Now, look at the Embers.  It is a classic example of the “road rash” that can happen when planners and decision makers do not establish design standards for a community.

Look to your right.  Notice here the impact of the bluffs as landmarks that define the community and how they essentially serve as a “frame” for the city.  Notice the trees, imagine what they must look like during the fall.  Or do you remember?

Look at how St. Peter and Paul Church announces itself to all who enter the city as it towers majestically above.

Can you find the armory building?  What is the message that you receive?

Now find the Blue Earth County Court House.  What does that say to you?

COMMISSION APPOINTED

In accordance with new law, Judge 
Mead has appointed Robt. Roberts, Dr. Jacoby, and Geo. M. Palmer a commission to make selection of  a Keely cure institute to which inebriates from this county may 
be sent for care instead of to the inebriate asylum.   There are two or three cases pending with the county and no action 
will be taken until the 
commission makes a report.