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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
MANIFEST DESTINY POINTS
Mankato the Leading City of So
"A r M L AND S !

We said in former advertisement =" To person of
land is cheaper to-day and in the long rum Blue Earth
county at 500 than 50 hundred miles
from timber. BY the time the settler these praes has
made his roads and bridges churches and schools and bought
rewood and timber until he grow his his land will
him than $50 acre. We repeat again emphasized by
the results of the October blizzard the praes lying
hundred miles the losses of stock reported
lost largely because there timber with which utilize tho
hay and straw for shelter.
We have large of farming lands for sale in Blue
Earth and adjoining counties and suit either with i'm
proved unmpoved Lands have been rising since harvest
and will likely keep going up. at present prices they will bet
ter investment than at interest Parties who
thinking buying will better bargains than along towards
spring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
n MAN IN THE Room.

There are many women who have q
regular habit of looking under their beds
ct night for lurking thieves or burglars.
Some keep up this practice until their
dying day, even though they find no
concealed man. They are profoundly
impressed with the idea that they will
find him if they continually look for
him. The lady in Waco, Tex, who
found a man in her bedroom, had richer
luck than most Of those who find him
concealed under the bed. This was a
brave lady. When she went into her
room in the twilight there was tho vii
lain stretched at full length upon the
bed. Most women under the circum-
stances would have run frantically away,
screaming and tearing their hair AS they
ran. Not so with tho Waco lady. She
knew that if she ran away the man
would run too. So she cleverly chloro-
formed him, and called the neighbors in.
Never in her life had the brave lady of
Waco felt more triumphant. Jael, the
wife Of Heber the Kenite, could not have
felt prouder when she had the big tent
pin ready to drive into the head OF
Sisern as that warrior lay asleep Oh the
floor. A few of the strongest men were
provided with ropes. while Others guard
ed all possible avenues of escape.
Warily and softly two men with II
clothes-lne stepped up to the bed and
were about to make the wretch FAST
Horror! They drew back with an ex-
clamation which combined laughter and
scorn and wrath. The villain was no
villain at all, but only a "stuffy" made
out of pillows and clothes and mask
To keep the story secret was impracti-
cable on account of the great number OF
neighbors assembled. There was one
consolation for the wounded feelings of
the Waco lady who had made the dis
covcry. That was the fact that the boy
who played the prank received one OF
tho soundcst furnishings ever admins
tered in Texas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
The Hay Crop.

The best paying crop the farmer
can raise is hay; this, as general
rule. y good grass farm admits OF
much and good stock, hence n large
amount of manner and good crops
OF grain. corn and potatoes. 1t is an
oft-repeated maxim. that the farmer
had better buy than sell hay, mean.
ing that selling hay from the farm
impoverishes it. So il does, and in
selling grain and potatoes, twice as
rapidly. As general rule il is better
to sell hay than 10 use il upon the
farm and then sell the crop il nonr-
ishes. One of the paving crops this
year is hay, especially for the farmer
living near the city. The demand
for hay in onr cities and the substitu.
ton of dairyin5 and stock-raising foi
other branches Of farming in tie best
hdy.proluclng localities. has caused
hay TO maintain a higher proportion.
ate price than many other farm pro-
ducts. Hence hay is the best crop
farmers can raise under any circum-
stances, and more especially when
the situation favors him, as near a
market and good grass land. In the
choosing of farm, one of the Chief
requisites should be Il portion adapted
to the growing of IA good quality OF
hay. without the liabilities of soon
cumming out" and involving the
necessity Of re-seeding every few
years. y permanent meadow on ii
farm is mine of wealth that will
pay better dividends than some that
purport to yield the precious metals.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

DARWIN lSA THEE.

