The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-12-31
new ERA DAWNS
FOR PEOPLE OF
NORTH DAKOTA
Diversified Farming Is Rap.
idly Putting State Ahead,
Cong. Sinclair Says


.By Congressman J. X. Sinclair
North Dakota is particularly for
tu,latc in possessing all the natural
resources that help to build up rich
and prosperous commonwealth. A
soil second TO none from the stand
point Of productivity, il climate
healthful and invigoating, accessi-
bility to markets, contribute to make
our state a leader in the field Of agri-
culture. There are plenty Of good
towns, with churches. up-to-d date
schools, stores, elevators, etc, and
these are easily reached by excellent
roads and highways. Our citizens
are intelligent, progressive and indus
trious. Many are Of the sturdy
pioneer stock Of early days. These
and those who have come later are
homcballdcrs, and the state Is essen
tally one where the permanent home
prevails. With so much in its favor,
North Dakota could and should sup
port d large population. It's increase
should keep pace with the general
average Of the nation. II has not
done so, and statistics show that m
20 years, our farm population has
been actually at Il standstlli with II
small growth in the towns and cities
This condition is due to several
causes. First, our rich and abundant
natural resources have not been add
vertised to the outside world. Second,
some Of our own people have vicious
~ maligncd the fair name of the
state Third, we have neglected to
foster legislation to advance the
farming interests, ourschief source of
wealth. Fourth, until recently there
has been lack of cooperation be-
tween residents of town and country.
Those i'm the towns and cities did not
give farmers their support and the
benefit Of their business experience
IN their efforts to obtain better mar
kcting conditions and lower freight
rates. A divided leadership in direct
worked to the dctriment Of all its
people.
All Work to Develop State
Today new era is dawning. Town
and country have come to reailZa-
ton that their success or failure is
bound together A concerted, har-
Lnonious effort is being made by all
for the development OF our great
state. As a primary step. we are an
agreed that /; great change Is needed
in our system Of farming. The one
crop farm must give way to the farm
OF many crops. No farm will be COM
plete without its quota or cows, sheep,
hogs, chickens and turkeys, as well
as a vegetable garden and fields OF
small grains. In other words, diver
sificd farming must replace the old
wheat farming system. The federal
government has been persuaded to
icnd aid through the passage of bill
in the last session Of congress which
provides for the establishment Of ;
dairy unit in connection with tht
Great Plains Station at Mandan. From
studies and Investigations already
made by the department Of agricul
turc, it is believed that the highes
type Of dairy cattle in the world car
be produced in North Dakota and ad
mcent territory. The climate is mos
favorable, and the soil so constituted
chemically as to furnish the riches
grasses, alfalfa and corn of any re
zion in the United States. | am con
WINGED that North Dakota will be
come the greatest dairy state in th'
union when her people have gainct
sufficient knowledge and experience
in developing this important industry
The Mandan dairy station will stud!
the best practices Of crop growing fol
dairy herd and the feeding ant
management of cattle. and will serve
as demonstration farm where dairy
men may receive the benefit OF thu
studies.
A solution Of the marketing prob
lem must be had before the farmer:
of North Dakota or any other state
!. can be prosperous. Congress shoult
long ego have taken steps to enact
Legislation along the lines of the Nc
Nary-Haugcn or Norris Sinclair bills
Delay is ruinous to the agriculture
of the nation, and is reflected in al
business dependent on it. a rcduc
ton in freight rates on agricultural
commodities is also imperative.
Factories Needed
In addition to the advantages which
our state enjoys from Il farming
standpoint. we have a vast amount 0.
wealth in our Ignite coal fields, sec
= ond to none in the United States. Will
the development Of these coal mines
it is not Improbable that North Da
kota will become the home of grea
manufacturing industries, for fue
that is cheap and plentiful will sup
ply electricity or steam power. th'
prime requisite of factory centers
When this comes to pass the cconoml
independence Of the state will be as
sured as Il balanced commercial whole
No reference to the future Of Nortl
Dakota, however brief, should omi
mention Of its scenic features in tn
Bad Lands where it is proposed t.
establish a national park. This are
Of unusual and wonderful scenery !
visited by an increasing number o
tourists each year, and II eventuali
il can be set aside as one Of the ma
Aion's Fairgrounds there is no doub
but that it will invite travellers fror
all over the United States, part
whom will remain or return as set
tiers. It may be of interest to stat
that before the federal government
will authorize the establishment o
a national park the site must be do
mated. II will be necessary, there
fore. if it is the wish of our pcopl
to establish this park, for the stat
legislature to take steps to give tn
state and school lands within tn
area, and for arrangements TO b
made for acquiring the railroad an
private lands, either by gift or pur
chase. When we are in position t
offer the site, congress will give con
sideration to granting park, and
authorized, the expense Of mainten
ance win be borne by the federal gov
crnment.
1 believe that the future of Mort
Dakota Is as bright az that Of an
state IN the union. We have he
hard shedding for several years nov
huf when we look around Us we sc
others no bStter, and many worse OF
fkan ourselves. We have fir
Foundation 70 build on, and with tn
unfEod and intelligent efforts 81 on
eiflsous, al working for the commol
I good. We must and will succeed.