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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
LIVE STOCK IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
Cattle.
Cattle.

South Dakota is emphatically a stock
country. The prairies furnish food the
year round for cattle, which require only
a small quantity of hay to get them
through the winter. The cattlemen in
the Black Hills country do not feed at
all, though they constantly incur the
risk of loss from heavy SHOWS. Nutrit-
ious grasses, cheap hay, good water, a
climate perfectly adapted to cattle, and
good shipping facilities, make the bust
ness OF cattle raising a most profitable
one. Many farmers have fine herds of
blooded cattle, and the character of the
stock is constantly improving.
The fattening Of cattle by farmers and
local feeders during the fall and winter
months is a line of business that is much
more fully developed than most people
imagine. When it is taken into consid-
Grafton that fully 50 per cent of the en-
tire cattle and hog receipts of Sioux City
market come from the corn belt of South
Dakota. it has NO small meaning as an
evidence of the extent t o which corn is
the basis Of this section.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
APt&ian Wells.

An extensive artesian basin underlies
a large part of South Dakota. Nearly
900 wells have been put down in differ
ent part, of the James river and Missou-
ri valleys. These vary in depth from
600 to 1852 feet. Some of these wells
supply water to the towns, while others
are used to drive Touring mills and other
manufacturing institutions, which is sue
cessfull and economically done. Many
farmers have wells one OF two inches in
diameter to supply water for stock and
for domestic purposes. Artesian wells
cost from $3.50 to $1,000, according to
depth. Farmers themselves have put
down wells in some localities at a cash
expenditure of about xIsO.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Wheat.

In a large part Of South Dakota wheat
is the favorite O and even in the corn
belt many farmers prefer to make this
cereal their principal crop. Wheat is
easily cultivated and the grain is soon
threshed, sold and converted into cash.
The desire to get the entire years work
done in FIVE or six months causes many
to grow wheat. In a season like last
year there is more money in wheat, but
in the long run corn brings better results,
though of course it involves more work.
In South Dakota wheat yields from 10 TO
90 bushels to the acre, according to the
season and the conditions of cultivation.
The quality is No. I Hard, No. I North
ern and No. 2. In weight it generally
overruns the legal standard by three or
four pounds to the bushel. The wheat
of the Dakotas is the best grown. and it
has gained a worldwide reputation. 1t
has the smallest percentage of water
and the largest of albumnioids. The
average percentage of water in the
wheat of United States and Canada is
1916, while that of the Dakotas is S.84.
In albuminoids the Dakota wheat aver
ages 1906. while that of the United
States and Canada is I2.I5. This means
that Dakota wheat will make the best
bread possible. and more bread of the
same quality than the wheat of any 9TH
err portion of the world: that is to say, it
viii bring the highest price in the worlds
market.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Healthtulness Of the Climate.

There is, perhaps, nowhere on the
continent a more healthful climate than
that of South Dakota. The new conner
does not have to get acclimated. The
chills and fever, and malarial troubles
generally, which used to be regarded as
an unavoidable incident to the settlement
of a new country, are practically un-
known here. There is no low, swampy
ground to breed malaria. The air is dry,
pure and invigorating. The stranger
from the East takes delight in inhaling
the health-giving air of this section. He
finds in it something which invigorates.
He is told that it is ozone and from
henceforth, especially if he has weak
lungs. he thanks God for ozone, even if
he has but a vague idea of what ozone
really is. This climate is especially
grateful to those who have pulmonary
troubles. Many persons have come
here as a last resort, and instead of dy-
ing have become robust and strong.
The dyspeptic will be able to think Of
something besides his stomach; the hol-
low-chested young fellow will develop
an astonishing lung power; and those
suffering from malaria will have the
poison driven from his system. In gen.
eral, the weak will be made strong, and
the strong will increase their strength
The sick will be made well. and the well
will develop into a vigorous physical
condition. OF course people must die
here as elsewhere, but figures demon.
strate that for good health and long life
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23

acres. 1t extends north and south about
225 miles, and east and west about goo.
It is one-fourth larger than all the New
England States together. 1t is nearly
one and one-half times as large as ILL
nois, and more than one and one-half
times as large as either New York or
Pennsylvania.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
The Winter.

In New England much of the winter
is rainy, cloudy, and generally disagree
able, while frequently the heavy fall of
snow makes travelling difficult and some
times almost impossible. In South Da-
kota at least five days out Of every six
are bright and CHEEKY. There is seldom
a heavy fall of snow; it rarely rains in
winter; travelling is nearly always good;
and the winter is generally unattended
bv the discnmfnr.s and disasraeabIe fea-
lures which characterize that season in
the East.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Potatoes and other YsSetables.

