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OF THE Best Wfteat and These lands have all been personally selected after the most careful examination. The country is slightly rolling prairie, the soil is rich black loam with clay subsoil. All kinds o f small grains yield enormously. The country is also well adapted to diversified farming. Co-operative creameries are built by the government. Nowhere can farming be done more easily or cheaply, or with so little capital. Prominent Bankers, Grain Men, Merchants and Farmers * say about this country many o f whom have made large purchases o f land in this district where 7 IS KIMG= ' f I *- Mr The Following Opinions Were Expressed After a Trip Through the Lands in Question: J. S. MciLain, 'Editor of The Minneapolis Journal: I first visited Northwestern Canada two years ago. I 'brought with me then soma of the preludicea that people from the states, and even from our own northwest, are usually afflicted with. I think I got rid of most of them. Winnipeg was the first agreeable surprise. I was not prepared to find a city so well built and one in which the business conditions were so prosperous that thera "was not a single vacant storeroom in town. The air of thrift and the general spirit of hustle and push which characterizes the prosperous western city on our own side was apparent everywhere, and I felt quite at home. Then, when I started west to the Pacific coast over the main line, I was much Impressed not only with the general beauty of the country for hundreds of miles, but par ticularly with the character of the farm im provements, and the thrifty appearance of the towns and villages of 'Manitoba and Assini boia. Hero was the tangible evidence that the climate wa9 not unfavorable, and that the soil was highly productive. As one ia always more interested in a country he has seen than in one he has merely heard about, I have been much interested in conditions and prospects in "Western Canada ever since, and gladly availed myself of the opportunity affoided by the Saskatchewan Valley Land Company to extend my observation and knowledge of the country. As a result of this trip, I .f.m more than ever impressed with the 'resources of this country. The e^ent of cul tivable area and the demonstrated fertility of the soil compel confidence in the greatness and prosperity of this Northwest country. The conditions of settlement are EO favora ble, the old-time difficulties of pioneering so completely removed, and the most attractive regions are made so readily accessible by railroads already built and to be built, that you have a right to ej^pect the Inflow of a tide of immigration which in fifteen OT twenty years -will place the majority of Canadian population west of Port Arthur. The region which Is likely to profit moat by this move Blent of population is the general region vis ited by Colonel Davidson's party during the past week. The sight with one's own eyes of beautiful farms and thriving towns, and the meeting with contented and even enthu siastic farmers away on the Saskatchewan, prepares one to accept the representations that come from the still farther Northwest, as to the fertility and ability of that country to sustain an agricultural population.Interview In Winnipeg Tribune. Joseph "W. Reynolds, DuluthOur trip through Manitoba, Aseenlboia and Saskatche wan has been a startling revelation to us all. The stupendous agricultural possibilities of the region have only to be seen to arouse the greatest Interest among investors and farm ers. As a wheat-raising district it certainly has no equal on the continent. George Douglas, Cedar Rapids,. IowaThl3 country is a perfect revelation to me. It looks like northern Iowa and southern Minnesota twentv years ago, where land is now selling for $i5 per acre. All it wants is settlers, and you can count oa it that a lot of our Iowa men will come up. At present they think this country la up in the Arctic regions, but I can tell them it's delightful. C. A- (LindberghThe trip has been a meat delightful one and has given an amount of experience that will be useful to all mem bers of the party. For, as I have been able to learn, all agree that the natural resources of the Saskatchewan, and. In fact, all the surrounding province, are many times greater than even the most sanguine of ua expected before we were on the grounds. I talked with twenty-aeven residents who had been located for three or more years, and some over twenty, and not one expressed any but the highest praise both in support of the de lightful climate and the resources of the soil. C. iR. Peterson, State Bank of Cokato, Minn.Land owned by Saskatchewan Land Company is as fine a prairie land as any I have seen, and will make a magnificent coun try when settled. - -It is not known to the "peo ple of my state the vast amount of good land unsettled in Northwest Canada and the win ters are thought to be more severe than I am reliably informed they arc. 