Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1873-09-12
EMIGRATION SOCIETY.

In view Of the early completion Of the
Northern Pacific Railroad, to the Central
portion Of Montana, and the large amount Of
think it Of great importance to form an Emf
grafton Society, with headquarters at Boze-
man. Whole colonies are emigraling to Col
orado, Dakotah and Minnesota, and particll-
larly along the finished portion of the North.
ern Pacific Railroad LII view Of these con-
siderations. We think our citizens should
move ia this matter at an early period as
possible. Attempts oil the kind elsewhere
have been highly suct essful and largely in-
creased tile population and wealth of the
communities where proper steps III that direc-
ton have been taken. There is large amount
Of land in the Gailatin valley open to settle
ment and occupation, and several millions of
acres OH the yellow stone that for fertility
cannot be equaled anywhere in the United
States. The immense yield of wheat, oats,
rye, barley and potatoes to the acre in this
county. proves that we have the best farming
lands known. Then The TACT that our grasses
ff3rd feed for stock all the year round, gives
this section immense advantages over any
other part Of the Territory. Gallatin valley
il pre-eminent as farming country, and can
alone supply all the balance of Montana with
bread and meat. We do not believe our peo-
pie properly appreciate the great advantages
we have. There is no region known to US,
where with proper cultivation, better crops
can be raised than in this county.
We, therefore, think steps should be taken
to induce Immigration. Tins can only be
done by letting the world know our advant-
ages. There are thousands coming every
year from Europe hunting homes and good
locations. Fun as many leave the ever
crowded east hunting homes in the west.
we feel convinced considerable portion Of
this tide might be induced to come tc this
section. if they could learn the real facts In
regard to the wonderful productions of ric b
sill. II sc want to build up the county.
effort is necessary, and we trust that these
few suggestions will be considered by intelli-
gent and public spirited citizens in our midst,
and q start be made to torn an emigration
society, which shall issue pamphlets, setting
forth facts desired Dy the emigrant to deter
mine his location. We are satisfied that
all that is required TO insure a steady emigra-
ton of substantial farmers to this section, is
to publish the actual yield per acre of the
land cultivated. and the Unlimited range Tor
stock, which is kept all winter, without other
feed than the growing grass. Then the
healthiness of cur climate, being unsurpassed,
will be another consideration that will re-
ceive the attention of einigrants. We think
there is no question of the necessity Of en-
gaging in this matter at once We believe
much benefit will grow out OF its adoption,
and invite cemmuni cations from p rites
who can contribute any facts in regard to
yield of crops, or any matter that will aid us
In the attempt to circulate abroad the i'm
inense advantages Of this section, and we
desire response from all who can give AIRY
information. We will publish such commu-
nications with much pleasure, as they will be
Of great assistance.