The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-11

IRE universally used. They consist O
tube of galvanized iron, with a stee
.,oint, the lower end of the tube having
holes on the sides, around which i,
wrapped a piece of wire gauze for /,
'traincr, this pipe is driven into iht
ground, through hole in the kitchen
ioor if desired, or wherever indication
dictates, and water is reached at {
icpth of from six 10 fifteen feet. A
pump is placed upon the pipe and il
IN hours time a boundless supply OF
pure. cold, healthy water is obtained.
HEALTHFULNEss
Here is a country in which malaria
inds no conditions favorable TO its cx-
'stencc. 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
md brings health to the lungs. In
such an atmosphere as here exists, the
'ystcm is invigorated, and labor is
neither irksome nor fatiguing. These
constant breeZes also afford unlimited
md valuable power for windmills of
every description or for all purposes.
CLIMATE.
Here is a climate which exactly meets
he requirements of the agriculturist,
whether he be farmer, orchardist.
'tockman or shepherd. In early spring.
when the soil is freed from the slender
srasp of what little frost it is subject
o during the short winter, it is in adj
nirable condition for blowing and
preparation for crops. Then comes II
season Of rains and showers, which
asts into July, when only occasional
showers occur TO interfere with har-
vesting operations. The corn crop is
-afc before the rains cease. and after
hat time the grass cures upon the
ground and makes natural hay, re-
aiming much of its nutritious qualities.
which serves az 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.
Try snow is drifted and wreaihed upon
he 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
rs to the discovery of coal in this val
ley. 1t has been found in several places,
and there is not the least doubt that il
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
i've to thirty-five cents per bushel.
Rock is not so abundant as to be
as in some places in east
,rn Kansas, but it is found in quanti-
les sufficient for building purposes.
Clay, suitable for brick making, is
abundant, and the best quality of sand
being everywhere accessible, there is |
10 lack Of excellent building material.
GYPSUM.
Should constant cultivation ever de-
Telop the fact in this valley, which is
apparent i'm all other countries in the |
world, that fertilizers must first or last |
,e applied to all lands which are not
ubiect to overflow, if farms are 10 be |
.cpt up TO their original state of pro-
|uctiveness. we have n never failing
upply of manure in the vast gypsum
eds which intersect the valley in this
nd adjoining counties. 1t is unsur-
assed in quality and inexhaustable in
mount. When broken to pieces and
round in mill il becomes the ''land
laster' of commerce, which sells for
EN- dollars ton in eastern cities.
TOWNS.
That portion of the valley of which
&c have been more particularly speak
ig-an area of fifty by one hundred
liles-boasts many fine and flourish
~ towns. where mechanics or trades
len may find splendid locations, and
here all may find churches. school
ouses, printing presses and refined
nd intelligent society. We may men,
on Hutchinson, the county seat OF
emo; Newton, the county seat Of IIar-
ey: Wichita. the county seat OF Sedg
lex; Wellington. the county seat of ;;
Eldorado, the county seat of
utler; and Windfield, the county seat |
Cowley, besides Arkansas City. Ok
nd, Belle Plain. FL Paso, Caldwell. |.
City. Stevenson. Medicine
odge and many others, all of them !
lowing and doing active business.
Such is the superficial character of =,
Ie Arkansas valley in the central parts
the state. and the valleys of its east
n tributaries. In conjunction with /,
is favorable surface, is the riches, !.
Ill, susceptible of the easiest cultiva-
ON; abundant flowing water from
rings and streams the sweetest
lvored and most wholesome water in :
ellis in permanent supply at an aver :
re depth of fifteen to twenty feet be-
W the surface; pure. bracing air. !,
tirely free from miasma or other I'M
'althy influences. with a climate pc
liarly favorable for agricultural OPP !,
atoms.
All these considerable advantages +
mbine to make this beautiful and
rifle valley and these gcntly-swelling "
,pes, especially attractive. The II
ung farmer seeking a home. who has II
" means beyond his own industry "
d strong arms and willing hands II
herewith TO carve il out. may here Z
d free homestead on United States n
IDS. or purchase at low prices, on "
easy terms of payment and N
tn liberal discounts for improve W
.nts, from the railroad company. p'
,ry often he may thus purchase at rel ST
vely cheaper prices than by taking u
free gift from the govern III
nj of tract of land for his farm. la
lc parents of children who desire To e'
ablish them in homes of their own. M
TO re-establish their own or their pl