The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-09-25

which Missoua, county is the principal
part, are stocked with cattle and sheep.
The cattle. raising industry is one or the
countys great; sources of revenue. Rich
grasses, pure water and freedom from dis
ease make cattle raised on these ranges
most sought after, and they bring top
prices on the market. .>' - 49,
:. -. ~" .. :. Railroads. j.. ,
Missoula county is traversed by 312
miles of railroad The Northern Pacific
is ever active in it's building operations
here, and numerous branch lines radiate
from their main line, which has a mileage
of lS6 miles in the county.
With what has been said of Missoula
county in this article, which should at
least. lead, to ones having an interest
greater than. mere curiosity, not half OF
it's attractions and advantages have BEEN
touched, upon: Its delightful climate. has
been, limited. at but not. elabora ted upon.
The; reader must know. that a country
where fruit of all kinds can be grown and
fully matured must. have a moderate
climate. while for healthfuness it is only
necessary to point to the low death; rate
and the number of ainyalidse who come
here from all parts of the country to re-
cooperate and gain new life. IT. SfTE, Ss5sI:S
On a whole, no section Of the west offers
so many and such good inducements to
the men2with capital or the home seeker
as does Missoula. county -
-. -. 1.-THE Garden City. -.
/ Missouia. ..the county. seat of Missoula
/ county,1fs APPLY named the garden city,"
A city Of 1000 people enjoying all the
advantages of others living in many larger
cities in the east. ~
Missoula's growth has been slow, but OF
the steady and substantial kind. Its mag
nificent brick and stone blocks elegant
residences and wide streets attract the
visitors attention and impress him with
the earnestness and progressiveness Of its
people. In the residence section of tile
city the streets are lined with beautiful
large shade trees, behind which are lovely
yards with fine lawns, gardens and fruit
and shade trees surrounding comfortable
homes. The city is divided by the Mis-
soula river, which flows through the center
Of the city, and which is spanned by a
|, handsome steel bridge. The east portion
| of the city is again divided by Rattlesnake
I creek. This creek is one of the most
| beautiful streams to found anywhere, its
| wooded banks are favorite places for rec
reation and rest.
/ Schools.
/ AS an educational center Missoula en-
joys an envlatle position. The University
I Of Montana is located here. It's handsome
+ buildings and spacious grounds are ad-
+ nired by ALL. It is a fully equipped insti-
| tuition and every branch in higher educa-
ton is taught The university, while only
six years DID,. is. cutting quite a figure in
| education in the west, the constantly in
| creasing number of students come from
all over the state and adjoining states.
+ The system of public schools is thorough
and up-to-date. Four imposing brick
! school houses furnish ample accommodate
tion for pupils. ...
Churches.
| Nearly every denomination is repre-
! scented in the city's churches. The
! Episcopal Methodist. Presbyterian
| Baptist, Christian. Congregational, Roman
! Catholic Lutheran; Swedish and Seventh