Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, July 4, 1896, Page 1

Grand Rapids Herald Review. ‘Vor IV.—No. 45. ', VMN MMOL LALLA Granp Rapips, Irasca County, Minn,, Sarurpay, JULY 4, 1896. Great reduction in prices in all kinds of summer goods in the following departments: Itasca Mercantile Company. LL LLL We are selling goods is Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Caps, Clothing, Gent’s Furnishing Goods, Etc, in order to make room for Fall Purchases. REGARDLESS OF COST, This isn’t idle talk. We mean just what we say. A word to the wise is sufficient. these departments Grand Rapids, Minn. Herato—Vot. Il, No. 42. pIiiiiisp titties ee Herself If you keep her stand- ing over that old, red- hot cook stove another summer with the ther- mometer at 80 in the shade. Why don’t you have a little sympathy for her, and get her one of our Stoves Without Heat ? either a gasolene or a “Blue Flume” oil stove. We have them of all sizes to fit all purses. No heat, no dirt, no smoke, no kicking—the only sensible stove for summer use, —* PT TTTiiiilististiitiiit =a JOT pte } Come In and Examine Them and you will find them the best stoves on the market at any price. < s W. J. & H. D. Powers. | ? Grand Rapids Ladies. Keep apace with the prevailing styles, | and our experience with the trade | here has demonstrated that no exception is made to this rule in the line of Jewelry. Belts are worn this season, and to meet the demand and to please every artistic taste, we have a carefully selected stock of Ladies’ Latest Leather Belts, Woven Wire Belts in both Gould and Silver, Dress Sets, Silver Buckles, Belt Pins and Skirt Supporters. They are well worth a careful inspection. Nisbett & Warriner, 0 OQ dQ The Jewelers. LE & LIBBY, Dealers in all Kinds of FRESH AND SALT Meats Leland Avenue, GRAND RAPIDS. ALL THE DELICACIES OF THE SEASON. Choice Cuts of Sirloin and Porter- house Beef steak. Legs of Mutton and Ribs of Beet. All Kinds of Sausages. Spring Lamb. Fish and Oysters in Season. Lake Superier Trout. Whitefish, Shad. _Cove Oysters. Canned Salmon, Mackerel and Clams. Deviled Bae waned. fi hee ace 's Feet. a 5 ef. Fresh Laid Eggs." Ss Summer Sausage. Pineapples | White String Beans | Tomatoes Strawberries | Lettuce | Onions Piepiant | | Cucumbers Radisnes Celery | WE SELL THE FAMOUS “EMPIRE CREAMERY BUTTER” Prompt Free Delivery. CasLe & Lippy. @%e%e %e Fe Pe? ee a® SVS VHOSLS VSS OH LH CS LSLSLSS | | BY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. The Immigration Addresses Were Inspired With Sound Logic. Itis worth while to consider some of the reasons who the able men who delivered such forcible addresses at the Immigration convention here last week have been disposed to give so much time and attention to the sub- jects that were discussed. Asa gen- eral rule they were especially familiaf with the matters upon which they pre- sented their views. Hon. Theodore L. Schurmeier, for instance, 1s presi- dent of the Interstate Immigration as- sociation, which includes Minnesota, Dakota and Montana within its scope and through which he has kept fully informed upon all the features of the immigration movement. He was selected for that high office by reason of the special knowledge of tthe north- west which he has as a partner in the great wholesale dry goods house of Lindeke, Warner & Schurmeier, ana his address delivered off hand betore this convention gives ample evidence of the business standpoint trom which he views all these matters of settle- ment and development. His oppor- tunities for knowing whereof he speaks are such that when he praises the soils of this district he does so be- cause he knows that they are worthy of praise, and his facts and figures are presented with the keen insight of the business man who is on the lookout for the realities of the present as well as striving to shape the progress of the future. Col. E. C. Gridley is an experienced and successful owner of iron mining properties. In calling attention to the valuable markets which the iron ranges have opened up for Northern Minnesota’s agricultural products, he speaks from a thorough knowledge of the present conditions and from his special information concerning the future prospects, He certainly struck the keynote of success in farming in pointing out the profitable markets for the agriculturalists. It is evident that Prof. Thomas Shaw took up the the topic which will be most readily available in furthering the interests of those who have opened up farms here and of those who will soon follow. It was entitled “The Availability of the Sixth District for Live Stock Husbandry.” He is a highly esteemed ‘specialist upon this subject and his position in the educa- tional staff of the University of Minne- sota was gained through his