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of stations the object has l>een not only to include records coii- 

 tinuing throughout long periods but. also to select the record that 

 most nearly covers conditions generally in the county which it 

 representa 



Monthly temperature extremes are given, not with the expecta- 

 tion that similar temperatures are frequently to be encountered, 

 but as a matter of interest, showing unusual records made during 

 periods of observations taken at various points in the state. 



The wide differences in land values as stated in different sec- 

 tions and townships are due to wide differences of conditions, 

 which often occur within a single township. Land values are 

 influenced, not only by the nature and condition of land and build- 

 ings, but also by the available means of transportation, including 

 waterways, railroads, and improved or unimproved highways. As 

 a rule, higher values may be observed in farm property near the 

 centers of population, as these furnish ready markets for farm 

 produce. Similar conditions exist in the vicinity of popular sum- 

 mer resorts, while at the same time in some of the more remote 

 sections, where land values are lower, the soil is equally productive 

 and conditions are very favorable for profitable undertakings of 

 various kinds. 



In some instances it has been extremely difficult to place aver- 

 age values because of the great number and variety of conditions 

 that must be considered. It is possible, since this bulletin has 

 been under preparation during an extended period of unsettled 

 prices and valuations, that values for neighboring counties in cer- 

 tain sections will have been placed at different times and will, 

 therefore, be estimated on a different basis. This condition should 

 be considered in making comparisons between different sections 

 of the state. Careful inquiry has been made, however, and a 

 consensus of opinion ha9 been sought from those well fitted to 

 judge, in order that the relative values in the various townships of 

 each county may be correctly stater]. 



A complete list of milk stations, creameries, cheese factories, 

 etc.. in the state, or a complete list of agricultural organizations, 

 including names and addresses of officers, may be obtained by 

 addressing this Department. 



< >K')ROE E. HOGUE 



Commissioner of Agriculture 



