The Hereford Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, June 29, 1906 Page: 6 of 10
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It Pays US to give our customers the benefits of the
OWNER'S LOWEST PRICE. It pays PROSPECTORS
and INTESTORS to BUY through us. We can save you
from $1.00 to $2.50 per acre. *-'*
Our sales since last report aggregate - - $152,067.40
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WE ABE SELLING LANDS STRICTLY AT THE OWNER'S PRICE-NOTHING ADDED
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PRAISES THE PANHANDLE
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I. A. Bourn of Pulaski, IoVa, re-
ommends the Hereford Coun-
try to His Friends Through
WMHft Paper.
Pulaski. Ia., June 12.
Jtori Democrat:
After receiving several letters
from my brother at Hereford and
reading some literature, my curio-
sity was somewhat aroused to see
and learn more of Northwestern
' Texas.
I feel that the journey proved very
profitable, as well as a visit of pleas-
ure. We often hear the question
asked and wonder ourselves why this
beautiful land of promise containing
all of the qualities that are required
of an agricultural soil, why it is not
further advanced as án agricultural
country. But this is really under-
stood after learning that the state of
Texas sold to a syndicate three mil-
lion acres, of this choice prairie land
for the building of the state capítol
and this syndicate has been grazing
this land until quite recently, not
knowing that it was so valuable for
producing all kinds of grain and
vegetables. The cattlemen had large
tracts of land leased from the state,
which barred the settler and gave
the cattle industry full jurisdiction,
but their control of the range being
almost exhausted they will be com-
pelled to give way to the home
seekers. We find quite an element
of speculation among real estate
men. This we predict cannot last
long at present rate of immigration to
that country. I firmlv think that
the time is now at hand when the
Panhandle of Texas will be developed
and will find beautiful homes on
every section and many one-half
and one-fourth sections developed as
in other parts of the country. The
soil is of a dark chocolate loam and
runs from 4 to 7 feet deep.
Crops of all kinds look quite
promising,the season being more fa-
vorable than in Missouri or Iowa.
The staple crops are wheat, oats,
maize, Kaffir corn and some Indian
corn. I inspected oge piece of Ma-
cironi wheat that we put at 30 bush-
els to the acre, it being the 2nd crop.
This will more than pay for the land
this year. Any one that is looking
for a land proposition cannot beat
this country. I expect to close a
deal for 3 sections this week if things
develop as I anticipate. I had the
pleasure of seeing three antelopes
grazing on the land referred to. I
visited Amarillo, Canyon City and
Hereford, all these places being in
Panhandle country. Hereford is the
choice of many homeseekers, the
water question being more favorable
which ranges from 40 to 125 feet,
but the best I ever drank. Every
one seems delighted with the water
and climate which is equal to Colo-
rado.
Hereford is a town 6 years old
with 2,500 to 3,000 population is the
county seat of Deaf Smith counnty
with fine schools. Hereford is fa-
mous as a windmill town, said to
have more windmills than any one
town in the United States.
Land ranges in price from $5 to
$20 per acre, accord to location and
the same land located in Iowa or
Missouri would sell for $60 to $75.
The opportunities will not last long.
As evidence of this prediction the
train that took me down last week
carried over 100 home seekers and
some speculators and none of them
hesitated on investing in lafid after
seeing such a promising country. I
will be compelled to omit many
things of interest which I would like
; to mention but am writing this on
my road home rather hastily and
am molested many times but should
one who reads The Democrat be-
come interested I would be glad to
communicate with ot see him. I
have samples of all kind. This is
plainer than words. Will again say
the only way to fully understand the
situation of things is to go and see
for yourself, but if you want on the
ground floor do not delay as "pro-
crastination is the thief of time."
Respectfully,
Joseph A. Bourn.
Mares for Sale.
I have twenty five mares bred to
the best jack and trotting horse
which I am offering for sale at very
reasonable prices. Will sell all or
any number. Also will sell jack
and the well-known trotting stallion,
Charles Wilks. lltf
Apply to S. T. Howard, Hereford,
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Mules for Sale.
I have a span of small mules
I will 'sell at reasonable figures,
$175. Good for farm work. Ap-
ply to Robert Oden, 15 miles north-
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Driven Out That Bilious, Uuty Feeling.
Makes You Bright, Active and Cheerful.
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NEW SANTA FE LINE
Rio Puerto-Texico Extension Being
Substantially Built.
Chicago, III., June 20.—On the
262 miles of new line which the
Sonta Fe is building from Rio Puerto
to Texico the engineers are doing
work that is extraordinary in the
Southwest.
When this link in the system is
finished the through freight from St.
Louis, Chicago and Kansas City to
San Francisco and Los Angeles will
be diverted from the present main
line via Lajunta to the lower grade
line via Texico. Possibly all the
limited passenger trains from St.
Louis, Chicago and Kansas City to
San Francisco and Los Angeles will
be operated over the new line.
This link will have a six-tenths
grade from end to end. Every
bridge will be built of concrete, and
every unusually large bridge, such
as the one which will be erected
over the Pecos River, will be a mas-
sive steel structure. Every depot
on the line and every roundhouse
will be built of concrete. Every
bridge and every mile of the road
will be ballasted for permanent and
easy service.
Well Drilling Notice.
Having bought R. P. Brazil's well
and windmill business will appreciate
any and all work given me in that
line. I guarantee satisfaction, and
all work finished as promptly as
possible. Leave your orders with
any of the hardware firms of Here-
ford or with me at E. F. Connell's
office.
12tf Max Roberts.
Notice to Sheep Men.
President J. P. Carr has called a
mseting of the Wool Growers' As-
sociation of Deaf Smith and Castro
counties for Monday afternoon, July
2. A number of wool buyers are
expected to be on hand and a full
attendance of the members la Am.
sired.
Cow for Sato.
1 have 75 cows for sale—also
some good milch cows. Win mu
all together or any number. «
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Rock Island Sleeping Car Line to
Chicago.
The Rock Island operates the
only through sleeping car line from
Texas to Chicago. Car leaves Dal-
las 7 :00 p. m., Fort Worth 9 :00 a.
m. with through Sleeper to Kansas
City, connecting thence with through
car to Chicago.
Both of above trains carry new
style chair cars, and high back
coaches.
Very low tourist rates are in
effect via the Rock Island to every
notable tourist resort in the country,
including St. Louis, Chicaga, Kansas
City, St. Paul, Denver, Colorado
Springs, etc.
Full details will be given on appli-
cation to Mr. Phil A. Auer, G. P.
& T. A., CRI &. R'y., Fort Worth,
Texas. 17.41
Insurance on Grain.
The time of year is now at hand
when the wheat and oat crop is
likely to be damaged by hail. A
little money invested in insurance
will protect you. Let me write a
policy on your grain crop. B. H.
Smith, office with C. G. Wither-
spoon & Son, Hereford. Texas. 12ti
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Hereford Nursery
IS PREPARED TO SUP-
PLY YOUR NEEDS. MY
ENTIRE TIME IS DE-
VOTED NO GROWING
AND STUDYING THE
BEST VARIETIES OF
FRUIT, j SHADE AND
ORNAMENTAL STOCK
ADAPTED TO OUR SOIL
AND CLIMATE. I
THE ONLY EXCLU
NURSERY MAN ON
PLAINS.
YEARS
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Ray, J. The Hereford Brand (Hereford, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, June 29, 1906, newspaper, June 29, 1906; Hereford, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth142475/m1/6/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Deaf Smith County Library.