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CLAY COUNTY ILLUSTRATED 



Theodor H. Skrei's Farmstead — as Well Kept as a Park 



Theodor H. Skrei was the first white 

 child born in the Buffalo River Set- 

 tlement and is a fine example of the 

 home grown product. He began farm- 

 ing on his own account 24 years ago 

 when he came of age. His parents 

 came to Clay county in 1870 and locat- 

 ed a homestead, now a part of Mr. 

 Skrei's farm. He now owns 400 acres 

 and crops about 100 acres additional 

 of rented land each year. No farmer 

 in ( 'lay county keeps his land in better 

 condition or is more systematic in ro- 

 tating his crops. In many respects the 

 Skrei farm is a model. 



The farmstead is well arranged and 



beautifully kept. Every modern con- 

 venience is found in the fine home — 

 hot water heat, gas light, artesian and 

 soft water throughout, with drainage 

 by sewer to the river. Flowers, shrub- 

 bery and a well-kept lawn add to the 

 attractiveness of this home. 



Mr. Skrei has the foundation for a 

 fine Holstein herd. He already owns 

 many head of the best strains of reg- 

 istered stock of these handsome cattle. 

 The Skrei herd includes several prize 

 winners and is one of the best in this 

 part of the country. Mr. Skrei is also 

 a breeder of full-blood Duroc-Jersey 

 swine. 



Harvesting Potatoes on T. H. Skrei's Farm, Moland Township 



