THE R-Y WAY. Small wonder, then, that the new route at once proved popular among those seeking new fields to conquer on their holiday tour.

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3 THE R-Y WAY Rural Scene on the R-Y Route The opening up of the Regina-Yellowstone Highway during the summer of '924 supplied a want that for some years had made itself keenly felt by the ever-increasing number of motoring holiday makers. The Yellowstone Park, playground of the -, had been long cut off from the Canadian Prairies, through lack of direct highways, and, concurrently, access to the middle-west of the Dominion of Canada, had been difficult to the dweller in the middle States. Small wonder, then, that the new route at once proved popular among those seeking new fields to conquer on their holiday tour. The route was planned with a view of providing a direct and reliable highway between the Canadian and the Yellowstone Park, and at the same time to facilitate the entry into ern Canada of those American motorists who had long been desirous of seeing the Canadian Prairies, but had been prevented from doing so by lack of adequate knowledge of the highway situation. Starting at Regina, the capital city of Saskatchewan, the highway proper takes a southerly course through the progressive towns of Wilcox, Dummer, Ogema and Bengough, entering the United States at a point eighteen miles due south of the latter town, 3

4 and some 123 miles south of the starting point. A Canadian Customs and Immigration Official is stationed at the town of Bengough. to facilitate the formalities of entry and departure. Crossing the border into the State of Montana. the route runs via Whitetail. where the American Customs and Immigration station is located. Flaxville. Poplar. Vida. Circle and on to Terry. where junction is made with the famous Yellowstone Trail of the U.S.A. via which the traveller journeys direct to the Park. The full distance from Regina to Terry by the Regina-Yellowstone route is 325 miles. and from Regina to the gate of Yellowstone Park. about 700 miles. Owing to its geographical situation as the central city of the Canadian Prairies. Regina has been selected as the ern Canada headquarters of the leading banks and financial corporations of the Dominion. There are upwards of 150 wholesale houses located here. and for many years Regina has held the distinction of being one of the largest distribution points in the world in agricultural machinery. Local business in this line has exceeded $ in a single year. The city serves a territory covering upwards of 300 square miles. in which are located some 250 towns and villages connected by miles of railway. Subsequent to the opening of the original route. it was decided to continue the highway north of Regina. and the road has since been blazed and marked for a distance of 120 miles in that direction to the Saskatchewan town of Watrous. notable for the curative properties of the saline waters of Lake Manitou on the outskirts of the town. The highway between Watrous on the north and Terry at the southern extremity is a good dirt road. well graded and presenting no difficulty in any but extremely wet weather. The highway is marked from end to end with the emblem selected for that purpose-the letters R-Y in black on a yellow ground. letters now familiar to large numbers of tourists who have availed themselves of the new route. The Regina-Yellowstone Highway forms an important and essential link in the Prairie Parks Tour. one of the most pleasing and profitable round trips afforded on the continent. and a trip that is certainly unique among International tours. REGINA The capital city of the Province of Saskatchewan. incorporated present population 400, served by ten lines of railway including main lines of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National systems. Busy Street Scene in Regina Regina is the centre and administrative capital of the greatest wheat area in the world. producer of a quality of wheat which won the world's championship award ten times in the past twelve years. The city is the home of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, which handled last year more than 90,000,000 bushels direct from farmer to market. Here also are the headquarters of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Creameries which-, in con~ junction with other dairying institutions, turned out 1000 pounds of butter in Visitors from the south will be interested in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police FOJce. whose ern Canadian headquarters are in Regina. 4

5 F rom an educational standpoint Regina occupies an enviable and privileged position, counting among its largest institutions Regina (Methodist) College, St. Chad's (Anglican) College, Campion (Roman Catholic) College, a new Lutheran College, Normal School, two Collegiate Institutes and eighteen public and separate schools. Regina is known from one end of Canada to the other as the City of Beautiful Homes. It has, perhaps, more municipal improvements than any other city of its size in the Dominion. The position held by Regina as a commercial centre is indicated by the following statistical tables: Building Permits Growing Registered Seed Wheat Midmore & Downton, Wilcox, General Hardware, Autos, Implement and Accessory Dealers. Garage-D. M. Lawrence, The R-Y Garage. Garage--Arnold Hesse, The Hesse Garage $2,597,920 2,160,030 1,784,124 1,264, ,785 1,208,002 Wilcox Board of Trade-HCome in without knocking-go Qut the same w,ay." KjelIand'er Seed Co,.-Registered Seed Wheat and Corn. DUMMER Bank Clearings $231,070, ,659, ,949, ,195, ,302, ,429,503 A thriving little town served by this highway, is noted for the volume of grain which passes through its elevators. The surrounding territory also produces livestock in numbers. The town reflects the prosperity of the locality in general, and has several good stores, schools and churches. Dummer Garage-H. G. Cousin,s, Prop., Day and Night Service. WILCOX The Regina-Yellowstone Highway passes through the heart of the famous Wilcox country, the cream of the wheat lands of Saskatchewan. This district is internationally famous for its consistently good yields of Canadian Hard Wheat. The town of Wilcox, a prosperous community, is the marketing centre of this notable territory. The Kjellander Seed Grain Co., growers of huge quantities of registered seed grain, have their headquarters here. The town h:ls excellent schools, churches and homes alo:l is electrically lighted. Dummer Hotel-Chas. Millis, Prop., Open Day and Night. OGEMA The name of this town IS a household word in the world of wheat. This is the home town of ]. C. Mitchell, champion of all wheat growers, triple-crowned winner of the highest award at the Chicago Exhibition. "]. C.", as he is popularly known, came to this district 20 years ago without farming experience, and in 1919, 1920 and 1924 carried oft the world's highest honors for wheat. 6