The South Dako,a potato is a large,
robust fellow who will not take a back
eat for anybody. The tubers of this
section are dry. meally and excellent
keepers. They yield from 100 to 500
bushels to the acre and bring a good
price. Everything else in the line Of
vegetables which grow in the north tenn
perate rome grow to perfection here.
Peas ripen by the middle of June. On
ions flourish excellently, while beets and
cabbages attain an enormous size. Eek
periments with sugar beets show that
the largest percentage Of sugar found
anywhere is in the beet grown in South
Dakota. Celery, caulilower, egg plant,
melons, and all ordinary vegetables are
easily grown. Sweet potatoes and pea.
nuts have been successfully experiment.
ed with.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23

the same value as that in the adjoining
section of Iowa. 1t will not be long be-
fore this difference will disappear. The
man who may think of buying Iowa land
will ave nearly half the money by COM
ing into South Dakota.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Hay and Grasses.

The entire surface of South Dakota
IS covered with native grasses. Buffalo,
blue joint, bush and other wild grasses
abound and furnish excellent pasturaee
for domestic animals, just as they did to
countless buffalo and deer. On the
larger ranges in western Dakota the
stockmen put up little or no hay. The
grass cures on the stem, and unless
heavy falls of now come the cattle get
through the winters finely.
The farmers in the corn belt section
can put up wild hay-usually blue Joint,
which is of fine quality-ata cost of
from 81 to 81 per ton. In the towns this
hay sells for from - to s.. Timothy,
blue grass, millet and other tame grass
es do well, but most of the farmers pre-
fer to depend upon the wild grasses for
pasturage and hay.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
What South Dakota Will produce.

While here as elsewhere something's
will grow better than others, it may be
said there is no cereal, vegetable or
flower grown in this latitude in the
United State which will not grow in
South Dakota. The vast majority of
the people are engaged in farming and
stock raising, and this must always be
the occupation of most of those who
make their home in this state. As agri-
culture is the basis of all wealth, South
Dakota is destined always to be a pros
porous If not a wealthy commonwealth.
As yet only a small part of the land is
under cultivation. but the time is not far
distant when this state will feed a by no
means Insignificant portion of the world.
Corn.
In the future corn is to be the princi-
pal cereal for that part of South Dakota
which is particularly treated of in this
pamphlet. When the southeast corn
er of Dakota was first settled, the
pioneers, believing that they had passed
north OF the corr belt, did not plant
corn. After a few years they began to
experiment and ultimately corn became
the main crop. They were a long dis.
stance from market and without railroad
communication. While therefore grain
was not easily convertible into money
hogs and cattle found a ready sale "a
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Horses,

What is true of cattle is true Of horses.
Every farmer raises a few horses, while
there are a few large ranches where
blooded stock, both for work and speed,
is raised. The cheap land of South
Dakota have attracted hither several
large horsemen, who can raise horses at
half the expense incurred in the East,
while the prices received are always
good.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
The Soil Of South Dakota.

Most of South Dakota is of c%retaCeous
formation, and was once the bottom of a
vast inland sea. The soil which has ac-
cumulated during the thousands of years
since then is fine. rich, alluvial loan,
from one to FIVE feet deep, under which
is found a clay subsoil. The soil is rich
and possesses the constituents necessary
for producing all sorts of vegetables and
cereals. An analysis shows the soil to
be composed Of silica, lime, potash. soda,
phosphoric acid, nitrogen and vegetable
humus. 1t requires no artificial fertilizer
to raise excellent crops, though the pru-
dent farmer has found that it pays to use
his animal n wen in South Dako-
ia. The color varies from dark brown
to black. The soil is everywhere easily
worked. The surface of the ground is
gently rolling. and is free from stones,
save here and there a small boulder
which has been rolled along for hun
dreds of miles. The farmer who uses
his sidehill pillow on the stony hills of the
East will find blowing in South Dakota
boys play in comparison with the former
work. He could go for hours withou,
finding anything to obstruct or impede
his pillow. There are in the Northwes,
farms which have for twenty years pro.
duced successive crops Of wheat. and
which yield to-day as pountifully as ever
In the corn-belt Of South Dakota, how.
ever, the farmer alternates his field be.
tween corn. wheat and other small
grains
In South Dakota the farmer does no,
have to spend time picking stones, and
building walls to get rid Of them. No,
does he have to dig bitches and spend
good money for thing to drain his land
Nor does he break his back grubbinp
out stumps. He simply breaks up his
land and nlants his crnns
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
4 SAMPLE Of what South Dakota can Do.

