People Are Progressive 



Living Up to the Heritage of the Past t the People of Mon- 

 tana Are Building Strong and Stable for the Future, 

 With Energy, Virility, Patriotism and Intelligence 



(N T E OF the most important questions asked by the newcomer to 

 the state is that regarding the kind of people living in Montana. 

 What of the character, nature and general qualities of his neigh- 

 bors, friends and associates? 



On this point he need have no fears, for Montana counts as 

 one of her greatest assets, the splendid character and the ener- 

 getic and patriotic spirit of her people. Montana is living up to 

 the traditions of the past. It was founded by the most hardy, 

 virile blood that the nation has produced and the enterprising and progressive spirit 

 of the pioneers has continued down to the present time to guide the destines of the 

 state. Of those who crossed the plains to lay the foundations of this commonwealth 

 it has been well said that none tut the brave started and none but the strong 

 survived. While there are now but few of these hardy pioneers remaining, there is 

 nevertheless, their courageous example and indomitable spirit as an inheritance for 

 the present and future generations. 



Nor have the later arrivals been of inferior quality. The more recent immigrants 

 have not been people who came to the state to seek easy fortunes or not inured to 

 hardship. They came to the state to establish happy homes for themselves and their 

 children, expecting to work hard and do their full share in making Montana a place 

 to live the life worth while. They came into the state at the time when farming 

 as an occupation was coming into its own; when it was recognized that brains were 

 required in farming as in anything else. As a result many educated and cultured 

 people are found today on Montana farms. "Out where the handclasp is a little 

 stronger", they have adjusted themselves to the spirit they found here and today 

 truly represent the cordial, sincere, energetic and courageous spirit of the pioneer. 

 With the present test of a great national crisis, the patriotism, loyalty, sympathy 

 and generosity of the Montanans has been surpassed by none. Those directing 

 affairs in this nation need but say the word and Montana goes "over the top" in 

 men, money and materials of war. 



Farmers Are Benefited. 



Much of the energy of the state has been and is being devoted to the develop- 

 ment of its agricultural resources and every effort is being made to give to the 

 Montana farmer in a practical and intelligent way, the benefit of the great advances 

 which have been made in the farming industry and to assist him to make the 

 greatest possible success of his calling. 



Much recent legislation has been enacted for the benefit of the farmer. This 

 legislation has taken the form of providing cheap, long time loans on farm lands, 

 providing hail insurance at actual cost, providing for the proper grading of grain 

 and the strict supervision of elevators, furnishing trained county agents to person- 

 ally assist the farmer in solving his individual problems and providing for farmer's 

 institutes and bureaus. 



