The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1901-05-23
THE SASKATOON DISTRICT.
ONE OF THE NEW WESTERN
CANADA DISTRICTS.
The Great Advantages of Settlement
Where tho Soil L. of Unex-
ampled Fertility.

During the past year or two a largo
number of American settlers (thoss
going from the United States to Cam
ada. have made homes in the Saska-
toon district in Western Canada. They
nave found the climate all that could
be desired and their prospects are Of
the brightest. In writing of 1t a cor
respondent says:
The lands for sale are choice selec-
lions from q large area. and every
farm Ii within easy distance Of a rail-
way station. Experience has shown that
this district enjoys immunity from
summer frost. from cyclones and bliz-
yards. The South Saskatchewan.
flowing through the tract. is one Of
the finest rivers In the country, be-
ing ~navigable and having an average
width Of stream OF 1.o0o feet.
The agents of the Canadian govern
nsnt. whose advertisement appears
elsewhere In your paper and who will
be pleased to furnish full information.
tell m that within the limits OF the
tract there are two distinct varieties
OF soil. One lie q rich black loan. and
the other i a somewhat lighter loan,
containing q small admixture Of sand.
There appears to be no appreciabls
difference between the fertility of these
two kinds of soil. Both are a~lluvial
In their characteristics. both are mar
velously productive, and both rest
upon a subsoil Of clay. The ad-
vantage Of this formation Is that II
retains the heat of the day during the
hight, and " favorable to the early
maturity Of crops. Every kind Of
crop will here attain the highest per-
lection Of quality. The land Is admir-
ably adapted for s~tock-rais'ng and
dairy farming. as well as growing
grain. Some idea OF the richness OF
the natural grasses OF the prairie may
DO formed from the fact that more
than 200 tons Of hay were gathered
within a short distance of Saskatoon
and stored up for use during the VIM
ter. A growth 50 luxuriant demon
strates beyond all possible question the
suitability Of the land for p~asturing
cattle, and no doubt this important In.
dustry will be largely carried on.
Nature has been lavish in her gifts
to this territory. Not only Is the soil
Of unexampled fertility. but the climate
IL delightful and healthy. Such Is the
testimony Of every settler. and this
testimony is confirmed by enthusiastic
opinions from every travele-, explorer,
missionary or newspaper correspond
emit who has ever visited this far
famed Saskatchewan Valley. In form.
er years vast herds Of buffalo came
here TO winter from the elevated
storm-swept regions south OF the
United States boundary line. proving
thereby the adaptation of these rolling
prairies to the purpose OF raising
stock. The land is dry. with sufficient.
but not excessive rainfall. capable OF
early cultivation In the spring. and
free from summer frosts. The confg-
uration OF the country renders artin.
cial drainage unnecessary. and pre-
vents the accumulation OF stagnant
pools; mists and fogs are seldom seen.
The days of summer are full OF sun
shine. under the genial influence OF
which crops rapidly ripen. Autumn
IL characterized by an almost unbroken
succession Of fine weather. during
which the crops are safely garnered.
In winter 1t Is cold. but extremely ex-
hilarating and pleasant. owing to the
wonderful dryness and bracing quail
ties Of the air. The winter Is a source
of profit as well IS enjoyment to the
people. being far healthier than q
humid climate.
Water and fuel-these two prime
n~ecsssaries OF lie are ple- .iful
throughout the district.