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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
NEW YEARS EVENTS.
The Day EnIivened by Four Social
Functions.

Mr.. and Mr.. j. II. Ray were treated
to genuine surprise Tuesday eve
ming, by about twenty of their friends
dropping in upon them with full
lunch baskets and some very desirable
tokens made of tin, it being the tenth
anniversary of their wedding. The
evening was spent in playing cards,
and all had most enjoyable time.
The guests expressed their best
wishes, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ray were
deeply appreciative of the kindly feel
ing of their friends and neighbors
Misses Nellie and Allie Williams,
assisted by Mr.. Frank Hoerr, gave
chatting dish party New Years after
noon and entertained a number of
their friends, who all report a delight
full time.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G.. Spaulding gave
a six clock dinner to few friends
New Years eve, from four to nine
o'clock. Excellent refreshments were
served and all had an enjoyable time.
Mrs. T. Fl. Andrews entertained a
number of the young friends of her
SOL, Charles, at a New Years dinner,
and the affair was appreciated by all
present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03

THE annual rainfall of Minnesota is
estimated to equal one hundred
thirty-nine million tons. The mean
annual rainfall is twenty-five and
one-half inches. The greatest mean
rainfall occurred in 1869 and was
thirty eight inches.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
Have to Hustle to Pay Bills.
Hard to Suit.
st. Paul Dispatch

St. Paul Dispatch:
A year ago the Democratic news
papers prophesied that the new Re-
publican congress would delay bust
ness, and do nothing but president
making under the leadership of
Speaker Reed. Now. they are com
planning that the Republicans are 60
ing too fast in legislation. Will they
never be satisfied?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03

If the first day is the index of a
new year, eighteen hundred and nine
ty-six will be noted in Mankato for
it's brilliant social events. The new
years reception last night at the new
A. o. U. W. hall, given by Mrs. Addie
Sherman, Mrs Lila Baker, Miss
Fraser, Miss Scouten and Miss
Brewster was decided social success
in every way, and an occasion long to
be remembered The various rooms
of the lodge hall were beautifully dec
grated with smilaX, draperies, and
palms and other potted plants, and
the scene presented during the pro-
gress of the party was an enchanting
one.
About two hundred invitations had
been issued and all the hacks in the
city were brought into use from an
early hour in the evening. The at
tendance was large, and as the guests
arrived at the first landing in the
building they were directed to the
dressing rooms by young masters and
misses arrayed in colonial costumes
which almost concealed their identi-
ty. Warner Baker, Walter Williams,
John Ray and Leon Little, and Kate
Hubbard, Inis Snow and Doris Little
acted as ushers for the arriving guests.
The guests numbered about two
hundred.
The hostesses were ranged in
the ladies' parlor by the ball room en-
trance, and there cordially received
those whom they were to entertain,
assisted by Mrs. SammIs, of Chicago,
and Mrs. Laidlow, of ST. Paul. Passing
through the brilliantly lighted ball
room to the main lodge room, an
hour was passed in social converse,
and those who preferred cards to
dancing took their places at the
tables many of which were surround
ed by groups of married men, who
showed considerable familiarity with
the paste boards.
We regret that we are unable to
describe the various costumes, for
dresses and toilets were never more
tastefully prepared, and many were
the objects of particularly pleasing
comments. But if we cannot make
individual mention, it will be sufflci-
ent to say that most of the elite of
Mankato society was present, and
that the scene presented was charm
ing to degree.
A program of about sixteen num-
bers was danced to the inspiring
strains of the Concordia orchestra,
and the floor was well filed with
dancers. When the program had been
half concluded, an intermission was
taken and tables were spread in the
dancing hall, and all found seats.
Dainty refreshments, consisting of
sandwiches, ice cream and cake, were
served, and were enjoyed by all.
When the tables had been removed
the program was completed.
The reception was a most delight
full affair, and the hoStesses may we'll
feel proud of their success 1t is to
be hoped that similar social events
may be more frequent in MankatO In
the future than in the past.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
$50 For One Bottle of Medicine.

This is to certify that my wife was
for years afflicted with the asthma,
and was so far gone that several
physicians decided that her case must
terminate in consumption. | was in
duced to try bottle of DR.. Warmers
White Wine of Tar Syrup. To our
great satisfaction it gave almost inn
mediate relief, and two bottles COM
pletely cured my wife. She is now
we'll and healthy, but l would not be
without the medicine if it cost fifty
dollars bottle. VIM. FL. FARRIs,
Ch'mn. BID. TIP. of Wilton,
Monroe Co., Wis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
Brightly Illustrated.

