The Washington herald., 1909-07-18

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most Of the Southern States. is primarily
agricultural, and must always look TO the
production of farm crops for enduring
prosperity.
The greatest handicap under which the
State is laboring is the inadequate coun-
try population to cultivate the land sus-
reptible TO cultivation. and the great loss
Of revenue consequent on this unfortu-
nate condition
The way to make the towns and cities
of the state more prosperous and popu-
Ious IS, first of all, TO nj up these waste
lands and deserted farms with new
population that will bring them back into
abundant fruition, and In so doing fur
nish a consuming population that viii IN
sure the continued growth OF the cities
and towns.
In the Central and New Egland States,
in the great Northwest and Canada, are
thousands Of people who are looking with
longing eyes TO the South and II the
Southern States. through their State COM
missioners Of agriculture and other avail
able sources, would institute e broad and
liberal publicity campaign, spreading
broadcast attractive literature and other
advertising matter setting forth the un-
homeseekers and farmers. they would In
the next few years, witness an influx OF
Industrious and thrifty settlers that would
mean more toward the permanent ana
substantial upbuilding of the South than
could be brought about In any other way
UndeveIOped Agricultural Field.
Henry Wallace. publisher Of Wallace's
Farmer. one Of the largest farm papers
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the South, that it is an undeveloped agri-
cultural field Of wonderful possibilities
and innumerable attractions. He at
tributes the lack Of more material devel-
opment almost entirely TO the fact that
Its resources have not been published
abroad. and consequently the land-hungry
population Of the North and West know
little about this rich Southern country.
The Western States. through their
State boards, business mems associa-
tions, boards Of trade, and their rail-
roads. are spending literally hundreds or
thousands Of dollars annually in exploit
ing their resources. and reaping millions
In the Increased population that Is de-
yelopirg these resources.
have talked with many Virginia
farmers. who deplore the fact that II Is
now impossible 10 get labor 10 continue
the farm operations. and yet II never
seems to occur 10 them that by selling
off a part Of their uncultivated land 70
settlers with large families OF working
bows and girls they would not only be
doing the newcomer kindness. but be
helping 10 repOpulate the country IN
which they live. and to increase the pop
ulation. giving themselves a better op-
portunity 10 secure good labor when
needed
Farms should BE Divided.
7 believe there are not less than $1,000
farms in Virginia that could be divided
into two or more farms. and worked 10
Infinitely better advantage. with the In
creased population that could be Induced
10 locate on them, than they are being
worked at the present time. Mr.. Farm
or with several hundred acres at your
command. think this over carefully, and
then. Il YOU decided to do this cut off a
good piece Of your farm. anywhere from
20 10 100 acres. If IL has a house and
barn on II. put II in good repair and
make il comfortable and habitable-
Next write Mr.. Koiner, commissioner OF
agriculture at Richmond, and myself. 4
you are located IN Norfolk and Western
territory. or the land department Of the
railroad nearest you, stating you have
done this. and would Ike TO have a good
description Of the place, with terms o.
sale. printed in all the literature tha
IS sent out.
II you have the land to spare and want
more good neighbors and consequent in
creased prosperity, but have no building:
on the land. tken write me personally
and I will send you blueprlnts plans
and specifications, so you can erect elthel
Of the houses or the barn shown IN the
recommending Illustration at a small
expense compared with the general utI
ity and neat appearance Of each or them
This beautiful colonial home can b'
erected complete. including paint ant
paper, for less than $500; the little cot
taee for about $780, and the barn for The
same amount, and where the farmer doe;
the work himself It VIII only cost hin
about half as much The large house has
five comfortable rooms the cottage three
and the barn is a combined barn. imple
ment or tool house. and corn crib
small charge. TO cover cost OF publication
and mailing Of these blueprints and speci
fcations will be made, and viii not, Il
either case. exceed 81 a set.
should Make Farm Attractive.
The way 10 get settlers on our idl
agricultural lands is first to make It at
tractlve for settlers TO come. and then Z
tell them all about it. 50 they will know
what good opportunities we have in stor
for them. Homeseekers and settlers ar
pouring into Texas at the rate of 250, o
a year, and this is being accomplished b
the bold. persistent. and attractive ad
vertising. coupled with the indOmitabl
energy and untiring zeal and loyalt
shown by all the residents Of that ag
gressive State.
Virginia offers better opportunities [
the settler Of average means than alnos
any Western State, and an abundant ao
vertising Of these inducements, combine
with a warm-hearted and sincere we
come on arrival here, with an evident dc
sire 20 help them locate satisfactorily an
a strong and universal condemnation G
the shady tactics that have been adopte
in some sections in dealing with the new
conner. will accomplish wonderful result
In settling up the waste places in Vii
ginia-
Make Settlers Feel at Home.
We must make the settler feel that h
Is among friends who are anxious to hav
him succeed. and thus aid each other
command better results. A man VIII
sells farm to a new settler at a priC
lareer than i is worth, who accepts
partial payment knowing he cannot NEE
the other. payments when due. and VIII
later on forecloses on him. and thus M
only ruins him temporarily, II not perma
nentlv. when he might have advised hil
TO buy a smaller place according 10 n
means. and by helpful advice and e.
couraeement assisted him 10 become a
tndependent and successful citizen
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