The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-08-08

farmers and others to regard scien.
ttf1c' or what they call book farmins
as joke, but 1t is not, it is a sreat
and valuable asset. The earnest, tire.
less workers in the agricultural col
leges Of the west and their extensions
such as these experimental farms, are
slowly but surely gaining the atten.
ton and confidence of the progressive
farmer and are helping immeasureably
to overcomes the problems of the soil
1t appears that nothing but stern
necessity will bring some tillers of the
soil to accept this help and to turn
| them toward the methods of progress
ana thoroughness. The lavishness OF
nature in the past few years has made
them a bit overconfdent. Such is the
| opinion, in substance, Of Mr.. Schol-
| lander.
Necessity is a dear teacher, but
perhaps the lesson would be cheap at
that.
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vacation and pulled off a lot of comi-
cal stunts.
There was merriment galore and good
nature pervaded everything and every
where. W. 80
The Wilhston editors will not soon be
forgotten by the other members of the
craft.
There were a number of social events
incident to the meeting, many of the
editors having personal friends in VIII
liston who entertained them during
the session.
The City of Opportunity.
Williston has been christened the
city of Opportunity" 1t is all Of
that and more.
Few cities in the northwest have a
more brilliant future and there was
unanimous appreciation of that fact
by the editors.
The Williams county capital is
beautifully located, the site being
gently rolling and perfectly drained.
me broad streets, the splendid side
walks and the neat appearance of the
city made a splendid impression on
the visitors.
There was an air of thrift and pro-
gress evident everywhere.
Ihe city looked like a bunch of live
ones inhabited that region and appear
ances were In no way deceptive
Williston has the great ADVANTAGE of
perfect coal supply of untold wealth
and area.
1t is located on the Missouri river.
on the main stem of water TRANSPORTS.
tion. :"
1t has the trans-continental branch
vi the Great Northern with branch
Ilnes or the same road, the Northern
racine and the 500 headed that way.
1t is the most desirable location for
great railroad center and the hest
crossing on the Missouri river.
1t Is midway between Chicago and
the Pacific coast.
1t Is city of churches.
IL is the location Of one of the sta+e,s
sub experiment stations and perhana
the most interesting one because Of the
experiments In irrigation.
II mas an inexhaustible supply OF pure
water. ~ = p0ie
1t has drainage for a city Of half =
million. 'iA 2
1t has the cheapest fuel in the world
In enormous quantities.
1t Is located so as to get the benaet
OF river transportation which will come
ultimately.
~ mas an irrigation project which
VIII eventually bring a family on every
40-acre tract.
1t Is surrounded by a rich agricul-
tural country, just beginning to develop.
IL Offers the best inducements in the
northwest for manufacturing enter
pr1ses, and factories must come.
Its water and sewer systems are now
being extended into practically every
street In town. Consequently trees will
be planted, and every home will have
Its lawn. With Its naturally beautiful
location. 1t will all help to make Willis |
ton one of the most attractive cities In |
North Dakota.
The Great Northern has shown many