Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-06-28
THE REPORT OF A MAN OF
EXPERIENCE.
What Ike Found in Western Canada
to Induce Him to Settle.

W tuOSS w iiO I'll Z oSSl1 Jus VI opltAA11iS
health and wealth for themselves and
families. l wish to state few facts in
regard TO the Canadian Northwest,
where l went, leaving Sault Ste. Marie
on May 2nd, 1899, for the purpose of
seeking a better home for my family
in the future. got a special rate tick
ct for Fl Mcleod, Alberta Through
Manitoba and part of Assiniboia the
farmers We're busy employed plough
farmers very kind and friendly,
willing to talk and assist in Civ
ing me the particulars of the country.
AT Mcleod [ spent a few days look
ing over some ranchers' stock, which
I was surprised to see looking so we'll;
they We're in better condition than any
stock I ever saw in Michigan, even
those that had been stabbed, and most
of these had never seen the inside of a
shed or received any feed from the
hands of man. But as | was looking for
mixed farm land l found Mcleod no
place for me, it is only fit for ranching
purposes.
Retracing my way back to Winnipeg.
I stopped Off at Lethbridge where l
found some of the greatest horse
ranches l ever had the pleasure of look
ing at; it is fine level country and
lots of water and good grazing. At
Medicine Hat which is located in a wall
ley. there were lots of sheep cattle and
horses in the surrounding country and
all looking WELL
On July 14th I went on to Regina;
there / began to see mixed farming
lands in abundance and the crops look
ing remarkably we'll, and as long as
daylight lasted 1 saw the same all along
the line, and on the 18th of July ar
rived in Winnipeg, just in time for the
Exhibition; there l met with one of
the most beautiful pictures Of the
worlds records. for as soon as 1 en-
tered the grounds my eyes met with
all kinds of machinery, all in motion,
and the cattle, grain and produce of
the country was far beyond my en-
pectation, in fact it was beyond any
| industrial exhibition or agricultural
fair | ever visited, and l have seen q
good many.
From Regina to Prince Albert, dis
lance of ESQ miles, it is all good for
mixed farming. and we'll settled, with
some thriving little towns. In some
places the grain, just coming into head,
would take man to the waist, and,the
wild fruit along the line was good. rich
and in great quantities; from Saska-
toon on the south branch of the
Saskatchewan river to Prince Albert
ON the north branch of the same river,
is one of the best farming districts
without any doubt that ever laid face
to the sun, and everything to be found
there that is necessary to make life
comfortable; all that is required is la
Dor. There is lots of wood, good wa
ter and abundant hay land, and the
climate is excellent.
Prince Albert is a fourishing little
place, situated on the north Saskat-
chewan river, having population of
about $500, With good streets and side
walks and churches of nearly every
f, denomination, three schoolhouses and
another one to be built at once; also a
Brewery and Creamery. Here l stayed
for about four months, working at my
trade of brick-laying, and met with
farmers and ranchers with whom I
made it my special business to talk in
regard to the prospects. | also visited
several farmers for some distance out
in the country while crops We're in full
bloom and l may say that never saw
better crops in all my travels than
saw along the valley towards Stoney
Creek and Carrot River. In the market
garden there is grown currants, both
red and black and as fine 4 sample OF
roots and vegetables as ever went on a
market. The soil in and around this
district cannot be beaten for anything
you may wish to grow, and besides
the season is long, giving time fol
everything to mature. The cattle wer.
looking as good as I saw anywhere
good pasture and hay land, and plent,
of water wherever you go. The coun
try is dotted all around like islands
with timber fit for fuel and building
purposes and within days walk o
numbering woods. where numbering ane
tie-making is carried on, in winter
, Both large and, small game is plentiful
There are two good sawnills in thi
district, with good supply of al
grades of lumber all the year roun'
and also two good brickyards with al
excellent quality Of brick. There is II
scarcity of building material and at
reasonable price. Clothing and Twin
are no higher than l find in Michigan
: and furthermore l wish to say tina
: there is a great demand for laborin
i men all the year round and good wage
0 ranging from $l.75 to $500 per day. an
|. from $500 to $500 per month wit
). board.
o wish to say that am perfectly sa
: isfied with the country and l intend
: return to Prince Albert early in til
y spring of 1900. Any reasonable ma
}. can go there and in from five to te
It years make good and comfortab
e home for himself and family, and
d any person into whose hand this lett>
e should fall, desires more information
l. please write to me and l will free]
give them my best opinion. am wri
ing this for the benefit of those WI