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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15
What 1t Reminded Him or.

Binks was sitting on the piazza the other
afternoon, watching very ponderous lady
coying with the surf on the beach below,
dipping first one elephantine foot in the
water and then the other, when suddenly
she lost her balance and fell in, with wild
shrek for succor.
DO you know what that reminds me Off
said Binks to a bystander.
NO"
Woman"
to whom he could make himself agreeable.
Boston Herald
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell 1t. 25c
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

DON'T work your horses to death with poor axle
grease; the Frazer is the only reliable make
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

GRAY hair, however caused, is restored to it's
original color by Halls Hair Remover
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

ENGLISH is to be taught in the common
schools of Japan.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

PERSONS suffering from ague of long stand
ing will find specific in Ayers Ague Cure.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15
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RV1CHII-PATRA

Flies, reaches, ants, bed-b bugs, water bugs,
moths, rats, mice, sparrows, jack rabbits,
gophers, chipmunks, cleared out by Rough on
Rats" l5c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

Wiz are in favor of putting the tele-
graph wires and the Anarchists under
the ground.-Peoria Transcript.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

BEST easiest to use, and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. BY druggists. SOC.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

II you are losing your grip on life try @Wells'
Health Remover" Goes direct to weak spots.
Crest Appetizer and aid 70 Digestion. giving
strength Is stomsch. liver, EdnsyA bowelA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15
John Burroughs " Health Habits. -

In answer to an inquiry concerning
his habits of living, Mr.. John Bur-
roughs, widely known as man of let
tiers, writes:
II gave up the use of meat on the
advice of my physician two years ago,
and my health has been much better
ever since. / find / need less physical
exercise, that my nerves are much
steadier, and that have far fewer dull,
blank, depressing days; in fact, all the
functions of my body are much better
performed by abstaining from meat
In summer l make very free use of
milk. l eat eggs, oysters, fish and
fowl, oat meal, hominy, beans, and a
great deal of fruit of all kinds When
l can get good buttermilk l want no
better drink. There is great virtue in
buttermilk. One year ago | gave up
the use of coffee, and / find / am
greatly the gamer by it. Certain
periodical headaches with which 1 was
afflicted attributed to coffee. 1t seems
that the only part of my organization
that needs stimulating is the secretive;
meat and coffee clog and hinder these
functions, while meat and vegetable
diet favor them. One must study his
own animal economy and adapt his
habits of eating and drinking and Of
work to it. What suits me will not
suit all. DR.. Foote'S Health Monthty.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

WHEN man is climbing the ladder
Of fame he likes rounds Of applause.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies ants, bed
bugs, vermin, water-bugs. skunks. l5c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15
President Cleveland and Bride.

DOLLY PAGE HosMER, aged 100, died in
Boston recently.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15
Trough on Rats"

Cures all Kidney Affections, Scalding, Irrita
ton, Stone, Gravel Catarrh Of the Bladder 81
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15

"Rough on Toothache" Instant relief l5c.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-09-15
"Frailty, Thy Name Is Woman"

That she is frail often in body,
"'Tis true, It's true. it's pity,
And pity tbs, It's true
Dr. Pierce's "Fsvorite Prescription" 10 the
best restorative tonic for physical frailty in
women, or female weaknesses or derange-
ments. By druggists. Price reduced to one
dollar
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

WIN Gne ODJeC6 OF forcing the OlQ land grant
railroad companies whose roads have been sold,
but which kept up their organzions for the sole
purpose of holding their lands exempt from tax
alton, to dispose Of such lands and thus place
them in the tax lists the attorney general COM
menced proceedings against five of these COM
panies in the supreme court to forfeit their
charters. In two Of these cases such convey
ance of the lands was made by agreement as de-
stroyed their immunity from taxation. One
case was decided adversely to the state. but the
others have very recently been adjudged in it's
favor This action will result in large additions
to the tax lists of several Of the counties of the
state and in more equitable distribution Of the
burdens of taxation. The attorney general has
of taxes due from the Northern Pacific Railway
company, which under the judgment Of court
will add $40, 15459 to he revenues Of the state
the attorney general hos manifested that indus
try, energy and ability that has peculiarly Sig
nalized the administration of his department
Throughout the term Of his incumbency Of the
office.
STATE DAIRY COMMISSION
The dairy interests of the state were at one
time threatened with irreparable injury by the
competition of olea2incous products which were
being generally introduced into our markets.
AS measure Of protection to this important
and rapidly growing industry of our people, the
"the sale or manufacture of unhealthy or adul-
terated dairy products" A commissioner and
an assistant authorized by the law were ap-
pointed to enforce its provisions. The very in
wise you of his proceedings and experience in
the discharge Of his duties. As was expected,
ne encountered the energetic opposition Of man
ufacturers and dealers in the fraudulent
product. who attacked the law in the courts and
by every possible device sought to defeat It's ex-
ecutton. The commissioner and his able assist
ant, however. were indefatigable and persistent,
and % result Of their efforts the base fabrica-
lions sold as pure dairy products are sub
stantfally expelled from the state. 1t Is
estimated that the import Of oleomargarine for
the past year has been not to exceed 300, 900
pounds. while for the year preceding it was fully
4OOO. 900 pounds; and 40 n consequence. the
genuine product of the dairy has sold at from
three to five cents per pound better prices. The
public has been the victim Of various impose
lions practiced In different departments OF Its
Industry. but think It will be admitted that
the ingenuity Of depraved human genius has
eliminated In the production Of oleomargarfne
aud its kindred abominations.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
The report Of the secretary OF the state histor-
ical society shows for the organization . graf
lying condition Of prosperity. It's library now
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Full Information respecting the organization,
work and requirements of these schools is fur
intendents and the board of directors. A con-
tinuance of the liberal policy the state has here
tofore exercised toward this institute believe
to be warranted by the character and the results
of it's work.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30
SUPPLEMENT-
Gov. Hubbard's Message.

