The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-15
A Growing Country

which will soon be given %transporta-
ton facilities by the building Of the
Greenbush extension of the Great
Northern running from Greenbush to
RoSeau, in Roseau county, and which
is a continuation Of the line north
from Thief River Falls, will open a
section country that has marked ad-
vantages for the homesteader and in
weston.
Tie general contour of the country
around Roseau is prairie with poplar
groves dotting it all around. The
soil is rich black loom with clay SUBJ
soil, no stones. Very small area Of
wet land on which an abundant hay
crop could be produced. The soil pro-
duces small grain equal to any in the
state and grain that has been success
fully raised for number Of years.
Garden products of all kinds thrive
and no better country can be found
for stock raising and diversified farm
ing. Small fruits such as strawber-
ries, plums, apples and berries are
successfully raised throughout the
country. Alfalfa, timothy, clover,
and millet grow wild. Natural hay
such as red top, blue joint, ETC., are
found in abundance. Owing to the
f1o%urishing qualities of the natural
grasses, milk is unusually rich and
dalrying is very profitable. Stock
raising is already protitably carried
on by a large number of farmers.
The village of Roseau is delightful
ly located on the banks of the beauti-
ful Roseau river. At present it has a
population of about 800 and contains
many up to date business establish
ments, but, with the coming of the
railroad, opportunities for the estab-
llshment OF many other lines Of bust
ness viii! prove profitable. To give
you an idea OF the growth of this city,
will say that during the present sum-
mer of 1905 and up to August 26th,
new buildings were erected to the
value of 2 $500. ThisNin itself, is an
indication of what development this
country is making. The population
in the immediate territory is esti-
mated at about 1000. The people are
a thrifty class of citizens who are
mostly engaged in raising all grains,
stock and dairying. The land at
present can be obtained at a reason
able price. No where in Minnesota
can grass lands be bought cheaper,
nor are there any better lands in the
state, than surround the village Of
Roseau, the county seat Of Roseau
county. The climate is healthy. The
winters are cool but bracing and dry.
The nights in summer are cool. No
cyclonic disturbances of wind storms
ever strike the country. Malaria or
fevers are unknown. Water of the
purest kind is easily accessible at any
point. 1t is really a very delightful
country. The prairie lands are dot
ted with beautiful groves every where
and the picturesque location of the
city and the delightful contour Of the
country makes it an ideal place for
anyone seeking a home or desiring to
enter upon a business enterprise. The
state of Minnesota will hold a sale Of
state lands agregating so. 600 acres at
Roseau on October 28th. The most
favorable lands are offered and the
man of small means will find in this
sale an opportunity seldom offered.
An extension of fifteen miles is be-
ing built by the Great Northern Rail-
way from Glendale, N. T.. southeast
and a new town will be established at
the terminus of this extension.
This new town will be named For
bes and will offer opportunities for
business openings that will at once
appeal to the investor. The nearest
trading point to Forbes will be Ellen
dale, which is fifteen miles distant.
1t is expected to build here one Of
the very best towns opened up here
this season. The soil about this new
town is the very best to be found in
NV SOOu ClOpo dIo dSSuICu
and the fact that it has a large terri
tory to draw from will make it an ex-
c%eptionally good trading point. In
the selection Of the location of this
town, care has been taken so as to
make the town serve the largest COM
munity and the best country.
The town is located in the south
east corner of section 80, township
129, range 65, and the first sale of lots
will be held at Glendale, N. d. on
September 18th at 2 o'clock. A rep
resentative of the Dakota Develope-
ment Co. will be on the ground Sept.
18th and 18th to show those who are
interested the exact location of the
lots.
1t is expected that regular train
service will begin about October 18th.
Several elevators will be built at once