The National tribune., 1889-04-04
Homes for Settlers.

J. c. Miller, Co. K, 34th Ohio North Liberty.
Ind, says that any comrades desiring informa-
tion about the country in which he lives as to
its desirability for homes can obtain the same
by addressing him, inclosing stamp for reply.
M. Slattery, Co. G., 23d n. Y, Merkel, Tex,
would like to have some comrade residing in
Washington write him in regard to lands in
that part of the country.
William Andrew, Co. K. 23d KY, Water Val
ley, Colo, says that if any comrade desires to
migrate he had better come to eastern Colo
RADIO, as ne can get a home there free. The
soil is deep and RICH good water is found at a
depth of 10 to 20 feet, cattle can Craze all the
year round, thriving upon the nutritious grama
without other food. Each man is entitled to
three claims of 100 acres of land The writer
has proved a presumption, and likes the country
very we'll He will be glad to correspond with
any comrades addressing him on the subject
inclOsing postage.
]. B. Hazett, Sioux Falls, Oak, will upon
request, furnish valuable information to any
to the land, and will give reliable information
concerning the great Sioux Reservation, which
will soon be open forsettlement Those writing
will please inclose postage.
Samuel Estep, Bully, Ore, says that his no.
tice in a recent issue of the paper in regard to
the land in his section of the country brought
him so many letters that he cannot answer
comrades that the section, including Boise Val
ley, from the Boise River to its junction with
the Snake River, is very healthy. The land is
good for farming purposes, but the best of it is
already taken up, though there is still much
very fine land. Agriculture is carried on by
irrigation. Several miles back from the Boise
River is good timber ground The streams are
we'll stocked with fish, and altogether it sa very
desirable section for settlers.
Abner Gray, Co. III. 46th Wis. Shell Knob,
Mo-, does not claim to be the youngest soldier,
but says he has the youngest President ever
inaugurated. His months-and a-half old
boy is named Benjamin, and on the 18th of
March the children decorated his armchair
with moss and evergreens, and sat him in it at
IL o'clock and called him President Harrison.
The writer says that if any of his comrades
would like to hear about southwest Missouri
as a settling place, and will inclose stamps
he will be glad to answer any questions.
j. r. Boswell, Co. E, SD Ohio, Moscow, Kan.
says that Stevens County, Kan, is good place
for old soldiers. The climate is mild, the soil
good, water excellent and land cheap. He will
answer all communications inclosing postage.
N. L. Hayden, Flora Vista, N NJ, says that
since his article in regard to San Juan County
lands appeared in THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE he
has received more letters than he can answer
He says that San Juan is a new County in the
northwestern corner of the State The farm
ing done altogether by irrigation, and almost
all kinds of grain and fruit, except oranges and
lemons, are raised. The climate is healthy,
and farms can be secured for $500 up The
Winters are mild and short. The writer says
that a woolen-mill, canning factory and a few
manufactures would do well there. Durango
is the nearest railroad station.
Louis Wiscloger Co. e. 18th Mich, Chipley
Fla, says that he has lived in that section for
nearly year, and viii be glad to give any COM
rade information concerning its desirability for
settling. Hesays the climate is healthy, water
good, soil productive, and that all kinds of fruit
and nuts may he raised thera