Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-05-18

From the Weekly Neaos, St. Cathari-
mes, Ont, we learn of the recent death of
Samuel l.. St. John, resident of that
place since $780, Mr.. st. John was the
last surviving brother of Mrs. johnson,
mother of Judge D. B. johnson of this
city. He was man of much prominence.
In 1860 he made the tour of Europe, and
afterward spent some time travelling with
his family, visiting California, the South
ern States, and the Bahama Islands. The
Neaos says: "He was known as Reform.
er in politics, was an extensive reader,
keeping pace with all the literature Of
the day, both speculative and philosophic,
exceedingly domestic in his tastes, and
unselfish in his devotion, an ardent SYM
pathizer with the North in the late war,
one of ou- wealthiest citizens, and man
whose word was as good as his bond in
all business transactions" His compar-
atlvely early death, being only 81 years
of age, is very deeply felt by a whole
community.
BLIGHT IN WHARF.-The cause of
blight is not in the earliness or lateness
of seeding; but is the result of meteoro-
logical conditions, the same as destruc.
ton by hail, and cannot be avoided ex-
cept we have power to regulate the
weather. 1t is caused by hot, humid
weather, while wheat is filling. Three
years ago the wheat was fairly stepped in
hot, humid, scalding atmosphere for
seven days while it was in the milk.
Dry, hot weather does not injure the
berry; as is proven by the crop of 1877,
the dry season, when we got no rain, but
clear and exceedingly hot weather while
the berry was forming. We never raised
such whea! as that year. 1t went sixty
pounds and upwards quick on the "brass
kettle" If the air is dry while the wheat
is filling there will be good berry, and
the hot sun will not blight it; but if the
is filling, it will blight more or less
according to the length of time that the
conditions are unfavorable. These re-
marks do not apply to lodged grain
which bllghts more or less.-Er.
Fashion notes tor May and June
Rich beaux are very desirable, and
may be worn upon all occasions.
Checks are fashionable, and will con-
tinue in great demand until after the put
chase of the summer bonnet.
Stripes are stylish, and will be mostly
worn through the summer at Stil!wa ter.
Figures are still in demand. In the
spring of the year, when new carpets and
furniture are desirable, 81 900 would be
very pretty.
Dots are expected to be renewed in
fy.time.
Birds are used for bonnets-bills very
large.
Railroads going westward wear long
! trains. Should be trimmed with fine
dividends. On account OF the heavy fall
of snow, no coupons will be cut this year
Powder will be mostly worn upon the
face, yet little may be spared now and
then for the small boys pistol.
Smiles are very becoming to all styles
of beauty, and should be secured at any
expense.
Wrinkles may be worn any time after
forty.
Night-dresses, with morning nap, are
very enjoyable.
Old gold is worn, but is no w-days sell
dom put in stockings.
Cheek is regular and reliable stand
by, and should always be worn with stiff
| upper-lip.
1880. We have bought decided bar
gain in boys suits, from 10 to Is
A.oO. years of age, that will be placed
. 70 on sale Saturday, May 21st, and
will be sold at Two DOLLARS AND
2.5O. FIFTY CENTS Su1T-Coat, pants
m aud vest. These suits are heavy
A'0o' enough for winter wear. Call
% 20 and examine them, at