The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-09-07

sorts everybody dresses alike and does
the same things. At Oakland one may
put on the toughest clothes and spend
theday in theforests which seems almost
primeval; and in the evening, a few
miles away, can mingle in society as
gay and fashionable as is TO be found
anywhere, in brief, people who come
to Oakland do not find their days. diver
sions cut out for them, but make their
pleasures to suit themselves.
Oakland is best known as a summer
resort because it offers such a decided
change of climate from that of cities in
hot weather and because most people
take their vacations between June and
September. Those who have remained
in the mountains later have found the
most enjoyable season between Septem-
Der Is and November Is. In the early
fall there are two or three cold days and
nights, then a period of mild, dry
weather sets in. The leaves on the
trees have turned brilliant colors, the
roads and lanes are dry, walking is
easy, the bass in the rivers bite better,
and the shooting season begins. Owing
to its elevation Oakland air is dry and
the same degree of cold is not felt so
much as in places near sea level. If
Oakland were close to a large city, it
would be d winter, as well as a summer
resort. Persons looking for place in
which to establish a residence for SIX
or nine months Of the year, spending
the other months in the cities or travel,
would do well to investigate the claims
of Oakland One can leave Oakland
after an early breakfast-or breakfast
on dining and be in Washington in
time for lunch and Philadelphia or New
York in time for dinner. Leaving Oak
land at night, one can reach Cincinnati
or New York in tiYe for breakfast the
next morning. Oakland is nearer to
New York than are the Adirondack
mountain resorts.
The country around Oakland is the
finest for farming that can be found
anywhere in the United States, and Of
fers exceptional opportunities for in
vestments in agricultural, horticulture
and trucking Land yields as high as
z bushels per acre, the average
being about 80 bushels, which compares
favorably with any section in the coun-
try. Yields of 100 bushels of oats, 70
bushels shell corn, 30 of barley, 45
bushels of buckwheat, 400 bushels Of
potatoes. five tons of timothy and clover
hay, and seven tons of alfalfa to the
acre are not unusual Turnips, cauli-
flower and cabbage yield from $500 to
81, 900 gross per acre
Garrett county covers an area of 681
square miles, of which fully 100000
acres are practically level and nearly
the entire county is adapted to agricul-
tural and horticultural pursuits. 1t is
also ali unusually fine grazing country
and the supply of grain and hay is more
than ample for the local demand, and
large quantities are shipped both East
and West. The dairy interests in the
vicinity of Oakland show rapid growth
and thousands of pounds of butter and
and other dairy products are shipped to
Baltimore and other points where they
find reads market. Great opportunities
are offered in this line of business.
Oakland is not at present manufac-
turing town, unexcelled natural advan-
tages will make it such in a very few
years. 1t has an abundant water sup
ply, natural gas, coal deposits, glass
sand, lime stone, building stone, fire
clay koalin, an nexhaustible supply of
brick and tile clay and shale
The building contracts completed
within the past year amount to over
$75, 600, furthermore d complete water
and sewerage system has been installed
which makes the town modern in every
respect. The county has also recently
erected a court house. sheriff residence
and jail at cost of $l35, 600. This
group of buildings is a credit to any
community. 1t is entirely freproof and
is equipped with every modern apph-
ance.
Several different religious denomina-
lions have built beautiful churches in
which to hold their services. The edu-
cational advantages offered in Oakland
are such as to make many larger towns
ashamed. They have a graded public
school under competent teachers and
instructors. There is also a normal and
training school during the summer
months. Eleven months schooling can
be obtained if so desired. Oakland
would be an idesl location for boy or
girls academy.
Oakland is one Of the wealthiest towns
of its size in the East There are two
National banks which have combined
capital and surplus of $275, 900. A thing
that impresses the stranger on his first
visit to Oakland is the way in which the
merchants display their goods and the