BIENNIAL MESSAGE OF GOV. L. F. HUBBARD
Gentlemen Of the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives: Following the precedent established
by my predecessors upon retiring from office, l
have the honor TO submit for your information a
brief review of the transactions Of the executive
depart ment of the state government during the
period that has elapsed since the legislature was
last in session.
The extraordinary growth in population and
the corresponding wealth which have character
lied the development of the state within the
period named are the source of much gratifca
ton and pride to our people, and omens of great
promise for the future of our beloved common
wealth. 1t requires but a careful husbapdry of
the rich and varied resources with which nature
haS endowed us and wise administration of
the trusts committed to our care to assure that
proud destiny for our state which the possibili-
ties of the future present.
FINANCES.
The following statements give a general idea
OF the transactions of the treasury for the fiscal
years of 1885 and 1856. The auditors and
treasurer's reports furnish the information in
much greater detail: hence, for exact informa-
ton respecting each item, l refer you to those
documents.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

Totals .$4. O26, 1877 20 SO, SO3, $50 90
These estimates Of the states resources will
doubtless closely approximate the actual reve-
nue. receipts. The estimates of disbursements
also will probably be nearly verified by the act
ual expenditures. except in the item of new
buildings for 1888 and 1889. The estimate of
$4,000 per annum for that purpose falls
largely short Of the estimates submitted by
their different boards Of control for permanent
improvements at our state institutions. In con-
stdering these latter estimates, therefore, in
connection with che requirements Of other de-
pertments OF the state government, and the
probable revenues from which appropriations
must be paid the necessity of a reduction OF the
one or an increase Of the other will be made ap-
parent. The unpleasant duty was imposed
upon me by your immediate predecessors Of
withholding my approval to several appropria-
lions made for most worthy objects, simply be-
Canse the revenues of the state were not suffi-
Gent to meet them. A proper adjustment Of
expenses to income is an elemental business
principle az applicable to the state as to the in
diyidual. Without questioning, therefore. the
utility, or perhaps the necessity. Of the expendi-
ture contemplated in the estimates referred to,
their masnitude. in the aggregate. presents the
alternative OF restricting appropriations or in
creasing the tax levy.
The status Of the trust funds Of the state on
the 31st OF last July was as follows:
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81,
STATE BOARD OF connexions AND CHARITIES
The report Of the board OF corrections and
charities contains much valuable information
and makes important recommendations respect
tutiens Of the state. a perusal of the report
will show that most valuable service has been
rendered by the board in it's efforts to improve
the methods obtaining In the management Of
county 5aiis pOorhOuses and reformatoriee, and
that our institutions as well have received much
benefit from the advisory relations 1t has sus-
tanned toward them. An important service re-
Gently inaugurated by this board has been the
adoption of uniform system Of accounting by
the several state Institutions The tables pre-
pared by the secretary OF the board az published
in the report. show at glance the per capita
cost of maintenance Of inmates In each institu-
tion, and q division OF such cost among the sew
eral items Of expense incurred. I commend to
your considerate attention the review of the
work Of the board and the recommendations
contained in its report.
STATE PUBLIC SCHOOL.
Under the provisions Of chapter 146 Of the
General Laws Of 1885. which provides TOR the
establishing and conducting of state school
for neglected and dependent children, there has
been established and recently set in operation
In the city OF Owatonna, an institution Of the
character contemplated An eligible site In
Gliding 16O acres Of land was donated by the
tages furnishing accommodations for about
sixty pupils Tho school III in charge Of Prof
g. A. Merrill as superintendent, gentleman Of
peculiar qualifications for the duty, who has
connection with the state public school OF
Michigan. While the buildings were constructed
at a. cost within the appropriation Of 100000,
that sum was insufficient TO furnish them and
until such time when the legislature could
MAKE further appropriations for its use. Tho
deficiency has been supp, led. however. by the
Citizens OF Owatonna, who generously advanced
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

