by the opening of the fall term. Electric power is supplied from up the valley, but with the completion of the huge government project below the Pathfinder dam it is thought that current may be taken in charge by the city. The erection of a $75,000 municipal building is but a matter of months, while at the same time modern fire-fighting apparatus also will be installed. The subject of paving had been discussed but is held over for the time being.
The sugar factory at Bayard, one of three constructed in the valley, a fourth now being in the course of construction/ at Mitchell, swings an enormous trade into the city. Last year approximately $1,225,000 was paid into the farmers of Morrill county for this one crop alone. This year it is estimated it will reach $2,500,000 or almost double that of last year. The apparent prosperity of all the stores, which handle up-to-the-minute lines of all merchandise are the best pointers to the character of the proprietors and the citizens in general.
With the erection of the new $225,000 high school building, which will be completed in the fall, the city will have three schools. The high school already is accredited and ranks with the best. The teaching faculty of twenty-seven is of the highest grade and must show excellent ratings, first grade city certificates being required.
Six churches add the moral tone to the city, which in addition to the fraternal orders and clubs, make the social life of the highest and most moral.