The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-08-07

are universally used. They consist of
tube of galvanized iron, with steel
point, the lower end Of the tube having
holes Oh the sides, around which is
wrapped piece of wire gauze for a
straincr, 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 a 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 irksomc nor fatiguiDg. These
and valuable power for windmills of
every description or for all purposes.
CLIMATE.
Here is climate which exactly meets
the requirements of the agriculturist,
whether he be farmer. orchardist,
stockman or shepherd. In early spring,
when the soil is freed from the slender
grasp of what little frost il is subject
to during the short winter. it 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 10 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 a natural hay. re-
tanning much gifts nutritious qualities.
which serves as 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 wreathed 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 great source of supply of
beef and mutton to the eastern markets.
COAL. ROCK AND CLAY.
There is no longer any uncertainty
"a to the discovery of coal in this val
ley. II has been found in several places,
and there is not the least doubt that it
will be developed in such quantities as
TO supply fuel at very low rates. a
test is being made at Wichita with a
drill for coal. One small vein has been
passed through at depth of forty or
fifty feet. The present supply is fur
nished by the railroad at from twenty
| five to thirty-five cents per bushel.
Rock is not SO abundant as to be
troublesome, as i'm some places in cast
ern Kansas. but it is found in quanti-
ties sufficient for building purposes.
Clay, suitable for brick making, is
abundant, and the best quality of sand
being everywhere accessible, there is
no lack Of excellent building material.
GYPSUM.
Should constant cultivation ever de-
vclop the fact in this valley, which is
apparent in all other countries in the
world. that fertilizers must first or last
be applied to all lands which are not
subject TO overflow, if farms are to be
kept up to their original state of pro-
ductiveness, we have a never failing
supply of manure in the vast gypsum
beds which intersect the valley in this
and adjoining counties. 1t is unsur-
passed in quality and inexhaustable in
amount. When broken to pieces and
ground in u mill il becomes the ''land
plaster of commerce, which sells for
ten dollars ton in eastern cities.
TOWNS.
That portion of the valley of which
we have been more particularly speak
ing an area of fifty by one hundred
miles-boasts many fine and flourish
inc towns, where mechanics or trades
men may find splendid locations, and
where all may find churches, school
houses, printing presses and refined
and intelligent society. We may men,
ton Hutchinson, the county seat of
Reno; Newton, the county seat of IIar-
yev: Wichita, the county seat of Scdg-
wick; Wellington, the county seat of
Sumner: Eldorado. the county seat of
Butler; and Windfield, the county seat
of Cowlcy, besides Arkansas City, Ok
ford. Belle Plain, FL Paso, Caldwell,
Scdgwick City. Stevenson, Medicine
Lodge and many others, all of them
growing and doing active business.
Such is the superficial character of
the Arkansas valley in the central parts
of the state. and the valleys of its east
crn tributaries. In conjunction with
this favorable surface, is the richest
soil. susceptible of the easiest cultiva-
ton: abundant flowing water from
springs and streams the sweetest
favored and most wholesome water in
wells in permanent supply at an aver
age depth of fifteen to twenty feet be-
low the surface: pure, bracing air,
entirely free from miasma or other I'M
healthy influences, with climate pc
culiarly favorable for agricultural OPP
erations.
All these considerable advantages
combine TO make this beautiful and
fertile valley and these gcntly-swelling
slopes. especially attractive. The
Young farmer seeking home, who has
few means beyond his own industry
and strong arms and willing hands
whcrewith TO carve il out, NAV here
find free homestead on United States |
lands, or purchase AT low prices. on
remarkable easy terms of payment and |
with liberal discounts for improve |
ments. from the railroad company. |
Very often he may thus purchase at rel |
atively cheaper prices than by taking |
a practically free gift from the govern |
ment of tract of land fer his farm. |
The parents of children who desire TO |
establish them in homes of their own. |
or TO rc-establish their own or their
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