The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-02-01
Northwestern Dairymen's Convention


The programme of the convention ia now
being published throughout the Northwest
ern States and speaks for itself. Others
whom we greatly desire to hear from, whose
names do not appear on the programme, are
confidently expected to bc present. The ma
turc Of the subjects to he discussed are of
the greatest Importance in region like this,
just passing from grain to stock and dairy
farming. We have already learned that the
latter il the more profitable; but it can be
made far more profitable still, IL the facts
and methods to be presented at the conven-
ton are thoroughly understood and practic-
ed In the mere matter of butter, this should
make difference of Mt least ten cents per
pound. And as tho ladies make most OF the
butter, it is arranged that every holder of
ticket at $500, or a season ticket
ut 81 so, may take lady with him tn all meet
ings Of the convention.
No farmer, or farmers wife or daughter
can afford to miss such an opportunity to
learn that which will greatly better their
condition, and conduce to their happiness.
have only spoken of pecuniary benefits
to he received, though l might have said
much of the pleasure to be derived from this
three days convention. The evening meet
ings last year, as entertainments. were quite
us we'll worth so cents each, as the foreign
shows. which our citizens attend almost every
week.
With great reluctance, but under the ad-
vice of the officers OF the Association, and
from force of circumstances, the manage
ment has been compelled to give up the free
banquet The numbers would certainly be
too great to be handled with credit. or to BAN
quet at one sitting, SO as to give opportunity
for toasts. speeches. and a general good time
ut the table, as il always desired and expect
ell by those who have given us this second
COW ention. The banquet tickets are placed
at q price, 6Octs. for each person, which II 10
believed will reduce tho banqueters to rea-
souable numbers, and yet enable all to attend
who greatly wish to take In this most enjoy
able part Of the convention.
In order to enable those who cannot attend
but single session or day. to attend at small
expense, there will be --- session tickets
issued, admitting tho bearer to one meeting
for twenty-five cents.
We feel that the convention Is thoroughly
advertised, and that every farmer in South
ern Minnesota knows the benefits to be de-
rived fr, m attendance too we'll to need more
urging. and nothing further need be added,
except an invitation to bring for exhibition,
butter. cheese, grass seeds or other products,
tending to advance display In dairy and
stock raising interests.
Mankato, February lst, 1884.
NJ. G. WILLARD,
Chairman Com. of Arrangements.
P.s Since writing the above am able to
add further" that prizes will be offered, for
the first and second best packages Of butter
made and exhibited by any holder of sea-
son or membership ticket, in Southwestern
Minnesota. These prizes are offered by the
Mankato Board Of Trade at the instance of
tho special committee on dairy exchange,
which It 10 hoped may be organized and put
into operation at Mankato, during the con-
yention.
iss prize, $I8 silver set, consisting OF sugar
bowl, creamer ana spoon-holder.
end prize, $l2 silver butter dish and knife.
Counties comprising s. w. Minnesota; Blue
Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jack
son Lac quI Parle, lie Sueur, Lincoln. Lyon,
Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Mobiles, Pipestone,
Redwood, Renville, Rock, Watonwan, yell
low Medicine. N. It. W.