Darwin's theory of the origin Of man
turns out, after all, to be plagiarism.
Lord Monboddo's ESSAY on the Origin
and Progress of Language" published
in 1771-3 and 6, is the work of man OF
learning and talents, but humorist in
character and opinions. He was IN en-
thusiast in Greek literature and antiqui-
ties, and worshiper of Homer, and,
finding carriages were not in use among
the ancients, he never would enter one,
but made all his journeys to London
(Which he visited once Year, and other
places on horseback, and continued the
practice till he was upward Of 30. He
said it was degradation of'the genuine
dignity of human nature to be dragged
ut the tail of horse instead Of mount
ing upon his back.
The eccentric philosopher gravely
maintains in his essay that men were
originally monkeys, in which condition
they remained for ages, destitute Of
speech, reason, and social affections.
They gradually improved, according to
Monboddo's theory, as biologists say
the earth was changed, by successive
revolutions but he contends that the
ourang Otangs are still of the human
species. and that in the Bay of Bengal
there exists nation of human beings
with tails like monkeys, which had been
discovered 100 years before by Swed-
ish skipper.
When Sir Joseph Banks returned
from Botany Bay Monboddo inquired
after the long-tailed men, and, accord
ing to DIR. johnson, WAS not pleased that
they had not been found in oil his pere.
CARNATIONS.
The story told 10y tho missionary that
has lately made the rounds of the pa
pers, of the race of South Sea Island
ers, who have little stnmpy tails which
they have to dig holes in the sand to fit
in when they squat down, would have
pleased the old lord better than Sir Jo-
seph's report did.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
WANTED 4 siyYY-1CRE WIFE.

How many husbands are there who
can appreciate this story? A darby
made application for divorce from his
wife. When asked on what ground he
demanded divorce lie explained as fol-
lows Ode ground of dis occasion is
sufficient enough. When 1 rented ten
acres and worked one mule married
woman suitable for de occasion. Now l
rent sixty acres of land an work five
mules. My fust wife is a mighty good
ten-acre wife, but she don't suit de occa-
sion oh sixty acres l needs woman
who can spread more"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
Everywhere.

Wisconsin, which had ten miles Of
railroad in operation in 1851. began
1881 with over 1900 miles.
A piece of muslin put next to every
layer Of leather in q sole will prevent
the shoe from squeaking.
There are $4,000 post offices IN the
United States, employing 6O.470 per.
sons with seventy.four Senator'S to
distribute the patronage.
"Why should we celebrate Wash.
ington's birthday any more than
mine!" asked Il teacher. Because he
never told a lie, shouted u little boy.
1t is said that Pope Bob didn't lose
faith in the bible until he struck the
story that Naomi didn't marry until
she was sos years old. Without in.
tending any offense, we would like to
ask how the Colonel knows that
Naomi wasn't rich and the groom
young and poor.
"What did Cain say when the Lord
asked him where his brother Abel
vast" asked u Galveston Sunday
school teacher of his class. None of
the children spoke up, but finally
little Simmy snapped his fingers and
said: forgot what Cain said, but he
sassed the Lord Decentralization
Ners.
The hope of the Greenbackers now
lies in coming panic. One Of their
representative in Congress said the
other day: 1t will be healthy old
panic. tell you. tn be worse than
that of 1887 and 1873 combined. 1t
will play the devil with the country,
hut will he the making of the Green.
back party. 1t will undoubtedly
come i'm time to give us sixty to eighty
members in the Forty-eighth Con.
gress. and then we will make a bold
strike for the Presidency.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

IMPORTANT to Consumptives.-Rcv. DIR.
i CaSs, while medical missionary to the
East Indies, had placed in his hands the form.
ula for Il simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, catarrh, asthma, and all throat and
lung affections; also Il positive and radical
cure for nervous complaints, debility, etc.
After having thoroughly tested its wonderful
powers in thousands of cases, he feels
il duty % make il known to his suffering
fellows. The recipe will be sent free of
charge to all who desire IL with full directions
for preparing and successfully using. Adj
nv. with stamp, (naming this paper, DIR. ME.
ass l.51 Washington 81. Boston Mass. lSm6
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
4 .SlEE HiRyUR.

