North Dakota Slope Country Growth Highlighted
The article previews Mr Chaney’s full piece on North Dakota’s boom, noting readers nationwide will value the insight. It cites figures from Commissioner W C Gilbreath: population over 600,000, 889 post offices, 293 rural routes, 4665 railroad miles, 345 newspapers, 59 lignite mines, coal output 515,451 tons. Property value totals exceed 1.25 billion, with 430 state banks and 130 national banks. Crop totals include 72,534,812 bushels wheat and other grains.
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North Dakota's Westward Rise A New Grain Belt Era
Charles B. Cheney reports on western North Dakota's transformation from cattle range to fertile farms. He cites rapid settlement, rising land values from 15 to 85 dollars an acre, Minot as a booming hub, and Ward County's growth to 60 000 residents with 15 000 taxpayers. The piece highlights abundant crops, coal veins, and a diverse immigrant mix, especially Norwegians and Germans, shaping a strong American community.
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Minot
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