success in practical expert demonstration of his knowledge. His ability is recog- nized by the press so extensively that even now his address is having wide circulation among all classes of people. He went into the qualities of the soils and of the -plant hfe of this district and calculated therefrom those im- mense benefits from the develepment of the live stock industry here which seemed surprising at first but which do not seem so wonderful when the well known facts of past experience are taken into consideration. In this connection the “Results of Dairying in the Sixth District,” as given by Prof. T. L. Haecker of the University ot Minnesota should be of incalcul- able value in the development which is near at hand. The views of the four experts who have been mentioned, were well forti- fied by the practical experiences re- lared by Hon. O. C. Gregg, Hon. Warren Potter, Superintendent of Schools Pendergast, and Col. George A, Whitney, who were pioneers and who observed the operations of their early arduous work. Such men open- ed the original experiment<! farms of Minnesota without state aid and they stood their own losses on unsuccess- ful experiments, Yet, notwithstand- ing their practical experiences, these “old timers” admit that during the past few years they have realized more and more the benefits of Scien- tific Agriculture as conducted by the expert professors of the state uni- versity and they are now better equipped than ever to review and comment upon the extensive work of the Minnesota College of Agriculture. They have at heart the best interests of the state, and their favorable views so freely expressed show that they realize the practicability of the great movement for immigration and devel- opment that shall soon transform the lumber camps of Northern Minnesota into comfortable homes and_product- ive farms. It was not surprising that the pro- fessors of the agricultural college res- nded so heartily to the invitations bpd the convention. The sub- station of the experiment farm had intensified their interest in this section, and it was within the lines of their duty to be here. The real surprise arose from their perfect familiarity with this district. They had evidently been here before in person or by proxy, and no old resident could well dispute the soundness of their argu- ments, Among these expert; Prof. Willet M. Hays delivered the address that bore most intimately upon the value of this sub-experiment station, and the address of Supt. Pendergast of this station was highly appreciated. This institution brought Prof A. W. Latham and Prof. Samuel B, Green here with their addresses on horticul- ture and fruits. As to the ways and means of secur- ing immigration, three prominent speakers make this department of the convention work their special aim. These were Rt. Rev. James Mc- Golrick, Bishop of the diocese of Du- luth; P. B. Groat, secretary and treas- ures of the Minnesota Immigration association, ‘and Moses Folsom, the experienced advertising agent of the Great Northern railway. Bishop McGolrick came because he had the interests of Northern Minnesota at heart and for the reason that the prac- tical experiences of his earlier days in securing immigration and m the coli- nization of large areas of this state would be, as it has proved, of much practical value to the convention. Messrs. Groat and Folsom are experts upon the questions relating to the dis- posal of railway and other lands and it is a subject of congratulation that they were so decided in their views of the continued success of the present immigration movement, The effective work of the conven- tion wassummed up neatly by Messrs. Schurmeier and Groat Saturday morn- ing just before boarding the train for their homeward trip. President Schurmeier said: “Our experiences here have been a revelation to me. This has been my first trip and, while I have held very favorable opinions of Northern Minnesota, they were limit- ed as compared with those I enter- tainnow We have been disposed to regard the agricultural resources of the north as of only minor consider- ation but now they have risen im- measurably in my estimation, What I have seen personally convinces me that ths advantages claimed for this district by those well-known residents who have related their experiences here are far greater than has generally been supposed. The energy of these residents of Itasca county empasizes the virtues of this northern climate. Agriculture, live stock husbandry and iron mining will rapidly advance in importance up here and :the interests of the northern districts are worthy of the closest attention of the business men of the state. The railroad men will be reaching for some of the traffic trom here before long. _I think some of the visitors