The Delta independent., 1895-02-20

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The invigorutng character Of the air and
climate, together with It's tryness and lightness
and its almost constant sunshine with which 1t is
favored mparts to the invalid n new lease of
life, filling his heart with Joy as well as increas
ing his admiration tor this state as natures great
sanitarium The genial touch OF the climate
with the inhalation Of its pure air, exercises
begin influence npsn those suffering from pulm-
onary lung disease, often unless the disease Is
too far advanced) affecting preventative OF
consumption, and 1t is established fact that
phthiss is never known to afiict those born under
its influence.
Delta county is known to contain, anthracite,
bituminous good for cOkins) and Ignite coal In
inexhaustible quantities. From the lower end OF
Delta county up along the Grand Mesa, clear to
the Ragged mountains there is an abundance Of
the above named GOALS particularly so along the
upper end of North Fork, on Coal creek, Anthra-
cite creek, Clear creek, and Ragged Mountain.
Veins Of anthracite now opened vary from eight
to thirty feet in depth, and Of excellent quality,
These mountains are entered by tunneling, and
the further they are penetrated the better the
quality Of coal is found. No doubt exists but what
anthracite coal containing from eighty-iive to
eighty -eiglt per cent pure carbon Is abundant,
II fact, these deposits are practically inexhaust-
able.
Bituminous and Ignite coal Is abundant through
out this county, especially so over the territory
above named. Veins have been opened and
found to be of extraordinary depth. contailing
the very Goals from which the citizens OF Delta
county are now supplied. This section, without
doubt is one Of the richest in the state. ard
affords inducements rarely eqllaed to men Of
enterprise experience and capital.
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North Fork to the main Muddy creek. gold
is know to exist, as placer mining has been car
ried on, and gave evidence OF exceeding richness.
Also along the mountains and in the gulches,
good galena ore is found in great quantities in
dicatng the certainty OF silver. lead, "copper" ETC..
in good paying quantities. Within a very few
miles of these indications, mines are being work.
ed which are paving largely.
Mica of a superior quality abounds and no doubt
exits within the minds Of experienced parties,
but what petroleum Is abundant in these valleys.
Tie nature and character of this locality justines
this belief.
Owing to there being no direct communication
with this vast region Of wealth 1t has not been
thoroughly developed.
The culture Of bees Is an industry OF great
magnitude. and Is extremely profitable. There is
no limit to this branch OF business, as food for
them lasts nearly nine months of the year, Alta
ifa, which Is grown here abundanilv. furnishes
the bulk Of their gathering. Three crops OF
alfalfa Is absolutely certain, while four crops
often grown In one season. atfording an abundant
source to gather from, add to this the profuson Of
natural flowers which abound in the mountains
and In the valleys, give an idea to what extent
the business can be carried.
The product is Of n superior quality, pure and
white. commanding good price and ever salable.
Bees thrive remarkably and three swarins per
season Is common sufficient length OF season and
the constant blooming Of flowers, never fails to
furnish all the food required to carry them oyer.
while the yield Of honey during the summer Is
exceedingly gratifying.
A good colony Of bees properly attended to,
will produce results perfectly satisfactory. There
Is no business that one can enter Into with 50
small . capital. and receive as much from as the
culture Of bees-and no more favorable locality
can be found than this. The past demonstrated
this fact.
The system Of irrigation Of Delta county as yet
Is not complete, but Is well advanced and In n
short time will be perfected. The opportunities
for irrigation are good. and within n short time
=. will be supplied. The natural facilities are
minnakes Il comparatively easy to con-
Dun1he most elevated por-
true Of California.
Experiment OH the
the soil III Delta
maintenance Of
accomplished.
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