Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-05-01
FARM LANDS FOR SALB /!
The Illinois Central r. +. Company
Is now prepared TO sell
Over Two Million of Acres
FARMING LAMBS

IN TRACTS OF FORTY ACRES AND UPWARDS,
on long credits and at low rates Of interest.
'NHEsE Lands were granted by the vernment, to aid
IN the construction of this Railroad and include some
OF the richest and fertile Praires Of the State inter-
spesed here and there with magnificent groves of oak
apd olher timber. The Road extends from Chicago on
e North East to Cairo at the South, and from thence TO
Galena and Dunleilh, In the North West extreme Of the
State, and as all lands lie within fifteen miles on each
SIDE OF this Road ready and cheap afforded BY
u Tor transporting the products OF the lands, to any OF
Those points, and from thence TO Eastern and Sou hern
arkes' Moreover the rapid growth OF hourshng towns
ana villages along the ne and tn great increase m pop
ufito' by immigration, &C., afford substantial anu
growing home demand for farm produce,
The soil is dark, rich mold, from 10 five feet deep,
s gently rolling, and peculiarly fitted for gazing callle ana
sheep ahd the cultivation Of wheat, Indian corn, &C.
Economy in cultvating and great prodnctvehess are
the well known characteristics OF Illinois lands frees
are not required tn be down. stnmp gbbej or stone
picked off, as is generally the case in cuvang new lana
IN the older States The first crop of indian corn planted
he newly broken sod usually repays the cost OIL prov"
ing and fencing.
Wheat suwn on newly turned sd is sure to yield
very large profits. man with pillow and two yoke oil
oxen WIN break from one and half to two acres per day
contracts can be made for breaking, ready fo corn OF
wheat al ~ TO $3.50 per acre. by judlGous management
farms may ne fenced and broken the first, and under
h'eh State OF cultivation the cond year.
Corn grain cattle, etc. i'll be forwarded al reasonable
a'es 10 lineage, for the EASTERN market, and to CAIRO
'Sr tne southern The larger yield on the cheap lands
O, ihos over the high priced lands in the Eastern and
'ou'e states Is known to be much more than sufficient
TO pay the difference of transportation the Eastern
market.
Bituminous Coal is mined at several points along the
road, and is cheap and desirable fuel he delivered
several oins along the road 81 so $500 per ton
WOO n can De mad at the same rates per cord.
lhost VINO think of settling in Iowa or Minnesota,
should bear in mind that lands there of any value, along
tne water courses and for many miles inland, have been
"posed Oitat for those located in the interior there
e no cohvenlences for transporting the produce to mar
hel, KaiOads not having been introduced there That
10 SEM the produce of these lands two hundred
mes ny wagon to market. would cost much more han
lf .,Hh Enutrp NM n
lahuS mus Situated, al 81 2 peracre not good In
Ves.heh's as the land oths company at the prices fixed
ne same remarks hold good in citation TO The lands IN
s's anu NEBRASKA, for although vacant lands may De
nhd nearer the water COURSES distance to market is
m greater and every hundred miles the produce OF those
anus are carried either in wagons. interrupted water
communications, increase the exp OF tansNor'a
oh when must be borne by the Settlers in the reduced
price oil lhel' products aud to that extent precisely are
'he incomes from their farms, and of on Their IN
Vestiehls, annually and every year reduced
Tue great Ter my of the lands now offered for sale by
inns company and their Consequent vi I'd those ct the
Eastern and Middle States, j. much than sufficient
70 pay the coso transportation, especially nview OF the
facilities afforded by this Road aud others with which it
connects. the operation of which not interrupted ny
'he ~" water oil summer, or the trusts OF winter
| PRICE TERMS IF PAYMENT.
Ile price will vary from So SIS according to location
quality &c. Contracts for deeds may made during the
year 1906 spuating the purchase money be paid III I'VE
annual instlimentslhe first To become due in two years
from ue OF Contract, the others annually thereaitei Inc
s payment will became due at The end of the sixth year
| from the date OF Contract.
INTEREST WILL BE CHARGED THREE PER CENT PER
ANNUM.
AS security for the performance of the contract, the
hrs Two yes' interest must be paid in advance and u
Hust Dc understood that at least oneenh Of the land
puTcNhseu snail yearly BIZ brought under cultivation.
twenty per cent from the credit price will be deducted
LOT Gash. The Company's Construction Bonds VIII be
received as cash.
| READY-FRAMED FARM BUILDINGS,
which eau be set up in few days. be obtnned from
responsible petsoni. They VIII he IL feet by 90 feet,
divided ihoODe living and three bed rooms, and VIII cost
@ mlete sci mp on grulnd chosen anywhere along the
Road $3.50 cash, exclusive of trans purtann La, ger
buildings may be contracted for prnponate rate. The
com any VIII forward all the materials for such bull dngs
over Their road promptly.
special arrangements with dealers be made supply
those purchasing the Cnmpanys lands with fencing mite
fais, agricultural Tools and outfit of provisions in any
quantity at the lowest wholesale prices.
IL Is believed that the price, long credit and low rates Of
interest charged for these lands, viii enable ih Il
Few hundred dollars in cash. and Ordinary industry, to
make himself independent before all the purchase money
becomes due In the meanime the rapid settlement of the
country viii probably have Increased four iveUld When
required an experienced person will accompany appca nts
TO give informant ION and aid in selecting lands.
Circulars, Containing numerous instances of successful
armihg, signed by respectable aud well known arme +:
living IN the neghb0rhood of the Railroad lands throus
out the Sateals0 the cost of fencing, price of cattle
expense of harvesting thrcsh2g, by CONTRACTOR any
other infonaonwih be cheetfuliy given, applica-
ton, either personally by letter. in English, French, OF
German, aidres TO JOHN WILSON,
Land Commissioner of Illinois Central h. K. Co,
in the New Stone Passenger Depot,
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