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Promised Lands and Surplus Farms Described by a Missouri Native
A Missouri writer details his failed pursuit of western wheat prosperity through misread boomer promises. He travels Spokane to Portland, observes irrigation wheat belts, alfalfa, and sparse settlements, and notes unrealistic yields, land costs, and harsh climates. He records seeker's disillusionment and plans to reexamine California prospects.
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