What sweet recollections mingle with
that sound. Home, the sanctuary of the
soul. the altar around which are the
sweetest affections, flowing from hearts
all unused to sel.iehness the nursery
of heaven born friendship, the harbor to
which we fly wien the storms of .sdver-
sity arise, and the NAL waves Of life'v
ocean, dashed TO fury, threaten to ingulf
our frail bark.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

In China the names OF children are
given according 10 circumstances rs.
ISOLATED with the time of their birth.
II a child is born at midnight its
name may be midnight; if the season
be rainy, the child's name may be
Rain; if birth occurs on the birthday
Of some relative, that relatives age
may be the name Of the newborn,
and so there are names of Thirty,
Five, Fifty, One, and other numbers.
But there are even more curious
names. II the parents desired a boy
and girl 10 born, her name may be
0ught.t0.be-a.BOy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
DONALD MCKAY, who was

DONALD MCKAY, who was ELY
known in the years Immediately preced-
ing the war as shipbuilder, died lately
at Hamilton, Mass, at the age Of 70
wears. He was a native OF Nova Scotia,
and commenced life as a journeyman
ship-carpenter, having learned the trade
in Boston. He afterward owned an i'm
mense shipyard at East Boston.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

YELLOW Moon, chief of the Conan
ches, was sick at his lodge in Arkansas
City, but one morning he crawled from
his lair, mounted his pony, rode to the
river, swan in its waters, returned to
camp and lay down in the broiling sun.
When the broiling sun went down that
day. the Yellow Moon went down with it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Mrs. j. NJ. Kellogg, of Emporia,
KS, has been admitted to practice in
the supreme court of that State, the
first lady on whom this honor has
been conferred i'm Kansas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Salvini, Clara Morris, Kate Field.
John Il. Raymond and other leading
notables will take part in the dramatic
entertainment to be given to raise
funds for the purpose of procuring "A
bust OF the poet, Edgar a. Poe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
A DyOYd fO Mothers.

Mothers should remember that most inn
portant duty at this season is To look after the
health of their families and cleanse the
the malaria and impurities from their system
and liver, regulate the bowels and purify the
blood so perfectly as Parkers Ginger Tonic,
advertised in our columns. The wonderful
cures of long standing caseS OF rheumatism,
neuralgia aud malarial disorders is the reason
why this pure and excellent family medicine
IL So GENERALLY esteemed -IoSt 32wi
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

The total receipts of wheat ut Du-
luth and Minneapolis over the line of
the Northern Pacific Railroad from
September to December, inclusive,
were 100000 bushels, of which over
so per cent. was Mol.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

1t is rumored that Prof. Goodwin
Smith is to be offered a Canadian
senatorship by Sir John Macdonald,
hut it is not likely that he will ex.
cept.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

WALL street is awakening to the fact
that Jay Gould can do as he pleases
with the stock market. The quiet little
man who slips down to his Office in u
cab, and slips back again to his home,
and is never seen in public, never had
the Stock Exchange under such com.
plete control as of late.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

THE widow of Commodore Vanderbilt
(who is still a young woman) has an in.
come of 81 900 a week. So it appears
that she did not sell herself for nothing,
aid that William H. did not scoop in
quito all of the old mans ducats.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Texas has 236 counties, of which
hut 1872 are organized. it's supposed
that the state will have 300 counties
eventually.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

A TEXAS clergyman, about to become
chaplain of penitentiary, preached o
farewell sermon to his congregation, who
i'll treated him, from the following text ::
II go to prepare place for You, 90 that
where am We may be ALSO"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
HoW She SeUcd Her Darling.

