Stock Raising In North Dakota Gains Regional Promise
The North Dakota livestock sector grows rapidly, with vast prairie pastures and native grasses supporting fattening cattle and abundant fodder. Ranches west of the Missouri River dominate large operations while eastern areas favor smaller stock farms. sheep numbers exceed half a million as German and Russian settlers introduce flocks. Breeding high quality stock from Herefords and Jerseys boosts profits, and diversified farming increases resilience versus single-crop failure.
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Iowa
Ilinois
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Opening of The Reservation at Devils Lake
The president signed a proclamation opening Devils Lake Indian reservation for settlement. Registration starts August 8 and August 20 with drawings closing August 2 at Devils Lake land office. Entries begin September 6 at 9 am, limited to 60 days, with $4.50 per acre price and $1.50 paid at entry. Reserved lands include schools, churches, parks, and agency land totaling about 88 000 acres with about 560 homestead entries anticipated.
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Devila Lake Land Office
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Sisters of Charity
St. Michael's Church
St. Jerome's Church
Catholic Indian Mission
Devils ‘Lake Agency
Sully’s Hill
Devils Lake Indian Reservation
Farming as a Profession for the Young
A university economist argues the future for young people lies in agriculture. He cites skilled fields within farming, notes the decline of traditional commercial roles for men, and urges securing government or college land to sustain agricultural careers. He warns the profession offers limited paths under modern commerce.
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Lacy Bookkeepers
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Opening Devils Lake Indian Reservation lands to settlers in August
President signs proclamation opening 550 quarters along Devils Lake for homestead entry. Lands lie on rich loam soil near Kenne River with ready rail access and proximity to towns. Registration Aug 8 20 with allotments starting Aug 24. price $4.50 per acre with payments and possible early commutation. surrounding cities and Chautangua assembly nearby. strong prospect for home building and farming prosperity.
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Devils Lake Indian Reservation
United States
North Dakota
Lncky
Devils Lake
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Great Northern Railroad
Ern
Northern Pacific
Aouthwestern
Be Your Own Boss and Own Land in the West
The essay urges farmers to own land as the nation shifts toward land ownership. It notes land costs limit small buyers, predicts rising prices in old and new western states, and highlights opening lands previously roamed by Indians as a chance for the poor to secure a lasting home and future prosperity.
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