The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-02-10
LANDS ARE
IN GREAT DEMAND
IMPORTANT SALES MADE In
SOUTH DAKOTA COUNTIES.
Chicago and Other Syndicates Purchase
Tracts in Northern and Western
South Dakota, and Nineteen Farmers
Make Purchases This Month for I'M
mediate settlement-Activity in
Live Stock.
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Aberdeen, s. D., Feb. 1O.-Farm lands in
northern and western South Dakota are already
showing great activity this year, despite the
winter season. Among the important deals made
so far this month by Aberdeen firms is the sale
Of, seventy-One quarter sections of land west
of Chamberlain to Chicago syndicate. . A
syndicate of Dayton, Ohio men has purchased
ffty-four quarters Of land in Brown, Edmunds
and Walworth counties, and in the past four
weeks nineteen quarter sections of land in the
same counties have been sold to individual
purchasers.
In nearly every instance the lands will be
occupied Immediately by practical farmers and
stockmen. In connection with land business,
the Clark company here has engaged in the
sale Of thorobred cattle, horses and hogs, and
it Is doing all in its power to improve the live
stock of this section Of the state
Farmers taking much greater interest
in pure FLOODED livestock for South Dakota than
was formerly the case, and many thorobred sires
have been imported from, other states this
winter to improve the herds and stables Of this
part Of, the state. 49,. s. IL
Institute Is Enthusiastic.
The farmers institute yesterday, tho small in
attendance, was enthusiastic. The speakers who
| have charge of the institute Professor H.
3. Dawes Of Fulton, s.. D., e. L. Squirting of
| Brookings, A. H. Chamberlain of Howard, N. D.,
| s. French of Berlin. N. D., and H. G. Warner
| of Forestburg. who presides over the sessions
Of the institute. The afternoon was largely
| taken up with discussion of cultivation
| and propagation, led by Professor H. u. Dawes
A. E. Chamberlain delivered an address on
| ''That Boy; E. L. Sparkling, THE Farmers
Friends; N. s. French, Poultry; H. c. War
ner, "Evergreens." The sessions today attracted
larger attendance. The following program
was given: "Sheep Feeding" E. l.. Squirting
| Farm Orchard" H. G. Warner; "Grain Smut ,
| N. s. French; "Fodders and Grasses A. E
Chamberlain; alfalfa H. e. Dawes. ~
Bridge Site Still in Doubt.
There are many rumors in circulation in thu
northern part of South Dakota as to tn
intention of the Milwaukee regarding the location
of the bridge across the Missouri. The lates
report states that the road will build spu
northwest from Glenham in Walworth county
] and will cross the river about half way between
! Evarts and Pollock. The reason for this change
of plan is stated to be that the road will thereby
avoid bridging the Grand river, which it woult
have to do if the crossing is made at Evarts
Local officials Of the road are mum, however
and Evarts people still confident that tn
road will bridge the Missouri at that town.
The Tuthill Lumber company of Sioux Fall
has purchased trackage the Milwaukee RICH
, Of way in Aberdeen, paying the highest pric
ever paid for trackage In this town, $40 from
foot. The company already has large var
facilities in Aberdeen, but will use the entir
tract purchased for additional yards.