Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1898 — A PERFECT HOME SECURED AT LITTLE COST. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

A PERFECT HOME SECURED AT LITTLE COST.

Ivan and The odore S t rlovskl, form erly r e s i dents o f Michigan, b u-t now living in Alame-

da. Western Canada, before taking up their home there visited the country as delegates. They reported to the Government of the Dominion of Canada the result of their observations, and from this report extracts have been taken, which are published below: “We have visited a number of most desirable locations, and are highly pleased with the country as a whole, It being beyond our highest expectations. We find here a prosperous and well-contented lot of people. They have comfortable homes, and their vast tields of wheat and other crops In addition to their herds of choice cattle, indicate prosperity in the full sense of the word. In conversation with the farmers throughout our trip we learned that the majority of them came here with very limited means, and some with no more than enough to bring them here, and they are now well-to-do. They all claim that this is the only country for a poor man, or one with little means, to get a start and make a home for himself and family. As you are aware, we were a little shaky and undecided before leaving Detroit, but have determined since that we, witli our friends, will make this country our future home. It is far from being the wilderness we had pictured it to be; it is, instead, a land having all the facilities required by modern civilization, such as railroads, markets, stores, churches, schools, etc., in fact, an ideal home for those having the future welfare of themselves and families at heart.” , The Messrs. Striovski selected the Alc’iileda district, hut what they say of it applies in a general way to most other districts in that vast country. They speak of the fuel, which is to be had in great quantities, of the water that can be had by digging from ten to twenty feet, and of the good grazing land to be had almost everywhere. There is plenty of wood for building timber and for fuel, while coal is convenient, and sells at low T prices at the mines. In driving through the country they passed many fine patches of wild raspberries, and say they can speak highly of their flavor, as they could not resist the temptation to stop and eat. Having already transgressed on your valuable space, I shall defer further reference to Western Canada for another issue. An illustrated pamphlet recently issued by the Department of the Interior. Ottawa, Canada, giving a complete description of the country, will be forwarded free to all who write for it. Yours, WESTERN CANADA.