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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The house committee on agriculture
has agreed upon an appropriation of
1888, 800 for the department of agri.
culture. of which 1926, 900 is to be
devoted to experiments in the manu-
facture of sorghum,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The fee of doctors isan item that
very many persons are interested in
just at present. We believe the
schedule for visits is SO, which would
tax u man confined to his bed for a
year, and in need os u daily visit, over
81 900 Il year for medical attendance
alone. And one single bottle of Hop
Bitters taken in time would save the
81 900 and all the years sickness
Post.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
nNE hundred thou.and STRONG. -In the pas,

nNE hundred thousand StrOng.-In the past
~ few months there has been moro than
100000 bottles of Shiloh's cure sold. Out Of
the vast number OF people who have used It,
more than 1000 cases Of consumption have
been cured. All coughs. Group, asthama and
bronchitis, yield 1T once, hence 1t ia that
everybody speaks In its praise. To those who
have not used it, let us say, II you have a
cough, or your child the Group, and you value
life, don't fail tn try 1t. For lame back, side
or chest use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Sold by
your Druggist. N. WEBSEER,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

During 1880 the Chicago. Milwau.
kee and St. Paul company divided
ST. ,O78, 1903 among their stockholders.
and the dividends of the Chicago &
Northwestern company aggregated
$l, 500, 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Mr.. William E. Chandler has pre-
sentsd to the New Hampshire His.
torical society a pocket.knife which
was carried by President Lincoln on
the night of his assassination. 1t lisa
six-bladed. pearl.handled knife, with
one blade broken, and had Mr.. Lin
coins name engraved on the handle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The electoral count passed oil
quietly in Congress last week We'd
nesday. The result was announced
that Garfield received pa and Han
cock IA electoral votes, not counting
Georgia. but counting that State
Hancock would have l55, thus leav'
Garfield's majority at so.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
4 lEOrd to lNOfherN.

Mothers should remember that a most inl-
pOrtant duty ut 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 rs Parker's Ginger Tonic,
advertised in our columns. The wonderful
cures Of long standing eases OF rheumatism,
neuralgia and malarial disorders is the reason
why this pure and excellent family medicine
IL SO generally esteemed.-Ibst. 32w&
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

~ shall never again feel 80 awfully nervous
about my babies teething," writes grateful
mother. We almost lost our little darling by
PLY heard Of Parkcr's Ginger Tonic in time.
took q few spoOnfuls myself, which soon
cured my nursing baby entirely, and an oc-
casional dose has kept me and baby In such
perfectly good health, and made us 80 strong
and comfortable that would not be without
this reliable medicine for worlds.-A Mother
Of 1rooklyn. w824
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The house committee on commerce
has fixed the figures for the improve.
ment of the Mississippi river at ST..
100000 from Carlo to the gulf, and
$500, 900 from Carlo to the head
waters.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The war on emigrant rates between
the Pennsylvania road on the one
hand and the Erie and New York
Central roads on the other. is assum.
ing a serious aspect.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

A French chemist claims to be able
to create thunder-storms at pleasure.
each one having an area of six miles
square. What are we coming to!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Advices from the far west say the
sudden melting Of the snow in the
mountains is doing great damage in
southern Color ado and northern New
Mexico.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The appropriations allowed for the
Mississippi have been so large that
Congress refused to appropriate any
thing for the river and harbOr bill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The Chinese and Japanese excel all
other nationalities in the culture of
early vegetables. This arises from
the fact that they use only liquid ma.
nures.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

A man that owns good square hen
that will tend right to business has
something better than a gold mine.
Eggs at 80 cents dozen ut retail.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The Inter. Oceanic Canal Commit
tee has agreed to report in favor of
granting a charter to the Nicaragua
Canal company, of which Gen. Grant
is president.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

1t is stated on the authority of Jay
Gould, that there is an agreement
between himself and Vanderbilt,
for general combination of inter-
estS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The draw.bridge across the Red
river, at Fargo, ON the line of the St.
Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba rail.
way, is now completed, and in use.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
Prof. Guilmette'S French Liver Pad

Will positively cure Foyer ana Ayuc, Dumb
Ague, Ague Cake, Bilious Fever, Jaundice,
Dyspepsia, and all diseases of the Liver,
stomach and Blood. Price 81 80 by mail.
send for Prof. Guilmette's Treatise on the
Kidneys and Liver, free by mail Address
FRENCH PAD CO..
=, - Toledo, Ohio
N. WEBSTER, Sole Ag't, Blue Earth Co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
POLITICAL POINTS.

