Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-06-24

1t was on the 18th Of May that th.S
writer received a letter from q trieIu
in Western Canada dated the 10Th Vi
the same mNnth. Information wa
conveyed In the letter that its auth
had travelled over considerable pf
ton of Western Cana0s. He had cJ7
cred most Of the settled PORTIONS, ana
from those he had not covered he had I
secured information that amplihed
his own observations of conditions
throughout all the vast area of that
country. He found seeding of wheat
practically completed, and placed In
bed Of earth that was In condition
that warranted speedy and healthy
termination. This was borne out by
evidence that he was a witness OF
wheat that had been in the ground
four days that was already breaking
through, and that which had been
seeded for a week was well above the
ground, the field being as green as
a new pasture plot Everywhere this
condition existed. 1t will be pleasing
information for those who have
friends in Western Canada--in any
part of 1t, no matter where they may
be-to learn that conditions have
opened up in such splendid way, and
to be advised that the prospects were
never brighter than now. When 1t
becomes known that conditions are so
satisfactory, many who were waiting,
uncertain what to do in the matter OF
moving, will doubtless now come to a
decision. With the opening of thou
sands of homesteads. which took place
on the LIST Of May, there was rush
to take advantage of the opportunity
to secure 100 acres Of excellent land
free, within speaking distance of a
railroad. The low railway rates
granted by means Of certificate is
sued by Canadian government agents,
located at different points in the
States, make II possible to make n
trip of inspection at small cost.
Dat and barley farming are branches
that add considerable to the wealth
of the farmer who desires to make
money quickly. That these grains can
be grown so successfully, and easily,
makes it possible to go into other
branches of farming industry, that
give stability to 1t, wherever they are
carried on. They are dairying and
cattle-raising. There is an excellent
market for the product, and the ell
mate aids materially in assisting 1t,
while the native grasses, as well as
| cultivated varieties, bring the cost OF
production to a much lower figure than
is possible on lands that are much
higher in price, with no better yield.
ing qualities. Then, again, 1t is amply
shown that fodder corn can be grown
with great success, and that sunflow
ers, which 1t has been fully proven
are little behind, If any, In food quail
ty, thrive wonderfully. In fact, these
two folders, in addition to which may
be added that of alfalfa and sweet
clover, In which Western Canada
farmers are well apace with grower.
elsewhere, have brought about a pc
riod Of sllo-building which promise:
to eclipse any effort in this line mad,
anywhere on the continent In Mani
toba alone, one firm is building tw,
hundred this year. In Saskatchewan
many orders have been placed; in on,
small district in Alberta, where fift.
were erected last year, another fift.
will be built this summer. That Their
will be a thousand silos erected in tn
three provinces this year seems to b.
a conservative 1stlmate. To the farm
er In the States, who knows the ac
vantage of the silos, who is lntereste
In the fodder to be grown to fill then
shat does this meanl-Adverdserea