The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-08-13
MINNESOTA STATE AGRICUL.
TURAL SOCIETY.

AANL1NE, Mlnn., July 23u. 1891.
Dear Sir:-Friday, September II, has
been designated as FARMERS DAY
at the State Fair, and several promi-
nent men. who are identified with far.
mers as class, have been invited to
be present on that day to address the
great crowd that will be present.
Among others invited are: Jeremiah
Rusk. Secretary of tile U. S. Board of
Agriculture; Jeremiah Simpson, Mem
ber of Congress from Kansas; Hon. Ig-
na'ius DOnnelly, who will deliver
short addresses.
An interesting program will be ar
ranged for the afternoon, consisting
OF Trotting, Pacing and Running
Races. We will make it profitable and
interesting for all that come.
Parties desiring tents should apply
early. Bring your blankets.
WM. F. Cross. Secretary.
as our readers will observe. when
they read Mr.. David Smiths letter in
this number Of the ADVANCE, there is
quite u difference Of opinion betwee,,
our two Oregon correspondents, as to
the climate. resources and productions
of the State Of Oregon, and as to the
advantages to be found, or not found.
by emigrants from the eastern portion
OF this country. Each of these gentle
men are good writer's, who have good
powers Of observation, and state the
things coming in the course of their
experience as they apprehend them.
from their respective standpoints. Mr..
Smith is, after several years. exper-
'ence, disappointed in Oregon. Mr..
Dcane has not lived so long in the State
hut he has been situated where lie has
seen brighter side, and more encour-
agement to those who go there to make
homes for themselves. But we can
say to Mr. Smith that Mr.. Doane has
no motive, or interest to bias him. in
writing about the prospects or condi-
li0n of that State. So far as We know,
he has no connection with any land
firm, and We believe he writes what he
believes to be facts. For our part, we
think Minnesota is good State to stay
III for those who are here, and good
State to come into, for those who wish
to improve their circumstances, and
we do not think it necessary for any
one to go to the Pacific States to find
health, and large measure of prosper
ity. We welcome the contributions of
our friends for the information they
have to give. Our young readers want
to hear fresh news from every part of
our country. and we all are glad to
learn what can be gathered about the
condition and prospects of our newer
settlements, and how our neighbors
are faring, who have gone from US to
try their fortunes in the farther lands
OF the Great West. Meanwhile, let
our correspondents give lis both sides
Of the question.
The Grand Army of the Republic, at
the close of a quarter of century Of
most worthy and bene6cent life, honor
ed itself by its manly and heroic re-
fusal to draw any color line, or make
any class distinctions in its member
ship. The boys in blue, especially those
who did tall running" to get away
from the hospitality" of rebel prisons,
remember that no black face was ever
unkind or false to them, or the union
cause. The Grand Army men will te
true friends to men of every race, ma
ti0Dality, color or condition, who were
true to the flag of the Union, and help
full to its defenders when they needed
help. We are prouder of the Grand
Army than ever before, and we always
felt proud of its membership, and the
holy aims kept ever in view by this un.
partisan, loyal association of veteran
soldiers.
The average tin plate lie has a ter
rifle recoil and invariably cripples the
deluded editor who fires it off. For
example, it was stated in an anti-taritf
newspaper the other day that Richard
son & Robbins, of Dover, Del, would
can no peaches this year because of the
high price of tin cans. Mr.. Richard.
oon nrnmnflv roD1ioa fGot Tim ;no,o,.oa