Total. .......... sc, 600 $67, 900 $47,7OO
The Winona school also asks an appropriation
for ladies' home, but no estimate Of its cost is
given. The normal schools sustain prominent
and most important relation to our educational
system, and should command in the future as
in the past, the fostering of the state.
Their necessities increase with the development
of the commonwealth, and their requirements
should receive such liberal consideration as is
bestowed upon all our state institutions.
Expenditures for permanent improvements
and repairs were at st. Cloud $21, 5OO.35, and at
Winona $1.4SO.68.
The enrolment was:
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Sc, 900 for the purpose Indicated. An early ap-
preparation will be asked for their reimburse
mont.
The report of the commissioners will advise
you of all details respecting the location OF the
institution, the construction and equipment of
its buildings and the organization OF the school
l heartily and confidently commend to your fos-
tering care this young institution believing
that in the near future it will demonstrate Its
great possibilities tor good AS u most worthy
public charity, as a certain agency OF moral re-
torn and as an undoubted measure Of public
economy, the state public school asks for your
generous consideration
The estimate Of appropriation required for the
immediate future Of The institution are as fol-
lows:
year ss7. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $1,000
For reimbursement or citizens of Owa-
tonna. ....................... 5000
For deficiency and incideutals ........ 5000
For current expenses 1855 .......... 10000
For current expenses 1889 ........... $4,000
For new buildings. Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

The functions Of the state and local boards of
health were materially enlarged and their
efficiency corrcspondingly increased by the leg
islRti0n Of 1885 respecting the control of infec-
lions diseases OF animals, the regulation Of Of
fensfve trades. the supervision of sources Of
water supply, and the act reorganizing and de-
filming the duties OF local boards. The state
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ally receipts from railroad and insurance COM
panies. The trust funds have been increased
from Sc, 27S911. 70 in 1881 to $9.601, 637. IA in
1886. These additions are the proceeds of the
sale OF land and pine stumpage belonging to the
several funds, except ST. AZ, SO6. IL which has
been realized as profit on the sale and exchange
Of securities held by these funds. Recent in
vestment, of these funds have been in the bonds
of the State of Tennessee which have largely in
creased in value since their purchase and if sold
at the price at which the last purchase was
made further profit Of $194, $40 would be re-
allied.
As an agency in the line of public reform and
retrenchmenr in public expenses the state board
OF corrections and charities was organized in
1885. Its efficiency in this service has been
shown in the improved methods adopted
through its instrumentality in many of the
counties Of the state, in the administration of
their local institutions and the decrease in cost
Of maintaining their charitable and penal de-
pendents The board have also instituted a
uniform system Of accounting. under which all
expenditures at our state institutions are spread
before the public in an intellizible form.
was made In 1883. As q measure in the interest Of
public economy and reform this change must be
regarded as q most salutary one.
the state, and its effective measures for the pro-
tecrion OF public health. together with its ample
provision for the management and control of
OF the logisla:fon of 1855, supplemented by the
vigorous and efficient action Of the state board OF
health. No state Is now better equipped than
our own to deal with emergencies growing out
Of epidemics or infectious diseases.
As great public charity and an agency Of
moral reform the state school for dependent and
neglected children recently opend at Owatonna
will command place alongside the most worthy
institutions Of the state It's work in reclaim
ing from the communicating influences of igno-
rance eAA W. these innocent dependents win
be felt IN tcsure years In saving to the citizen
ship Of our state thousands who might otherwise
contribute to swell the population Of her penal
institutions.
In 1881 the state militia was represented by q
few independent companies, scattered, neglected
From that nucleus has been developed our pres
emit effective organization of national guards, as
compact. well disciplined and reliable a body Of
citizen soldiers, in proportion to numbers, as
any state Of the Union IAN show.
The immunity from taxation of the lands held
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

The report Of the secretary OF the state histor-
ical society shows for the organization . graf
flying condition Of prosperity. It's library nov
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-12-30

Totals Isl, 40 oil S1.OA,02Ol s1.224.02O
Fiscal year 1887 81, BIG. 1877 20 1885. 10 o.
Fiscal year 1885, 1886, 900 90 1,O44O2O 90
Fiscal year 1885, 1874, 900 90 1,224O2O 90
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-12-30
Something About Chairs.

