The Island of Porto Rico in Century’s View by Ober
Frederick A. Ober describes Porto Rico’s diverse geography and resources. He notes 1300 streams with fertile valleys, dense tropical vegetation, abundant timber and fruits, extensive sugar and coffee farming, and mineral deposits while warning of diverse insects and heat aiding pests. He highlights native plants, crops, and livestock, along with colonial commerce.
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Frederick A. Ober
Porto Rico
Hiule
Tropical America
Tropics
Santo Domingo
America
Spain
Canaries
Martinique
Florida
Agueynada
Ponce de Leon
West Indies
Quote on contentment over riches by Uncle Eben
The Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben saying contentment is nearly as hard to obtain as wealth. He notes little comfort in riches or lack, comparing both as hard to secure.
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Chicago Express
Atlantic Express
Overland Limited
Chicago
Dake
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Des M & So
City
Dakota & Des M
Des M. Accomodation
Mail Express
Chi. & Des M. Pasa
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Boone and Carroll
W. Rocrere
New 1898 Edition Details Southern Farm Areas
A rewritten 264 page pamphlet describes letters from northern farmers near the Illinois Central Railroad line across Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana. It profiles cities and the surrounding country for homeseekers offering reliable information on accessible prosperous southern areas. Free copies available from J. F. Mercy and Gr Akelowa.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
South
J. F. Mercy
Akelowa
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Read’s Market
Union National Bank
W. M. Greet
Henry Wilson
A.S Nerou HaMm
Ass’t Cashier
Bankers’ National Bank
National City Bank
New York
Valley National Bank
Des Moines
Mars Street
Ames
Iowa
Ward Sys
Menon
Morris Bro’s
W. A. Scott
Real Estate
Swank & White's, Hardware
Wresreewan
Westerman & M’lais
Pos. of
Sermoe
Leow
M. Hemstreet
J. A. Campbell
Hemstreet & Campbell
Real Estate & Insurance
Higents
South Side Main Street
W. Be, Winsett
Hunt Prev Coe
B. Hunt
Iaa Dentiis
P. O
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W. E. Harri
Hamilton
Vailas McCarthy
McCarthy
Lew
College Park
Stevens’ Brocalow
Gro. A. Underwood
Len
W. H. Wynn, Jr
Lau
Arm Loans and Insurance
Bradford Knapp
Bingham's Hardware
Odd Feons Hall
Guo
Brian
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Eibstracts
Story County Abstract Books
Nevada
BH. Maxwell
L. B. Freeland
Feed and Sale
Nichol Bros
Undertaker
Story County
Yuncan
Champion
Standard
McCormick
Buck Eye
Deering
ED. Miller
Main Street
O'Brien's
Express
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Calestoria
Lil Wied
Zion
Great Western
Ratitw
Marshalltown
Aften Jet
St. Joseph
Leavensworth
Kansas City
Southwest
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Sun
St. Paul
Minneapoli
Dubuque
J. A. Evis
Chicago & North Western
Railway
Castoria
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Scewpe
Samuel Pitcher
Wim
Centaur
Ork City
Bears
Adams Bro’s Grocery
Adams Bros
Ames, Iowa
Judisch Bros
Iowa Central
R’y Co
Marshaltown
Paul
Mason City Mall
St. Louis
K. C
Peoria Express
Peoria Mail
Eine
Army and Navy
Northern Pacific
United States
Cuba
S. Fer
Minn
N. H. Jaconson
Gilbert Station
Illinois Central
R. R
Southern Homeseeker’s Guide
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