The Woman's National Anti-Polyg-
amy Society met at Salt Lake City and passed
resolutions urging Congress to sustain Gov.
Murray in ansesting Cannon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Senator Blaine owns 800, 900 of
bonds Of the State of Maine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
TIM 3 Err LANE s +!

We think the extension OF railroads greatly
the call for all kinds of wood and timber However much
hay be used for fuel timber absolute necessity 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, 1881-02-17
A YEARS FAILURES.

Tho Dun Mercantile Agency has issued its
annual circular OF failures for tho wear 18sO
The following Table shows the failures for last
year and tho year before, with the amount of
liabilities:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Mr.. Tilden has contributed 800 IN
help Weston, who is going to Lon.
don.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

A man breathes eighteen times a
minute, and uses 5000 cubic feet, or
about 375 hOgsheads of air per hour.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

A scheme is on foot to make st.
Louis the headquarters for General
Schofield, now at New Orleans.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

The initiation membership.fee of
the Chicago board of trade has been
increased from 81 900 to $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

This is the coolest winter New Or.
leans has known for Al years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Jay Gould is getting his grip on the
senate and his eye on the supreme
bench.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Judge Cemegys of Wilmington, Del.
recommends to the grand jury an in.
dictment of Bob Ingersoll for bias.
phemy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

A bill has been introduced in the
New York legislature providing that
telegraph wires be laid under ground.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Severe snow storms and intense
cold weather this winter have caused
much loss of stock in Colorado, ives.
tern Nebraska, etc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

1t is agreed to appropriate $1,000.
600 to encourage the foreign mail SER
vice during the present yeau.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
;S:sis.SsiTYs5CI5IST:III:}
!, Facts WORTH KNOWING. !

; Ginger, Euchu. Mandrake, Stillingta and}
many other OF the best medicines known are sol
sskilliully combined in PARKER's GINGER ToNIc1
.as to make it the greatest Blood Purifier and
, The Best Health and Strength Restorer
T. Ever Used.
: So perfect is the composition of PARKER's1
yGINcER Tonic that no disease can long EXIST
where it is used. If you have Dyspepsia, Head;
sache, rheumatism, Neuralgia, Bowel, kidpey}
Tor Liver Disorder, or il YOU need q mild stim-1
Iulant, or appetizer, the Tonic is just the med
ticine for you, as it is highly curative and in-t
svigorating but never intoxicating.
} II you are slowly wasting away with CON-
lsumption or any sickness, if you have q Painful,
Cough or bad Cold, PARKERs GIHGER TONIC
Twill surely help you. 1t gives new life and.
Ivigor to the feeble ard aged, and is certain
Scure for Rheumatisr, and Cholera lnfsntum.
1t Has Saved Hundreds OF Lives; It Nsy1
Save Yours. I
I II YOU arc feeling miserable don't wait untili
Eyou are down sick, but use the Tonic to-day. )
mo matter what your disease or symptoms may
kbc il will give prompt relief. \
! Remember PARKER's GINGER TONIC Is nOt$
Ia rum drinl. but the Best and Purest amilyS
Medicine ever made, compounded by new}
,process. and entirely different from BltterS,1
sginyer preparations and all other Tones. Try1
"a SOC. bottle. Your druggist can supply you. 4
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

THERE is no use in dragging yourself to
Il death, and buying all the vile medicines
for internal use when you can be cured of
fever and ague, dumb ague, bilious disorders
dyspepsia, as well rs all disorders
and ailments of the liver, blood and stomach.
hy wearing ono Of Prof. Guilmcttes French
Liver Pads, which Is sure cure every time.
II your druggist does not keep the pad, send
81 30 IN letter to French Pad Co., Toledo. @.
and 1t will be sent you by return mail II is
the only Pad that is guaranteed to cure. Be-
ware OF cOunterfcits.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.

BY the destruction of house i'll Com
urIcial street, Boston. Mrs. johanna Hanlan
a:.l Zee. -on William were roasted to death.
The boiler Of the steam yacht Carrie
exploded in the harbor OF Baltimore four men
beng luliej
The failure Is announced of LOOMS d
McAlastoi, carriage manufacturers, OF Bath,
:. H. with liabilities at $4,000.
George Smith and Catherine Miller
were executed at Willlamsport, Pa, for the
murder Of Andrew Miller. the woman's husband.
John Browns Sons, manufacturers Of
cotton goods in Philadelphia, have failed for
$4,000.
Mr.. William III. Vanderbilt has paid
tho entire cost Of transporting the obelisk, ped
estal and steps from Alexandria to New York,
md erecting them in Central Park.
John j. Berry, the embezzling bank
cashier of Hackensack N. j., has gone to the
state prison for five years.
Albert, who won second place in the
recent pedestrian match at New York, has been
selected by OLeary 10 walk against Rowel.
next month.
The arched roof of the old New York
Central depot at Buffalo gave way beneath
aE accumulation Of snow, and fell, burying in
IT. ruins large number Of cars and several
human beings Henry Walters, private secre-
tary 10 Superintendent Iillinghast, Of the New
FORK Central road William Wells, clerk of Car
Inspector Howe Of the Lake Shore road Capt.
Byrns and two others were crushed to death,
and several other persons received serious in
lures
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

