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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

ton Of northern Minnesota, and that section
of North Dakota referred to above, will De
augmented by a million people from the
movement referred to during the ten years
ending Jan. 1, 1908. There have, in addition
to the people above referred to, great num-
Der of people gone into the fertile lands of
Manitoba-into the Assiniboia country-and
that number will greatly increase during the
coming few years. The passenger depart
ments of the great northwestern roads, which
keep in very close touch with this class Of
business, state that the movement has al
ready begun; that their agents in the CEN
trail states state that interest, which has
lain Dormant for many years, is just begin
and that the next two or three years will
witness immense immigration to this SEQ
ton Of the country from Ohio, Pennsylvania,
New York and the far southwest.
The speculative demand for land is de-
pendent upon the low rate of interest for
money, and consequent good times. The
homeseeker demand for land is greatest in
times of panic or depression. These times
may come, but careful financiers can see no
sign Of them at present. Now the bulk Of
the lands which are being sold are going
to investors, who are attracted thereto by the
fact that they are a safe investment and
sure profit Should hard times come, these
investors will sell out to the small farmers,
merchants, mechanics and laborers from the
cities Of the central and western states, who
can see in farm life in the west sure relief
from the ''hand to mouth existence which
they follow as wage earners. To those who
select land carefully and buy within their
MEANS there Is no safer or more profitable
investment than in farm lands in the produc-
tive portions of the northwest to-day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

in land matters this coming year. OF course
We have to speak from the standpoint Of a
North Dakota 1and-dealer.
There is doubt that the prices Of our
lands are way below lands of corresponding
productiveness in Minnesota and South Da-
kota. This is due to the fact that there has
been a great and unwarranted prejudice
against North Dakota on account Of false
reports as to the severity of our winters
and the quality Of our drinking water.
= Up to the present year immigration from
Iowa and southern Minnesota has gone almost
entirely to northern Minnesota. Land values
have doubled in northern Minnesota in the
last two years, while our lands have in
creased only 10 or Is per cent The tide of
immigration is just starting to North Dakota,
and we predict the largest business and the
most marked upward movement in land val
ues during the next twelve months that the
state has experienced since territorial days.
When you consider the fact that North Da-
kota took second prize for corn, at the Pan
American exposition. you will understand
what a revolution the cultivation of corn is
going to work in our method Of farming.
South Dal<ota's Greatest Year.
Elwood Land Company, St Paul-We expect
to see the greatest immigration into South
Dakota the coming year that the state has
ever seen, and that land in northeastern
South Dakota, in the territory where we are
working, will advance in price from so to 100
per cent in the next year. as it has advanced
about so per cent in the past year. We need
go only seventy five miles east or southeast
to find prices from $50 to $40 per acre, while
the land we sell ranges from $40 to SIS per
acre. or perhaps $40 per acre for nicely i'm
proved farms.
We believe that South Dakota will build as
many miles of railroad in 1902 any state
in the union. South Dakota is just on the
eve of an era of wonderful prosperity, and
we are firmly convinced that the day for
back-seats in South Dakota is past. The peo-
pie now residing there are those who have
stood the test of many Universities, but are
| now prosperous and contented, while the new
settlers who are now going in are those with
sufficient means, independence and courage
to make it permanent home, which was not
| true with many of the early settlers, who
were merely spectators or investors and who
! expected to get rich in a day with nothing in
| vested.
| South Dakota Is a state of wonderful re-
sources and possibilities, and we believe that
| the shippers and the commercial interests OF
the twin cities generally are making serl-
Gus mistake in turning so much of their at
tention to North Dakota and allowing the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
LAND AND PEOPLE
They Are Getting Together in the
... Northwest. ..
MORE SETTLERS: HIGHER LANDS
Good Cheap Lands May Soon Be .Ex-
kausted-Land Dealers Opin-
-t ions on the Outlook

Land men all agree that the coming
year is to witness a great influx OF new
'popula ton into the northwest, an enor-
NOUS number of land sales in large and
small tracts and pronounced increase
in land values and prices. The opinions
of some of these keen observers and ex-
perts, given below, will be read with in
terest and Profit ts,.e-. f.,r,a
A Demand, Not a Boom.
George R. Slocum, Manager Wisconsin Land
Company st. Paul-In my judgment the land
movement will increase rapidly not only this
year but with each succeeding year. Some
people are inclined to call the present de-
mand for farm land a boom" Since 1885,
when good Iowa lands were selling at from
SO to SIS per acre, we have heard this same
prediction, and yet farm lands are getting
higher all the time, and the demand is much
stronger than 1t was in 1885, There Is no
boom it is the natural demand. In 1880 we
had eleven Inhabitants for every section of
land owned by the United States In 1900
we have twenty-five Inhabitants for every
section Of land. In recent statement mace
by the Chicago Tribune it is said we shall
have at the close of the present century o4o
people for every section Of land in the United
States: can you tell me what good farm lands
will then be worth? j. Sterling Morton, ex-
secretary of agriculture, says all lands we'll
located In the United States Will be worth
from 5000 to $500 per acre within fifty years.
believe money invested IN farm land is the
best possible investment one can make, and
even if purchased at what some may now
term .'boom prices one will soon see his in
vestment doubled.
Upward in North DakOtas
whitney C W'heelock, Fargo-You ask our
opinion on the outlook for a big movement
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

