THE NORTH PLATTE VALLEY
HEADGATES OF ONE OF THE BIG VALLEY CANALS
Plenty of Water for Irrigation. The Immense Pathfinder Reservoir in Wyoming Stores One Million Acre Feet
Enterprising Commercial Clubs Adver
tise the Wonderful Development of
Western Nebraska and Eastern
Wyoming
"The Valley of the Nile"
The associated commercial dubs of the North Platte Valley, repre
senting the townB of Llngle and Torrlngton. Wyo.. and Henry, Morrill,
Mitchell. Scottsbluff, Gerlng. MeGrew, Mlnatare, Bayard, Bridgeport and
Northport. Nebr.. have issued 26,000 Illustrated cir ulars to be used In
advertising the wonderful development under Irrigation of the North
Platte Valley, and the great need and possibilities for further develop
ment. The territory represented In the Irrigated country advertised 1b
crossed by the Guernsey branch of the C. B. & Q. R. R., and the Ger
Ing branch of the Union Pacific. These circulars contain a large amount
of Information that will be of Interest to all who are concerned about the
development of this western country, whether they reside In the Irrigated
district or not. It will be equally Interesting to our readers In other
states as well as In Nebraska and Wyoming, hence The Herald is
pleased to give our large number of readers the following extract from
the circulars, and some of the Illustrations, Including an outline map of
that part of the North Platte Valley described by the circulars:
NORTH PLATTE VALLEY FARMS PAY BIG PROFIT8
Irrigated land is the most valuable kind of real estate to own. The
man with an irrigated farm is the man who knows and can Bhow proof
that farming pays, and pays well. A North Platte Valley Irrigated farm
makes a man Independent. Here we have plenty of water for irriga
tion; we have the soil adapted to irrigation; we have the climate.
Good farmers find this Valley waiting for them to plant, care for and
reap the bountiful cropa. Many of rms will pay for themselves
In two years, making the owners independent- The low cost of the land
insures a big profit on the small Investment required.
IRRIGATION INSURES CROPS
A crop failure in the North Platte Valley is an Impossibility. Abil
ity to turn water onto land when most needed Insures crops. During
the heavy Irrigating season In the North Platte Valley more than 100,
000,000 barrels of water are spread over the land every twenty-four
hours. Water is given to the crops by experienced farmers Just when
it is needed, and all that Is necessary Is given. Can a more Ideal con
dition be Imagined? Could more favorable conditions be asked for
growing crops? Man and nature have combined forces. The Immense
Pathfinder reservoir on the North Platte river stores nearly 1,000,000
acre feet enough water to cover 1,000,000 acres one foot deep. This
water Is turned loose for the use of the Irrigation canals when It is
most needed, and no shortage of water will ever be experienced.
SUGAR BEETS BRING PROSPERITY
Sugar beets pay big returns. The factory In the Valley, which is
one of the largest in the United States, with a capacity of 1,400 tons
per day, has the second largest acreage in the United States, over
10.000 acres being planted this season to sugar beets. The yield per
acre is from 15 to 20 tons, and a price of 5.25 is paid by tho factory.
The rich soil of the Valley makes excelleut beet land, and by the prop
er rotation of crops, big yields with a high percentage of sugar are al
ways raised.
ALFALFA BRINGS GOLD
Alfalfa Is the largest crop raised In the Valley. It Is particularly
adapted to the boII and brings the money. An alfalfa mill Is located In
the Valley, where hundreds of tons are ground Into alfalfa meal. Thous
ands and thousands of tons are shipped out each year and as much more
is fed right In the valley to stork. Three and sometimes four crops
are cut each year, the yield running from four to six tons per acre.
POTATOES BRING BIG YIELDS
HOGS AND ALFALFA
form a paying combination. Cholera and other hog diseases are never
known here, and thousands of acres of alfalfa are devoted to the rais
ing of hogs for feeders. A carload of alfalfa-grown fall shouts recently
sold for $1,365 In the Valley. Four sows and twenty-five pigs find an
acre of alfalfa plenty large enough for them. The corn feeders In east
ern Nebraska and adjacent territory are always ready to purchase all
the feeders that can be furnished.
STOCK GROWING
On account of the large amount of alfalfa grown and the Immense I
number of acres planted to sugar beets, stock growing Is found verv I
profitable. The sugar beet tops ar very useful for feed and some
80,000 tons of beet pulp Is used for the same purpose. Raising cattle,
hogs, sheep and horses is being encouraged by all. A ready market for
all the stock, combined with quick transportation, makes It favorable for
the stock raiser. The Immense dry land ranges on the table lands ad
jacent to the Valley furnish plenty of open range. 40,Oi'.o sheep and
10,000 cattle will be fed In tho Valley the coming season.
