The log cabin Democrat., 1907-09-19
WHAT FATHER AND
 HARRY ACCOMPLISHED
AN ILLINOIS MAN WRITES RE- GARDING HIS SUCCESS IN
 WESTERN CANADA.
Chance in Homestead Regulations Makes Entry Easily
 Accomplished.

Nothing succeeds like success" is an old and true saying having many applications in Western Canada. The following letter is an illustration. The writer, MT. Gerts, left Chicago short time ago and the success he has achieved may well be gained by any one having pluck and energy by locat- ing on the free homestead lands in Western Canada. A change recently made in the Canadian Land Regula- tions concerning homesteads makes 1t possible for any member of family to make entry for any other member of the family entitled to homestead. For instance, man may now make entry before the local agent for his father or for his brother or brothers, or for his son or sons, or for sister or daughter who may be the head Of the family having minor children de- pending upon her for support. A sis ter, daughter or mother are also en- titled to make entry upon home stead The only fee required is 5000 for each entry. A great saving in rail- way expenses is thus made.
 Read what MT. Gerts has to say:
 Battleford. Sask., Aug. 4, 1907. Dear Sir:-
 Thinking letter from us Northwest settlers might interest you, and l write few lines and let you know we are progressing finely and well pleased with our new home.
 When I think of the many hard working, Industrious men east with families who are struggling for liv- ing and doing the strenuous, laying up practically nothing for old age and the thousands of acres of land here yet to be plowed and cultivated capable of raising sixty to eighty bushels of oats, thirty to forty bushels of wheat, it cer- tainly seems a pity the two cannot be brought together. But I will repeat, this country is only for the industrious and thrifty; also I might add, it re- quires some capital to start.
 A man should have at least team of three good horses; better to have mares so as to have some colts con- ing along each year. It is best to bring them with him as work horses are high. He should be able to purchase blow, disc and drag, harrow, drill, binder and hay rake. Of course sev- eral taking up claims or buying land near together can divide up the pur- chasing of the above machinery and exchange work This plan will work well for a few years or until crops will warrant each individual to purchase full outfit.
 We have 4S0 acres of as good farm land as lies in the famous Cut Knife district Every foot can be plowed. Last year our oats run 60 bushels per acre. I sold them for soc per bushel on the place.
 The indications are for good crop this year, though we were very late in seeding owing to the late spring. Last winter was the coldest known in this country by the oldest settlers (some who have been here 35 years), but with a comfortable house and plenty of firewood, which we hauled four miles, we passed the winter quite pleasantly The air is clear and dry. Some of the days I came from work was surprised to find the thermometer registering 400 below zero. Though we never keep fire at night, we had nothing freeze in our cellar.
 Our stock and chickens wintered fine I have yearling heifer, who