have been surprised to see these grand opportunities for de- velopment don’t you Mr. Groat?” The latter gentleman, who had been an interested listener to the conversa- tion answered: “Indeed, I do. I thought I had a good idea of the con- ditions here but that trip up the Mis- sissipp1 Thursday gave me a far better .insight into these valuable advantages than I had had before. _ If these peo- ple follow up their immigration cam- paign they are bound to soon make the north half of the state equal to what Southern Minnesota now 1s and no one knows better than you do, Mr. Schurmeier, the wonderful business that the development of Southern Minnesota has created. And the business up here will be substantial for the reason that it will have so ma- ny elements to support it. The growth may seem slow but it will be sure. I’m glad that we have been able to see the country with our own eyes.” Such expressionsof opinion prevailed among the numerous visitors who at- tended the immigration convention and the value of their experiences here cannot fail to be of great and lasting benefit to the people of Itasca county. Worthy of Note. Hon. W. R. Baumbach, of the Itas- ca Mercantile company, is justly en- titled to credit for much of the suc- cess that attended the Immigration convention. He took great personal interest in the matter and by active correspondence and personal solicita- tion he secured the presence of prom- inent speakers who contribu most agreeably to the general welfare. Mr. Baumbach’s pleasant influence was felt by the residents as well as by the visitors and he saw to it that the strangers were shown -the attractive features of the public buildings and the picturesque scenery of the lakes and park region that is within the] (Co limits of Itasca’s county seat. Such matters as these, and the substantial aids to making the excursion and the convention in general an event in ev- ery way bead of this front district, are appreciated ver: hig ly by many citizens of Grand api is and Itasca county, THE GLORIOUS FOURTH. Our Independence Day Celebration Out- Pivals All Pr eveding Attempts.> There’s a flow of patriotism in the air “warmer and more earnest this season than. usual and it intensifies the interest in today’s Fourth of July celebration. The boys and girls have had plenty of help this week in singing the praise of the Star Spangled Banner, and the G. A. R. band has made the streets ming with the martial music as it went from place to place, stirring up the fires of liberty and freedom, The existence of the force—patriotism— was noticeable in both young and old during the. memorial exercises and thrilling speeches on Decoration day and who has the courage to assert that these observances and these cele- brations do not awaken the higher traits of character in the hearts of all who participate therein. The procession formed at Village hall at 10 o’clock this morning, head- ed by the martial band and members of the G.A.R. Post, and U.R.K. of P. societies of Grand Rapids, Laprairie, Cohasset and Deer River, and the Itasca county bicyclists fell into line, together with the Grand Rapids Cornet band. The procession march- ed through the principal streets and out to Hale lake park. It attracted great attention and was joined on the way by a large number of citizens and children, some in carriages and some stepping gaily to the lively music of the bands. The village, township and county officers were conspicuous in the parade and in furthering the general entertainment. At Hale lake park the Declaration of Independence was read by George Arscott, after which entertaming speeches renewed the patriotic en- thusiasam and the bands played most enlivening airs. The picnic at Hale lake park is 4 thoroughly enjoyable feature to one and all. There, this afternoon, a pro- gram of racing events is being carried out with every indication of the in- terest that goes to make these exer- cises so successful, Dancing m the Hale lake pavilion under the manage- ment of Henry Logan, is being en- joyed by many. Prof. Bufium’s or- chestra furnishes the music, and the floor managers are George Arscott and Fred Webster. The program of this highly enter- taining day will be closed this evening with the grand display of fireworks this evening at g o'clock on the school house grounds, where large and sub- stantial framework has been erected for the most important pyrotechnics. Finished for the Fourth. Chairman Logan, of the Board of unty Commissioners, has made a grand improvement in leveling and beautifying the grounds about the new courthouse. He has a special faculty for doing such work as it had ought to be done and with the com- pletion of the Third street work in that vicinity it will Le a very favor: able impression to all, | aot |