Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1908-08-06

climate of Duluth was capable of
changing the nature of wicked trusts
into really good and harmless
octopuses. and that in the develop
ment of the dairy industry. the ice
cream COW would eventually be
evolved. Assistant Secretary of
Mr.. W. M. Hays. a Mime
sofa man. Dow of Washington. d. G..
was present and being called upon
spoke of the benefits of agricultural
schools. Well, Duluth is a great
city. but we must not tarry there.
to our cars we sought re-
pose as the train sped onward on the
newly completed railway to. Interna-
tional Falls. When we awoke early
next morning We ..were passing
5hroQgh 9 Wild=-....and--....dense. forest
region Of pine, spruce and stretches
Of declduous trees: Soon we crossed
Che great cantilever.... .bridge: :. that
spans the Kainy-=-river about two
miles above international Falls. "A
fine breakfast awaited US at Fort
Frances. a charming little town on
the Canadian side, just opposite to
International Falls. After breakfast
delightful steam boat ride up
Rainy river. under the great bridge
which raised it's huge span to allow
US to pass. and into the picturesque
Rainy Lake. with it's numerous rami
ticrtions, bays and inlets. Returning
we were landed on the American
side at the young and booming city
of International Falls, where fine
luncheon was given US in bowery
by the ladies of the town. We in
spected the magnificent fall that the
river makes in it's descent of .2l to
"a feet. the amount Of fall varying
according to the stage Of the water.
1t is estimated that 10000 cubic feet
of water passes over the fall every
second. capable of generating 10000
horse power. This is therefore the
largest water power in the state.
much exceeding that at the falls of
St. Anthony. When this power be-
comes properly harnessed. there is
reason 20 believe that here will
spring up an industrial center OF no
mean proportions. The Canadian
government has practically complet-
ed it's part of the great system
lot locks and dams necessary
in Harvesting the turbulent waters,
but the American portion of it,
which is constructed by private en-
terprise. is still far from completion
and no work being done on it at the
present time. Minnesota as we'll a:
Canada have here resource!
capable of marvellous development
The soil is we'll adapted to agricul
ture. yet it will require years tt
clear the forests. Gold has also beer
found in the RAINY Lake region ant
several mines and stamp mills hav,
been operated at a profit. Tn
timber resources are great. consist
ing of poplar. oak. elm. balm o
Gi]ead. spruce. balsam. tamara
and other trees. Large pulp mill
; could here be located for the manu-
facture of lumber. pulp and paper
: These resources and the large waite
power will no doubt some day max
this part Of our great state tn
e center of large and prosperou
farming and manufacturing CON
munity. But there are othe
portions more easily developed an
business. s.develoDment and settlemen
generally moves on the lines of leas
resistance first. and later on tackle
the more difficult situations.
Recrossing the RAINY to Canada
territory. we again board our trai
and continue our Journey on tt
+ Canadian Northern railway wit
Winnipeg as our next stopping place
We pass through a timbered regio
in which numerous openings ha
d been made by the settlers ak. an
now and then the well titled farm
some pioneer is seen through the c;
window. The road dips into Unite
Estates territory after crossing tt
Rainy on the big bridge at Baudett
lcircling south Of Lake Of the Wood
touching the thrifty America
towns Of Baudette. Spooner. Pit
Graceton. Williams, Roosevelt
81 wellnamed, Swift and Warroad. III
timber resources Of this section a
great, and cordwood, ties, Telegram
poles, fence posts and saw timb
were piled at every station. Aft
the timber is removed, the lal