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Paradise Valley Texas irrigated lands promising returns
The Harlingen district in the lower Rio Grande Valley is promoted as ideal for irrigation with rich soil and abundant water. Letters and testimonials claim high land values upon irrigation, citing California comparisons, rising prices to $500–$600 an acre, and strong citrus yields. Notarial and sales notes accompany endorsements and excursion offers to investigate conditions firsthand.
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Rio Grande Valley
Texas
United States
Rio Gande
Harlingen
Lower
California
Elwood Mead
C.8
M.S
United States Department of Agriculture
Salt River Valley
Arizona
Italy
Southern
Mead
Iowa
Los Angeles
Riverside
Redlands
Pasadenia
F. Z. Bishop
Main St
Dallas
Citrus Fruit
Santa Anna
Valley of the Nile
Gulf of Mexico
Kingsville
Brownsville
Gulf Coast Lines
Houston
Sam Fordyce
Florida
Tropics