Saltwater Messenger:
souvenir number this week on fine
paper with excellent type and bright
ly illustrated with faces of prominenG
citizens and the principal buildings of
that solid town.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03

WHAT makes the Democrats so
mad is to think that the Republicans
in the house got right down to bust
ness the first thing, when they had
been predicting that nothing would
be done during the session.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
Minneapolis & ST. Louis Railway.
W

Depart Arrive
No. % & 24 Waterville and
Faribault Accommod. 6:25 am $40 pm
No 21 & %, st. Paul, Min
neapolis and Redwing Pas
senger 6:2O am 800 pm
Daily except Sunday.
No % connects at Waterville with through
trains for Des Moines also with free chair car
to Denver, via Kansas City and Topeka. No
II connects with through trains having through
sleepers for thicago, St. Louis and Kansai City.
cheer}u uS furnished upon s eS' e''
+. +. POWERS. A gent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
new YEARS RECEPTION.
A PLEASANT AFFAIR AT THE A.
o. u. w. HALL.

Mesdames Sherman and Baker, and
Kisses Fraser, Scouten and Brews-
ter! Hospitality Receive Numerous
Friends-A Brilliant Social Event
Starts the Year '06-Cards and
Dancing Chase the Fleeing Hours.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
Chicago, ST. Paul, Mimi & Omaha BY
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul.

Departing. Trains arriving.
No. 122-o:30 A. M. No, 1O1-12:2O P. NJ,
No. 1O4--2:3O p. m. No. 123-S:1O p. m.
No. l22 makes close connections at Austin
with through Sleeper,-for st. Louis, Peoria,
and Kansas City, arriving 7:15 next morning
This train also connects for La Crosse and
Chicago
No. 1O4 makes connection with Chicago
Sleeper at Austin and Lacrosse.
J. C. MOORE, Agent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03

Hastings Gazette
The MankaJo FREE PRESS has issu-
ed a special illustrated edition, the
handsomest of the season.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
OUR HATS ARE OFF.
What Our Friends Say of the Illus
trated Free Paess.

trated Free Paess.
Hastings Gazette:
The MankaJo FREE PRESS has issu-
ed a special illustrated edition, the
handsomest of the season.
Brightly Illustrated
Saltwater Messenger:
The Mankato FREE PRESS issued a
souvenir number this week on fine
ly illustrated with faces OF prOminenG
citizens and the principal buildings of
that solid town.
Didn't Forget Us.
Fairmont News:
While running over the list of
newspaper holiday editions we must
not forget Bro. L. p Hunts effort in
that direction, the result of which
was splendid souvenir number of
his excellent paper, the Mankato FREE
PRESS.
Surpasses Them All.
Albert Lea Enterprise:
OF all the handsome Christmas edi-
tions of our exchanges the one gotten
out by the MankatO FREE PRESS per-
haps surpasses them all. 1t was beau
tifully illustrated and finely printed.
Several others were fine but we can
not notice them in detail.
It's All Right.
Prison Mirror
The Christmas number of the Man.
katO FREE PRESS was a splendid issue
OF tWenty-fOur pages. Its profuSe
and beautiful illustrations give view
of the city, pictures of it's public and
private buildings, the portraits of it's
prominent citizens and business men,
with short sketches of their public
careers. The issue is a complete
compendium of the advantages, re-
sources and industries of the city.
But it Costs Something to be En-
terprising.
st. James Plaindealer:
The Mankato FREE PRESS comes
to the front with beautiful holiday
edition of that excellent paper. The
paper, Illustrations. and press work
are excellent and sustain the high rep
utatiOn Mr.. Hunt has as a news
paper man and an enterprising
citizen.
Have to Hustle to Pay Bills.
Waseca Journal:
The Mankato FREE PRESS issued
very handsome annual edition last
week. with extensive write ups of the
city of Mankato, the various business
industries of the city, and sketches
of a number of prominent men and
women, all illustrated by a great
many fine half-tOne engravings
Brother Hunt is hustler for Manka-
to, and we are glad to see that he is
supported by the business men in his
efforts to build nm the CITY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03

