The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-09-04

aie uhiNersall! useu. They consist
tube of galvanized iron. with ste,
point, the lower end of the tube havin
holes Oh the sides. around which
wrapped piece of wire gauze for
straincr, this pipe is driven into tn
ground, through hole in the kitche
floor if desired, or wherever indicatio
dictates. and water is reached at
depth of from six TO fifteen feet.
pump is placed upon the pipe and i
an hours time a boundess supply O
pure. cold. healthy water is obtained.
HEALTHFULNEss.
Here is country in which malari
finds no conditions favorable to its ex
istence. Stagnant water is not TO b.
found either on or beneath the surface
The air, too, is in constant motion:
fresh breeze constantly fans the cheel
and brings health to the lungs. II
such an atmosphere as here exists, tn,
system is invigorated, and labor j,
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 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 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 n natural hay. re-
tanning much gifts 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 wreathed upon
the surface, occur, during which the
farmer will feei 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
as 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
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 in some places in east
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 10 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 in quality and inexhaustable in
amount. When broken to pieces 9 I'd |
ground in mill it 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 |
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 lIar-
yey; Wichita, the county seat OF Sedg
wick: Wellington, the county seat of
sumner: Eldorado. the county seat of
Butler; and Windtield. the county seat
Of Cowley. besides Arkansas City. Ok
ford. Belle Plain. FL Paso. Caldwell.
>edgwick City. Stevenson. Medicine
Lodge and many others, all of them
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. I'm 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
ICE depth of fifteen 10 twenty feet be-
ow the surface: pure, bracing air,
Entirely free from miasma or other I'M
healthy influences. with climate pc
uliarly favorable for agricultural OPP
rations.
All these considerable advantages
ombinc to make this beautiful and
critic valley and these gently-swelling ,,
lopes. especially attractive. The
Dung farmer seeking home. who has
ew means beyond his own industry .
nd strong arms and willing hands
rherewith to carve il out. NAV here
nd free homestead on United States !
,nds. or purchase at low prices. on '
easy terms of payment and !
18th liberal discounts for improve '
lents. from the railroad company. |
cry often he may thus purchase at rel 5
lively cheaper prices than by taking !
practically free gift from the govern !
lent of a tract of land for his farm.
he parents Of children who desire TO c
stablish them in homes of their own, u
+ 10 re-establish their own or their |
hildren's health. failing in less favor i
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