The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1905-09-22
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New Transp ortation Facilities Will
Open Up section That Has
Mark I'd Advantages. $

That portion of Nfinnesota lying
In the northwest corner of the state,
which will soon be given transpor-
tation facilities by the building OF
the Greenbush extension of the Great
Northern running from Grcenbush to
Roseau, in Roseau county, and which
is a continuation of the line north
from Thief River Falls, will open .
section of country that hns marked
advantages for the homeseeker and
investor. IS "
The general contour of the coun-
try around Roseau is prairie, with
poplar groves dotting it all around.
The soil is rich black loan with clay
subsoil, no stones. Very small area
of wet land on which an abundant
hay crop could be produced. The
soil produces small grain equal to
any in the state and grain has been
successfully raised for a number of
years. Garden produce of all kinds
thrives and no better country can be
found for stock raising and diversi-
fed farming. Small fruit, such as
Strawberries, plums, apples md Der
ries are successfully raised through
out 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 nourishing qualities of the
natural grasses milk is unusually
rich and dairying is very profitable.
Stock raising is already profitably
carried on by large numberlo
farmers.
The village of Roseau is delight
fully located on the banks Of the
beautiful Roseau river. Atpreseht
it has population of about 500, and
contains many up-to-uate business
establishments, but with the com
ing of the railroad opportunities for
the establishment of many other
lines of business will prove profit
able. 10 give you an idea Of the
growth of this city, will say that
during the present summer Of 1905
and up to August Goth, new build
ings were erected to the value Of
$23, 10000. This in itself is an indi-
cation of what development this coun-
try is making. The population in
the immediate territory is estimated
at about 1000. The people are q
thrifty class of citizens who are most
ly engaged in raising small grains,
stock and dairying. The land at pres
ent can be obtained at a reasonable
price. Nowhere in Minnesota can
good 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 healthful. The
winters are cool, but bracing and
dry. The nights in summer are cool.
No cyclonic disturbances or wind
storms ever strike the country. Ma
laria or fevers are unknown. Water
of the purest kind is easily accessible
at any point. 1t is really a delight
full country. The prairie lands, arc
dotted with beautiful groves every-
where, and the picturesque location
Of the city and the delightful con-
tour of the country makes it an ideal
place for any one seeking a home Or
desiring to enter upon a business
enterprise. The state of Minnesota
will hold sale of state lands aggre-s
eating $4,000 acres at Roseau on Oc-;
tober 2sth. The most favorable TERMS
are offered and the man of smalk
means will find in this sale an oppor~s
tunity seldom offered. s5