HUNTING AND FISHING GROUNDS AND PLEASURE RESORTS. 
Numerous testimonials could be pro- 
duced in support of the claims so lightly 
touched upon, showing that this coun- 
try has not been overdrawn; and in say- 
ing to all that a few days’ sojourn in 
Northern Michigan—the region of clear 
bracing air, pure crystal water, and the 
paradise of sportsmen—will cause firm 
belief in the beneficial effects of a vaca- 
tion spent there, it is confidently believed 
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in freedom from frauds, tramps, and 
gamblers; unequalled in the low rates 
and charges for all manner of necessary 
expenses in both traveling and_ living. 
The tyrant, Fashion, has no abiding 
place in these northern precincts; visitors 
can live, can rusticate, can amuse them- 
selves, can rest and enjoy themselves in 
accordance with the dictates of their own 
good sense. Fashions, styles, and what 
BEAR RIVER, NEAR PETOSKEY. 
will receive the unanimous assent of all 
visitors. 
As a certain prominent gentleman 
aptly states when writing to the Rich- 
mond News of August 5th, 1879: ‘“ This 
country holds out inducements for plea- 
sure-looking, health-seeking—all classes 
of Summer tourists—unequalled by any 
other resort; unequalled in invigorating 
and health-giving qualities; unequalled 
the say are thrown to the dogs, and 
tourists act like intelligent and sensible 
men and women in this part of the coun- 
try. Nature supplies pure water, a pure 
and active atmosphere, cool and refresh - 
ing days and glorions sound-sleeping 
nights. It is a remarkable fact that 
every tourist who visits this northern re- 
gion, boasts of the good and sound sleep- 
ing enjoyed every night. 
