Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1866-06-02

it is very unusual 10 have more than six
inches Of snow, and this is generally OF
short duration. We never have rain or
mud in the winter, but about such de-
gree Of cold as to keep the streams and
roads solid, ui,hou. interfering with trav-
el or ont door labor.
The heat Of summer is tempered by pre-.
vailing winds, which are almost as regu-
lar as the trade winds Of the tropics. We
have much less rain than in the same
range east Of US, and an abs sence Of hu-
midity in the atmosphere which is largely
conducive TO health and comfort.
Upon some of our inland streams there
arc occa sionl cases of inter mittent fevers.
bat we have no hesitation in saying tha.
for general healthfu!ness no country ex-
cells ours. No where else are children
more universally healthy, nor can there,
in cur opinion, be found a locality better
adapted to those who are predisposed to
pulmonary diseases. Our pure, dry at
mosphers, our winds. and rapidly running
streams, with the absence of marshes or
stagnaut water are all indications of
| fidelity.
Spring Wheat, Corn, Oats and Potatoes
are the staple products Of the county,
BY exercising due precaution in the Sc
lection of seed adapted to the climate,
and ordinary industry in the cultivation
of the crops, the husbandman may with
absolute certainty calculate upon an abrn-
dant reward for his Ia Dor in producing
these staples. They are adapted alike to
upland and valleys, and yield as luxuri-
antly and with as little labor as any lands
in the West. It is hardly necessary to
say that peculiar advantages are present
ed for stock raising There is an un!im-
ite,i ex,ont Of ras,urage during the sum-
mpr months, and an inexhaus,ihle supply
O! hay for winter use may be obtained with
no other cost than simply the labor OF
cutting and curing.
Most varieties of wild fruit arc abun-
dant Of very superior quality, among
which may bo mentioned Piums, Grapes,
Strawberries, &c. Experiments in the
cultivation Of fruit have been too limited
rs yet to afford any basis for safe cal.
cu'a,ion as to the result. 1t is thought
that apple trees will succeed, but care
viii be required in the selection Of the
more hardy varieties. and unusual precau
ton will be necessary for a number Of
winters in protecting them from the in-
'lrmeot season. The garden fruit, incu.
ding currants, gooseberries, Strawberries,
pie plant, &c, succeed to. admiration, re-
. gniring but little attention, and attaining
to the fulles. degree of perfection. both
with reference TO size and quality.
WOODBURY. COUNTY
is one of the largest counties in the State,
being Sc miles long by 81 miles wide. On
the west is the Missouri river with its dry
and fertile bottom land extending i,land
from 6 TO 10 miles-convenient to timber,
and embracing within the limits of Wood
bury county about 10000 acres of land
unsurpassed for agricu I,ural and grazing
purposes.
The valley of the Little Sioux River
extends across the county near it's ca stern
boundary, and is in the highest degree
attractive as an agricultural REGION
There are extensive settlement in this
valley, with good schools, and an abun
dance of the best woodland
The county is also watered by the West
Fork of the Little Sioux River, Floyd
River, aud other tributaries Of the Little
Sioux and Missouri rivers, the valleys of
which contain large amount of desira-
bic land. ~~@ -~# ~-"~
IDA COUNTY
has an attraction in the valley Of Maple
river, which, passes through the centre of
the county. The lands in this county are
generally of a good character, but the
beauty and fertility of tho Maple Valley
is especia lily inviting, and is attracting q
rapid settlement. . 7
SAC COUNTY
is watered by the Coon and Boyer rivers
and their tributaries. I. is a good county,
and in a fair state of improvement. Has
a plentiful supply Of timber, and popu-
la.ion possessed Of energy and enterprise
Sac City is its county town, a village of
respectable size, with good public build>
ings, including school house aud hotel.
CHEROKEE COUNTY @-
was firss settled BY colony from Milford,
Mass, more than ten years ago. Like
their ancestors Of Plymouth Rock nolo,
riety, and tho first settlers of our wsstsrn
frontier, they suffered grea. priv.tions
and hardships, and were harrassed and
troubled BY Indians. Many became dis