One hundred squares of the city of
New Orleans are flooded by a break
in the levee. and the water is rapidly
spreading.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

A bill has bOen introduced in the
legislature of Wisconsin for tho ap.
prehensiOn of female tramps.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Mr.. Proctor, the astronomer, Is to
superintend the observations of the
transit of Venus in 1882 for the Eng
lish government.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Work has been suspended on the
hrst 100 miles of the Canada Pacific
railroad west.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

1t is pretty certain that tho refun.
ding of the government bonds will
float at 3 per cent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Senator Bruce, Of Mississippi, be-
lieves that under General Garfield the
political condition of the negro will
be improved.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Gen. Arson Stager was with the
Western Union Telegram company
when it had but 900 miles Of wire and
twenty offices.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
West.

The reservoir back Of Franktown,
New, gave way and made a clean sweep Of tho
place.
The Sheriff at Battle Mountain, New,
n blissful ignorance Of the responsibility he
takes, * scziug Central Pacific mail cars for
delinquent taxes amounting to $4,000. The
property Of the company in California il as
sessed at S3G, 000, 900, under the new constitu-
non, but 40 taxes have been paid.
A huge mastodon has been :exhumed
neal Pendleton, Ind.
Thousands of sheep have have sue
cuInbed 10 the cold weather in Montana.
Peter Pelkey wag executed at Helena,
Mont, for the murder Of Charles Tackle.
Hiram Hackett, who was stolen from
his home near Coldwater, Mich, sixteen years
ago. has been found and restored to his parents.
He had strawberry mark ON his shoulder.
A review Of the numbering interests
OF Michigan, made by commercial journal Of
New York, states that good timber lands range
rom $50 TO 600 per acre, and ARC being 30
rapidly secured by syndicates that they will
,oon be controlled by few individuals.
A. McCarger, the acting Indian Agent
al White River expresses serious fears of an
outbreak OF the Utes in the early spring.
Xavier Wilhelms, q saloon-keeper Of
II. LOUIS, murdered his mistress. Agolia Mar
got, and killed himself
Angus, Schultz, l5-year-old lad Of
Milwaukee. hanged himself through fear Of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
Investments in Real Estate
AND
ABOUND MANKATO.
Where carefully made at present prices pay better
than money at interest

The manufacturing in the full
tide of successful prosperity mechanics work. labor
employed than before enterprises being projected
hatabe tenement occupied and the brightest prospects
the rapid growth of the city.
MANIFEST DESTINY POINTS TO MANKATo
the great distributing Southwestern
busy industries fast multiplying will be pushed
most to supply the rapidly developing Of the country beyond
foothod will be worth fortune in the
want home you business location and
lend a hand TO make
Mankato the Leading City Of Southern Minnesota.
We offer you Lots the city proper suitable
locations Lots in all the Additions long parties will
improve
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
PROF. GUTLMETTE'S
FRENCH KIDNEY PAD.
WHICH CI-RLs DcOR DTION

FRENCH KIDNEY PAD,
WHICH CURES BY ABSORPTION.
Ask your druggist for PROF. GUILMETTE3
FRENCH KIDNEY PAD. and take no other.
II he has not got ii, send 600 and you will
receive the Pad by return mail.
TESTIMONIALS From THE PEOPLE,
JUDGE BUCHANAN. Lawyer, ToIedp, o.,
says: One Of Prof Guil,Dctte's French Kid
ncy Pads cured me cf LumbagO In three
weeks time. Ny case had been given up by
the best doctors as incurablc. During all this
time ] suffered CltCld agony and paid out
large sums OF money.
GEORGE VETvIER, j. p, = lciD, SAYS:
suffered for three years with Sciatia and
Kidney Disease, and often had TO go about on
crutches, / was entirely and permanently
cured after wearing Prof Guilmette's French
Kidney Pad four weeks.
SQUIRE n. C. SCOTT, sylvania, o., writes:
| have been great sufferer for 10 years with
Brights Disease of the Kidneys. For weeks
at u time was unable 10 get ont Of bed; took
barrels Of medicine, bun they gave me only
temporary relief. wore two Of Prof. Gull
mcttc's Kidney Pads six weeks, and now I
know am entirely cured.
MRS. HELEN JEROME. Toledo, o., says:
For years have been confined, q great part
OF the time 70 my bed, with Lcuc)rrhHa and
female Weakness. wore one of Guilmette's
Kidney Pads and was cured in one month.
ii. b. GREEN, Wholesale Grocer, Fintlay,
o., writes: i suffered for .5 years with lame
back aud in three weeks was permanently
cured by wearing one OF Prof. Guilmette's
Kidney Pads.
Is. j. KEESLING, N. d., Druggist, Logans-
port, Ind, when scndin: III AN order for Kid
ney Pads, writes: | wore one of the first
ones we had and ! received more benefit from
II than anything I ever used. In fact the
Pads give better general satisfaction than any
Kidney remedy we ever sold.
RAY SHOEMAKER. Druggists Hannibal
No, writes: We are working up lively
trade IN your Pads, and are hearing Of good
results from them every day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

