The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1912-07-09


tiers. Her youth is largely respons-
ibIe for this condition. In course OF
time new settlers will come TO the
land of opportunity. They will not
cast their fortunes with those of grow
ing communities because they are told
to do so. They will come in order
that they may take advantage Of the
hundreds Of exceptional opportunities
offered to men OF intelligence and
energy and perseverance. North Da-
kota's doors are wide open to the man
with the hoe, who will share with
mother nature the illimitable treas
ures stored up in the soil. Settlers
will come to the slope country-they
are coming now. The year Is not far
distant when uncultivated land VIII
be an exception in this territory, when
present conditions are reversed. Then,
and not until then will this magni1-
cent commonwealth have come into
her own.
Crops in Splendid Condition.
Even in sections reputed to be less
productive than others, crops never
looked better at this time of the year.
Large fields of winter rye are standing
ready for the reaper. Wheat Is COM
mencing to head out. Corn Is not 50
far advanced as 1t might be, but will
mature rapidly during July and AL
gust. The only complaints are heard
from farmers who themselves admit
that they scwed their grain any old
way and truste dto heaven and good
luck that they would secure q bumper
crop. The fallacy Of their plan Is only
too apparent,
Good HLntinu Promised.
North and east of wilton are sew
eral slougfs and lakes that are verit-
ably alive with ducks-large and fat,
making one wish that the hunting sea-
son was open. Coveys of grouse and
prairie chicken flying up before the
machine make ones trigger finger
commence to itch. There should be
good hunting in this section in the
fall, when the proper time comes, II
precautions are taken against "soon-
ers."
Mcclusi<y Growing Rapidly.
AS ones auto speeds along, mount
ing knobs and hills and dipping into
ravines, the continual rising and fall
ing reminding one of trip Ger the
ocean waves, there suddenly appears
upon the horizon six small objects In
the distance. Approaching closer and
viewing them from an hilltop, they
are seen to be elevators and soon the
town of McClusky, county seat Of
Sheridan county, Is disclosed
nearly 500 and the city is growing
rapidly. 1t Is an older settlement than
many OF the towns west Of the river,
and for that reason presents more of
| a frontier appearance than some OF
the newer communities. Its citizens
are Industrious and ambitious, and In
course of time propose to make their
| city one Of the very best In the state.
Former Sheriff John Beck of Mclean
VN1o u srz
eastern part of town that is already
well populated, and many handsome
new residences are to be seen. Frame
business blocks are rapidly being sup
| planted with edifices OF brick and
stone, and McClusky's future is as
sured.
Prosperous Agricultural Community.
One Of the most potent factors in
the growth of McCiusky is the rich
agricultural territory adjoining IT.
| Sheridan county land ranks with the
best Six or seven miles north of the
county seat the land is almost level
/ and farm after farm is seen, carefully
| cultivated, and in many instances over
$4,000 worth OF buildings have been
constructed by the farmer.
Sheridan's Unique Record.
Sheridan county boasts a record un-
j
civil division. It is the only county
in the state out of debt. That is say
ing a great deal The only Indebted
ness on record is that contracted by
! furnishing farmers with seed corn
With good crops this year, and pay
ments made by the farmers, this small
amount will be wiped Off the slate.
The city Of McClusky donated the
courthouse and grounds to the county,
i and their governmental structure is q
| splendid building. The grounds will
be parked and made into one of the
show places Of central North Dakota
before many months. 1t is interesting
to note here that McClusky has q
4 forty piece band that renders concerts
during the year which are source Of
! great pleasure and entertainment fol
1 all. 4
Interest in Good Farming.
Farmers in this region. as is al