Development Delayed by Lack of Rail Access to 76 000 Acre Tract
An advertisement explains that a 76 000 acre timber, fruit and agricultural tract near a major city was held back until railroad service arrived. The Missouri Southern Railroad now runs through the center, placing most of the land within 2 ½ miles of the rail line. The firm says attracting settlers is the next step and highlights past railroad land openings as a model for boosting land value and development.
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Missouri Southern Railroad
Northern Pacific
Fruit City Opens with 5000 Lots and County Seat Ambition
The new Fruit City townsite lies on the Missouri Southern Railroad beside a vast 000 acre orchard. It promises a future of thousands of residents and aims to move the county seat from an inland village eight miles away. The association projects at least half a million dollars net from selling 5000 lots, with no sales until opening day.
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Fruit City
Missouri Southern Railroad
Ozark 76 000 Acre Land Opening Offers 5000 Tracts
An ad promotes a land opening offering 5000 tracts from 10 to 160 acres totaling 76 000 acres. It notes rail access via Missouri Southern Railroad from St Louis and highlights city proximity, independence on farms, and profits. A $15 registration fee is required with payment options and guaranteed certificates by Old Colony Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago.
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Missouri Ozarks
St. Louis
United States
Missouri Ozark Fruit Belt
Missouri Southern Railroad
Ozark Fruit Belt
Great Northern
Old Colony Trust & Savings Bank
Chicago
Ilinois
Opening Land Offering Promises 76 000 Acres and Orchard Stock
The notice details an opening offering of 5000 farms plus a 3000 acre orchard valued at about a quarter million dollars. Buyers pay a $15 registration fee for a contract and full paid up certificate with deed and abstracts held in trust. Each unit equals land or 100 shares of orchard stock, with no living or immediate improvement required, and stock expected to yield annual dividends while remaining non assessable.
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Old Colony Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago
Ilinois
Old Colony Trust & Savings Bank
Old Colony Trust & Savings Bank of
Chicago
Illinois
Fruit City
Old Colony Trust and Savings Bank
Opening of Railroads Unimproved Land Association Auction
Officials urge prompt registration for lands and orchard shares in Fruit City. Each contract allows one registration and one full paid certificate. Registration fee is 15 dollars, with opening to be announced 30 days ahead and mailed plots and deeds after opening.
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Fruit City
Railroads
Old Colony Trust & Savings Bank
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Ozarks
the Railroads
Dearborn and
van Buren Streets
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