The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-12

There are no better farming lands in the"
world than in the celebrated Langenburg
and Kamsack districts in Eastern Assini-
boia. The yield of wheat in both Of
these divisions was forty bushels to the
acre in both 1901 and 1902. Land in this
region will be cheap at SIS an acre in a
few years and the man who gets his
holdings at once will soon be in an indie
pendent situation. Lumber and wood are
to be had in this country; and the way is
made easy for the pioneer in many other
important respects.
The Manitoba Land and Investment
company of Winnipeg, with branch Offices;
at Litchfield and Morris, Mimi, have
large tracts in the Langenburg and KAN
sack districts and will make especially
favorable terms with homeseekers and in
vestors.
w.. Grain Growing Areas.
It should be remembered that the east
ern portion Of Assin1boia, for a distance
Of some 100 miles west from its eastern
boundary is practically a continuation
to the westward Of the grain-grOWtng
areas of Manitoba, and although the soil
is somewhat lighter than the deep black
loan of the Red River valley, lit is very
warm and productive Within this por-
ton of the district settlement has rapidly
extended, and many thriving towns have
sprung up along the main line Of the Ca
madam Pacific railway, among which
may be mentioned Moosomin. Grenfell,
Wolseley, Indian Head, and Qu'Appelle,
and on the line of the Manitoba & North
western railway, Saltcoats and Yorkton.
This portion of the country.is especially
suitable for mixed farming. Indeed, al
most the entire population consists OF
farmers with small lunches of cattle and
a few scores of acres Of land under crop.
Creameries are also accessible, and thus
wheat growing, dairying and beef produc
ton, all on the same homestead, is a very
common feature. There is a good market
for all farm produce, and as a rule the
farmers are well-to-do. .,+....- .
r. TWO Systems of Railway:
The main line Of the Canadian: Pacific
railway extends east to west. s almost
through the center Of Assiniboia; and
branch lines of this road extend from
Moose Jaw, to the southeast, corner of the
district, and from Regina to the north
through the central portion. The Mani
toba e. Northwestern railway also e,x-
tends into the northeastern portion of the
district from Manitoba, and present re.
quirenents in the way Of transportation
are thus well provided for. Branch lines
| of the railways are certain to be con.
structedsi in a short time.
t.. The South Saskatchewan river. one o.
| the most important streams Of theWesterr
| territories, enters Assiniboia almost mid
way on it's western boundary, and aftel
| flowing nearly due east for about 200 mAes
turns almost at a right angle to the n0rth
leaving the district about the middle o
its northern boundary. The GU Appell'
river, the Assiniboine and White Sand riv
ers, all fed by small streams and creeks
are to the north and the Souris river, thu
yPpestone creek, Long creek and many
minor streams to the south. The valley
i along these rivers and creeks are spe
iciany adapted for mixed farming, and TIL
open prairie beyond affords large area
i for grazing. .:ssE
/ The general aspect of the country i
/ rolling prairie, dotted over with clump
Of trees, usually found bordering lakes
streams and meadows: in the hollow
i grow the heavy, luxuriant grasses wher
the farmer obtains his supply of white
hay. The principal grains grown az
wheat and oats. The ordinary yield 20
wheat is from twenty to thirty bushels t
Il the acre. All kinds Of roots. too, are
sure crop. The soil is so rich that no fer
i tilizers are necessary, so that In this ID
Erection a large amount OF time and none