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Newspaper
Greeley Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
8
About 15 000 acres of first class land in the San Luis Valley are opened for settlement under the Carey Act. A canal and reservoir system accompanying the drawing is nearly finished, promising irrigation and development for prospective homesteaders.
The Toltec project offers 15 000 acres under the Carey Act with a land draw at Antonito Conejos County Colorado on November 4 under the State Land Board. Citizens over 21 may file up to 160 acres. rights may be held for others by power of attorney via Toltec Colonization Co. Denver. Climate praised. valley irrigation near completion. farmers market confidence and growth noted.
The Carey Act setup assigns the State Land Board to supervise irrigation construction after federal inspection. It approves water contracts and secures final patents for settlers, with the canal and reservoir system ultimately owned by the settlers.
The land price is 50 cents per acre payable to the state, while water rights cost 40 dollars per acre fixed by the State Land Board. A 25 cent land deposit is due at filing, with water payments carrying 6 percent interest on deferred sums. Deposits at registration vary by parcel size and state fees. Many factors such as climate soil water crops and location influence farm selection.
The soil type described as a rich sandy loam under irrigation can raise crops to yield more than double the output of some high-priced Iowa farms.
Engineers of national reputation and Colorado's state engineer report the water supply is sufficient for irrigation and reclamation of lands served by the canal and reservoir system. Settlers are assured ample irrigation water and wells can be dug cheaply for domestic use.
The San Luis Valley is praised for large yields of wheat oats barley and potatoes with notable dairy and poultry presence. Wheat yields of 50 ashers per acre and potato records of 8932 bushels per acre are cited along with a world class reputation for quality and prize winning produce.
The San Luis Valley's soil and climate suit field peas well, creating disease-resistant hogs and lambs. Pea-fed meat is firmer and sweeter, fetching higher world market prices than corn-fed stock, enriching local raisers with a natural advantage.
The San Luis Valley is described as well served by the Denver & Rio Grande railroad with Antonito as a key junction. The Toltec project land lies nearby with a strong local market and an outlet route west to Durango and the San Juan mining district and south to Santa Fe New Mexico, extending to the Pacific coast and beyond.
Regular trains depart Denver Union Depot at 7 p m and reach Antonito at 8 39 a m next day. Homeseeker rates apply with Denver to Antonito round trip at 11 00 and Pueblo to Antonito round trip at 7 55. Special attention and courtesy will be provided to attendees.
The Carey Act opens 15 000 acres of land to all US citizens over 21 with water rights fixed at 40 per acre. Filing costs 4 per acre, with twelve annual payments for the balance. Filings limited to 160 acres and numbers drawn for first selection. Proxies allowed via power of attorney, with refunds if drawing fails. Supervised by the State Land Board.
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