The chair was invented mt SO early a
period that its origin can not now be
ascertained. 1t was used by all the
civilized nations of antiquity. A stool
for sitting at the piano, called the y, is
the lower part of chair used in the
Roman Empire nearly two thousand
years ago. The seats used by the
barbarous conquerors OF the Roman
Empire hardly deserve the name OF
chairs, as they commonly consisted of
little or nothing more than n stool with
three or four legs. Even the great
Alfred, who swayed the scepter of
England in the latter part of the ninth
century, possessed nothing approach
ing nearer to chair than three-lgged
stool made of oak timber. This species
of seat was at length improved into a
chair, by the addition of another leg
and back.
The next step in the art of chair
making was to cover the seats with
cloth, and to stuff them with some kind
of wadding. The material of which
the frames were made was oak, and
for a long period they were exceedingly
heavy and inconvenient. The arm
chair is said to have been contrived by
an alderman of Cripplegate. England.
Such chairs, however, were in use
among the ancient Greeks and Romans.
The Windsor chair seems to have
been first used for rural seat in the
grounds about Windsor Castle, Eng
land, whence its name. 1t was origin
ally constructed of round wood, with
the bark on; but the chair-makers soon
began to make them of turned wood,
for the common purposes of house
keeping. We can not learn that any
were made in this country before 1888.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-12-30
Brains and Character VS.. Money In
Soeietv

Some persons have an idea that to
to every success. To some extent this
is a mistake. Money may buy brains
and use the same to carry out an OBJ
ject in view. but it takes brains to rec
ognize brain force in others; therefore
fool with money is even worse cit
than man of brains without money.
Neither does money always open the
door to society. True, a moneyed man
may be able to make himself a power
in the community in which he resides,
and by big outlay may make quite a
spread among his neighbors, but he
will soon learn to his sorrow that it
will take something more than for
tune to enable one to become recog-
nized as a man of culture in good So
ciety.
A gentleman is born so, and if he has
not the natural instinct to be gentle
man he will find it uphill business to
fill the role not intended for his nature.
Society excerpts the actor, though he lie
ever so poor and uncouth, who assumes
the role of the gentleman because it is
all in the play; but society recognizes
the right to SIT down on the man who,
though he has fortune at his back,
attempts to fill the role of gentleman
when he must well know the role but
lifts the unhewn, brutal nature of
his.
In this free land of ours, where
genius, brains, force, and strength of
character are being recognized on all
sides, there is no earthly excuse for an
ambitious young man of honest habits
and force of character to stay out of
good society. In fact, it is the duty of
the would-be-something young man to
play his hand for all there is in it at
every opportunity. TIE young man
that depends on God, man, or some
thing to turn up" to help him along is
bound to be sadly beaten sooner or
later. "God helps only those who help
themselves" is one of the wisest and
truest of proverbs, and the young man
who lacks the force Of character to rely
on his own manhood for an honest live
lihood has no business to attempt to
live in this progressive, enterpr. sing
world of ours, and the sooner he shut
files off to eternal rest and sleep the
better for himself, and especially for
those he leaves behind. Cincinnati
E1l01Iirpg.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-12-30
Why She Did Not Like Women Gus
toners.

II hate women customers" replied a
saleswoman in dry goods store She
had been asked plumply whether she
preferred waiting on men, and this was
her plump answer.
why do you prefer men,"
Because they know what they want
and do not care to keep you stand
ing an hour while they tumble over
and rumple up the goods on the coun-
ter. Why, only to-day | was showing
lady black stockings. OF course
they were all the same size and quality,
yet she dragged every pair out of that
box and then wanted to see more ]
handed down two more boxes, just like
this one, and then she asked if we had
had more. told her no, and then she
said | might wrap up one pair for her.
The lady next me made nine different
sales to gentlemen while L was fooling
with this one woman. | am going to
try to get place in a hardware store
or some place where women do not
have to deal with women. Pitts burg
Dispatch.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-12-30
How a Spider Doffs an Aged Garb.

When spider is preparing to molt
it stops eating for several days, and
fastens itself by short line of web to
one of the main lines of it's snare,
which holds it firmly while it proceeds
to undress. The skin cracks all around
the thorax and is held only by the
front edge. Next the abdomen is un-
covered. Now comes the struggle to
free the legs; it works and kicks V COR
oUsly, and seems to have very hard
work. But continued perseverance OF
about fifteen minutes brings it out OF
the old dress, and it seems almost life
less, and is limp and helpless for sew
eral minutes, but gradually comes back
to life, and looks brighter and prettier
than before. To young people, and
even to little children, it is an opera
ton of extreme interest. Ny little
nephew watched the melting of q
nearly full-grown pet spider, and ran
to his mother, saying: Mamma, my
spider undressed and hung his dress
on q line. "-JDtde AlCdke.