Commissioner LeDue is disappoin-
ted in not getting his Office as a cabi.
net position.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17

David Davis is the largest man in
the senate, and yields the weightiest
pocket book.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
Bushwhacking is being again in.
trOduced in Florida.

PRODUCED in Florida.
| -------<->-A-
This is the coolest winter New Or.
leans has known for Al years.
Senator Blaine owns 10000 of
bonds Of the State of Maine,
|
Mr.. Tilden has contributed 800 IN
help Weston, who is going to Lon.
don.
Jay Gould is getting his grip on the
senate and his eye on the supreme
bench.
Work has been suspended on the
first 100 miles of the Canada Pacific
railroad west.
Commissioner LeDue is disappoin-
ted in not getting his Office as cabi-
net position.
David Davis is the largest man in
the senate, and Yields the weightiest
pocket book.
1t is pretty certain that tho refun.
ding of the government bonds will
float at 3 per cent.
----------S-So--
A bill has boen introduced in the
Legislature Of Wisconsin for tho ap.
prehension of female tramps.
1t is agreed to appropriate $1,000
OOto encourage the foreign mail SER
vice during the present yeau.
A scheme is on foot to make st.
Louis the headquarters for General
Schofield, now at New Orleans.
The initiation membership.fee of
the Chicago board of trade has been
increased from 81 900 to So, 500.
A man breathes eighteen times a
minute, and uses 5000 cubic feet, or
about 375 hOgsheads of air per hour.
A bill has been introduced in the
New York legislature providing that
telegraph wires be laid under ground.
Judge Cemegys of Wilmington, Del.
recommends to the grand jury an in.
dictment of Bob Ingersoll for bias.
phemy.
One hundred squares of the city of
New Orleans are flooded by break
in the levee. and the water is rapidly
spreading.
Senator Bruce, Of Mississippi, be-
lieves that under General Garfield the
political condition of the negro will
be improved.
Gen. Arson Stager was with the
Western Union Telegram company
when it had but 900 miles of wire and
twenty offices.
Mr.. Proctor, the astronomer, Is to
superintend the observations of the
transit of Venus in 1882 for the Eng.
lish government.
Severe snow storms and intense
cold weather this winter have caused
much loss of stock in Colorado, wes-
tern Nebraska, etc.
--o~4
A man that owns good square hen
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-17
PEOPLE WHO LIVE

ong the line Of and near to the old st. Paul
Sioux City railroad and its various
branch limos a of tho
Daily Republican., 1881-09-02

THERE Is evidently going 70 be \
lively political fgh. in Mississippi! th. ;
year, and the Bourbons. Il they expect
to win, will De driven 10 the Use Of the
handy shotgun and 10 ballot box stuff
inc. With a fair aud FIJI vote and an
honest count the Bou-bous viii Re
buried beneath q, 600 majority this fall.
1t will be seen that il vii! require no
little use OF the fsvorite ele ctioneer!ns
weapon, the shot gun and other Bourbon
devices Of making a minority into
majority to overcome such majority.
Col. King, the opposition candidate for
Governor, has declared thss the votes
will be counted, and has intiLlated
pretty plainly that there will DO trou-
be if attempts are made 10 prevent it
The shotgun Bourbons snatch up this
declaration eagerly, accuse him o! e1-
& ting violence and tell him that be may
gst more than he wants if he does not
have little care. This means tlat
Col. King must remember the fate Of
Judge Chisholm, and Dixon and other
whites who dared 10 take a stard
against Bourbon rule. This is the
usual Bourbon swagger, but Col King
being versod with their ways, and nav
lng tested his bravery upon more than
one battle field in favor of the rebel
cause, is not likely TO be very much
alarmed