The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-10-14

Gorge and forms the upper levels of
the Arkansas Valley. 1t has been
called THE City BeautifuI," and the
Gateway to the Royal Gorge The
first name is appropriate because of
the beautiful surroundings and the
many scenic drives; the second be-
cause the Royal Gorge opens its doors
directly into Canon City. The altI-
tude is 5.S43 feet and the most ideal
weather conditions exist throughout
the year.
The peculiar situation of the valley
with its surrounding mountains gives
most effective protection from winds
and storms. and. hence. the city Isl
noted as a most healthful and pleas
ant site for homes. In addition to the
main valley of the Arkansas, which
traverses the county from west to
east. are a number of tributary val
leys asd open parks. These are be-
ing brought under cultivation rapid
ly. near Canon City, and. as result,
the farming area is being increased
annually. This land produces abund-
ant corps of wheat, oats. corn, alfal-
ia. milo maize, kaffir corn. clover and
other staple grains that add much to
the income OF the farmer.
Any description of Canon City
would not be complete without a
word regarding her wonderful and
varied fruit crop. Apples lead I'm
acreage. Each year about 200 car
loads are shipped from this district.
All the principal varieties reach the
highest perfection in this locality,
and no prettier sight is to be found
than the branches during the fall
months loaded with rosy red and yeI.
low fruit. Cherries probably rank
second. and this crop has been deveI-
oped to the point OF shipping over 2.
500 crates per day during the cherry
season. Other fruits produced IN
shipping quantities are blackberries.
raspberries, dewberries. gooseber-
ries. strawberries and currants.
Next to fruit-raising. gardening is
an important industry and yields al
most profitable return to the grower.
The various vegetables grow quickly,
which makes them crisp and tender.
and they mature at an early date
Canon City has long been famed for|
its delicious celery. Enormous
yields per acre are secured and the
highest prices in every market arel
paid for this garden product. Frosts
are practically unknown. and. hence.
do not add the expense Of smudglng
to the cost OF producing crops.
Water to guarantee all Of the crops
Of the Canon City district Is provid-
ed and protected by the Oldest water
rights in the state, A drouth or short
age is unknown. for the SHOWS in the
higher mountains and the numerous
constantly flowing springs feed all
creeks and tributaries OF the Arkan-
sas and assure an unlimited supply
OF water. Some very desirable home
stead lands are still open for settle
ment. and many settlers are now avail
ing themselves OF this privilege.
The livestock industry is thriving.
due to the wonderful natural protec-
tion offered by the mountains and tol
the nourishing food supply found in
the variety of natural grasses with
which the valleys and mesas are thick
ly carpeted. The annual shipments
of livestock from this city are In ex.
cess Of 100000.
Land values OF any community are
always of interest to the homeseekcf.
The prices OF land in and around Can
on City have been regulated on al
reasonable basis TO point whereI
they will pay the owner a good re-
turn on his investemnt The prices
vary from SIS per acre for raw land
to 5000 and 81 900 per acre for land
that is well and in full bearing. The
price depends largely upon the nature
Of the improvements, the age OF thel
orchard trees, the distance from mar
ket and other similar features. with
various stages OF development, theI
homeseeker can eaeily find the land
that "nis his pocketbcok," and, by|
careful planning and improvements, IL
soon able to increase the value OF his
home very materially.
Canon City has long been famed for
Its magnificent "all year round" eli.
mate. The winters are warm. with
very little snow; the air dry and In
vigorating. and the humidity low.
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