DOUBTLESS James Monroe is getting
more credit for his doctrine than he
would were he alive.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
Chicago & Northwestern

Chicago & Northwestern.
EAST BOUND. Depart Arrive
*Chicago express BIB pm $50 pm
Tracy q Wlnona local 8:15 am S:45 am
WEST BOUND.
*Chicago express 1920 pm 2:55 pm
Tracy & Winona local 1910 pm 10:4O pm
+Tracy Accommodation $40 am 10: 25 am
Sleeper to Chicago.
tSleeper Chicago to M1ukato
Garry passengers between Waseca and Tracy
all daily trains except Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-01-03
STAGE SCHEDULE.

Between Mankato, St. Clair and Minnesot
Lake.
Leave Mankato daily at TO- a. m.
Arrive at ST. Clair daily at 10:45 q. m.
Leave Minnesota Lake at 500 a. m. Monday
Arrive at St. Clair at 2: p. m.
Leave st. Clair daily at 2:45 D. m.
Leave Mankato daily at 6:15 p. M
Arrive ST. Clair Tuesday at 1: 100 a. M
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
Testing the Cows MINK

The present cheap, rapid and easy
methods of testing cows leaves no ex-
cuse for any dairyman not knowing
the quality Of the milk Of each one Of
If two tests are made, each
Of a mixed sample of four days milk,
one being taken six weeks after the
COW calves and the other six months
after calving the average of these two
tests will agree almost exactly with
the average quality Of the milk given
during the entire milking period.
There will seldom be a difference of as
much as one-quarter Of 1 per cent of
fat. If it is desired to know from tests
nearer together what quality Of milk a
COW gives. very accurate results will
be obtained by making two tests ff-
teen days apart four months after the
COW calved, each test being on a mixed
sample of four days. milk. The aver
age of these two tests with one-eighth
of 1 per cent of fat added is surpris-
ingly near the truth for the average
quality of the years milk. In the long
run, just the same results are OBJ
tanned, whether the cows are tested
once a month or twice a month.-Den-
yer Field and Farm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
The Word Lady Abroad.

The last time the Significance of that
very versatile and comprehensive word
gentleman" anne up for discussion in
the present writer's hearing one of tho
takers WIS reminded of the amusing
experiences of an American woman In
Scotland. She had been studying to be
II trained nurse. and ven abroad in
the summer. In Edinburgh she under
toOk 10 buy Il macintosh. She found
one that suited her. but the price was
too high. She said to the shop girl:
II have 10 work for my living, and
can't afford to pay so much. You mus,
sell it t. INC cheaper" Wait Il min
utc.' said the girl, and vent to the rear
of the shop. to the proprietor, and
said. That person would liz this
cloak. but she says she's not Il lady.
and wants Il reduction" Whether she
got the cloak or not did not appear, but
unqucstionably she got "a very slrpris-
ing illustration Of The difference be-
tween The meaning of Che word lady"
In Scotland and its meaning in the
United States.-Harpcr's Weekly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
weddinE-Gow BOOK.

II you would like to give n bride a
gift quite new, buy or make for her a
wedding gown book. Put on it Il coH-
err of white watercd silk or vellum,
and letter it with gold OF silver letters
that will spell "Thc Wcddins-Gown
Book" Or If you have the time and
disposition, paint on it a bride in we'd
ding array OF Il bcvy of bridesmaids.
Inside paint on every page a verse or
line that seems to you suited to the &C
casion. Fasten across the pages mar
row ribbons or bands Of white silk
elastic, under which may be slipped
and held fast bits Of the wedding
gowns and the bridesmaids frocks.
Have spaces for the photographs OF all
the bridal party, and a page or two
where the names Of the guests al he
written.-New York Post.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
A Housewives Trials.
s3R2 MARSHALL TELLS HO FIT
!.
SUFFERED.
Had Several Attacks of Rheumntis'n-
Doctors Failed to Relieve Her
How the Disease Was
Conquered.
From the Press, Appleton, MINI.

