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January 6, 1876
The Worthington Advance
Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota
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Chief Engineer O. D. Brown surveys the Southern Minnesota Railroad extension from Winnebago to Worthington to secure land grant; expected to start next spring, boosting economy in grasshopper-affected western Minnesota frontier.
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EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHERN MINNESOTA RAILROAD
Mr. O. D. Brown, Chief Engineer of the Southern Minnesota. Railroad. whom we met on the westward bound passenger train on Monday,- informed us he was then on his way to Winnebago City for the purpose of surveying the proposed line of the Southern Minnesota from Winnebago to Worthington. The survey will be attended with many inconveniences and hardships at this season of the year; but the duty cannot well be avoided, as the company is obliged, we believe, to extend its road next season in order to save its land grant. If work should be commenced next spring, as it probably will be, times will become lively on our western frontier. and the country that has, suffered so many reverses from grasshopper invasion, will become newly attractive, and if spared from the ravages of these pests will soon take rank among the most busy and wealthy portions of the State. The Southern Minnesota is destined to be one of the best roads of the State. and its importance will at once be revealed when it is extended.—Lanesboro Journal.
We copy the above as another item showing that the Southern Minnesota Company is in earnest and will push the road through as rapidly as possible. We call especial attention to the last paragraph. The Southern Minnesota is already one of the best paying roads in the State: and its importance to us as a straight cut and outlet to the great lakes can scarcely be exaggerated. If work begins in the spring, there will be an abundance of employment for all who are willing to work in this and other of the new counties, and there will be lively times, as the Journal says.
Mr. O. D. Brown, Chief Engineer of the Southern Minnesota. Railroad. whom we met on the westward bound passenger train on Monday,- informed us he was then on his way to Winnebago City for the purpose of surveying the proposed line of the Southern Minnesota from Winnebago to Worthington. The survey will be attended with many inconveniences and hardships at this season of the year; but the duty cannot well be avoided, as the company is obliged, we believe, to extend its road next season in order to save its land grant. If work should be commenced next spring, as it probably will be, times will become lively on our western frontier. and the country that has, suffered so many reverses from grasshopper invasion, will become newly attractive, and if spared from the ravages of these pests will soon take rank among the most busy and wealthy portions of the State. The Southern Minnesota is destined to be one of the best roads of the State. and its importance will at once be revealed when it is extended.—Lanesboro Journal.
We copy the above as another item showing that the Southern Minnesota Company is in earnest and will push the road through as rapidly as possible. We call especial attention to the last paragraph. The Southern Minnesota is already one of the best paying roads in the State: and its importance to us as a straight cut and outlet to the great lakes can scarcely be exaggerated. If work begins in the spring, there will be an abundance of employment for all who are willing to work in this and other of the new counties, and there will be lively times, as the Journal says.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Extension
Southern Minnesota
Surveying
Land Grant
Grasshopper Invasion
Western Frontier
What entities or persons were involved?
O. D. Brown
Where did it happen?
Southern Minnesota, From Winnebago To Worthington
Story Details
Key Persons
O. D. Brown
Location
Southern Minnesota, From Winnebago To Worthington
Event Date
Next Spring
Story Details
Chief Engineer O. D. Brown surveys the proposed Southern Minnesota Railroad line from Winnebago to Worthington to extend the road and save the land grant, despite seasonal hardships; this will bring employment and prosperity to the western frontier recovering from grasshopper invasions.