The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1919-02-20

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 busily
engaged planning for the future of the
returned soldier with view to making
him independent of state help after tn"
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 that of all avocati0ns
the most profitable and independent
is that Of the farmer, there will be 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 well
fare of the farmer and secure MAXI
mum return for his efforts. Large
sums Of money are spent in educational
and experimental work. Engaged in
Experimental and Demonstration
farms, and in 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 to 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
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 a 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
for purpose by an element, which, il
was discovered, had an interest in TO
fyaNf Ia
trust between two peoples whose Ian
guage and aims in life should be any
thing but of an unfriendly character
The draft law of the 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
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, and the long existing
friendship is stronger than ever. This
has been brought about by the knowl
edge Of what has been done In the re-
cent great struggle, each vying with
the other in giving credit for what was
accomplished. In thought and feeling,
in language, in aims in life, In work.
in desire to build up new world.
there has been bred kinship which is
as indissoluble as time itself.-Adver-
tisement.