6 Ogema is one of the best towns to be found on the R-Y Route, has splendid schools, churches and banking facilities. Tourists will find good camp accommodation provided. FLAXVILLE, MONTANA Is a town of approximately 250 population, about thirteen miles south of the Canadian border. It has good schools, churches, a good lighting system, up-to-date business places, serving the surrounding farming territory. Flaxville markets annually 750,000 bushels of grain. Besides grain, the farmers ship cattle, hogs, poultry, cream and other produce. Field of Marquis Wheat from prize-winning seed, which yielded 80 bushels per acre. Garage-H. Townsend, Ogema, Repairs and Accessories. National Hotel-Ogema, T. Monfen, Prop. Meals at all hours. Canadian Government Elevat~r at Moose Jaw BENGOUGH Twenty-eight miles north of the international boundary, is the Canadian Customs and Immigration station for tourists crossing the border. The town serves an extensive farming territory and has a number of thriving business places. Good schools, churches and homes, testify to the general prosperity.. Garage-Reynolds & Hotel-C. Quong, Prop. Hubbard. WHITETAIL, MONTANA This Montana town is situated seven miles south of the international line, and is the U.S. Customs and Immigration port for travellers entering or leaving the States. City Hotel-Whitetail, Hans Henrichson, Prop. City Garage-Whitetail, R. IVarriage, Prop. Automobile tourists will find full hotel and garage fa"cilities. Those wishing to camp can stop at the Flaxville Tourist Camp, established and maintained by the Flaxville Commercial Club. Palace Hotel-Flaxville. Boyer's Cafe-Flaxville. Swenson Bros.-Garage and Repair Shop, Flaxville. POPLAR, MONTANA Is a town of 1200 located at the point where the R-Y trail crosses the Missouri River, approximately 200 miles from Regina. Ideal camping places may be found along the Poplar River, where the town of Poplar maintains a clean and spacious Tourist-Park. This is by far the most beautiful spot east of the mountains, equipped with electric lights, has fine drinking water and comfortable accommodations. Good fishing or swimming may be had in the Poplar River. 8 9

7 The Fort Peck Indian Reservation has its main office here (lnd also maintains a school and experimental farm for Indian children. Gateway Hotel-Poplar, 60 rooms, exceptional service, F. Turner, Prop,. Pioneer Garage-Poplar, Official R-Y Trail Garage, completely equipped. Poplar Restaurant - Poplar, catering especially to tourists. Glacier Theatre-Poplar. VIDA, MONTANA The market town for an extensive farming district. Has good stores and bank, and offers good accommodation to tourists. Garage-Jas. DeWane, Prop., Vida. Restaurant-Chas. Mason, Prop., Vida. TERRY, MONTANA "The Heart of Montana's Corn Belt." Population Junction point two great transcontinental railroads, the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, and the ern Pacific. Population Junction point of two great continental highways, the Yellowstone Trail and the National Parks Highway. All business firms of Terry belong to the Chamber of Commerce, which is assurance to you of courteous and square treatment. For any information, w-rite the Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, or F. L. Patterson, R-Y Trail Representative, Terry, Montana, U.S.A. CRAVEN The first town north of Regina on the R-Y route is situated at the extremity of Last Mountain Lake, in the famous Q~' Appelle Valley. A beautiful holiday resort, and notable duck-shooting territory in the fall of the year. W. G. Smewing-Garage and Service Station, Repairs. Dominion Cafe-Ice Cream Parlor. Andrew & Dealers. Clark-Garagemen and Auto BULYEA The centre of a prosperous farming country, noted for the quality of its grain. The town has several good stores, churches and excellent school. A junction point on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Pleasant and adequate camping grounds, well treed, with opportunities for sport. F. R. Mather-Ford and McLaughlin Cars, Parts and Repairs, Gas, Oil, Etc. Bulyea Garage-C. C. Miller, Prop., Accessories and Repairs. Bulyea Cafe-Special provision for Touring Parties. See D. S. McElroy if interested in Landi. An Up-ta-date Saskatchewan Farm Home Terry is 16 hours' drive from Regina; I 2 hours' drive from Black Hills, Dakota; 16 hours to Yellowstone National Park, and 32 hours to Denver, Colorado. Terry maintains a good, clean, well lighted Auto Tourist Camp with free accommodation. WATROUS AND MANITOU BEACH The Carlsbad of America. About midway between Regina and Saskatoon on the Regina-Yellowstone Highway, will be found th'; town of Watrous, with firstclass stores, several garages and first-class hotel

