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Florida land offer promises prosperity and self reliance
A Bridgeport appeal urges men to buy Florida farming land to gain independence from jobs. It touts year round crops, beef and pork production, and growing profits near major markets. The prospectuses highlight 100,000 acres in Marion and Putnam counties, 10 to 40 acre tracts at $30-$40 per acre with easy terms, and support from an agricultural demonstrator and an experiment farm tour.
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