Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-07-29
NORTH DAKOTA
RESOURCES GET
GOOD MENTION

G. w. Wolbert, deputy commissioner
of agriculture for the State OF North
Dakota, was in Minneapolis a few
days this week calling on various COM
mertal bodies, and jobbers and manu-
facturers of the Twin Cities. Through
the efforts of this department, ex-
hibits have been prepared for various
eastern industrial exposltions and
fairs This bureau has also distribut.
ed millions of circulars exploiting the
wonderful resources and possibilities
of North Dakota.
The fact that North Dakota has in
creased in population more rapidly
than any other state in the Union,
With two or three exceptions, is point
ed to by Mr.. Wolbert and his associ-
ates as conclusive evidence of the ef-
ficiency Of their efforts. Up to the
present time, however, there has been
no effort made at establishing a per-
manent exhibit of the natural re-
sources of the state. To ascertain
the sentiments of the different COM
munities as to the advisability of such
a move, the department Of agriculture
and Labor sent letters to the differ
ent civic bodies representing the var
Eous large cities of the state.
The commercial Club of Bismarck
submitted the most attractive offer.
In addition to a fund of $1,000 which
they have subscribed, they have pre-
vailed upon the generous officials of
the Northern Pacific railroad to dom
ate, practically free of charge, an
ideal exposition building. This build
ing, which is 150x163 feet in dimen-
sion, was for years occupied by the
the old Northwest hotel, which was
later closed, owing to the building OF
a more modern building near the
heart of the city. With the money
that has been subscribed by the enter
prising citizens of Bismarck, this
structure can be entirely remOdeled
and turned into an excellent exposi.
ton building.
Within this building it is proposed
to be gathered for exhibition the ma
tive products of the soil or any arti.
cles manufactured within the confines
of the state. This exhibition will have
a special grand opening extending
from Sept. 26 to Oct. Is. 1t will, how
ever remain open throughout the year
The railroads have already signif,ed
their willingness to grant stop-over
privileges and special rates in order
that the travelling public may view
tie resources and possibilities OF
North Dakota. The building is just
across the street from the depot.
Mr.. Wolbert is calling on the job
bers, manufacturers, and commercial
bodies who have direct interest in
the welfare of North Dakota, and sug-
costing that they contribute money or
some useful article to be offered as
prizes to stimulate the development
Of the best agricultural possibilities
of the state. 1t is a self-evident fact
that those who have any direct or in
direct interest in this state or who
sell to those who reside there will be
materially benefited by the general
adoption of scientific and modern
methods of farming. This department
anticipate distributing immense
amounts of literature to assist the
farmers to make the very best pos
sible use of their land.
A stage has been constructed in the
spacious dining room which will be
fitted up as a lecture room and be at
the disposal of enterprising firms who
have travelling lecturers who present
stereopticon views, demonstrating to
the farmers what can be done with
their machinery.
Retail Lumberman Interested.
The retail lumbermen of North
Dakota are vitality interested in the
success of this enterprise. 1t is
very likely that they will subscribe
very literally to fund to provide for
valuable pH.zes Which will be offered
to the farmers for the best samples of
the various products that can be
raised in North Dakota.
Mr.. WOlbert suggests that the re-
tail lumbermen can materially help
in this good work by arousing the in
terest of farmers in their neighbor'
hood. Owing to the Indifference and
lack CT information on the part of the
farmers many of them have failed to
submit samples of the products of
their farms although they were far
superior to the prize winners.
The possibilities of this exhibit, and
the efficient work being performed by
the commission are far reaching. The
farmers are just beginning to wake
up to a realization of the Importance
of having the very best seed to in
sure a bountiful yield. The method
of preparing and tilling the soil also
materially affects the amount which
can be taken from any piece of land.
AS an illustration, Mr.. Wolbert says
that the other day he had a call from
a farmer in a district where condi-
tons were supposed to be very dis
couraging. This party assured him
that the land which had been planted
with the best of seed, and in accord
ance with proper methods, was doing
fine. He had, however, some inferior
seed left over, which he had sown on
another part of his land. TIE yield
therefrom did not promise to be suf-
fio.ent to hardly take care of the cost
Of cutting and threshing. The farmer
admitted that he had been very fool
ish, but had simply taken a chance
that nature would make up for his
lack of judgment and common sense.
Farmers Should Diversity.
The necessity of having diversified
farming is also being demonstrated
this year very effectually. The lands
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