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The attention of Sportsmen, not only of the Lastern States, but every section of the country, %3 
most respectfully invited to the 
Grand and Gloricus Shooting Grounds 
LYING ALONG THE LINE OF THE 
HISSOURI, HANSAS & TEXAS R.R. 
a locality, we have not the least hesilation in saying, that cannot be excelled west of the Mississippi 
river, jor : 
Quantity and Variety of Game. 
This great game region, s little known to the Sportsmen of the Eastern States, commences at 
Hannibal, Missonri. ant passes on down through the finest and most picturesque portion of Mis- 
souri, crosses the By Muddy (Missvuri liver) at Booneville, and then on to the beautiful city of 
Central Missouri, and the queen city of the prairies, Sedalia ; thence to Parsons, Kan., and up the 
picturesque-valley of the Neosho, Beautiful valley, with rolling; upland prairies, broad, majestic 
rivers springs of pure water, dep ravines, rich p ains of waving corn, dolled here and there wilh 
prelly saim cottages, nestled under the green slop-s, homes of peace and plenty. Going south from 
Parsons, Kan., the road leads dwn towards the blue wa'ers of the CGuls, and enters the charming 
Indian Territory just below Chetepa, Kan. Beantiful lund, inexhaustible in its variety of resources, 
with iis mines, jorests, and prairies ; vis mountains, cataracts, and canyons ; its valleys, dales and 
sfreams ; home of the 
Deer. Elk, Bear, Wild Turkey, Grouse, Quail, Duck, Goose, 
Brant, Crane, Snipe, Swan, Curlew, Plover, &c. 
Broad winding strcams, clear as the fabled mirror in the halls of the fairics, wind atong the 
yreen prairies, stretching in airy undululions far away. as if the ocvan in his gentlest swell stood 
still, with all his rounded bills fixed and motionless forever. No other couniry on the globe 
zquals these beautijul lands of the red man. It ts truly, the 
SPORTSMANS PARADISE. 
Sportsmen desirous of visiting these Magnificent Shooting Grounds, will be Gra- 
tuitously and cheerfully furnished with injormation as to Rates of kure, arrival and departure of 
trains, etc., by addressing the General Passenger Agent. It is desired, from those who seek to know 
uf our superior advantages, that they be particular to stule at what point they wish to take our 
road. and also the station they wish to reach, ond whether single trip or round trip tickets are de- 
strei/—yjor the latter we make Special ates of Fare, but limit their availabitity to a certain num- 
ber of days. Parties desiring such tickets will please advise us as to when wanted. from and to what 
sta ions, and for how long a lime, Should thire be any special item not mentioned in the above, 
relative tv which you may wish to be informed, your communication will be promptly and cheer- 
fully answered by uddressing 
Gen’! Passenger Agent, M., K. & T. Ry., 
SEDALIA, Missouri. 
