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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1910
Page
9
The speaker argues new countries attract young to middle-aged people due to cheap land and high wages. Irrigation spurs immense returns, driving rapid land value growth as cultivation of previously useless land expands. Opportunities outpace those in the east and middle west three to one.
A persuasive brochure notes rapid farm land gains from 45 to 175 dollars an acre in Atlantic vicinity over 30 years and 2 to 75 in Dakota over 15 years, plus Grand Valley and Greeley Colorado jumps to 2000 and 300 dollars an acre. It promotes Blackburn ranch in Laramie Valley with water rights at 35 to 50 dollars per acre and asks readers to investigate buying now.
A Willisea Iowa youth writes home from Laramie Valley Wyoming praising irrigation success and rich soils. He notes plentiful water despite regional drought, high yields in oats potatoes and sugar beets, and heat irrigation systems claimed superior. He urges young men to consider moving west for opportunity. GUY R BLOODGOOD offers information on request.
Kam Hoffmans left for Davenport Iowa on a short visit ASA Neimeyer arrived Saturday evening from Arkansas to visit sister Amanda and brother Hank Neimeyer in the city. An outfit of forty teams is expected from Alabama to work on the Atlantic Northern and Southern extension. Guy Ferryman and Thompson left for San Francisco then Redlands California to make their home. Ruth Martins of Lyman visits Anita for a few days. Mabel Kreitzberg of Elliott heads to Anita for a few days with friends. Anna Ash departs to Council Bluffs to teach fourth and fifth grades, now in her third year.
Rev A B Griffith D D leaves this evening for Des Moines and Perry to attend the Des Moines Conference for the Methodist church. The conference lasts a week with daily programs including sermons, devotions, and various society anniversaries led by Bishop J W Hamilton and Dr Henry Ostrom. Wilson Harris injured in barn accident. two broken ribs, others uninjured. Dr Gamble tended him and he improves at home.
Mr and Mrs J B Black of Catulla Texas have visited Brayton and Griswold and plan to stay a few days before returning home. Black, a large landowner, owns three farms at Griswold and land in Tawa Missouri Kansas and Texas. He says he is well satisfied with his Texas purchase.
Begee Sam Simonson of Mate visits the city on business. Mary Rattenberg ill at home with tonsillitis. Mrs Hattie Hopley visits Wie ta. Mrs D M Coker plans a few weeks with friends in Wints a. Ray Odem returns to Oskaloosa tm after visiting sister Minnie Odem and others. Verna and Lena Karsten of Walnut visit with friends. W C U meeting Wednesday with Mrs Meredith. Miss Mame Ash leaves for Grinnell Ia for a main stay, Miss Sade Ash heads to Shelby Ia to teach third year in fourth and fifth grades. Dr H K Forsyth called to Griswold. Joe Grumpon Jr returns to Avoca after illness. Robert Younglove to Omaha tonight for work. No. 2 bill car for Ranch World West show awaiting posters. Hedges family visiting in Sioux City with Myr. Hewigiee. Betry- tok heads to Lincoln Roby for few days. Mrs David Shenton Tait leaves for Russell Ta to visit daughter. Mr and Mrs Clarence Bruce with Edna Bruce go to Atta for the day. Mr and Mrs Milo Smithson visit from Council Bluffs to see parents.
Rev and Mrs Griffith announce the birth of a baby girl at the home of their daughter Mrs Throckmorton in Council Bluffs yesterday morning. Mrs Griffith accompanies her daughter for now.
A baby boy was born this afternoon to Jessa Beck and her husband, Mr Beck. The father is identified as a land agent working in Canada.
William Bemlixen of Marne was a city visitor today. Donald Baird of Marne conducted business in town. Sam Barry, Democrat sheriff candidate, spent the day in Auli. Mias Mabel Heckman traveled to Aulia for a few days.
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