The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-24
IS A BENEFIT TO STATE.
Purchase Of Dan Patch an Aid in
Enhancing Property Value,
Says L. 7. Lincoln. IS =

To the Editor Of The Journal: - =.
"A man is a fool to pay 100000 for "a
horse .. ..s.-... s. -.-i = 2
Listening to a group of gentlemen dis
cussing the various advantages, the agri-
cultural and commercial conditions of our
city and state, the methods and business
sagacity of some of our citizens, heard
the above statement, which forced me Sc
riously to question the validity and wis
dom Of the remark. s:..t -
Finding fault with any legitimate en-
terprise simply because we do not desire
to affiliate with peculiar line of business
or nave not the means to entertain bust
ness propositions Of such magnitude. ap-
pears very near-sighted. Where would
our city be to-day If Mr.. C.-was to
set the pace, tear down, and prohibit
building up? Where would our agricud-
tural and dairy interests be if men had
not paid for their experience purchased
and bred up to standard which stands
first in the country? 49,.
What has made Kentucky. Illinois and
Iowa famous. bringing millions of dollars
into these states annually, can be done,
and will be DONE in Minnesota. Our soil
and our climate, our enthusiasm, prompts
us to bid for the breeding industry of the
entire country, and the only way to bring
this about is to purchase the best, no
matter what price. Throwing reflection
upon, individual merits, or stock is not
just. and retards the progress of just what
we are trying to push to the 'front.' j. T.. ..
Candid and just comparison, legitimate
competition, is what has placed the Amer
lean, trotting (and pacing) horse upon a
successful basis and endeared him to the
hearts Of the civilized world, second to
no animal on the face Of the earth. The
only way to breed for q classic animal is
to acknowledge the superior merits of our
neighbours stock
NJ Jok
Dan Patch stands not only in the best
state, but in the best city in the coun-
try: Instead of breeders and purchaser
OF fine horses going to other states, in le:j J!
than ten years Minnesota will stand Il;
the head. and we will be selling $50, 900
horses instead Of purchasing them
Until now we have lacked the man of
enthusiasm and means who was willing
to expend his money in this important
industry; but he Is here, the stud is here,
and the foundation IS being laid which
adds one more step to the agricultural
and: industrial prestige Of Minnesota. 1t
is just such enterprise as this that en-
hances the value of Mr.. C.'s property and
farm lands. If he cannot sell to his
neighbour he may sell to some. inquiring
person Oh another state, who has been
attracted by our growth and commercial
development. Such Investments bring
capital, bring residents, lift mortgages
and stimulate every legitimate branch of
industry. Fortunate are we to have as
a citizen a man who is willing and able
to promote the Industries of our state
It Is a credit to Mr. Savage, "a credit to
our city. a credit to our, state another
inscription on our banner which makes
Minnesota famous 80. 81 q. e
Welcome any legitimate investment that
adds to the development Of our states
resources, be it either in horses poultry,
cats: dogs or any other branch ct modern
civilization. .. 49,. -. ? -. T.
my kingdom for horse"
L. T. Lincoln =,