The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-03-26
THE VALUE OF KANSAS LANDS.


1t Is a maxim among certain class of po-
l.iic,,l economists chat there is no value in
!uId itself, but Only in the labor with which
is cultivated - Ifthis be true, it is so very
distract as to be Of little practical val
he in this day and generation. In a pracd
al way, thing is said to be ''worth what
1t will bring and ii is of little consequence |
whether this be actual or only relative. val
ne. In determining the value of lands for
The purposes Of purchase. sale and occupan-
,y. the character of the soil, and iis adaptable
i;y for the raising of the necessaries Of life,
while of the first consideration yet is a COM
p,rativeIy inconsiderable element in the price
Which given tract bears, or which it viii
bring.
The day of pioneers, such as redeemed
Ohio and Indiana from the savages, and from
still more stubborn and indomitable forests,
and who never lived to realize the fruits of
their labors, has gone forever. There are
80 more forests To sttbduc,> and times and
circumstances, both social and material have
so changed, that the pioneering of to-day
is performed by that great civilizer, heloco-
motive, backed by the capital and skill of
the entire nation. There is not only no in
diyiduality about IL: IL Is destructive of that
quality, and In stead OF being accompanied
by privation and poverty it Is the source of
enormous wealth.
Men seeking change of location for pecu-
MARY reasons, no longer overlook the adj
vantages of their new location for commu-
nication with the outside world; no longer
consider alone the cheapness OF land or the
fertility of soil. No man, however straight
ened his circumstances, expects to lose, for
himself or family. his position in the social
scale, or their opportunity Of mental enjoy
ment and improvement. There is great in
quiry for s'cheap lands''-but with ma
jority of inqulrers, the inquiry is chiefly
for good, thriving communities where the
religious, social, and educational advaniag
es are good rs those to be left behind, or at
least in condition rapidly approaching such
or rather, We might say, that these and
kindred sought-for advantages, where ex-
listing, aid I'm the view of most persons, in
determining what Is, or what is not, cheap
land, far more than the paucity of the price
per acre.
Kansas soil end climate are unsurpassed OF
the Continent, and Kansas lands range i'm pric'
from 81 to $50 per acre-but the constituCn
elements Of ''cheap'' Kansas land, are
LIST. The central location of the State, and it
comprehensive railroad system now in pro
cess Of rapid completion, whereby every locali
ty is brought into and swift connection
with ali parts OF the world, and more especial
" with two equi-distant markets equal to an
in the world--tle Gulf OF Mexico and the mine
OF the Rocky Mountains.
I'd The rapid growth OF the State-makin
sure a speedy appreciation of all the lands l
its limits.
Sd. It's unsurpassed and rapidly increasin
religious, social and educational advantage
II can truly be said Of the people Of Kansas tia
they have sacrificed mere externals In thei
effort to provide food and growth for mind an
soul. In no community, new or old East {
West, Is so large proportion of the aggregs'
taxes devoted to educational purposes, and NJ
where, so liberal private contributions Tor Il
purposes of religious worship. The result
an educational system admirably planned an
thoroughly carried ont, and superior rel; /
advantages The Common Schools Of Kans;
are among the best in the Country, and are a
cessible TO the whole population. judicio'
general circulation of the Report Of the sta
superintendent OF Public Instruction, an
those four various public institutions, wou
be of inealculabIe value TO the State.
Persons seeking locations in the West WI
desire cheap and fertile lands with cOmmercia
educational and religious advantages equal
those ofthe East will find on actual inspectis
that our estimate OF these for Kansas Is far
how the limit. Lands are cheap in Kansas
6vadoIIsrs Der acre that would be dear In son
portions Of hecoantry It enc dollar. Not I
acre but VIII double and much Of II quadru
yaftle In the next three years. The foum
alton mas been properly laid for nigh
growth, and those who would take adyanta'
oft should come SOON.