'Northwest Can ada will be the future grain garden of Amer ica. A. P. 'Balch, President of the State Bank, Marshalltown, IowaI am aurprised and very much interested at the extent and progress of this wonderful country, especially In the rainfall and apparent fertility of the soil. It has a great future, but what it needs now is population. That, however, will follow as soon as the people of the different continents realize what exists here. The inhabitants of the United States have very little idea of the extent and capacity of the country. through which I have passed well adapted to wheat, oats, flax, barley and grass culture, nearly all of which is just rolling enough to be well drained and easily worked. I have talked with many "old settlers" who agree that the climate is one well worthy of investi gation the long days of sunshine combine with abundant rainfall to produce a rapid growth of vegetation and the winters, though cold, are enjoyable. Snow generally covers the ground from December to March, but is spread out over the entire surface, forming a cover that protects the. roots of all plants, and lhas made it possible to produce good crops of winter wheat along the Saskatchewan river in the Sasketchewan district. Your trip has proved a pleasant one for me and I hope it may prove a profitable one. how you feel. I was mighty skeptical myself at first, but I had to give up and so will you. This land beats anything I've ever seen in the States." F. S. Buell, Duluth, Minn.The alluvial soil of the country in the Northwest Territories will in a short time, in my estimation, create an empire far superior in production to Min nesota and the Dakotas. It would seem to me that the future bread basket of the world will be located here. to be the coming wheat region of the conti nent. F. C. Van Dueen. of the Van Dusen-Har rington Company, Chamber of Commerce Min- neapolisThis large territory, with its nat ural advantages, offers rare opportunities for men seeking locations in the agricultural dls- S. A. Nelson, president Farmers' and Mer chants' Bank, Lanesboro, Minn.Great is the N. W. T., and the Saskatchewan valley is. among the finest lands for general farming that I have seen, and their producing power will only be known when the country is more fully developed. F. M. Castetter, president of the banking house of A. Castetter, Blair, Neb.I have been a pioneer in the state of Nebraska and have seen the country grow from its infancy. There lands no better than the hundreds of man with or without a family, who possesses energy and ordinary intelligence, will make no mistake if he locates in that aectlon of the country. J. H. McCarthy, Chamber of Commerce, MinneapolisI knew you had a great country, but a personal visit satisfies me that it is far above what I- expected, I don't exaggerate when I say it is as fine, as can be found in the world, and that is a strong statement. I cannot but .think ot the progress when the people wake up to what you have here. W. H. Stokes, Watertown, S. D.A very interesting and instructive trip. A country of great possibilities and a rare chance for prof itable investment. The natural home of No. 1 hard Wheat. F. L.. Buell, 'Duluth, Minn.Am agreeably surprised at the richness of this vast em pire. No wild land in the state can equal or compare with it. Ex-Governor LindI can't see that there is any difference between this soil and the best in our states, ouly there's ao much of It. The governor is said to know every plant in Minnesota, and was constantly enthusing over some new found Minnesota plant, which also grew in Canada. throng composing our party, abundantly sat isfied all as to its productive and lasting qualities. So smooth and gently rolling is the surface of most of the land visited and so evenly and uniformly covered with ver dure, a veritable carpet of velvet, that often a scrutinizing gaze was necessary to deter mine that the thousands of acres passing in panorama before us was not actually subdued and already under cultivation. Climatic con ditions at this season of the year are certain ly superb, and careful inquiry leads to the conclusion that winters are not unduly rig orous. L. S. Gillette, MinneapolisI am convinced that the country we have passed through is just what' Minnesota and. the Dakotas "were twenty years ago. The difference lies only in the vastness of Canadian lands. That imag inary boundary line between the two coun tries must be done away with. We want Can ada's wheat, we can take care of it, and' they can't at least for the present. If you put the possibilities of Saskatchewan-Into figures, it conveys a better idea of the latent possibil ities of the country. Stephen. Collins, Farm Machine Man, Grand Forks, N. D.'I was born in eastern Ontario, but have lived' the mo6t of my life in Dakota. I have seen the country develop almost from its infancy. Here in this great Canadian northwest you have an undeveloped empire capable of raising ' sufficient foodstuffs to feed the peoples of the world. But the world does not yet "know it. It will wake up one of these days and then your population will grow, .not *y the hundreds or thousands, but by the million. W H. Piper, Red "Wing, Minn.I am well pleased with the general character of-your lands. Your soil seems to be of a very good qualityi, producing a good quality of grass and A SCENE ON OUR LAND. A. H. Comstock, of Marshall-Wells. Duluth We have a Canadian branch in Winnipeg and are doing a good Canadian business. Nat urally, I am Intensely interested in the growth of the country, and so have tried to watch it closely, but I had no idea of its wonderful fertility. W. J. Ltukena, real estate man, Chicago, 111You can't make a mistake if you buyvalue. here. NeVer saw better soil. Of course, I don't know about the rainfall, hut if it's half what they get in Dakota, the country will yield splendid crops. If the settlers learn right methods and get? their orops in early, they will surely succeed. This is the place for my "boys and for any other man's boys. It Ma great. Ex-Senator Meilicke, formerly of Minnesota. (Got on at Dundurn)He wae so enthuslastio v ,.___. , _ , .that they joked him a good deal. Finally he small grains. I consider all of your lands said: "Go ahead if you want to. I know tricts, and on a very reasonable basis of Colonel G. D. Rogers, Minneapolis.After more than forty years of life on the western prairies of the United States, I am free to say there are as great possibilities for the Saskatchewan valley as any portion of the North American possessions to-day. The land laws are most liberal, the soil Is surely of the best and an intelligent people is already there to welcome the new settlers with cordiality. The Northwest Territory of Canada promises millions of acres you have here have in creased in price in a short time to from $40 to $75 an acre. I am absolutely convinced that you have a tremendous future ahead of you there. Once the facts about your coun try become known, there will be a rush that will surprise you. C. A. Hubbard, banker, Lake City, Minn. The Canadian Northwest is a revelation to me. I predict a great future for It. The Saskatch ewan valley is destined to become a rich ag-. rlcultural region, A few years will find it settled with prosperous farmers. A young A. R. Davidson, Cashier of First National Bank, Little Falls Mlnn.-The country Is a marvel to me, as it must be to any visitor. The world does not yet know what you have in the great west, but It will find out one of these days, and thenthen who can predict the result? - Hon. Peter Jansen of Janseii, Nebraska, has made three extensive trips through the Northwest Territories and Is 'better pleased with *be country and its prospects each time. In his opinion the experimental stage in. the settlement of our vast prairie has long Been passed, and settlers can now come here with the absolute certainty that a few years of hard work will secure to them and their fam ilies a good home, and all the necessities of life, as well as some of the luxuries. Mr. Jansen is showing his faith In the northwest, not only by words, hut has bought several sections ot our soil, and expects to have a lot of land broken up next season. David T.. Denmead, president of the City National Bank, Marshalltown, IowaMy trip through the Canadian province ot Saskatche wan has1 bee n attende d with muc h pleasur e and information. The long, level, unbroken stretches of prairie is as fine in appearance.as any land I have ever seen. All. the settlers with whom I have talked express their satis faction with their location and prospects for abundant crops. I have every reason to be lieve their hopes will be fully realized. John Dwan, Two Harbors, Minn.A revela tion surpassing all, previous conceptions. Hour after bourtheiseeialngly boundless ex panse unfolded itself before our astonished and admiring gaze. The contour of the sur face and the wealth and luxuriance of the vegetation seem to rival the most favored por tions of our own United States. Repeated tests as to the .'depth and character ot the soil, made by the admiring and Interested M. M. Williams. Little Falls, Minn.The trip to Prince Albert and return has been one ot %continuous education for me. t h e fact that there are so many millions of acres of the best wheat lands In the world awaiting cultivation has helped me to eolve the prob lem as to where the hundreds pf thousands of people that are now looking to the north west for farms can find suitable lands tor profitable farming. Tho country I hav* passed through on this trip reminds.me of southern Minnesota, as It appeared twenty five years ago, but which is now eo densely populated and improved, the lands being now -worth from $75 to $135 per acre. No stumps, no stones, no drouth, no cyclones, no hot winds good water, cheap fuel. Convenient to railroads and towns. 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