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THE IRRIGATION AGE. 



nia is of rare occurrence and is 

 rarely seen uncomplicated with pre- 

 vious pulmonary trouble. 



There has never been a suspi- 

 cious case of yellow fever in this 

 section of the state. In fact, Or- 

 lando is kept so remarkably clean 

 that its antiseptic surroundings are 

 a source of favorable comment by 

 our many visitors. 



The secret of our success in the 

 treatment of pulmonary disease in 

 Orlando, lies in the fact that the 

 invalid can spend nine-tenths of his 

 time out of doors. During most of 

 the winter nights it is not neces- 



can be raised each season, while- 

 cattle and poultry raising are very 

 profitable. One of the largest in 

 dustries around Orlando, outside of 

 orange growing, is raising pine- 

 apples. Perhaps $200, 000 has been 

 invested in the business in this part 

 of the country, the profits being 

 estimated at $1,000 per acre. "We 

 have in the county about five thou- 

 sand acres of orange groves, and 

 will ship considerable fruit the 

 coming season. 



One of our chief attractions is 

 found in our paved county roads, 

 affording the finest advantages for 



LAKE ELA, ORLANDO, FLA. 



sary to close the windows, and 

 there is no danger from malaria in 

 the night air of summer. I need 

 not dwell upon the advantages of 

 sunshine and pure air in the treat- 

 ment of consumption. 



I do not, however, wish it to be 

 understood that we have nothing 

 in Orlando except climate. Per- 

 haps as many avenues to business 

 success are open here for persons 

 of small capital as in other states. 

 Three crops of garden vegetables 



wheeling, riding and driving. We 

 have excellent public schools and 

 within five miles a flourishing col- 

 lege for both sexes. Messrs. A. H. 

 Darrow & Son, of Chicago, 111., 

 proprietors of "Darrow Villa," Mi- 

 nocqua, Wis., have just completed a 

 most charming winter hotel, "The 

 Darrow" was built with a view to air 

 and sunshine and is well appointed 

 and conducted. Broad piazzas ex- 

 tend entirely around the house,, 

 which is adorned with ample, orna- 