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9 The principal attraction and one which should not be missed is the famous "Little Manitou Lake", three miles north of Watrous by a first-class road. Manitou Beach Holiday Resort is famous on account of the mineral qualities of the lake water, which are said to possess the same curative values as. those of Carlsbad, Europe. The popularity of the beach is evidenced by the existence of the magnificent indoor Swimming Pool, with a hundred private dressing rooms, and hot and cold fresh water showers. Several private bath houses afford facilities for hot lake water baths. The Beach also boasts of one of the finest Dance Pavilions.in the. Nearly twenty acres of beautifully wooded lakeside property has been set aside for free camping space for tourists, and every facility offered therewith. SASKATCHEWAN Contrary, no doubt, to a generally widespread impression, the whole province of Saskatchewan is a network of streams, rivers and lakes, with beautifully wooded shores that afford ideal bathing, boating and fishing. Sheep Grazing in Saskatchewan Within easy reach of the R Y route lie the famous Qu'Appelle Lakes, rich in natural beauty and historic interest. These are best approached from the city of Regina by an easy road, the trip round the chain of four distinct lakes making an ideal day's run by motor. There are good hotels, tennis and golf clubs, and each year sees an increasing throng of visitors to this locality. Immediately north of Regina, and served directly by the R-Y route is Last Mountain Lake, fifty miles long, with splendid sandy beaches, and justly popular for its fishing, boating and other attractions. A few miles north of the Last Mountain Lake and still on the R-Y route, is one of the most renowned saline lakes on the continent, Lake Manitou, near the town of Watrous. The waters of this lake are heavily impregnated with curative salts, giving them extreme buoyancy. Enclosed swimming areas are provided, the water being heated to suit invalids in search of health. There are also dancing pavilions, tennis, golf and other holiday resort attractions. In the later months of the year Saskatchewan is one of the most notable and satis

10 fying hunting grounds in America. Among the winged game in which the whole province abounds, are duck, geese, prairie chicken and turkey. The northern reaches furnish some of the finest big game hunting to be found in Canada, the' whole area abounding in moose, elk, etc. Temporary Admission-One-Six Months. Automobiles may be entered at any Canadian Port of Customs for touring purposes, for a period of one to six months, by filling in the same form referred to, depositing $25, and signing a bond in approved form for double the amount of the estimated duties on the vehicle, or secure a special bond of an incorporated guarantee company authorized to do business in Canada. The automobile of any tourist not returning within the time limit is liable to seizure. Should an unforeseen delay occur, prolonging the time of stay in Canada beyond that mentioned in the tourists' permit, the Customs Department, Ottawa, should be communicated with at once. Prosperous Dairy Farm REGULATIONS OF CUSTOMS DEPART MENT OF CANADA RE TOURISTS' AUTOMOBILES, OUTFITS AND' BAGGAGE A non-resident of Canada may enter his automobile for touring purposes in Canada by complying with the requirements of following summary of the regulations of the Department of Customs: Temporary Admission-Twenty.four Hours. Automobiles may be entered at any Canadian Port of Customs for touring purposes for a period not exceeding 24 hours, by the owner surrendering his State license card, which is handed to him on his return journey. Temporary Admission-Two Days-One Month. Automobiles may be entered at any Canadian Port of Customs for touring purposes for a period of one month, by filling in a prescribed form made out in duplicate; one copy kept on file by the Canadian Customs official and one copy retained by the tourist. The original and duplicate are compared when the tourist makes his exit from Canada. Tourists' Outfits. I. Persons visiting Canada for a limited period of time, for health or pleasure, may bring with them such guns, fishing rods, canoes, tents, camp equipment, cooking utensils, musical instruments, kodaks't etc., as they require while in Canada for their own use and not for gain or hire, upon reporting same to the Customs Officer at the port of entry and depositing with him a sum of money equal to the duty on such articles, and the money thus deposited may be refunded if the articles are exported outwards and identified at the Customs port where reported inwards, or at another port, within six months from time of entry: provided the articles are produced and their identity attested to before a Canadian Customs Officer at the place of export or before a Customs Officer at a place outside of Canada. 2. The tourist is required to furnish the Customs Officer at the port of entry with.8 report or invoice of his outfit, in duplicate, one copy of which is to be returned to the tourist when signed by the CustolTJ.s Officer, with the amount deposited marked thereon. 3. All moneys received from tourists as security for the return of their outfits shall be deposited and held in a special account to the credit of the collector or sub-collector 16 17

