The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-06-26
For the Star.
Homes for the Homeless.
Suggestions to Emigrants.

men to seek new fields of labor
ne adventures in the hope OF 80 :
curing personal advancement and
substantial benefits; hence, the
'northxard march OF empire, fol-
lowing in the footsteps Ut adyanc-
ing civilization, to direct Alright
those seeking new homes in the
great and growing north, 10 at
once the dictator of sound policy,
and commanding duty. While
it's possible that the emigrant may
better his condition by settling al.
most any where upon our bound
less lands, provided other conven-
fences sttainable, YET, il lie evident
all should prefer the location pre-
senting the greatest advantsges,in
point of personal comfort, and en-
joyment. Time was when Mich
igan was stunned by the advanc.
ing tide. of emigration because Of
cold, and fearful winters; upon
the other part, the depth OF snow.
Fortunately, however, that preju-
dice has been removed, and there
is now q cordial greeting, and
homes arc waiting for every
worthy emigrant. I
Here are broad and fertile
plains, with the richest virgin soil,
inviting culture, with the sure
promise of profitable returns, in
an abundant harvest. Here are
inexhaustable mines of wealth,
embracing the widest range and
variety, and needing only the ap-
plications of labor and capital, to
render them more productive then
lthe fabled Mines of Ophir-her
are vast forests, sffording an abund.
ant supply Of building material
for farm and hamlet, and in close
proximity, are the finest lime.
stone rocks. Hero, too, every ne
cessary facility for. commercial in.
tcrcourse IS afforded, by railroads,
and thus bringing cash market
to every home, and for the cult.
walton Of fruit, in full variety, the
climate and soil of Michigan pre-
sents most inviting field, so that
there is, in fact, within her broad
dominion, a demand for every
form Of labor, and an opportunity
for the capitalist to make safe and
profitable investments.
Among the sections Of this
State offering superior induce.
ments to the intelligent and
worthy emigrant, Northern Mich.
igan is deserving Of special atten-
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has followed closely the principal
railroad lince, until the swelling
flood has filed every vacant place,
and the continually increasing de.
lnand has resulted in a rapid and
extravagant advance in tire prices
of land, SO that in many instances,
farms of even Indifferent quality,
because of their close proximity
to some completed line Of rail.
road, have sold as high as:favorite
farms in the south part OF. this
State, the projection and prospec-
tive completion of several new
railroads in Northern Michigan,
will soon give equal facilities to
that section, yet, land of great
fertility and admirable locations,
can be bought to-day, at prices
as low as prevailed some time ago.
An active demand will soon slim
uIate prices here, as elsewhere,
aud hence, it becomes the interest
of land buycrs to be on the alert,
while bargains are SO numerous
and desirable, s1
In the section above indicated
Lake county occupies a central
position, located few miles cas-,
Of Ludingtop, near the beautiful
shore of Lake Michigan. On the
east is one of the greatest rail
} roads in the State, it lie a yer,
central route to this country; the
Grand Rapids s. Indiana road il
q very pleasant route, plenty o
young ci.ies, and pleasant little
towns, inviting business men Of
} all kinds; and on the south We
have the Flint & Pcre Marquette
r. X, which will soon be in oper
; alton, through to Lake Michigan
This county extends twenty
, four miles from east to west anC
north and south, embracing an
area Of nearly six hundred square
miles, well watered by several
rivers aud beautiful lakes ard
spring brooke, too numerous t.