The years 1891 and 1892 justified the
claims which have always been made for
South Dakota. Those who by reason of
long residence have fully understood the
of the State, have asserted
tina, no section of the country could sur
pass South Dakota in general product
encss These 2 years demonstrates
the truthfulness of this claim in a way
which can admit of no doubt. The
claim has been proven many times be-
fore. All parts Of South Dakota have
produced big crops heretofore, but SO
little land was under cultivation that the
good result was largely lost sight OF.
Then came the period Ut drouth, which
lasted in a large part OF the State tor two
years. This gave occasion tor the cry
of "destitution" and hard times which
almost completely stopped Immigration
into the State. Yet during this dry spell,
the equal of which the old settler had
never before experienced, the farmers
OF nearly all that portion OF the State IN
Guided within the corn belt, as defined
IN this pamphlet. had fair, and, In some
locations trst-class crops. The note
worthy thing about 81 and o. was that
while the rainfall was slightly below the
average, yet the timeliness of the show
ers caused the grain to grow well, and
fields Yielded from IS TO AZ bushels of
wheat per acre. To the farmer of the
Northwest there is nothing strange in
the fact that a field of wheat should
yield 40 bushels to the acre for he has
occasionally seen such things ever since
he came into the country; but the graft
flying thing about these years was that
all large yields were with few exceptions,
characteristic of every county in the
Says nTbaksso0 as ,5 s wh fas,,, .ae farm Mssi'
perhaps, the best crop they had ever
known. Not only this, but to make a
good thing still better, the prices ranged
than for several years. Wheat
has sold for from 70 to s. cents, accord
ing to time and locality, and these prices
the farmer a handsome profit.
What is true OF wheat, is likewise true of
corn, oats, barley, and everything else
the farmer had to sell.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Some FOOD results from this Blk Crop.

In view Of the low price at which land
may be bought in South Dakota, in
thousands Of cases the value of last
years crop was more than sufficient to
pay all the expense of growing a crop
and to buy the land besides. In the east
a man is fortunate who a pay for his
farm and Improvements before old age
overtakes him. and nowhere outside Of
the Northwest can a single crop pay for
the land upon which it was grown.
Another good effect of that fine crop
was that farmers who were compelled to
run in debt for stock OF Improvements
were able to take up their mortgages,
and many have paid up their entire in
debtedness and bought land besides.
Others have been able to put up new
houses and barns. while Others have
bought live stock for their farms
In all cases the farmers find themselves
in better condition to face the future
and are firm in the belief that South Da.
kota is good enough country to suit
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Minor Crops.

Sorghum and broom corn grow we'll
in this section. Tobacco has been sue
cessfully cultivated, but little as yet has
been done. Hops grow well-the wild
hop being a native. Field beans and
peas do as well as anywhere. Pumpkin
and squash attain an astonishing growth
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Biz Yields and large Profits.

One could fill hundreds of. pages like
these in making mention OF farmers
whose wheat went from IS to 40 bushels
t the acre. The instances do not occur
in a few favored localities. They are
widespread and reach into nearly every
county. Farmers who had $1,000 worth
of grain could be mentioned by the hun
dred. while many had $4,000, and here
and there one whose crops were worth
$4,000 or $4,000. 1t has been carefully
computed that $3.50 will pay the total
expense, including interest and taxes.
of growing an acre of wheat. When
therefore a field yields 30 bushels to the
acre and the grain brings SO cents, the
total sum is ga per acre, or SIS 50 above
all cost. When an acre yields SIS worth
of wheat the farmer has $3.50 profit besid-
espay for his time. When he gets $50 per
acre, as was done in many cases last
year, his profit is IS per cent of the sum
realized. Merchants are generally well
pleased if they can make from 10 to 20
per cent on their sales, but the South
Dakota farmer last year made 100 to 900
per cent on the cost of his crop.
Then, too, it is well to remember that
these remarkable results have not been
gained from land that has cost from $50
to S75 per acre, but which can to-day be
bought for from $40 to SIS above the
value of buildings. The land seeker
has to-day in South Dakota an oppor-
tunity to get cheap lands which a few
years hence will bring from $50 to SIS
per acre,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Flax.

All parts of the Dakotas will produce
fax of excellent quality. 1t yields from
8 to p bushels, and always commands a
good price. 1t is often grown upon the
n~ewly-turned sod. and the farmer has a
crop instead of letting his land summer
fallow. Thus far fax is grown only for
the seed, but it is confidently believed
that the time is at hand when it will be
cultivated more for the fibre than for the
seed.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Barley.

This grain is also of excellent color
and quality. 1t averages from IS to Sc
bushels and always brings a good price
Barley cracked or cooked has beer
found to be a fine food for hogs, and the
time is not far distant when the North
west even where corn is not a sure crop
will turn II a Large crop" of barley-fec
hogs.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
The Autumn.

