Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-10-29
a GOOD AND PLEASANT
LAND.

The pioneers OF Southwestern Wis
consin builded far better than they
knew. They have indeed bequeathed
to their sons and daughters goodly
heritage. 1t was theirs TO blaze the
way through the forests 1t Is ours to
enjoy the rich resources Of land
which they subdued-a land Of agri-
cultural and mineral wealth. These
thoughts are prompted by the good
harvests of 1909, which have been
gathered In, and by tho developments
that are being made in lead and zinc
mining throughout what Is known Mt
the Wisconsin lead region.
The grass crop Of this section this
season has been n most abundant one
\ few weeks ago Representatives were
sent out by the Milwaukee chamber d
commerce to report as TO the condl
tion OF this crop. The advlces which
these representatives sent In were &c
the effect that In many places three
crops Of grass had been cut, and that
tho total yield would be from fifteen &c
eighteen tons to the acre, Although
the picture was somewhat overdrawn,
The fact remains that the grass yield
has been marvellous, and the benefit to
our dairy and stock raising interests
IL therefore great, Pastures have re-
manned Ia good condition throughout
the spring, summer and fall months,
and the stand OF clover has been espe-
cially tino. II Ia scarcely too much to
say that ours has literally become IA
land flowing with milk and honey "
for never before were our dairy inter-
ests rs prosperous as they are Mt the
present time; and this has also been n
wonderful year for the busy bee, aud
tons OF honey from many points here
abouts are being shipped TO the Chi
cago and other markets.
The oat yield has been fair, and corn
is turning out much better than was
expected, Copious rains for many
months have caused fountains and
depths to spring out OF valleys and
hills" aud inspired people with faith
and hope for the future.
Experienced mon who have made u
success OF mining hold to the belief
that the mining industry of this sec-
tion il yet in its infancy, and these
men are showing their faith by their
works by installing modern and costly
machinery for mining aud the proper
handling Of the ores. Carloads OF ore
from the mines OF Southwestern Wis.
cousin, are being shipped daily TO
the Mineral Point zinc works. We
believe that the many thousands OF
dollars which have been sont abroad
20 purchase shares In this or that min
ing or oil we'll scheme would have been
far better invested II spent In seeking
for lead aud zinc Mt our very doors,
1t Is n gratifying fact that survey oi
the clays OF this mining region Is soon
TO made ms part OF the Geological
and Natural History Survey OF Wis
consin.
With IN abundance Of agricultural
and mineral wealth, ours Is truly Il
double portion; and yet our advant.
ages aud blessings may be So common
that we do not fully appreciate them.
We too often turn listening ear tc
land boomers and mine boomers from
regions less favored than our own.
But one who has watched and marked
the progress Of Southwest Wisconsin,
should have great faith IN It's future,
Visitors who come TO MS are often
astounded at the beauty and grandeur
of our scenery, II Is true that we hay,
no lakes, but purcr water never rat