportions, still the demand far eX-
cecds the supply. Cheese and butter
are two staples not reproduced, and
to raise or manufacture those products
which are most profitable should be the
desire of the farmer as it is Of those in
other branches of industry. Farmers
in Southwestern Minnesota should work
more in unison in all those matters which
are specially applicable to them, and if
experience has sufficiently demonstrated
that exclusive grain raising is failure,
in country more adapted to stock rails
ing and dairying, then it is high
time change should DC effected, and
We take this occasion to say to the
farmers of Blue Earth county that much
interest is being manifested by western
farmers in dairy products, and that they
are making extensive preparations to
hold National Dairy Fair at Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, sometime in November
next, and that its close proximity to
this county and its many promised at
fractions should be of sufficient import
to enlist the interests of those farmers
who are able, to attend. Many of the
farmers in Southern Minnesota are just
now in the embryo state of butter and
cheese making, in a region of country
rich in grasses and abundant pasturage,
and that much valuable information
will undoubtedly be gained by those
who attend. To show how diversified
are the demands for dairy products, we
will publish the following letter, receiv-
ed by Jno. N. Hall, ESQ.,, Of this city,
and allow all to draw their own infer
cnces
Fort WORTH, Texas, Sept. 10, 1881.
Mr.. John ". Hall:
DEAR SIR-Mr. H. L. LathrOp referred me
to you as good person to make enquiries OF
i'm regard to good butter. That IL you were
not In the business yourself you would hand
this to some one who is. | wish to engage
good butter, can use about 500 pounds per
week, and would like to get it in two spip.
ments, say $50 pounds at time. If you will
quote prices, l will give references aud order.
What will be tho express per cwt?
Respectfully.
OF JACKSON & MCCANPBELL.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

A beautiful assortment of slippers for
ladies and gentlemen are on exhibition
ut c. Ii. AUSTIN T. Sons, sign of the
Mammoth Boot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

How rs THIS FOR AUGUsT.-In 10
days, G. ID. Taylor sold 25 watches, and
0 of them were No. l, fine gold watches.
Taylor has the name Of each purchaser,
number of each watch and price paid
for same, for your inspection. DO not
fail to call on Taylor if you wish a
good watch for small margin. Q0tf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

The recently appointed State Central
Committee consists of c. X. Davis, IL.
A. Castle, G. ii. Petit, J. A. Thatcher
and j. G. Lawrence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-30

The Ground Oak" for wood or coal,
mounted extra heavy sheet iron; has
double doors, double draft and patent
CRATE. For sale by l.. L. DAVIS, Man.
katO