The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-08-21

hSles on Tie SIDES, around which II
wrapped piece Of wire gauze for {
siraincr, this pipe is driven into tho
ground, through a hole in the kitchen
floor if desired, or wherever indication
dictates, and water is reached at {
depth of from six to fifteen feet. A
pump is placed upon the pipe and il
an hours time boundless supply OF
pure, cold, healthy water is obtained.
HEALTHFULNEss
Here Is country in which nalaria
finds no conditions favorable to its cx.
istencc. Stagnant water is not TO be
found either on or beneath the surface
Tic air, too, is in constant motion !;
fresh breeze constantly fans the cheek
and brings health to the lungs. II
such an atmosphere as here exists, tho
system is invigoratcd, and labor i,
neither irk some nor fatiguiug. These
constant brccZcs also afford unlimited
and valuable power for windmills OF
every description or for MI purposes.
CLIMATE.
Here is a 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.
mirablc 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.
vcsting operations. The corn crop is
safe before the rains cease, and after
that time the grass cures upon the
ground and makes n natural hav, re-
tanning much Gifts nutritious qualities
which serves as perennial pasture for
stock. The fall and winter seasons
which east of the Missouri are marke ed
by the prevalence of cold rains and
chilling storms so trying 10 stock, here
are marked by dry and bracing wealth.
err. 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 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. 1t 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-tive cents per bushel.
Rock is not so abundant as to be
troublesome, as in some places in east
ern Kansas, but it 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.
GYPSUM.
Should constant cultivation ever de-
velop 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-
we have a never failing
supply of manure in the vast gypsum
beds which intcrsect the valley in this
and adjoining counties. II is unsur-
passed ia quality and incxhaustable in
When broken to pieces and
ground in mill it becomes the Gland
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
ing 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 llar
vcy; Wichita, the county seat OF Sedg
wick: Wellington, the county seat of
Sumner; Eldorado, the county seat of
Butler; and Windfield, the county seat
Of Cowley, besides Arkansas City, Ok
ford. Belle Plain. FL Paso, Caldwell,
City. Stevenson. Medicine
Lodge and many others. all of them
growing and doing active business.
Such is the superficial character of
he Arkansas valley in the central parts
IF the state, and the valleys of its east
,rn tributaries. In conjunction with
his favorable surface, is the richest
soil. susceptible of the easiest cultiva-
ion: abundant flowing water from
springs and streams: the sweetest
favored and most wholesome water in
wells in permanent supply at an aver
lge depth of fifteen TO twenty feet be-
ow the surface: IA pure, bracing air,
free from miasma or other I'M
healthy influences. with climate pc
,uliarly favorable for agricultural OPP
,rations.
All these considerable advantages
combine TO make this beautiful and
critic valley and these gcntly-swelling
lopes. especially attractive. The
Dung farmer seeking home. who has
ew means beyond his own industry
nd strong arms and willing hands !
vhercwith TO carve il out. NAV here |
md free homestead on United States |
lnds. or purchase at low prices. on
charitable easy terms of payment and /
With liberal discounts for improve
lents. from the railroad company. |
cry often he may thus purchase al rel /
lively cheaper prices than by taking
practically free gift from the govern
lent of tract of land fer his farm.
he parents of children who desire to
stablish them in homes of their own.
+ TO rc-establish their own or their
lildren's health. failing in less favor
| regions, may here exactly suit their
ceds. Here they will find associations
nd convcniences equal TO those they
csire TO leave: schools as good. an al
lady comparatively well-settled coun-