From the Press, Appleton, Mimi.
OF all the ordinary diseases to which
humanity is heir, there is, perhaps.
none more general or more painful than
rheumatism. The Press having learned
that Mrs. Mary A.. Marshall, a we'll
known lady Of Appleton, Mimi. this
city, had for some time past been d suf-
ferer from this complaint, and that she
had found a remedy which not only
gave almost immediate relief. u which
effected a complete cure, and believing
that the dissemination Of a few facts
regarding it would perhaps be of inter-
est and benefit to many of our eaders
interviewed the lady upon the matter.
The reporter found Mrs. Marshall at her
pleasant home busily engaged in per-
forming her household duties in a man
ner which did not in the least indicate
rheumatism, and secured from her the
following statement:
cit is about a year n a half 6
that 1 first experienced these attacks Of
rheumatism. AS they became more fire.
quent they became more painful, and
while l used the prescriptions of several
doctors I failed to find relief. About a
year ago + noticed in a paper a testi-
monial as to the effectiveness Of DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
ollN oo AZ SoFoNo W SAS
made therein hat I determined to try
them. My husband accordingly sent for
a supply of six boxes, and 1 am free to
say that before I had used two boxes
of the pills 1 became aware of a change
for the better. I continued to improve
until today, l I'M as free from all traces
Of rheumatism as I was before these
attacks. 1 can also truthfully say that
aside from speedily and effectually cur
ing the rheumatism the pills have done
me q great deal of good in generally
~renovating h system. purifying the
blood and relieving those numerous lit
tie ailments to which women are most
commonly addicted"
MI. Marshall was present during the
interview, and was sincere in his praise
of what the pills had done for his wife,
believing them to have been h sole
and direct cause of her relief.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain all
the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore
shattered r They are for sale by
by all druggists, or may be had by mail
from DIR. Williams Medicine Company,
Schenectady, N. Y, for SOC per box. or
six boxes for $3.50.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
Take Care of the Churn.

The care of the churn is always inn
rortant and too often neglected. Pre-
pare the churn by first scalding with
hot water, then by rinsing with cold
water. 1t makes but little difference
what kind Of a ch!lrn is used, only
that 1t has no paddles, floats or shafts
inside. There should be nothing in
side a churn at the time Of starting
but e With the cream properly
tempered, and not to exceed the prop
er amount in the churn, churning may
begin. If q revolving churn is used,
for instance, q barrel-chnrn, n revOlv-
ing endwise, the revolutions must not
be too rapid, say from sixty to sixty
five a minute; for very thick cream,
less speed will answer. The motion
giving greatest conclusion is the cor
rect one. This can be determined by
the ear Of the operator and varied &C
cording to the condition of the cream.
1t is now conceded by experts in dairy
matters that from twenty to forty
minutes is about the the time required
In churning, to produce most sat:sfact-
DRY results in quantity and quality.
The operation of churning should go
no further than to bring and leave the
butter in granular form. In most bar
rel churns that. ~revolve endwise
small, round pane of glass is inserted
in the cover. Before separation be-
gins the cream will adhere to aud COW
er the glass. When the schyrningss is
Awetf sdvarrced It will begin to part so
as to show some of the glass clean,
and when entirely clear stop. Draw
off the buttermilk, and with a dipper
pour a pail Of cold water over the but
ter, letting it run through it and out Of
the churn. This hardens the granules
of butter and prevents their massing
together. Next, cover the butter with
cold water, and move the churn back
and forth a few times, draw off the
water and repeat until the water runs
from the churn clear.-Denver Field
and Farm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
Dairy Notes.

How about warming the water for
the cows this winter? 1t will pay.
The tobacco pipe should never be al
lowed about the barn or milk pail.
A good COW will give a better return
for extra care than a poor 0ne.
The age of a COW has much to do
with her value as a mixer.
The utilization of all the side is-
sues Of the dairy will help the bust
ness wonderfully.
We have had corn and grass for
king in this country, but the COW is
queen.
Whoever goes into the dairy bust
ness should provide for using all the
b~y-products. Waste nothing.
Cows that are hard to milk or have
small, hard teats should always he
MIXED with wet teats.
sweet cream, just Skinned from the
milk, does not churn as rapidly as older
a that has been properly ripened.
The cows udder should always be
washed or sponged off before milking,
80 that no impurities can enter the
milk.
Frequent stirring of the e will
obviate the difficulty SO often expert
enced in having the butter full Of
white specks.
Much better butter can be made
when the temperature of the milk
and milk house can be regulated and
kept cool. =
Soft feed, such as bran, Stops and
oats ground and mixed with water,I
will help considerably to increase the
flow of milk. 4
The dairy COW, il she is q good one
and her heaviest flow of milk cOmes
at the right season, il a yaluablc@alfa
NAL on the farm.
Irregular feeding retards the natural
action Of the digestive and assimilative
organs, and irregularlty in milking
causes considerable suffering with the
animals.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
I