~ shall never again feel so awfuly nervous
about my babies teethng," writes n grateful
mother. We almost lost our little darling by
Il long attack of cholera infantum, but hap
PLY heard of Parkcr's Ginger Tonic in time.
/ took a few spoonfuls myself, which soon
cured my nursing baby entirely. and an &C.
casiona dose has kept me and baby in such
perfectly good health, and made us SO strong
and comfortable that | would not be without
this reliable medicine for worlds.-A Mother
Of Brooklyn. 32w4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Lady Florence Dixie goes to Boer.
land as the special war correspondent
oi the London Times. She is fear.
less horsewoman in a peaceful hunt
ting field.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

The present very high price Of eggs
must surely suggest to some farmers
the possible prospect of making
little money out Of their poultry, by
taking suitable care of them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

much corn does it take at 33 cents a
bushel to fatten bog!" why,
thirty bushels " Then you put
thirty bushels into the shape of hog
and make it walk off to the eastern
market" Then Mr.. Wickliffe jump.
ed up and said, "Mr. Speaker, / ac-
knowledge the corn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Virginia Republicans are urging
the appointment of r. NJ. Yost, OF
stanton, that State, to the place Of
Postmaster.Gener in Garlield's cabl.
net
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Heavy rains continue in California,
overlooking the river banks in many
places and threatening the levees.
Great destruction of property has
already occurred.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

THE total amount of gold and silver in
the country is estimated to be $50, 41S,.
GA, which gives specie circulation Of
sl1.44 per capita, calling the population
Of the country 100000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Norris, Winslow & Co., dry goods.
WATERFOWL, n. Y, have made an as
signment. Liabilities 81, 600. assets
SIS 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

There are 100000 cotton looms in
this country, with II ,000,0 900 spindles,
employing lS2, 900 females. and using
100000 bales of cotton annually.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

The annual dairy product of the
northwestern states is estimated at
$40 100000, of which Wisconsin pro.
duces One.quarter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

The Washburn observatory at Mad.
ison. Wis. is to have siderial clock.
which has been manufactured for it
in A amsterdam. Holland.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Geo. Smith and Catharine Miller
were executed at Williamsport, Pa.
yesterday. They died without a
struggle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

The First Baptist church, Central
Square, Cambridgeport, Mass, burn
ed last week. Loss, Sl05 900; par.
tially insured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

A lady who died in st. Adams, VT.
recently, left five sisters aged OIL, 81.
IS, 81 and 70 years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Sarah Clark of Rolla. Mo-, died
January 8, aged l26 years. Her great
grandson is fifty years of age.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
TIM B Err L A N D S !

We think the railroads greatly
the call for all kinds Of wood and timber However much coal and
hay be used tor fuel timber absolute necessity for null
tude OF purposes The constantly increasing demand will rapidly
absorb surplus We look for stronger and rapid
improvement in timber than in farm lands
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Ex-senator Dorsey will be dined in
New York by John Jacob Aston and
other prominent citizens.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
TnvnInaNIe 70 NJ. SrNW lot II NuNTVNss
q. III. FERRY & CO. Detroit, Mich.


nNE hundred thousand Strong.-In the past
" few months there has been more than
100000 bottles Of Shiloh's cure sold. Out of
the vast number of people who have used it,
more than 1000 eases Of consumption have
been cured. All coughs, Group, asthama ana
bronchitis, yield at once, hence II is that
everybody speaks in its praise. To those who
have not used il, let us say, if You have n
cough, or your child the Group and You value
life. don't fail To try il. For lame back, side
or chest use Shilohs Porous Plaster. Sold 10y
your Druggist, ~ WEBSTER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

In New York city the present cold
weather is without precedent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

PARKER'S HAIR BAISAM
The Best and Most Economical Hair Dressing
exquiscly pcrfumcd and perfectly harmless
Will Always Restore Gray or Faded Hair
to its original youthful color and appearance. and !.
warranted TO stop its falling, assist It's growth and
prevent badness, :,
a few applications Of the BAIsAM will soften tho
hair cleanse all dandruff and cure itching and hui
mours ofthc scalp Sold by all druggists at only soefs
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EINIYa;Vz5TIaa;ER:IIgs. !:
FACTS WORTH KNOWING


