Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1886-08-19

variety. Oats, as far as have circulated
have been excellent. Have seen some mag
nifcent fields of buckwheat. Potatoes short.
Hay crop rather under average.
After all, Mr.. Editor, taking out June, Ju-
ly and August, Ohio believe is the best State
to live in. This breezy west during the heat
of summer is an enjoyable place, but to think
of the winters makes one shiver. Then there
are the storms of rain, hail and snow, besides
the inevitable cyclone, which lifts everything
save the solid bottom of real estate and scat
ters them like snow flakes. Devastation by
the hail tiend in Dakota and parts of Mime
sofa the present summer is beyond concep-
ton. Without doubt this western country is
by far more subject to these meteorological
phenomena than the east or south.
One thing more: Ihave not seen an apple,
peach or pear tree since I left the State of
Ohio. Apples, pears and peaches, &C., all of
foreign growth. They cannot live in this
climate. So it is impossible to enjoy the lux
ury of these fruits in their freshness and
beauty, which in seeking home is a matter
of no secondary importance. They have ber-
ries and some small fruit, but they have to
work for it. 1t costs more labor to protect
them from the winter each year four fold than
gave to mine in Napoleon for IA years alto
gether; and you know we were accustomed to
have some berries as we'll as other fruit
Again, while there is unquestionably much
good land in the west, it is equally certain
there is vast amount OF territory not worth
inclosing. There is good deal more ''wast
land" than in the east.
This weeks NORTHWEST just come to hand
and l pause to look it over. Appropo to the
subject in which I am writing is your item in
regard to the wheat crops of Henry county,
the present season. Ifyour statement is cor
rect, then Henry county beats the world this
year, at least in the wheat crop. I know
something of Henry county soil and doubt
if there is any better on this continent.
The Industrial Exposition at Minneapolis
will open the 23d inst when expect there
will be an exhibit eminently worthy of all
commendation. The preparations are on
magnificent scale. It will repay journey
from the extreme east and from the far west,
to witness the display.
About the first of September you may be
able to announce our return to Ohio, nothing
in providence preventing. Wauseon will be
my home. Nevertheless, CampLatty will never
be forgotten, nor the good people of Napol-
con, some of whom in real worth, and solidi-
ty of character, are second to none in this
world, and we shall be disappointed if we do
not meet then in the world to come.
| For the satisfaction and information of the
former friends and acquaintance of E. L.
Ames, who left Napoleon and came to this
city five years ago, would say that his sue
cess as dentist is very satisfactory. He has
one of the finest offices in the State, and a
business to say the least that is first class in
every respect.
| Inotice in your last issue an obituary OF
John Powell. Irecognize the emental pointers
of the accomplished Haag in the production.
He has certainly done Justice to the subject,
and none could have done more. For Mr.. P.
in many respects was model man. The
world needs more of his type and all might
safely emulate his virtues. We are again ad-
monished by this providence to put our house
in order, for we must die. ST.