11 for return to the tourists on exportation of their outfits. In order that such deposits may be returned to tourists without delayexcept in the case of default to export their outfits within six months-sub-coliectors receiving same will make remittance thereof to the chief port. 4. Camera outfits for taking motion pictures of Canadian landscapes and industrial activities may be admitted as tourist outfit provided the operator from abroad makes a declaration to the satisfaction of the Customs coliector at the port of entry to the effect that the camera outfit is for use in taking pictures of Canadian landscapes or industrial activities, and that the outfit and ali the pictures taken thereby will be exported within six months from date of entry. Exemptions of United States Customs Duty on Purchases in Canada. By the regulations of the Secretary of the Treasury of the Government of the United States, residents thereof returning by motor, or otherwise, are required to declare to the Customs officer at port of return ali articles acquired in C'"nada or elsewhere, in their baggage or on their persons whether by purchase, by gift or otherwise, and whether dutiable or free of duty. Exemption is, however, aliowed on articles for personal or household use or as souvenirs or curios and if not intended for sale, aggregating not over $ I 00 in value. Articles so ex~mpt from duty must, nevertheless, be declared. Such exemptions. are made by Cu'-toms officers on the pier. Under the said regulations a citizen of the United States is any person who has at any time resided in that country. days. Such permit can be obtained of the Customs officer at the port of entry, the local registrar at Weyburn, Assiniboia, Moose Jaw and Regina, or at the Motor License Dept., Regina. Tourists remaining over ninety days III the province are required to take out a Motor License. POINTERS FOR TOURISTS ENTERING CANADA OVER THE REGINA YELLOWSTONE HIGHWAY Comfortable Tourist Camps with adequate facilities are maintained at Terry, Poplar, Flaxville, Ogema, Wilcox, Regina, Bulyea and Watrous. Secure necessary papers from the U.S.A. Customs officer at Whitetail, and Canadian Permits (both Federal and Provincial) from the Canadian Customs officer at Bengough. Speed liitlit in the open country must be reasonable, having regard to traffic and use of Highway. In towns and cities, the speed limit is set by local bylaw-make yourself acquainted with the regulations when you arrive. RY TOURIST REGULATIONS PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN The laws of Saskatchewan require that, additional to the permit issued by the F ederal Customs Dept., tourists entering the province shaii furnish themselves with a provincial permit (free of cost) good for ninety 18 19

12 INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY TO POPLAR REGINA T'O INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY READ DOWN READ DOWN READ UP (Post Office)._ REGINA _ W'est 7.0 : _..._ _ WILCOX "'_ _ _. DUMMER _ _ OGEMA _ BENGOUGH _ 96.3 :_ _ BOUNDARY.. 2'0 1.5 READ UP BOUNDARY._ _ WHITETAIL N 0 rth ~ _ FLAXVIL.LE._ ~ E.ast , ; -' 71.4 :_ POPLAR 21

13 REGINA TO WATROUS POPLAR TO TERRY S S. S S S. 5.0 READ DOWN RE,AD UP READ DOWN _.. POPLAR , N. 1.5, N orth 26.4 Ea st VIDA._ ' Ea st 34.5 / N N CIRCLE _~ N N 0 rth ; ~ N I TERRY , , READ UP (Post Office) REGINA._ _ S ou th S ou th \ So N.W.wg _.. VALEPORT So 88.3 N.W.wg S ou th _ BULYEA 50.8, STRASBOURG _ ,_.. _ _, DUVAL _. CYMRIC _ _. GOVAN._ S ou th _ NOKOMIS S ou th S ou th VENN , CRAVEN HATFIELD WATROUS

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15 PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY TRJ.P NOW ria the R-Y way to the PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION (STATE FAIR) REGINA, SASK. JULY 26,27,28,29,30,31, 1926 You are.pecially iavited to attend on AMERICANS' DAY TUESDAY, JULY 27 Tttf R Y WAY ATTRACTIONS AT THE REGINA FAIR 50,000 Exhibita in many Departmenta COLDSTREAM GUARDS BAND from London, EDll'land in Two Concert. Daily for Six Day. HORSE RACING' each afternoon with Pari-Mutuel Machine. FIREWORKS each evening with special set pieces on Americans' Day, July 27 VAUDEVllLE ACTS - TEN HEADLINERS MIDWAY OF 40 SHOWS AND RIDES,REGINA, JULY 26-31, 1926