I Ginger, Euchu, Mandrake, Stillinefs and
,many other of the best medicines known ore 60
tskillfully combined In PARKERs GINGER Toxic,
tas TO mako it the greatest Blood Purifier and
Tho best Health and Strength ReStOrer
Ever Used.
So perfect Is tho composition of PARKER s.
Tonic that no disease can long exist
Iwhere it is used. If you have Dyspepsia, Head :,
taohe, rheumatism, Neuralgia, Bowel, Kidney
Tor Livor Disorder, or if you need mild slim !,
(ulant, or appetizer, the ToNIc is just the nied-
l.cine for you, as it il highly curative and in,
kyigoratines but never Intoxicating.
II you are slowly wasting away with Com,
isumption or any sickness, IL you have Painful.
sCouah or bad Cold, PARKER's CINoEn Toxic
Twill surely help you. 1t gives new life end.
Ivigor to the feeble and aged, and Is certain,
kcure for Rheumatism and Cholera lnsantum.
III Has Saved Hundreds OF Lives; 1t May
Save Yours.
I II you arc feeling miserable don't wait until
Eyou are down sick, but use the Tonic to-day.
tNo matter what your disease or symptoms may.
tbc il will give prompt relief.
! Remember PARKER's GINGER Tonic Is not
Ia rum drink but the Best and Purest Family,
kMe dicino ever made, compounded by new
Iprccess, and entirely different from Bitters,,
lringer preparations and all other TONES. Try,
Ia soc bottle. Your druggist can supply you.
4 A A<hA1
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Fire at MarshalltOwn, Iowa, dc.
Sleigh's elevator with $4,000
bushels of corn. Loss ssl5, 1000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

The small pox is increasing to an
alarming extent in Brooklyn and New
York.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
Through il,e Seven Great Cities
st. Paul. Minneapolis

and the entire North and Northwest, and to
the Lumber districts Of Northern Wisconsin.
IT ST PAU. connections are made with
the Eastern ibSsisiOH Of the Chicago, St.
Paul Minneapolis s. Omaha Line. for North
ANA Central Wisconsin, and for Chicago and
all points East, and the running of trains Is so
arranged that passengers from the Western
Division of this Line can have from one to
one and half hours to attend to business
matters in St. Paul if desired.
sGheu v0n 40 South or Southwest, be
sure and gO over this Line through the J
GREAT fifips. and when you go North, East
or Northwest, go tasOHgh ~ l'0Uf. the
Greet R9i!I0Gd Center Of the Great
Northwest.
Two Passenger Trains daily, st. Paul to
Chicago, through Elroy and Madison, with
prllmnn Palace Sleeping Cars on each train,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

Along the line Of and near to the old st. Paul
a Sioux City railroad and its various
hranCA limos. now d part Of the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10
Investments in Real Estate
AROUND MANKATO
Where carefully made present prices will pay better
than money at interest

The manufacturing interests of Mankao in the full
tide of successful prosperity mechanics work labor
employed than before enterprises being projected
hababe tenement occupied and the brightest for
the rapid growth of the city.
MANIFEST DESTINY POINTS TO MANKATo
the great distributing of Southwestern Mnnesota-s
busy industries fast multiplying will be pushed the ut
most to supply the rapidly developing the country beyond
us-a OothOd will be worth fortune in the future. If
want home you business location, and
lend hand to make
Mankato the Leading City Of Southern Minnesota.
locations Lots in all the Additions long time parties will
improve
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-10

ssiyTDGyTTlf TVjNg STc over this Line are
iAEtU0 aL %SV-AoAO on sale ut MankatO
and all principal stations. BE sure and buy
through ticket, rs they are generally cheaper;
but ii you cannot get the tickets you desire,
or the information wanted about rates, con-
ncctiuns. Sc, at your home station, write to
the undersigned, and Your letter will receive
prompt attention. II. w. TEASDALE,
+. II. CLARKE, General Agent,
GEN Traffic Manager. ST. PAUL, MINI.