The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1907-09-19
WHAT FATHER AND HARRY AC-
COMPLISHED.
An Illinois Man Writes Regarding
His Success in Western Canada
Change In Homestead Regulations
Make Entry Easily AccOmplished ed +.

His Success in Western Canada
Change In Homestead Regulations
Make Entry Easily Accomplished.
Nothing succeeds like success" Is an
old and true saying, having many ap-
plicatiOns in Western Canada. The
following letter Is an illustration. The
writer, Mr.. Gerts, left Chicago a short
ed may we'll be gained by anyone hav-
ing pluck and energy by locating on
the free homestead lands in Western
Canada. A change has recently been
made in the Canadian. Land Regula-
tions concerning homesteads, which
makes it 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 chill
dren depending upon her for support.
A sister, daughter or mother are also
entitled to make entry fer any members
Of the family who are permitted entry
upon a homestead. The only fee re-
quired Is $40 for each entry. A great
saving in railway expenses Is thus
made. Read what Mr.. Gerts has to
say:
Battleford, Sask., Aug. 4, 1907.
Dear Sir: Thinking a letter from us
Northwest settlers might interest you,
write few lines to let you know we
are progressing finely and well pleased
with our new home
When think Of the many hard-work-
ing, industrious men East with families
who are struggling for living and do
ing 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 for
ty bushels Of wheat, it certainly seems
a pity the two cannot be brought to-
gether. Bat l will repeat, this coun-
try Is only for the industrious and
thrifty; also 1 might add it requires
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 coming
along each year. 1t is best to bring
them with him, as good work horses
are high. He should be able to pur-
chase plow. disc and drag, harrow,
drill, binder, mower and hay rake. OF
course several taking up claims or buy
ing land near together can divide up
the purchasing of the above machinery
and exchange work. This plan will
work well for few years or until
crops will warrant each individual to
purchase a full outfit.
We have 4SO acres Of as good farm
land as lies in the famous Cut Knife
district. Every foot can be plowed.
Last year our oats run sixty bushels
per acre. I sold them for so cents per
bushel ON the place
The indications are for a 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 thirty-ive years),
but with comfortable house and plen-
ty Of fire-wood, which we hauled four
miles, we passed the winter quite pleas
antly. The air is clear and dry. Some
Of the days I came from work was
surprised to find the thermometer reg
istering 40 degrees below zero. Though
We. never keep fire at night. we had
nothing freeze in our cellar.
Our stock and chickens wintered
fine. I have a yearling heifer, who
would hold her own in any Eat stock