Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-07-30
OUR DAKOTA LETTER.
WooNsoCKET, OAK, July rs, 1884

| WOUNSOChEI1 Ian, July ~, 1OOf.
ED. Republican, Another word in
favor of this fair land and It's enhancing
skies. Of all that l have seen our skies
are the most lovely; no need to "sail far
DER the ocean blue the skies of fair Italy
to view," when but a few miles only in
teryene to contemplate her rival in our
fair Dakota And | would say to all
that have the spirit Of unrest upon them,
or that feel inclined to view this country
with desire to invest in lands, that now
is the time as Dakota's broad and pro-
ductive acres are being rapidly taken,
and will soon be only disposed of to the
highest bidder. Lands here are no longer
disposed of at a song. The land in San
bora Co. is mostly taken up already, but
there are still good chances in buying
ACCOMPLISHMENTS which can be purchased
from 5000 tc $500 and so on, with deed
ed lands ranging in price from $500 up to
$500 by the quarter section, 100 acres.
The prices vary according to their situa-
ton, but all are desirable, and for those
that purchase land and do not wish to
live upon the same, renters can be found
in plenty at a paying rent or a share of
half the crops after breaking, planting
etc. There are some counties yet, west
and northwest of Sanborn county, be-
| tween the latter and the Missouri River,
which can be taken up in tree claims,
exemptions, and homesteads. Lands
can readily be obtained in Jerauld, But
falo, Hand and Hyde counties, besides
in other counties farther north
All who once get sight and insight
of the future of this country do not let
the chance slip by but invest at once.
The territory of Dakota has great and
glorious future before her and will de-
monstrate the fact ere a few years roll
! by to the satisfaction of not only indi-
vidual purchasers but to countries as well
| whose granaries and coal sheds, hay
presses and linen manufactures will
rebound to this generously yielding coun-
try. Dakota is rapidly filling up,
especially the more southern counties, to
the establishment of new corners although
one can see it is new country, as there
is much unbroken land, but it is owned
by somebody as you can see by that little
"speck' Of a house in every direction as
| far as the eye can reach. One can see
a great way here, as the atmosphere is
wonderfully clear. A man at mile
distant looks as large as ''small house,
and of bright morning can stand in
nv door at "our claim and see to count
some of the houses at Washington Springs,
| fully Is miles away. One may deduce
from such an atmosphere that good health
reigus triumphant. feel that the wealth
of Dakota is untold and anxious that it
may be developed and distributed rather
evenly, (my friends to come in for larger
share, of course therefore I say come
now and secure your lands while there
is yet chance, then 60 home (if you
don't care to stay and work to help get
them in shape, that they may support
you in future, and become "sinecure"
| for your children's children. Young men
should make an effort to secure 80 or 100
acres if possible, then work all the hard
er to keep and develop it. The emigra-
ton to this country is not composed of a
foreign element direct from a for
eign shore, but comprised principally
of people from the near and far eastern
states, nany of whom have left luxurious
homes TO try Dakota's pure and bracing
air and secure additional, wealth in her
untried soil. Some counties near the
Missouri river show good indications of
large coal deposits which will prove
gold mine to the lucky owner. Land
about Woonsocket is growing valuable
and time is short in which to pick up the
few Accomplishments that can yet be
bought. The lots in Woonsocket have a
steady sale and building is steadily pro-
crossing Sod corn is fine hereabouts.
Mr.. WIS field of Il acres will probably
take the prize. 81. L. ).