The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-10-09

ter of all this valley region is abundant
and pure. 1t is without doubt the hes,
watered portion of Kansas. On III.
bottoms ''drive wells or tube we'll.
are universally used. They consist OF
tube of galvanized iron, with steel
point. the lower end of the tube having
holes on the sides, around which is
wrapped piece of wire gauze for a
siraincr, this pipe is driven into the
ground, through hole in the kitchen
floor if desired, or " wherever indication
dictates. and water is reached at A
depth of from six TO fifteen feet. A
pump is placed upon the pipe and in
an hours time boundless supply of
pure, cold, healthy water is obtained.
HEALTHFULNESs
Here is country in which malaria
finds no conditions favorable to its ex-
istcnce. Stagnant water is not to be
found either on or beneath the surface.
The air, too, is in constant motion: a
fresh breeze constantly fans the cheek
and brings health to the lungs. In
such an atmosphere as here exists. the
system is invigorated, and labor is
neither irksome nor fatiguing These
constant breezes also afford unlimited
and valuable power for windmills of
every description or for all purposes.
CLIMATE.
Here is a climate which exactly meets
the requirements Of the agriculturist,
whether he be farmer, orchardst.
stockman or shepherd. In early spring
when the soil is freed from the slender
grasp of what little frost it is subject
TO during the short winter, il is in adj
mirable condition for blowing and
preparation for crops. Then comes a
season of rains and showers, which
lasts into July. when only occasional
showers occur TO interfere with har-
vesting operations. The corn crop is
safe before the rains cease. and after
that time the grass cures upon the
ground and makes natural hav. re-
tanning much ofits nutritious qualities.
which serves as a perennial pasture for
stock. The fall and winter seasons,
which east Of the Missouri are marked
by the prevalence of cold rains and
chilling storms SO trying TO stock, here
are marked by dry and bracing wealth
er. Occasional storms, in which light.
dry snow is drifted and wreaihed upon
the surface, occur, during which the
farmer will feel called upon to shelter
and feed his stock. Thus this country
is specially adapted for sheep and
stock-raising in conjunction with grain
growing, and must undoubtedly soon
become "a great source of supply of
beef and mutton to the eastern markets.
COAL, ROCK AND CLAY.
There is no longer any uncertainty
as TO the discovery of coal in this val
ley. II has bee found in several places,
and there is not the least doubt that il
viii be developed in such quantities as
to supply fuel at very low rates. a
test is being made at Wichita with
drill for coal. One small vein has been
passed through at depth Of forty or
fifty feet. The present supply is fur
rishcd by the railroad at from twenty
five to thirty-tive cents per bushel.
Rock is not so abundant as TO be
troublesome. a. in some places in east
crn Kansas, but il is found in quanti-
ties sufficient for building purposes.
Clay, suitable for brick making, is
and the best quality of sand
being everywhere accessible, there is
no lack of excellent building material.