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July 24, 1919
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
In North Dakota's slope counties, local farmers are resisting selling land despite drought, thanks to dairying gains and good corn crops. South Dakota farmers, expecting bargains, are disappointed as few farms are available cheaply.
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N. D. Farmers Cling to Land
Bismarck, N. D., July 24. Thrifty South Dakota farmers with an eye to a bargain, especially those of German-Russian extraction, are flocking in great numbers to the slope counties with a view to picking up cheap lands there. In former years of drouth many farms have been sacrificed and the South Dakotans evidently have been of the opinion that history would repeat itself. They are, however, meeting with disappointment. While the drouth has hit many farmers hard, it has found comparatively few who are not in a financial position to weather the storm. This is due largely to the fact that dairying has made rapid strides in the slope country the last five years. Corn is making a better than average crop and will go a long ways toward solving the problem.
Bismarck, N. D., July 24. Thrifty South Dakota farmers with an eye to a bargain, especially those of German-Russian extraction, are flocking in great numbers to the slope counties with a view to picking up cheap lands there. In former years of drouth many farms have been sacrificed and the South Dakotans evidently have been of the opinion that history would repeat itself. They are, however, meeting with disappointment. While the drouth has hit many farmers hard, it has found comparatively few who are not in a financial position to weather the storm. This is due largely to the fact that dairying has made rapid strides in the slope country the last five years. Corn is making a better than average crop and will go a long ways toward solving the problem.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Economic
What keywords are associated?
North Dakota Drought
Farm Land Sales
South Dakota Farmers
Dairying
Corn Crop
Where did it happen?
Slope Counties, N. D.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Slope Counties, N. D.
Event Date
July 24
Outcome
north dakota farmers in strong financial position due to dairying and good corn crop; few farms sacrificed despite drought.
Event Details
South Dakota farmers, particularly German-Russian, flock to North Dakota slope counties seeking cheap land amid drought, expecting repeats of past farm sacrifices, but find disappointment as local farmers hold firm financially.