THE DnYELoPMENT, OF MINNESOTA
In tho past few years has been phenome-
nal. having Increased MORE THAN ], 0O0,-
600 in population in twenty years, and
while the FLOOD OF EMIGRATION in
recent years has been principally towards
prairie countries. In Minnesota and the
Dakotas, more recent Developments have
turned the attention of settlers to the
park, REGION COUNTRY, which, UNI
til about 1897, had been practically OVER
looked as q section worthy the attention
of the agriculturalist. The result of large
purchases of all railroad lands within the
state. by large corporations composed of
men with large means. and with business
sagacity, has made It possible to bring
these lands into the hands Of actual set
tiers, who are now taking advantage of
the EXTREMELY Low PRICES at which
these HOMES CAN BE PROCURED.
THIS IS A PROPOSITION to be consid-
of an investment, for pecuniary OBJ
OF PROCURING A PERMANENT
HOME AMONG GOOD NEIGHBORS,
In GOOD CLIMATE, and surrounded
BY SUCH ADVANTAGES as are conducive
to the ENJOYMENT OF COMFORTS
rarely found in country not older than
Settlers in TUE PARK REGION COUN-
TRY find themselves surrounded by
schoolhouses. the like of which does not
exist in any newly settled country In q
western state. THE ADVANTAGES thus
obtained for the EDUCATION OF THE
YOUTH are unquestionably Of great adj
vantage. Cass county HAS ONE HUN
DRIED AND TWENTY schoolhouses in the
different settlements within her borders,
and they are not mere shacks or cheap
concerns, but, on the other hand, are all
built alike, after same plans, upon good
stone foundations about 24x36 feet, Of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
~ PARK REGION

pleased to assist in any possible way we
can. by showing our lands and selling
same at prices that are certainly VERY
ATTRACTIVE, as compared with prices
t asked tor property in other sec,
tons OF our fair state and
The northern part of the SECTION is in
the pine region, but contains some very
fine HARDWOOD TIMBER, and CHOICE
FARMING LANDS are to be found here
as well as in the southern part. This
country is a REGION OF LAKES of
FASCINATING BEAUTY, is very accessi
BILE to railroads, both by main line Of the
Northern Pacific and the Brainerd &
Northern, the latter being headed for the
Rainy Lake region. The entire country is
diversified with belts Of HARDWOOD
TIMBER AND PINE, many stretches of
open brush land, some lightly wooded and
therefore EASILY CLEARED, an oc-
casional small prairie is also to be found
and numerous NATURAL MEADOWS that
will cut several TONS OF FINE HAY to
the acre. The CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
are good and a crop failure is thing un-
known. The PARK REGION country is
one Of the BEST WATERED PORTIONS
: OF THE STATE, having numerous FINE
SPRING BROOKS, several BEAUTIFUL
LAKES, AS WE'LL AS RIVERS, and ANY
FARMER can have GOOD WELL OF
WATER at a reasonable depth, and it is
no exaggeration to say that as whole
THE PARK REGION country is one Of
the banner SECTIONS of Minnesota, and
one day will be numbered among the most
prosperous. The SOIL IS VERY PRO-
DUCTIVE, and no part Of the
great Northwest can produce such
GROWTH OF GRASSES Of all kinds, in
Guiding CLOVER OF ANY VARIETY;
therefore it is very evident that this sec
tion Of the Park Region is in the best con-
dition to furnish ABUNDANT. GRAZING
for any and all kinds Of LIVE STOCK
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

of a good crop. In the three land districts
of Minnesota, which take in the northern
third of the state, there have been taken at
homestead entry during the same period
100000 acres Of land, which has exha listed
all the land available for that purpose w thin
a reasonable distance Of railroads or markets.
The government land, therefore, Is for the
future out of the question. In this same
time there has probably been ten times the
above amount of land sold to home seekers
from Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska and
Indiana It is safe to say that the popula-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
THE FAMOUS PARK REGION
Favorite With Landseekers-Fine Lakes and Streams
Good Soil-Near Several Large Markets