GOOD MARKETS
are furnished for all the products of the North Platte Valley. The cit
ies of Denver, Omaha. Kansas City, which are easily accessible, furnish
markets for everything. The stock yards at any of these points furnish
a market for the stock, which Is shipped out in large quantities. The
fact that the Valley Is located close to the big markets means lower
freight rates and consequently bigger prices for the products.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
lies In the North Platte Valley. You will find here opportunity for in
vestment In income bringing property. You will find cheap land which
you can develop and make a home on and which will raise you for bet
ter crops than on the high priced lands of the east and middle west.
You will find opportunity for business of all kinds; you will have the
chance to get In "on the ground floor". The Valley is still young
yet In Its Infancy. A few years will put it In the front rank of pro
ducing i ountries and this little empire in western Nebraska and eastern
Wyoming will harbor a population of prosperous fanners and business
men.
Land is becoming scarce. The population of the United States Is
im r easing at an enormous rate and soon there will be no mora, cheap
land. The time to g? a home and be independent Is NOW. The man
Who investigates will be the one who will make his fortune. Plenty of
water for irrigation, g.-od soil, favorable climate and good markets as
sure the land owner and farmer of this Valley big profits on his Invest
ment. Writ to the commercial clubs for Information. You will be referred
to others who will give you full particulars about any section of the Val
ley you are Interested In. They will tell you of prices of land; opportuni
ties for investment in Improved property; opportunities for new lines of
business; cr give you any other Information you desire.
Yours respectfully,
THE ASSOCIATED COMMERCIAL CLUBS.
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One man In the North Platte Valley raised 17,000 bushels of pota
toes on 85 acres of irrigated land last year. He received a gross price
of 10,MQ and a net profit of 7,854. Potato raising Is one of the big in
dustries of the Valley. Good, firm potato, which bring the best prices,
are raised. Potato diseases are a rarity. A profit of $5,000 on an eighty
acre potato farm U quite common. The market is always good.
DAIRYING
When the Dairying interests of the North liatte Valley are fully
developed, Elgin will take a second place in the butter world. The al-
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falfa grown here Is the most succuleul luv "l """"
the wild grasses and hay rich in milk producing quality. The silo Is in
its Infancy, but it la sure to be one of the moat Important features of
our future dairying. Making butter and storing butter without using Ice
is absolutely practical here.
CLIMATE AND HEALTH
should always be carefully considered In selecting a home The sum
mers are always cool and the winters relative.) mild, with very little
rain or snow. l.ast winter very little Ice was stored because of the
mild weather, and artificial ice is used almost altogether. The drynee
of the atmosphere makes the climate more healthful and much more ro
Joyable. As evidence of the comparatively mild winter climate. It mm?
be stated that the United States Reclamation Service has km
more than two or three days at a time In the last three year, while
building concrete structures in Irrigation works, and the contractors ioee
very little time on account of cold weather.
BUSINES3 OPPORTUNITIES
are many. New towns are constantly In the course of building, and
the constant Influx of new settlers makes a demand tor new line rf
business in the older towns Meu with capital enough to handle their
business are needed all the time. Investigation will show thai the o
portunltles here cannot be excelled.
GOOD CANALS AND PLENTY OF WATER
form a combination that cannot be beaten. The canals of the North
Platte Vallev. from the largest down to the smallest, hare plenty r
water, and are well managed. A very low rate of maintenance I the
rule, and good, solid construction makes fr.'.iueut repair unncsr
On account of the care and judgment used in the distribution of the
ter by state officials wry little frictiou is had between the dtffrunt or
ganUa.ions and canal managements.
POULTRY AND PLENTY OF SUNSHINE
go hand in hand The Chanticler is a king, and the American hen lays
and sets and cackles all day long Turkeys, geese, ducks and all varl
etles of domestic fowl do well.
THE SOIL
Of the Valley is a rich, sandy loam, adapted to growing of all heavy
crops. Constant tilling lu some parts of the Valley for twenty-five years
has not Impoverished Its fertility, and this soil Is oiue of the richest
to be found. Artificial fertilizers are not necessary, although the
growth of aome crops au be increased by their use. The soil Is par
tlcularly adapted to Irrigation, and on account of Its nature. Is very eas
ily farmed. Silt carried by the waer over the land is worth many dol
lars per acre per year, as It contains so much in fertilization quail
ties.
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ALFALFA IS A STAPLE CROP
Three Crops each Season. Yield 6 Tons per Acre
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SUGAR BEETS BEING HARVESTED
Yield 15 to 20 Tons per Acre. Sell for $5.25 per Ton