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THE IRRIGATION AGE. 



down to one acre each for this year. No explanation of 

 the reduction is given, but it is supposed the company 

 is unable to handle the acreage now raised at its one fac- 

 tory and does not care to erect another at this time. 

 Some of those cut down have been among the most suc- 

 cessful growers in past years, and they are wondering 

 why they should have been sidetracked in this peculiar 

 manner, but will manage to employ their lands in pro- 

 ducing other and possibly more profitable crops. Ex- 

 change. 



FARMING IN COLORADO, UTAH AND NEW 

 MEXICO. 



The farmer who contemplates changing his location 

 should look well into the subject of irrigation. Before 

 making a trip of investigation there is no better way 

 to secure advance information than by writing to those 

 most interested in the settlement of unoccupied land?. 

 Several publications, giving valuable information in re- 

 gard to the agricultural, horticultural and live stock in- 

 terests of this great western section have been prepared 

 bv the Denver & Rio Grande and the Rio Grande West- 



ern, which should be in the hands of all who desire to 

 become acquainted with the merits of the various local- 

 ities. Write S. K. Hooper, G. P. & T. A., Denver, Colo. 



"THREE WISHES." 



It was down at the orphan asylum one day 

 That three little maids sat 'round the fire, 



Each telling the thing she wished for most 

 If she could have her heart's desire. 



"I'd like a pony as white as snow," 



Said Maud, "and I'd ride it each day, of course; 

 And the people would stop as I rode along 



And say, 'Look at that child on a snow-white horse.' 



Said Alice, "I'd like to own a 'ship. 

 And I'd sail clear 'round the world, I guess, 



And bring back a present for all the girls, 

 And a beautiful crutch for dear little Bess." 



Then lame little Bess, with her gentle voice. 



Said, looking 'round from one to the other. 

 "I'll wish for the loveliest thing in the world 



That every one of us might have a mother." 



Grand 

 Canyon 



of Arizona. 



Earth's greatest wonder the titan o! 

 chasms, a mile deep, many miles wide 



Pictures of it: F r 25 cents will send 



the season's noelty 



a Grand Canyon photochrome view, uniquely 

 mounted to reproduce the Canyon tints. Or, 

 for same price, a set of four black-and-white 

 prints, ready tor framing. 



Books about it: For 50 cents will send 

 - a Grand Canyon 



book, Ii8 pages, 93 illustrations; cover in col- 

 ors; contains articles by noted authors, trav- 

 elers and scientists. Worthy a place in any 

 library. Or will mail free pamphlet, "Titan 

 of Chasms." 



J. M. McCoNNELL, General Agent, 

 109 Adams St., Chicago. 



S a-nt a. Fe 



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MODERN METHODS FOB MODERN -PEOPLE 



THIRD FLOOR, SECURITY BUILDING 

 188 MADISON STREET CHICAGO 



LANDS IN THE FAMOUS 



Valley, of Mississippi, 



Along the lines of the Yazoo and Missis- 

 sippi Valley Railroad, are of the most 

 wonderful fertility for raising Cotton, 

 Corn, Cattle and Hogs. 



for 



EDWARD P. SKENE, Land Commissioner, 



When writing to Advertisers, please mention THE IRRIGATION AGE. 



The clay will make the best of TILE and 

 Brick and manufacturers will find a great 

 field for TILE in that country, which is 

 so well adapted for Tile Drainage. 



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 CHICAGO. ILL. 



