The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-07-27

of this method by the farmers in the
semi-arid region, and it would not be
q mistake for even the farmers of
Iowa to study and apply the system
here, for in time they will discover
Its benefits.
Here in the United States great
deal is heard Of the exodus from Can
ada back to the states, while in Can
ada all one hears is about the
drought in the United States and the
crop failure as a result.
/ think it safe to conclude that a
small per cent Of those who have but
recently gone from this country and
taken homesteads in Canada are
somewhat discouraged, and If able,
would return to the states, although
the general feeling is one Of conf
dence.
A large amount Of railroad building
lis going on and many homesteaders
are seeking the opportunity of Sc
curing employment Of this character.
The Canadian Pacific railroad which,
in influence, is little less than that of
the government itself, is building
branches this year in number Of
sections and it asserts the work is
increased in order to give employment
to the farmers who are victims of q
crop failure. "A message from Mr..
Whyte, one Of the vice-presidents of
this railroad, appeared in q Calgary
daily paper the latter part Of last
week, containing the statement that
the Lethbridge branch. the building
of which had been abandoned until
next year, would be graded this fall,
In order to furnish employment to
farmers through that section Of the
province. If. this be true, vt is GER
tainly commendable, and If not true,
it is a fine speciment of bluff on the
part of the railroad.
No effort is made toward raising
corn In western Canada, the crop is
entirely of small grain and grasses.
Unless the rainfall increases suffi-
GENTLY to start the pastures the prob,
lem OF carrying stock through the
winter will become grave one. The
\ hay crop is exceedingly light and the
price per ton is already almost pro
hibitive. Ss
M advice Ito one whose circun,-
stances Id the United States are fairy
good, is to remain here rather than
to attempt to better his condition In
some other country. hope no one
will be deluded into going to Canada
with the thought that he can pur-
chase things cheaper there than here.
for he will soon find out that such is
not the case. An automobile that
lsells here for $125O.O0. sells there for
l$175O.OO; one that costs $4,000
here will cost $25OO.OO there; in fact,
II do not know of anything that one
can purchase in Canada cheaper than
| in the United States, unless it may
be woolen goods. BARRIERS insist upon
charging twenty-five cents for shave
and the brand is such that one longs
to return to Denison where better
shave can be secured for about halt
the price. For other services charges
are made in about the same proper.
ton. The man who is doing well In
Iowa is foolish to go to Canada OF
any other place with a view of better
ling his condition. &
| l saw a game of ball on Saturday
night at Lethbridge, a city of 10000
people, played between the Lethbridge
and Moose Jaw club members of the
base ball league of western Canada
The game was called at $3.50 and
LASTED until a few minutes before s
o'clock. It was tame affair. and
nothing compared with games played
in Denison. The players up there lacl
the vim and snap of our players.
IShad The privilege, enroute. of rid
ing over the newly constructed bridge
|of the Canadian Pacific railroad across
the Belly river near Lethbridge. The
bridge is one mile and forty-seven fee
in length and S07 feet in height. II
lis but one Of the many wonders and
Improvements Of western Canada, ant
yet with all its charms and develop
ment, Iowa is good enough for me. :
Very sincerely,
J. P. Conner.