county, Iowa, in 1887, with about $1,000
cash. He bought 100 acres in Wadena
county, He then had two horses, two
colts and two heifers. He gradually
bought more land and now owns 400 acres,
all fenced and cross fenced, 300, acres be-
ing under pillow and the rest pasture land.
His sons own 240s acres. He has forty
seven head of horned cattle, sixty-four
hogs. and seven head Of horses He finds
the cattle and hogs very profitable. Mr..
Dreis usually raises forty to sixty acres
Of corn, and has raised as high as sixty
bushels of corn to the acre. His highest
crop Of wheat has been thirty bushels per
acre and the lowest ten; oats from seven
ty to twenty five bushels. In the opinion
Of Mr. Dreis the raising Of cattle. sheep
and hogs will be the distinctive industry
of Wadena county in the future.
Park Region Land Company.
This company, whose advertisement
will be found elsewhere, Is strong and
reliable and make 9 speciality 81 Park
Region lands. IS sss5;
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

How Initiated.
The right Of homestead may be initiated
either "a by entry at the United States land
office. or () by making an actual settlement
upon the land. If the former method is
adopted, the entryman has six months within
which to make settlement, and establish
his residence upon the land. If the latter,
the settler has three months within which to
make his entry.
Proof of Title.
Within six months from date of entry the
settler must take up MS residence upon the
land and cultivate the same for five years.
At the expiration Of this period, or within
two years thereafter, proof of residence
and cultivation must be established by two
witnesses. Final proof cannot be made until
the expiration of. FIVE years from date OF
entry, and must be made within seven years.
After the expiration Of fourteen months from
date of entry the law allows the homesteader
to secure title to the tract, If SO desired, by
paying for it in cash, at the legal rate, $1.25
per acre, or $3.50, ii within railway land
grant limits and making proof Of settlement,
residence and cultivation for that period.
The law allows only one homestead privilege
to one person, and does not recognize the
sale Of claim before final proof Is made.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
A Remarkable Change.

Hobe-Peters Land Company--It Is real
ly remarkable the change that is talk
ing place in northern Wisconsin, which
only few short years ago was considered
simply for its value in timber and for lu1n-
bering. The past few years, however. has
seen wonderful activity Of investigation in
the value Of these so-called timber lands
for agricultural purposes. This investig ation
has been carried on by the state. and also
by the several counties, and has been con-
Quoted with z view to obtain practical
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

growing trade Of South Dakota to be alb
sorbed by Sioux City and Chicago. It is not
too sanguine to predict that South Dakota
will, in the years to come, experience a great
er increase in values than any of her sister
states, and this increase will be represented.
not by thousands, but by millions of dollars,
and will be permanent and will represent,
hereafter, real wealth.
We have watched it's progress and studied
the conditions of its climate, soil and crop
culture both from farmers and an invest
or's standpoint. and, as business men, our
convictions are so strong In Its favor that we
are investing in South Dakota in preference
to any other locality
Numerous Inquiries.
Thomas E. Sime-From the numerous in
quiries pouring in daily from parties seek
ing information about new homes, ] am sure
that this coming season will see rush for
lands never yet experienced In the north
west Iowa and Illinois men are quickly tax.
ing advantage Of the numerous opportunities
offered In this locality, especially when they
see that they car obtain such bountifu] re-
turns from our lands which can be pur-
chased so cheaply now, and which havesev
prospect Of advancing to the prices they can
obtain for their more southern farms. 1t
stands will in hand for the actual settlers to
make early selection Of their lands, for the
investors are quickly SuuyAu6 w aAoi 80 AoAu-
ings Of these lands as they see the hand
some profits sure to come in the very near
future, and they cannot find more profitable
and safer investments.
"A Philosophical View.
Minnesota Lard and Colonization Company
! The principal question that Is asked by
| those who are thinking of investing in land
at the present time d. how long will the
present demand for farm lands continue
This Is a question that Is hard to answer.
The immigration into the northwest began
| with the hard times In 1893, and has contin-
! ued with steadily increasing force ever since
| Each year has witnessed larger demand
| both for the investor and the actual settler
| The movement Is different from any Of the
great tides OF immigration which this coun-
/ try has heretofore experienced. In thesearly
i days when southern Minnesota, the eastern
i portion Of North Dakota and the central Dor-
1 ton OF South Dakota were settled, the move.
anent was principally confined to those who
/ we're seeking government land. To. GER
/ tain extent, but only a small one. this hal
/ been true Of the present movement In tht
/ elye north eastern counties3of North Dakota
flor the last eight years, there has been taker
| at homestead entry $500. 600 acres OF land
exhausting Ii that state the area suitable foi
] farming, MherI ~ setttaD j. sasonehl Gurt
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knowledge of what northern Wisconsin has
to offer to the agriculturst. The result has
been most marvellous: Lands which at one
time were considered of DO value for agricul-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
Women.

