Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-01-23

statistics showing the progress and
development OF any state is pros
aic subject. And yet it is a subject
that inspires greater enthusiasm than
any other topic that can be present
ed. There is no effort so elevating
Or entertaining as that which con-
verts expansive and. bleak prairies or
a deep and dark wilderness into hab'
liable places; and there can be nc
labor so encouraging and fascinating
as the transformation OF something
useless and unproductive into thing
of beauty and value. In the reclama'
ton OF lands Of North Dakota, the
settlement Of the state by thrifty and
Industrious farmers, the building OF
cities and towns the construction OF
a network of railroads, the CONVEX.
sion Of a state which has been ma
1igned and practically repudiated in
to one Of the leading agricultural
states OF the Union, there is a thrill.
ing poem, a transcendant epic as
great as can be found anywhere in
the history OF this nation.
The development and settlement of
North Dakota during the present de.
cade has been as marvellous as en-
ormous, for nowhere have been the
prospects for agriculture and stock
raising more a1luring than in this
new state. The turning of the 'prair.
les, the erection of new buildings
school houses and other permanent
edif1ces. the construction of railroads
have practically transformed the state.
The hills, basins and valleys are be.
ing dotted with homes, that are sub.
stantial and comfortable and the
building of the new lines of railroad
have insured permanency and pros
perry. These new railroads mean ad.
ditional hundreds of thousands of PEG.
ple new elevators. new towns, new
business houses. new industries and
homes for all who seek them in this
new empire OF settlement, where pros.
perity and plenty reign supreme.
1t is worth your time and it is
we'll worthy Of your attention to note
the rapid permanent settlement Of
North Dakota. In 1870 her population
was 2.4O5; in 1880. 5000; in 1890
1919; In 1900, 319 146; In 1905. 49,.
N9: and today she has nearly 100000.
This shows an increase of over 400,.
900 In less than twenty years, or
nearly 100000 in less than ten years,
or 10000 In less than five years.
What state can show a greater pro-
partionate population increase?
During the past year the average
rainfall. over the entire state, has
been 1858 inches, which is more
than ample to assist to maturity an
excellent crop OF any kind Of grain.
Nature has dealt generously with the
state of North Dakota, and while it
is true that agriculture is the present
leading industry on which the peo.
ple depend and the prosperity Of the
state is at present based upon, yet
her mineral resources are unlimited
and only await the developing era
when some marvellous revelations will
be shown that will surprise the pub.
lie. Today she manufactures the
best brick that can be found in any
market, while her pottery clays are
astonishing thase who engage in this
industry, not to mention her immense
cement beds and the late develop.
ment Of her oil and natural gas wells.
Diversified farming has proven the
most profitable. which includes grain
farming. live stock and dairying. The
latter industry is rapidly becoming
potent factor and a profitable bust.
ness for the farmers. Nearly one
hundred creameries are now in active
operation.
North Dakota ranks among the first
in the wheat producing states and
with the present advanced prices for
that cereal it has become profitable
crop for producers North Dakota
Is noted for It's celebrated No. l hard
wheat and the flour manufactured
from this wheat commands the very
highest market price. It is interest.
Ing to know the yearly increase in
the amount Of wheat produced during
the past ten years:
Year PNcho1a