Farmers who sell or ship their milk
usually raise few calves, thinking 1t
cheaper to buy COW than to raise
them. But are we as apt to get as
good cows? If a farmer sells cows it
is his poorest II he wants to dispose
Of. Whereas, if we raise u W
cows we raise the calves from our
best cows, and by using a blooded bull,
we stand a fair chance of improving
our dairy herd. AS to feeding calves,
It is not necessary to feed them much
milk. We have good success in feed
ing a porridge made of corn meal,
ground buckwheat, wheat bran and
linseed meal, mixed and p%roportioned
as follows: Four quarts corn meal,
four quarts wheat bran, two quarts
ground buckwheat and about two
hanIfuls of linseed meal. We begin
using about one heaping tablespoonful
for each mess; make the porridge with
water, add q pinch Of salt and n
quart of sweet milk. Increase the
amount of grain as the calf grows old
er. Care should be taken not to get
the calves too fat. When raising
calves for cows they should be fed just
enough to keep them growing and In
good flesh, but not fat. Calves kept
fat while growing are not as apt to
make as good cows as those that are
Just kept in a good growing condition.
British Dairy World.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
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''z!:'',:'' NJ
What a Progressive Farmer HYs 10
Say About Them.
PRIVATE

What a Progressive Farmer Hps Ia
Say About Them.
Private dairies make the best butter;
must he properly conducted. Tho first
essential is a good farm upon which to
raise grains, clovers and plenty Of pas
ture grasses. Pure water is necessary
Warm stables, silos, good machinery
and machinery houses must all be had
If much profit is expected. Good cows
are the most important factors. | at
tach more Importance to individuals
than to breed or pedigree. Get the
dairy type. the good individuals of
that type. In 1890 ! bought good cow
for SIS to $3O-cows which have since
produced 400 pounds Of butter per
year. In summer my principal food is
grass, supplemented with bran and
cob meal. In winter, corn silagc, 30 to
30 pounds per day, supplemented with
four to six quarts of bran and plenty
of straw. Tread power is used, as it is
cheaper than steam. l have not prac-
ticed soiling. My pasture consists Of
partly wild and partly tame grasses;
two to two and a half acres are re-
quired for each cow. . All butter is
sold at home to a private trade, Mt IL
uniform price of % cents the year
round. 1 pack it in %25-pound jars and
deliver it to my customers. My but
termaker is a woman from Scotland.
She is most capable and gives entire
satisfaction. Cream is churned at 5G
to 60 degrees. My mixers are e
For silage 1 use ordinary field corn,
planted somewhat thicker than when
grown for grain. 1t is not trodden
down when put in the silo. This fall
part of the corn was badly frosted, but
it came out in splendid condition and
makes first-class feed.-F. D. Pierce,
Wisconsin, in Orange Judd Farmer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
Burned to Death,

New York, Feb. 25. Lillian Cecil
Lyons. the sixteen-year-old daughter
TO Daniel Lyons of Brooklyn, was
burned to death in her bed room to-,
day. The fire started through the ac-
cidental explosion Of ar oil stove
which had been used to heat the room.
Lillian, who was an epileptic, was in
bed at the time. She was unable to
move without assistance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29
Rumor. o., n Fresh Ma..ncr.

London. Feb. 25.-A COnStantinOple
dispatch to tho Daily News says there
is a persistent rumor there of 4 fresh
massacre at Trfa. The government
objects to Miss Clara Barton. prcsi-
dent of the American Red Cross so
ciety, going to Zeitoun to distribute
relirf.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-02-29

by the kidneys, Impurities pass OF harm
lessly. The Inactivity of the organs named
not only causes these impurities 10 remain
and poison the system, but also leads to the
degeneration and destruction of the or
gans themselves. Prevent Bright's disease,
diabetes, dropsy, gravel and other ailments
which affect the Kidneys and bladder with
Hostetter's Stomach Bittcrs. which like
wise overcomcs malarial, dyspcptic. bilious,
nervous and rheumatic complaints.