The Bottineau pioneer., 1894-08-25
The Home of the Farmer; the Haven of Rest
for the Invalid and the Place of
Sure Returns for Investment
by the Capitalist.

Distance, like time, frequently eXaltS
the insignificant into Importance and
reduces the important into insignifi-
cance. To all interested and whom it
is desirable to interest in Bottineau,
this sketch is intended In an article
Of this character only the more i'm
portant matters have been spoken Of,
while matters of minor Importance
have received only cursory attention
or have been passed in silence. An
application for more detailed informa-
ton will, no doubt, be promptly an
swered by addressing any local busi-
ness man. In view of the fact that
this issue is designed for general cir
culatlOn, we propose to give, briefly
and cOncisely rs possible, some of the
advantages, attractions and resources
of BOttineau. Whether we shall sue
ceed in bringing new citizens or farm
ers to this locality or not, we are still
conscious of the fact that any write
up once printed and given to the
world is never lost, but enters upon a
sort of immortality of it's own and ex-
erts some influence, greater or less, as
the case may be.
BOttineau county is one of the best
counties in the state. The auditor
gives the following figures:
Real estate. Observation-Disclosures. $42S,6S
Personal property. rty............. 3S1, 100
Total. -. ............$S .$S1O,474
Personal property exempt from
taxation (abouD. D............ .$16O, ,OOO
Taxable (abouD. D.......... O,474
1t is Il fact that certain class of
people always precede civilization in
all new countries. They take up the
best land, and knowing nothing about
farming, simply await developments
in order to get few hundred dollars
for their claims or decided farms. II
frequently happens that a person
coming here can purchase a place fol-
less money than he can take a claim
himself and make his own improve
menis.
Besides, by buying a place partially
improved, he can generally get into O
good, well settled neighborhood, with
school and church privileges.
Eastern farmers, with a capital OF
from $4,000 to $1,000, can purchase a
quarter section and be in splendid
shape to make all needed improve,
ments on the start and be able to
liFul Oh IL large scale.
Such men have a greater advantage
over those who have gone in debt to
put in the first crop. The yield the
first season will more than pay the
cost of the land and improvements
and when a second season opens up q
farmer with even small capital is in
a prosperous condition and in a short
times becomes Independent. Bottineau
county offers exceptional inducements
to this class of men, and if they dis
pose of their WOrn-Out Eastern farms
and give this country Il trial they will
never regret having done SO.
Go over the country and note the i'm
provements that have been made
Farmers who have come here with
naught but their families, and an in
domitable will to succeed, to-day dwell
beneath the roofs Of as good farm
houses as are found in the older set
tied counties. Their stock is housed
in comfortable barns; capacious gran
aries are found on their premises. full
to bursting; while around and about
all is that unmistakable atmosphere
that tells the world that contentment,
the twin sister of prosperity, has found
a pleasant and lasting abiding place;
that the reward of energy well direct
ed and industry that laggeth not, has
come to all those noble men, women
and children who braved the hardships
of pioneer life that they might taste
the benefits which accrue to such as
wait until the silver Innings Of the
clouds shall appear.
The surface of the country is covered
with nutritious grasses-from three to
fifty varieties growing here-Which
cures itself on the stock.
The season here is three weeks ear
lier than in the Red River valley.
AS a sportsman's paradise this coun-
try is unexcelled. Bear, antelope and
moose abound, while geese, chickens,
duck and sniDe are everywhere. The
streams are stocked with immense
quantities of fish.
Lake Metegoshe is one of the most
delightful summer resorts in the North
west Boating and fishing may be en-
joyed amidst delightful scenery and
the business man, tired with the strug-
gle for life. may here recuperate. A
hotel is located on the beach.
Wood for fuel or architectural pur-
poses can be obtained in the mount
aims.
An Inexhaustible quantity of Ignite
coal is found within the county, and in
many instances is exposed above
ground. One enthusiastic authority
claims the amount of coal in this Sec
ton of the country would supply the
entire United States for centuries, and
in figuring the cost, states: 1T is only
question of how many tons dago
could shovel on board car in a day.
Suppose we say forty tons, and I
think that a low estimate, the cost
would be about cents ton. Now,
allow 5 cents for stripping. Double
that and we have the cost, aboard the
cars, Of 25 cents" This Is considered