The fall months bring the p~lcasantest
weather of the whole year. The sun
dropping southwark. sends his rays less
directly, and the heat of summer subsidies.
Almost every day is bright and fair; the
soft breezes kiss the cheek with delicate
touch; the air is laden with healthful-
ness, and all the forces of nature seem
to be vying with one another to add to
the comfort and happiness of man. AS
the autumn days glide past the weather
gradually gets cooler, but notices. pleas
ant. Cold weather sometimes occurs be-
fore the end of November. but for the
most part winter weather is not looked
for until the middle OF latter part OF
December.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23

South Dakota beats the world. From
the United States censu report of 1880
the following death rate in proportion
to the total population is given for diff
--~.A 1-,,1t,n~
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
The SpFins.

In South Dakota the spring begins on
the average earlier than in the East.
Sometimes seeding is done in February
generally a good deal is done in March,
while the middle of April is regarded as
late for small grain. The spring rains
begin during the latter part of March,
while April, May and June are the
months when the greatest amount of
moisture comes. Corn planting is done
about May /. As a rule, settled warm
weather begins about the middle of May.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Hogs.

Wherever corn grows the hog can be
depended upon to bring dollars to the
purse of the farmer. Having plenty of
corn, the South Dakota farmer also has
plenty of hogs,-that is to say, he may
have plenty of both. Here the hog en-
joys excellent health. Hog cholera and
other diseases which bring frequent dis
aster in the East are practically I'M
known. Packing houses are near by, and
the farmer receives good prices for his
porkers.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Sheep.

For sheep there is perhaps no finer
country in America. There is plenty Of
food. while the dry climate wards off
pneumonia and other diseases. The
dry ground prevents foot-rot, and al
most every condition tends to the we'll
being of the animals. Already many
farmers have large locks of sheep which
they have raised from small beginnings,
and some declare hat there is more
money in sheep than anything else to
which the South Dakota farmer can turn
his attention.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
Oats.

In South Dakota oats grow to per-
lection. The yield averages 50 to 60
bushels, while SO and 100 bushels to the
acre are not unusual. The quality is
always irst-class, and the oat crop of
South Dakota is being sought by oat-
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1892-09-23
The Summer.

The summer in South Dakota is a sea-
son that means business. In June the
weather warns up, and during June, July
and August Old Sol gets in his work in
great shape. The farmer wipes his
brow and joyously watches his corn
shout toward. By actual measurement
orn has been known to grow seven
inches in twenty-four hours. This of
curse is unusual. but IS inches in a
week is a common occurrence. While
the summer is warm, and while the mer-
curry is not ashamed to spend a good
deal of time "cavorting" around among
the nineties, the heat is not of a close,
suffocatlng nature. Breezes are always
blowing, and cases Of sunstroke or heat
prostration are very unusual. The nights
are cool. and n always awakes with a
telling of refreshment.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-09-09

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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-09-09
Useful Informatfouo

Is a headiog much resortei to by
retired physicians" and people
whose "sands of life have nearly run
out" The publishers of our stand
ard dictionaries or encyclopedias tell
the pure truth when they offer their
works as "mines OF useful informa-
tion;" and in the same class are re-
liable and first-class railroads, like
TIE Burlington route. When this
road offers to give you, free of
charge, useful information" about
ways and means of safe, swift, and
comfortable railway travel you may
place entire confidence in what is
told you. They have no disposition
to deceive you; and if they had are
too shrewd not to know that hon
esty is the best policy Therefore,
before taking a trip anywhere, write
to W. J. c. KENYON. Gen. Paes.
Agent, Sc. Paul. MIMI, and learn
what are the advantages Of this lina
as q route.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-09-09
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an
infamed condition OF the mucous
lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inflamed you have q
rumbliDg sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it il entirely closed,
Deafness is the result, and unless the
inf .mmation can be taken out and
this tube restored to it's normal con-
dition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; ni0e cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an
infamed condition OF the mucous
surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Care. Send for circn-
lars: free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o
sG Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1892-09-09
The Homestead Troubles.

Everyone regrets that times and
conditions should render possible
such a state of affairs as that which
has been the rule, and the Homestead
troubles will be a matter OF national
history, as were the bread riots in
1877. And there are other Home
stead troubles aside from these-the
troubles Of those who desire to Sc
cure Homesteads and cannot. Such
people should come to Minnesota,
one of the finest states in the entire
Union, through the loveliest sections
OF which runs the st. Paul and Du-
luth railroad, or the Duluth Short
Line, as it is popularity termed by
it's meny patrons. This is decidedly
the business mans and tourists
route between the Twin Cities and
Duluth, West Superior, Tay lors
Falls, Saltwater and other point,
where close connections may be
made with trains going in all direc-
tons. New and elegant sleepers of
TIE latest pattern have just been put
on this line, improving it's facilities
and adding to the attractions it has
for the general public. For informa-
ton apply to ticket agents or Geo.
W. Bull, General Passenger Agent,
Or W. A. Russell, Asst. G. P. A., st.
Paul, Mimi.