The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1860-07-12

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Farther eastward we come to the set
Elements Of the Bohemians, of whom
we arc forced to speak word Of praise.
The rigorous criticisms heretofore passed
upon these people, must be reviewed,
and dealt out with less severity. They
have to a great extent abandoned their
filthy habits in many instances discon-
nected their houses and barns, and re,
formed in other particulars. The little
garden spots which they at first cutiya-
ted, have been enlarged into fields, and
now many Of them lay claims to being
respectable farmers A more industri-
Gus and economical people does not exist
among us.
But few places in the county exhibit
more home comforts than that of Mr..
j. Il. Graham's of Redman. A large and
comm odious two story white house with
suitable wing attached, and 6ne Gel.
lar nicely bricked up, under the whole
of the main building makes the home Of
Mr.. Graham very pleasant and conve-
nient one. He has large barn, fine
young orchard and eighty acres of land
enclosed and under good state Of cul
tivation. Mr.. Simon Oyerturf. resi-
dent of that village has also very large
and convenient dwelling, and a large
farm, which plainly tcstifes to the care,
skill and industry Of its posscssor.
About mile north of Redman We
observed few very fine farms, among
them that Of Mr.. L. 3. Dresser. This
gentleman has manifested much good
taste in the location of his dwelling
and the arrangement Of his door yard,
aud plat Of ground surrounding his
house, which is situated upon slightly
rising eminence about twelve rods from
the read. He has quite variety and
number of trees surrounding his dwell
ing all Of which are already protected
on the north and west, from the wintry
blasts by thrifty grove Of locusts. In
few years more he will have completed
beautiful arbor, extending from his
house to the highway, and protected
upon either side, at a proper distance by
row Of trees; outside Of which to conf
plete the beauty and order Of the ar,
rangement will be fouad his ornamental
garden. Mr.. Dresser is man Of mod
crate means, but by skillfully employing
those leisure moments which many allow
to run to waste. has taken the preiimi
nary steps, for the completion Of one of
the most pleasant homes in Iowa. We
need more such men, to beautify our
prairies and break the monotony Of their
scenery.
Nearly due west and upon the bot
toms of Salt Greek We noticed fine
farm opened by the Messrs. Rogers
This is new farm to all appearances,
but in in few years We have no doubt
it will be one of the best in that valley.
Farther north we reach the residence
of our FREUD z. T. Shugart. This gen
tleman was among our early settlers
and his farm, for beauty, location and
fertility has long since been classed sec
ond to mono in the valley. Mr.. Shu
CART has quite long row, of very fine
trees, from eight to fourteen feet high,
lining the highway. They consist Of
Butternut, Black Walnut, Hickory and
other varieties, all Of which he started
a few years ago from the seeds or kcr-
nels. This is undoubtedly the only sure
way toraise the Black walnut. We hope
other citizens Of our County will profit
by this successful experiment Of Mr..
Shugarts.
On the opposite side Of the road few
rods farther north is the situation of Mr..
j. Edmonds. Mr.. Edmonds we believe
was one Of our pioneers, and now has
an excellent farm under good state Of
cultivation, as the reward of his labors
and industry. If any of our readers
wish to be most Hospitality entertained
in kind, frank and home like manner,
free from oppressive courtesies, and yet
every want attended to, let them call up
on Nj. Edmonds. For the want OF time