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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1915
Page
5
A North Dakota farming feature highlights Williston Williams County success stories. Iowa native Thad G. and others describe farm improvements crops and livestock gains. Readers from Ray Buford and Bonetraill share alfalfa corn and dairy profits plus community facilities and education.
Wm Loughland a Nelson Valley resident reports notable fruit growing success with an orchard of many tree varieties including crub apples plums and cherries and a bustling array of currants gooseberries raspberries and strawberries. George McKay of Neston also shows an extensive orchard with surplus fruit and notable plum production. Wilbur H Rogers from Wisconsin since 1902 grows alfalfa on Missouri river flats near Williston yielding up to 32 tons from seven acres and maintains 250 acres for cattle hogs and horses with broad success in grains vegetables and small fruits.
W. W. Keltner, a Dunkard leader near Williston, recalls arriving in March 1903 from northwestern Illinois with nothing. He now owns 420 acres, a 40 by 80 barn, good house, 40 head of dairy cattle and other stock, and plans to stay while offering help to others seeking homes.
Two residents recount success starting from small sums in Williams county North Dakota. P H Harkenson of Williston and A M Stern of Bonetraill praise mixed farming growth on 240 acres with cattle and hogs. They urge buyers to acquire land now before prices rise, highlighting favorable climate and yields.
Letter from David F. Kerns of Lone Tree Farm four miles from Trenton in North Dakota describes relocating from West Virginia thirteen years ago. He and his wife raised twelve crops, averaging 40 bushels of oats and 18 bushels of wheat per acre, starting with 450 dollars. He notes good opportunities for others willing to work.
I came to Williams county twelve years ago from Minnesota and work the Bonetraill farm with my wife and family of four Harold Marion Arthur and Robert. I raised eleven crops and averaged fifteen bushels of wheat per acre. I had little money when I arrived and have prospered. The man with small capital and a willingness to work can succeed.
Williston, N D November 15 1915 from Spring Lake Dairy and Stock Farm editor describes homesteading in Williams County since April 10 1912. He built a dairy and cattle herd from one cow to sixty nine cattle and poland china hogs while finding ample opportunities for a two man operation and choosing to stay permanently.
Letters from Wheelock Tioga and Williston praise North Dakota as a land of opportunity. A.J. Dahl cites low land prices and strong returns for wheat oats barley and flax. N. Lazier and Hans P. Johnson share long residence and steady yields, noting small capital suffices to start and build homes amid work and prudent finance.
In Williston North Carolina the farmer recounts years on a St Paul Minnesota origin farm. He describes seven years of diversified cropping including wheat and other grains with satisfactory yields. The account reflects successful farming and hopeful prospects for continued diversification.
Buford North Dakota November 14, 1915 Williston Graphic reader writes about life in Williams county since 1903 except a seven month stay in Missouri He praises the climate and farming prospects noting a potentially remunerative crop with less moisture needed and describes personal experience as a long time resident with caution about being a model.
A letter from Ray and Paul A Hagge recounts early North Dakota settlement experiences. They describe blizzards near the Missouri, CCC Ranch life, and rising from four hundred dollars to a 480 acre, multi-species farm with wheat, oats, and barley yields. They praise western Williams County opportunities and hard work.
A Williston farmer recounts settling in 1905 and describes North Dakota as fertile with clean water, abundant coal, rolling prairies, buffalo grass feed, long sunny summers, reliable snow for hauling, and cheap land ideal for stock raising or dairying aided by Rural Free Delivery and extensive telephone lines from Williston.
Over fifty land seekers from southern Minnesota toured Williams county under the Great Northern homeseeker’s rate. Guides M. E. Wilson and L. C. Wingate led the visitors who were impressed by the land’s productivity and prosperity. Several closed deals on the spot, with more planned for spring.
A large quantity of Northwestern Dent seed selected by Director Cooper of the Better Farming Section and the state college has been secured for Cass county with 200 bushels assigned to Williams county. County Agent E. W. Hall urges farmers to order seed corn at once. the crop is scarce and priced at five dollars per bushel plus expenses. The seed was hand picked and properly cured, but overall supply is limited as Howard Bros and other farmers also saved seed locally.
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