The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-02-17

Il love North Dakota, and there's
nothing too good that can be said
of her and her grand, generous peo-
ple," said Mrs. AIDA F. Howie, own
er of the we'll known Sunny Peak
farm, who has returned for the sum-
mer after a season spent in speaking
at the Institutes in North Dakota.
II have never met more intelli-
gent or more wide awake class Of
people during the ten years ! have
been speaking at such meetings.
continued Mrs. Howle enthusiastic
ally, nor have ! ever seen greater
interest shown in institute work than
on this circuit. There were over
42,OO0 people in attendance at the
70 meetings. Some drove over forty
miles to attend a days sessions. At
one place 1900 people attended the
two days institute. and number
who hau driven twenty miles were
unable to gain admission to the hall.
The weather, while often intensely
cold was not nearly 30 trying as I
have often found it in a damper
climate with the temperature regis
tered much higher.
II think we have considered Da-
kota too much from climatic stand
point and not enough for her wonder
full possibilities. In fact, she already
stands ahead in point Of wealth, and
il the. wealth of the state were to re
divided every man, woman and ehlid
would receive over $4,000.
/. "As 4, rule, the hotel accon1moda-
tione in, the smaller towns; are supe-
rior to, those Of small towns N the
eastern states. A reason for this
may be found in the fact that they
have state hotel inspector. His
attention to business conduces
greatly to the comfort Of the travel
or. Not only does his supervision
cover the fire escapes, but it extends
to the cuisine and the sleeping apart
ments. After one has travelled about
looking vainly for all the comforts
Of home he can appreciate law that
regulates hotel conditions, even to
prescribing the length Of the sheets
Much of the success Of these In
stitutes was due to the Large at
tendance Of women, who take al
great an interest in advancing agri-
cultural conditions as do the men,
and they were a constant inspiration
to the speakers. OF course the state
is 50 new that dairying has not yet
been made q prominent. feature, but
from the anterest evinced in the work
l feel sure that the day is not far dls'
tant when Dakota will take her
place with the prominent dairy states
Of the Union.
"One of the delightful features Of
my winters work was that was ire
ouently invited to address the pupils
Of the high schools, where founo
that many Of the brightest ard most
attractive young people came from
tie farmA. While appreciating the
social advantages Of town life, they
xtill take q lively interest In the bet
terment Of all rural conditions. 'hs
most cordial relations exist between
.he business men Of the towns asd
ths farmers. BanquetinE the i::fsrA
ers in both large and small towns
was q frequent form Of entertain
msnt. In one town over 600 farmer.
we're invited to o most delicious and
hountiful board. In short, the spi1t'
Of hospitality prevailed everywhere
Hot coffee and sandwiches were
sometimes served the farmers JUS
before they started for home.
.Df course, Eve had the usual NUN
ber a. amusing experiences. speeA
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