Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-06-20
GRAFTON, J! NORTH DAKOTA, A fine
PROSPEROUS HOME AND BUSINESS
CITY IN THE RED RIVER VALLEY

Onicers Grafton Commercial Club.
w. J. Crydermann. president,
I: W. Kibbee, Vice president.
N. J. Cashel. secretary.
p. A. Capser, director.
w. N. Chandler, director.
r. p. Luchau, director.
Location.
Situated in the famous "Red River
valley on the south bank of the
Park River, twelve miles from the
border line between Minnesota and
North Dakota and forty-one miles
from the Canadian boundary line.
Environment.
The RED River Valley,:" famed
tnroughout the country as 1.-THE Bread
Basket Of the World has since it's
earliest settlement in the late seven
des without failure raised bountiful
wheat known to tho world,
The soil Of this fertile valley Is q
rich alluvial black loan, with subsoil
Ct yellow loan, ranging, in depth
rom three to six feet, and is adapted
20 tho profitable growing Of all crops
known to the north central states.
. Grafton is situated in the heart Of
me valley and is surrounded by a
fertile farming country inhabited by
prosperous and progressive people.
This section of the valley successfully
raises besides small grains, corn, al
falfa and potatoes. and its herds Of
dairy cows are rapidly increasing.
Population and Growth.
The state census, completed July
1919. gives Grafton a population Of
SJ47b. gain Of 24e, or more than II
Dor cent since the census. of 1910,
which showed a population of 2,229.
Tho trade area of Grafton extends for
z radius Of twelve miles and within
present time a population Of 8,168.
Climate. .
Tho climate Of this section is in
vigorating and healthful, the sum-
mers being delightful and the winters
hracing. Government statistics covef-
ing q period of twelve years show q
mean average temperature Of de-
Srees fahrenheit during the winter
months Of December January and
February. while the average annual
rainfall for the same period was 20.1
country more healthful than this ac-
cording to the government statistics.
Transportation Facilities.
Excellent passenger and freight
service Is given by the Great North
ern and Northern Pacific Railway
companies. which operate eight pas
senger trains daily through the city,
with an additional tri-weekly mixed
train on the Morden branch.
pass through the city linking It to
Snetr0no1ttan rittea; ~ h6}nnoaoto opd
Manitoba One is the Meridian
Road" connecting Winnipeg, Man, on
the north and Galveston, Tex. on the
south.
In addition to the above Grafton
has six rural routes serving patrons
six days each week-more than any
other city or village in the state of
North Dakota. These routes cover a
combined distance Of $50 IL miles
1925 miles long, serves 101 families.
which Is greater number Of families
than n served by any other route IN
North Dakota.
There are also twenty-five rural
telephone lines running out of Graf
ton connecting the city with 277
farm homes. These lines require 10
miles Of. poles and 600 miles Of
metallic wire. The local exchange
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subscribers, and Grafton telephone
subscribers can talk direct to more
rural subscribers than from any 9TH
or telephone exchange in North Da-
kota.
To tho business man looking for q
location or the farmer looking for q
we'll settled section in which to rear
his family and live in contentment,
these figures of rural routes ana tele-
phones are most inviting, and are
conclusive evidence Of the fact that
this section not only possesses a per-
manent population. but that the coun-
try provides the means for the best
in modern life.
Municipal Assees.
Grafton Possesses its own city wa
ter plant, with mains running
through the principal residence and
business streets.
A municipal electric lighting plant
Ehich furnishes light and power TO
possible cost.
A complete ana adequate sewer sys-
tsm., with scientifically constructed
septic disposal tank.
"A Carnegie Public Library in
charge Of a trained librarian and
equipped with large list Of refer
ence and general books.
A we'll organized Volunteer Fire
department. with ample equipment.
The business district Of the city is
paved.
Fifteen miles Of cement sidewalks
and street crossings.
A beautiful park Of - acres
Leistikow Memorial Park-with
splendid natural timber, beautiful
drives and facilities for boating and
bathing.
Grafton has an excellent school
system, with first grade classified high
school. state Agricultural high school
superintendent ana 81 teachers.
Manufacturing.
: ara1ton has one Of the largest
touring mills in tho state. Il also has
= monument works, bottling works.
two feed mills, cigar factory, harness
Giaop and steam laundry.
Grafton has three Independent
grain elevators. ono linehorse. large
potato warehouse, a creamery, ana
l1hrm produce commission house.
Hospital.
lnanagsment Of the United Lutheran
church. 10 q large. we'll appointed and
axcellently managed institution.
Churches and Societies.
Over $4,000 invested In seven nne
church edihceS representing all Of the
leading denominations.
All fr4ternal organizations fully
represented. The Masons own q
splendid temple costing $4,000.
Ailscellaneous.
Active Commercial club with Eli
Mixed study club ana two women's
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