Denton Journal in Denton, Maryland

Comparative Cost of Lands in Two Sections Discussed

A New York Times letter argues western lands cost 100 to 200 per acre versus eastern farms at 10 to 20. It says western land yields high returns with proper use, but eastern farms offer opportunities in fruit, berries, and trucking. The writer favors locating near New York City, noting better educated western prospects and the value of intellectual environment for farmers. He suggests attracting similar farmers to the region within a few hundred miles of the city to prevent intellectual stagnation.