Women. u
Any unmarried women of age, can enjoy
the benefits OF the homestead law. IT. she
marres before she has acquired title, and
continues her residence on her claim, she
can proceed to prove up at the proper time,
the same as If she had remained single but
husband and wife cannot secure separate
tracts by maintaining separate residences at
the same time. All the sons and daughters
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11
HOW TO GET A HOMESTEAD
How Initiated.

/ of family, who are of age. are entitled to
| take up land.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-11

tural purposes have proven to contain the
best kind of soil for grasses and all root
products. The demand for Wisconsin land
Continued on Ninth Page.
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The following is brief condensation of
the homestead law:
Any head Of a family or person who has
arrived at the age Of Fl years and is a citizen
Of the United States, or has filed his declara-
tion of intention to become such, and who is
not the owner of more than $50 acres of land,
is entitled to enter one-quarter section Q60
acres) or less quantity of unappropriated
public land under the homestead laws. The
applicant must make affidavit that ne is en-
titled to the privileges of the homestead act,
and that the entry is made for his exclusive
use and benefit, and for actual settlement and
cultivation. The. following fees, aud commits
SlOnS are required: +sr
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A WORD OF EXPLANATION

A WORD OF EXPLANATION
as to the organization Of our company.
We are organized as a corporate
body, under the laws Of the state
Of Wisconsin, and lawfully regis
tered in the state OF Minnesota. Are
capitalized for $100.000.00 and we'll quail
flied to carry out contracts Our officers
and directors are we'll known business
men of the states of Wisconsin and Min
nesota, and can be fully relied upon to
deal in an honorable and upright man
ner. We have purchased large tracts of
land at low prices and now offer same for
sale to actual settlers at live and let
live prices, and trust that by fair and
just dealings. to merit a portion OF the
real estate business Of both Minnesota
and Wisconsin. We make our chow" to
the public under the caption of Park
Region Land Company the name being
derived from that usually applied to the
locality in which these lands are located,
and which has become famous for its mild
and balmy climate, it's magnificent
scenery, It's great variety of products
and it's many beautiful summer resorts
and watering places.
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from early spring until covered by snow
in December (Which does not always come
even them after which the supply Of hay,
which is afforded by the abundant mead
ows throughout the country, is fed to
them and is VERY NUTRITIOUS and
brings them out in April in FLOURISH
ING CONDITION. Without preliminary
announcement, there is not farmer In
America who does not know the difference
between the results of PROSPEROUS
"STOCK RAISING" BUSINESS and the
always ':inevitable failure Of grain
growers prosperity"
FRUITS, PLUMS, APPLES AND ALL
KINDS OF BERRIES GROW IN GREAT
= ABUNANCE
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-09-10
Boston Wool.

BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 9.-The wool
market is strong, though the volume of
trade Is not as large as it was a few
weeks ago. Still, there is something SELL
in a better position to Withstand a quiet
market for weeks, If need be, for the sea-
son that they have sold so much wool out
of the full stocks they are not obliged to
sell more right away. Their stocks are
already down lower than they care to
there is no chance to replace them.
Territory woods are very firm, though
trade is quiet. Fine staple territories, IS
@56c; strictly fine, as53@55c; fine and me-
dunn, 50@52c; medium, 43@46c.
Texas woods are selling in a very quiet
ply is exceedingly small. Fall, cleaned
55@5Sc, six to eight months, spring, 52@
55c. Eggs
California wool is in very fair request,
with the market firm. Northern county,
Cleaned clIeaanneed basis, 53@55c; middle counties,
months, 13@14c less.
Oregon wool is in quiet request, with
the market firm. Eastern heavy, 100
12kc; average 13@14Rc; choice, 14@16kc;
valley, No. L, 1S@19c; No. 2, 10000; No.
5, 1SQ19c; secured basis, all kinds, 60@
Fine washed feeces are very firm indeed
at slightly higher prices. Ohio Xxx and
above is reported to Wve sold at 29c, with
the buyers wanting more of the same
quality at the Same price. Ohio and
pennsylvania nominal, 30@Slc; Xxx
igsn s I ysaS SsA @2sci x 2s@a7c; Mich
Delaine is very firm indeed. with full
prices being paid for the small lots Offer
ing. No. ] woolAarefirmer. No. 1, 300
Sic; No. 2, 22@S0c; coarse, 24@26c.