Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1905-04-07
THE WISCONSIN
RIVER AND VALLEY
Written for the Tomahawk by
the Late W. II. Bradley.


Starting near the northern boundary
of the state, and flowing into the
Mississippi river near the south
western boundary, passing through
territory already well-known for the
fertility Of the soil, we'll adapted to
raising all crops that are raised
through the Northwest, including
stock-raising and already well-known
for its dairy products, famous for its
springs, lakes, rivers and streams of
pure soft water; for its water powers
and its fine climate. 1t is in the near
future to become the home Of
industries, farmers, mechanics and
also Of those who wish to enjoy the
summer and fall months around the
lakes and streams.
Many railroads traverse this region,
north, south, east and west, affording
ample facilities for shipping out and
in-centrally located as regards
marketing all products and reaching
the great lakes of Michigan, Superior
and Huron. No failure of crops and
employment all the year around.
The farmer at his crops. Clearing
land in summer; in winter marketing
any and all the timber products on his
land, thereby insuring to the in
dustriOuS home that will become
valuable and a sure source of revenue
enabling him to live comfortably,
educate his children and enjoy life.
There is yet large amount OF good.
cheap land to be had, and whether
wanted for immediate or future use
now is the time to secure 1T. Maybe
you are well employed for the present,
income and location satisfactory. If
so, why not invest in forty or eighty
acres of land. You can arrange so to
do on a S25 payment down and
monthly payments thereafter at 6 per
cent interest annually and then you
have something laid away for the
future that will exceed any invest
ment you can make, and have no fears
about the loss of your savings.
The soil represents the foundation
of wealth and stability. Maybe you
have children growing up that you
will soon want to provide for, and
there is no better way than to
purchase good, cheap land. Don't try
to buy too much at one time. Get
forty or eighty acres paid for first then
try again if you want more; interest
your children in contributing to the
fund to secure home, and to do SO
there is no better place than in the
Wisconsin valley. Take trip
through the Valley and see for your
selves its grand development. Visit
Port Edwards, Nekoosa, Grand Rapids,
Stevens Point, Mosinee, Wausau,
Brokaw, Merrill, Tomahawk, Gleason,
Spirit Falls, Minocqua, Rhinelander,
Eagle River and many other places of
less note; see the, industries already
established; the quality OF the land
and what it will produce. The cities
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and towns, the homes, school houses
and churches, you will find healthy,
energetic, prosperous people from
many nations already here ready to
welcome you. If you can not afford
the expense of a personal visit write
to the local Advancement Association
of any of the above named towns,
they will put you in communication
with some one who will give you some
valuable information.
These associations have been formed
| for just such a purpose, namely, to
furnish information to those wishing
to become interested in the Valley.
The industries already here require a
large amount of labor at the factories
and in getting the raw material for
their uSe-such as cordwOOd, logs Of
all kinds, pulpwood, stave bolts,
excelsior bolts, ties, piling, cedar posts,
poles and shingles.
On much of this land is found pine,
spruce, cedar, tamarack, birch, maple,
Eastwood, elm, ash, poplar and balSam,
and all kinds are in demand, If you
want land for a home, you may buy
what is known as cut over land from
which most of the timber has been
removed, then you will have no
anxiety as regards the destruction of
the timber.
In our lakes and streams fish are
abundant of the following kinds:
Muscallonge, pike, bass, perch and
pickerel. In some streams brook
trout are very plentiful.
A home that you own in this valley
means no wood to buy, no water tax,
house rent or gass bills. 1t means an
independent home with all the
comforts your ability and industry
provides, and securing land now you
are providing for the future of those
you are interested in. To all in
dustrious men of good habits, who are
determined to better their condition,
we can truly say that the Wisconsin
Valley offers you an opportunity
second to none in one of the grandest
states in the Union.
To those seeking to locate an
industry we can also say, look through
| our Valley before you decide to locate
elsewhere. Our water powers, rail-