The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27

nifty.
Judging the future from the past
there is no present indication that this
condition will be disturbed for many
years to come. For the past twenty
years the average annuala increase OF
cultivated land has been approximate
ly 100000 acres, the largest single
increase being that OF 1909 over 1seS.
Wis., 1, sss,O3s acres,
No more convincing proof could be
advanced than these last figures of
the continued healthy development Of
the state along agricultural lines, and
that 1t has been accompanied by ro-
bust growth Of the urban population
Still further accentuates the happy
correlation of interests between town
and country.
In concluding this short tribute to
the varied agricultural resources Of
our state It should not be considered
boastful If we congratulate ourselves
upon concrete results and a pre-em-
inence already attained.
Although but twenty years have
passed since we gained an independ-
ent statehood we have in that short
time gained the lead in spring wheat
and fax production over all the
states in the union. and vet hold in
reserve nearly SO,ooO,oOo acres Of un-
titled, fertile prairie soil with which
to maintain that supremacy for years
to come.
We devote millions Of acres every
year to the cultivation Of corn, oats,
barley, rye, speItz and other cereals.
and have amply demonstrated that
the soil is as suited for their culture
as for the staple crop Of wheat.
Our cattle, sheep and hogs top the
markets wherever offered for sale In
competition with the best that other
states produce.
Our Dairy and Creamery Products
possess an individuality and superior
ity which is recognized wherever they
reach the market.
More than 10000 farms in forty-six
organized counties attest the predom-
nance OF the farming industry
throughout the state and furnish a
rich tributary territory to more than
200 organized cities. towns and viii
lagos.
Nearly 400 newspapers carry the
news and chronicle the daily happen
ings in their respective communities
One thousand postoffices and nearly
$50 rural free delivesries distribute
mail matter. even to the most re-
mote country districts.
More than 5000 miles OF railway
track are worn smooth in distribute
ing the products and commerce OF
the state. One hundred Ignite coal
mines. employing over 1000 men
furnish the coal supply Of a majority
of the consumers $500 schools, re-
impart instruction to more than 1867
600 scholars
Higher institutions of learning Of
high standing obviate All necessity OF
the North Dakotan leaving his native
state in order to secure the most and
complete education.
Nearly TOO state and national banks
conserve the savings OF the people
and stand as permanent bulwark 10
protect the people from unfavorahis
fluctuations in
Crop and Financial Conditions
Our total assessed valuation for
1903 was s2so.oOO.OOo. meaning an ac-
tual value for all property Of more
than a billion and half.
Are not all these advantages worth
the having, and do they not offer to
the hardworked artisan and over
driven business man OF the more east
ern states the opportunity OF their
lives to secure a home and position
which could never be theirs under the
circumstances OF their present envir-
onment?
This issue OF The Forum will reach
many thousands of readers in this
and other states. It's message OF
cheer and encouragement will be read
by many one who is considering se-
riously a change OF location, and that
It's perusal may result In further IN
vestigation in resolve to make
North Dakota their future home, is
the earnest wish OF the writer Of this
ell too inadequate an appreciation OF
the grsat state wherein so many Of
ns have found wealth, honor and hap
! pinesa.