Diversified farming urged as remedy for crop failures
A 1915 essay argues that most people still work farms for subsistence as arable land grows scarce. It urges thoughtful men to inspect new locations, choose temperate climates with four seasons, fertile soil, ample water, and diversified farming while avoiding irrational tropical schemes and risky irrigation projects.
Minnesota State Spirit and Progress Across Industry
A governor's persuasive overview praising Minnesota's wealth of resources. The state leads in cooperatives butter production and corn and wheat output, with rail and iron ore strengths, a large school fund, and extensive agricultural education in many high schools. It emphasizes progress, patriotism, and a blend of eastern and European influences shaping a strong commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
National Buttermakers’ Association
Germany
State University
Sammer
Kandiyohi County Minnesota Promoting Growth and Health
Kandiyohi County lies in the heart of Minnesota with rich soils, lakes, and rail links to big markets. The region highlights thriving agriculture, dairy and stock farming, diverse settlements, cooperative creameries, farmers’ elevators, growing towns Willmar Atwater New London Spicer Kandiyohi Pennock and prosperous rural services including mail delivery telephones and good roads. The text notes ample land for intensive farming, expanding fruit growing, and strong community life with schools churches and social centers. It emphasizes cooperative spirit, annual county fair, and ongoing road and rail improvements driving development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandiyohi County
Minnesota
Kandiyah County
Willmar
Atwater
New London
Raymond
Spicer
Kandiyohi
Pennock
Sunbury
Svea
Thorpe
Luce
Kandiyoh
Also Mentioned on This Page
LAND
Opportunity
Frank M. Eddy
West
Ohio
Indiana
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Ophir
Embryo Agriculturists
United States
M.ecrvalz
State of
Winfield
Hammond
Heart of State