The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-03-13

attention to the wealth that has come
to the farmers of Canada within the
PAST few years. 1t is not only in grain
growing that unqualified and almost
unequaled success has followed hon
est effort, but the raising of horses,
cattle, sheep and hogs has been large
source of profit. These are facts that
and Gcquainiauces Of the thousands of
farmers from the United States who
have acquired wealth on the prairies
of Western Canada. Farms OF from
one hundred and sixty to six hundred
and forty acres of the richest soil may
be secured on reasonable terms, and
with an excellent climate with school
system equal to any in the world, and
desirable social conditions, little else
could be asked.
Canadian statesmen are today huSily
engaged planning for the future Of the
returned soldier with a view 10 making
him Independent of state help after the
immediate necessary assistance has
been granted. the main idea being TO
show in the fullest degree the country's
appreciation of the services he has
rendered.
But, now that the war is ended and
the fact apparent ihat of all avocations
the most profitable and Independent
is that of the farmer, there will he a
strong desire to secure farm lands for
cultivation. Canada offers the OppOr-
tunity to those seeking. not as specula-
ton but as production. The deepest
interest is taken by Federal and Pro
vincial authorities to further the vel
fare of the farmer and secure maxi
| mum return for his efforts. Large
SUMS of money are spent in educational
end experimental work. Engaged in
Experimental and Demonstration
! farms, and i'm the agricultural colleges,
are men of the highest technical knOwl-
edge and practical experience, some be-
ing professors of international reputa-
! ton. The results of experiments and
! tests are free and available 10 all. Ed
ucational opportunities for farmers are
/ the concern of the Government and
appreciation is shown by The number of
/ farmers who attend the free courses.
Agriculture in Canada has reached a
/ high standard, notwithstanding which
lands are low in price.
Thus upon The United States and
| Canada for many years will rest the
great burden of feeding the world.
! With free interchange Of travel, diff
culties of crossing and recrOssing re
moved, Canada may look for a speedy
resumption Of the large influx of set
! tiers from the United States which pre-
vailed previous to the war. During
the war period there was n dread Of
something, no one seemed TO know
what: if the American went to Canada
he might be cOnscripted. put in prison
or in his attempt to cross the border he
would meet with innumerable difficult
| ties, most of which. of course. was I'M
| true. These untruths were circulated
! lOi a l'ul lIOSt ny an titlilbIl. WHICH, II
was discovered had an interest in To-
menting and creating trouble and dis
trust between two peoples whose Ian
/ gGage and aims in life should be any
! thing but of an unfriendly character.
! The draft law of %he United States
adopted for the carrying out of the
| high purposes had in view by the Unit
ed States kept many from going to
Canada during the period of the war.
! The citizen army of the United States
| was quickly modified. and contained
a large percentage of the young men
! from the farms. In this way many
/ were prevented from going to Canada.
/ That is all over now. There are no
! real or imaginary restrictions; there is
/ no draft law to Interfere. On the con-
/ trary there is an unfathomable depth
Of good feeling aud the long existing
/ friendship is stronger than ever. This
has been brought about by the knowl-