Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-01-06
The Valleys Offer to
Homeseekers

Homeseekers are coming into the valley in greater
numbers than in any recent year. according to the
records OF the railroad companies. The number cola
ing in by automobile cannot be accurately estimated,
but ii is very evident the annual influx Of Valley Wis
itors has been greatly augmented by completion o
better highway connections.
Those familiar with Valley development over a pc
riod Of years cannot fail to be impressed BY the meth
DDS now employed by the development companies ~
the handling Of their properties, and the wider oppor-
tunitics they are offering homeseekcrs. Not many
years ago homeseekers, brought In on special eNeur-
sions, were closely "hcrded." They were given little
opportunity to familisriIs themselves with the Valley
They travelled over rough and rutted roads. and were
sold land I'm the brush" Having completed the sale
the promoter quietly cffaced himself from the picture
and the homeseeker was left 70 his own devices ~
making his land productive. II he had the energy, am
bitten and knowledge necessary to work out his Own
ralsation." h cprcspcred: but ne received little aid ~
encouragement.
While this was the rule IN most Of the develop
ments IT did not apply to all. There were developers
who took an active interest IN the purchasers Of their
lands. They worked with them in developing the hold
inr,. and the most highly developed sections 81 the
Valley to-day reflect the results Of this method.
Today this method Of development has become gen
sral ever the Valley. Practically every project y o.
inr developed for citrus fruit production. The lands
n cleared before they arc ever seen by the prospect.
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in tn course Of construction. The sales contracts OF
practically every development company provide that
the company shall plant the orchards and maintain
them for a period Of at least three years. These con
trscts are binding uron tho development company A.
well a., tho purchaser. the developers being obligated
70 turn over to the purchaser . well developed citrus
fruit orchard.
In makiss their sales the developers seek to IN
rr,ss upon their prospects that citrus culture Is a
highly specialized industry; that the individual with
enly q neaser knowledge of the proper methods should
not a,tcmpt to handle paintings and care Of young
trses. They do not give the impression that bearing
trses are fool proof" and when the lands are finally
turned ever the purchaser generally has a his com
mnnd .he services Of experts
This mcthed Of development i beginning 20 show
results in slI parts OF the Valley. Obsolete cultural
v,etheds are being abandoned. Experts are handling
the rlsntinSs and care Of practically all large proper
.s. As a rule nursery stock Of only the best grades
!. u,.d. and there is sharp competition among the de-
x.lcrer. a. to which can place before the prospect the
rns, mcritorious proposition in the way Of thoroughly
vraserni,sd irrigation systems, high class soil tyres,
s;,h Grade trees and undermined cultural methods.
Development 10 this type j. attracting thousands az
che best class OF homeseckers. They appreciate the
favorable clinsiic conditions. the opportunities tire
Valley offers. They will not BE- obllgcd TO undergo the
vieissifudes Of those homeseskers Of former years who
virtually esrved their homes cut Of . wilderness q.