The Mankato free press., 1923-06-29

We are going to try and finish our
work on Route l out of Mapleton
today, but from present indications
country IN the neighborhood through
which we go today, while the very
best soil for farming-the least rain
makes the roads bad as the side
roads are principally dirt and be-
come soft very easily, making them
very poor automobile roads. Our
Route is principally through Beau.
ford and Medo township. We left off
at Carl Pulas skis yesterday and will
continue on from there today. called
at the residence OF Ernest Cramer,
while Mr.. -Cramer was not home and
could find out nothing, was very
much impressed with the way the
house and grounds were kept up.
Most of his farm buildings including
silo, smoke house, hog house and
garage are of tile construction. The
front lawn, which profuse, with
pretty flowers and beautiful ever
green trees, lend harmony and
beauty to the place. We leave Mr..
Cramer's go north on the Maple
W. Hislop, about Ave miles north
of Mapleton. was also impres-
sed with the appearance of the
place. am glad to note that so
many farmers take pride In keeping
up the home grounds. Mr.. Hislop is
erecting fine new barn. and would
like to mention here, of having
seen so much new building going on,
that is five new barns and two new
houses to say nothing of other small
structures on the farms. This Is of
course an evidence of prosperity.
One of the prettiest places l have
seen for quite a while was the home
Of Fred Frye about two miles east of
Beauford-The yard is fenced off by
a beautiful iron fence TO keep out
chickens and other animals that
might mar the beauty of the pretty
lawn. Scattered about are roses and
other flowers; 1t was a treat to
are a great many places in the city
care of.
I stopped for a little chat with L.
]. Getty, always enjoy talking to
him, as he is very pleasant, an a
smile is always in evidence. He is the
kind Of fellow that puts sunshine in
peoples lives. Mr.. Getty is farming
100 acres, his son Floyd helping
him. He also has a daughter Coda,
who shares the burden with her
mother, OF keeping their beautiful
home in order. Mr.. Getty very well
posted man on all topics of the day,
and Of course should be, as he has
been a reader of The Free Press all
his life and uses that source for his
information. He praised our market
report particularly and said it was UP
to the minute. He has a beautiful
new home, finished last fall, the out
side finish is Of Kelly Stone and the
interior is all hard wood floors and
all. It was ahso'ulelv modern In
every particular. He has about $50
spring chickens ana fine bunch OF
young pigs, about lis. The reader will
notice I have given Mr.. Getty lit
tie more space than l usually do, but
he spoke so glowingly of our paper
and fattered the writer personally
to such an extent, that 1t behooved
me to give him the extra space. You
know we are susceptible to fattery
and try to return in kind. but he is
entitled to all ! have said. After
wishing him good luck, drove about
a half mile north to the house Of his
brother, D. C. Getty. Mr.. Getty
owns a quarter section, but about
forty acres Of it are in a small lake.
They have a nice flock Of about 400
spring chickens and a bunch Of
sixty spring pigs. His son Elbe helps
him in the fields and Airline, the
daughter assists Mrs. Getty with the
housework. They will only be here