Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-12

fall is adequate for small grain crops
and diversified farming and stock
raising are carried on with great sue
cess. The total amount Of grain
handled in Tioga each year is up
wards Of one half million bushels. A
large herd Of hogs, cattle, sheep and
horses raised each yea add to the
wealth Of the district. Sixty per cent
Of the rainfall occurs in the growing
season and all grains and grasses
thrive during that season of the year.
Cheap Coal.
One great advantage to residents OF
the Tioga is the practically mex,
haustible beds of ignite Goa mined
nearby and which may be obtained at
from 81 to So a ton.
Corn and Alfalfa.
Corn and alfalfa are. among the
successful crops Of Wtliams county
and the Tioga district. Alfalfa grows
wonderfully we'll and splendid crops
Of corn are matured. Silos are being
built, and with them come larger
herds Of stock and better and surer
returns for the farmer.
~stocnaianS.
The man who has q natural liking
for stock and desires to get on a
farm where there Is q chance to spe-
cialize in cattle or horses or hogs will
fnd this the ideal spot. It 10 . nAtur-
al stock country by reason OF its r1ch
grasses, plentiful water and favorable
climate. Before it wa taken UP for
farming this was a range country and
the early stock men made fortunes by
ranging cattle and horses over the
little provision for feed or shelter.
The conditions that were favorable
then still work to the advantage OF
the man raising stock on a smaller
scale In connection with general farm
ing. The day Of the big herds and
limitless range 10 past but there is still
plenty Of summer pasture and the
roughage and the fodder crops pro-
vide for the winter. Stock still get
open. Many thoroughbred sires are
being brought in and good breeding
and care bring n returns from this
department Of the farm. All indica-
tons point to high prices for meat for
many years to come. North Dakota
already takes high rank as a live
stock state and in this part it has spe-
cial advantages for growing thrifty
animals at small expense.
Idvo Community Builders.
It would be difacult for q man,
seeking q location In q new country to
make q home, to find a spot combin-
ing as many advantages as the T1oga
country &nd town. In locating here a
man will not subject his family to the
hardships Of pioneering and will not
deny them the advantages that make
up the comforts Of life. Here they
will be surrounded by wholesome
and helpful environment; healthful.
conGenial climate; pure air n in
spring cenes The y is greeted by
beautiful grain carpeted prairies dot
ted by prosperous farm homes and
smiling fields. Across the southern
border Of the county some 18 miles
distant flows the great Missouri river
whose timbered hills and valleys
abound In Wild fruits and game and
afford variety and pleasing contrast to
the plains.
There are rural man deliveries and
rural telephones. The roads are good
with a reasonable amount Of care. The
rural schools Of Williams county are
among the best in the state and their
standard Of efficiency is being MAIN
tanned and raised.
Williams county leads the state in
farm organization. It has a splendid
State Experimental farm nj about
thirty farmers clubs working toward
mutual farm benefit and cooperation.
A salaried County Field Agent is the
connecting link between these clubs
Better Farming. here are five active
farmers clubs in the district tributary
to Tiosa that are not only doing good
work for farm progress but are an
important social factor In their re-
spective neighborhoods.