The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-09-15
IT'S A GROWING COUNTRY.
That Portion Of the State Lying in the
Northwest Corner.

That portion of Minnesota lying in the
northwest corner of the state which will
soon be given transportation facilities
by the building of the Greenbush extern
sion of the Great Northern running from
Greenbush to Roseau, in Roseau coun-
ty, and which is continuation of the
line north from Thief River Falls, will
open a section of country that has
marked advantages for the homeseek-
er and investor.
The general contour of the country
around Roseau is prairie with popular
groves dotting it all around This 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 straw
berries, plums, apples, and berries are
successfully raised throughout the coun-
try. Alfalfa, timothy, clover, and mil
let grow wild. Natural hay such as red
top, blue joint, etc, are found in abun-
dance Owing to the nourishing quail
ties of the natural grasses, milk is UNI
usually rich and dairying is very profit
able. Stock raising is already profit
ably carried on by a large number of
farmers.
The village of Roseau is delightfully."-
located on the banks of the beautiful
Roseau river. At present it has pop
ulation of about 800 and contains many
up to date business establishments, but,
with the coming of the railroad, oppor-
tunities for the establishment of: many
other lines of business will prove profit +.
able To give you an idea of the
growth of this city will say that during
the present summer of 1905 and up to
August 26th. new buildings were erect
ed to the value of $23,SO0O0 This in
itself is an indication of what develop
ment this country is making. The pop
ulation in the immediate territory is
estimated at about 1000 The people
are a thrifty class of citizens who are
mostly 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 eli
mate is healthy. The winters are cool
but bracing and dry. The nights in sum
mer are Good. No cyclonic disturb
ances or wind storms ever strike the
country Malaria or fevers are un-
known Water of the purest kind is
easily accessible at any point. 1t is
really a delightful country. The prairie
lands are dotted with beautiful groves
everywhere and the picturesque location
of the city and the delightful contour of
the country makes it an ideal place for
any one seeking home or disiring to
enter upon business enterprise. The
state of Minnesota will hold sale of
state lands aggregating 60000 acres at
Roseau on October 2Sth. The most fav-
orable terms are offered and the man of
small means will find in this sale an op-
portunity seldom offered.