SOCIAL ADVANTAGES-Population, 80,254; mostly American; many churches of different denominations; fine private and good system of public schools with many lodges of the different fraternal organiza. tions. GENERAL ADVANTAGES-Climate, good and healthy; land productive for raising all grains, fruits and vegetables natural to this part of the country; crops easily marketed; land cheap in proportion to its fertility. The large cities of Atchison, Kansas City and St. Joseph are within a radius of 50 miles. There are numerous other smaller towns throughout the county, all desirable places for homeseekers. The county seat is St. Joseph. ST. JOSEPH-With its 60,000 inhabitants, beautifully situated on the Missouri river; with its matchless railroad facilities, many blocks of magnificent business houses, well paved streets and fine sidewalks, miles of electric street railway, inexhaustible water supply from the Missouri river, brilliantly lighted by gas and electricity, with its wellknown jobbing and manufacturing interest, and surrounded by many "inland" towns, can justly claim to be one of the most beautiful, progressive and flourishing cities in the Mississippi valley. FACTS AND FIGURES-Buchanan county has 245,380 acres assessed at $4,637,520; her town lots are assessed at $16,067,190; personal property assessed at $6,526,984; total value of property assessed at $27,231,694; assessed values are 41.37 per cent of real values; hence, actual wealth of county is estimated at $65,824,737. Buchanan county's personal property consists mainly of 9,949 horses, assessed at $24.00 per head; total...... $238,905 Southeast Missouri; on Arkansas state line. Traversed by St. Louis, I. M. & S. and Cairo, Fulton and Texas R. R; 130 miles south of St. Louis. SOIL-Parts are of a rolling rich prairie, light sandy loam, very productive. The swamps can be redeemed at very little cost. Ready sale for the timber. The cleared land is rich and fertile. Clay for brick, kaolin for pottery; also limestone for building is found. There are deposits of lead and traces of gold and silver, but not developed. WATER-Wells, cisterns and springs. St. Francois and Black rivers run through the county, besides many creeks of pure, clear water. ROADS-Dirt, in fair order. Road tax, 5 cents on $100 valuation TIMBER-Oak, hickory, ash, gum and cyprus. Cooperage lumber is shipped in large quantities. Butler has the largest stave factory in the world. FUEL-Wood, averaging about $2 per cord. COST OF LAND-Farms, from $10 to $50 per acre. Timber land, from $3 to $20 per acre. FARM LABOR-Good, ample supply; $15 to $20 per month with board. PRINCIPAL CROP-Corn; average growth about five months, yielding about 35 to 40 bushels per acre, averaging last year about 25 cents; for the past five years, about 40 cents a bushel. Besides corn, hay, oats, potatoes and all kinds of fruits and vegetables are raised. All the well known breeds of cattle, hogs and sheep are raised, and marketed to good advantage. Watermelons have proven to be a profitable crop. SURPLUS PRODUCTS-Besides home consumption, the following produce was shipped in 1894: Protestant and Catholic churches through the county; 56 county schools; with a population of thrifty and law abiding people. GENERAL ADVANTAGES-Health is above the average; no extremes of weather; fine country for raising all fruits and vegetables for canning; good land, both farming and timber, can be had at a reasonable figure. There are many first-class towns in the county, among them "the Queen of Southeast Missouri," Poplar Bluff, the county seat. POPLAR BLUFF Population, 5000. Situated on the St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern railroad. Good system of water works, supplied from Black river. Well graded streets and fine sidewalks, well lighted. ADVANTAGES-There has been a steady boom in real estate. The city is growing. Beautiful subdivisions have been laid out adjoining the city, containing many handsome homes and churches of different denominations. A fine system of private and public schools. A bank, capital, $50,000. Lodges of Masons, Odd Fellows, A. O. U. W. and K. of H. Elegant stores representing the different branches of trade, and the many progressive manufactories are but a few of the attractions of Poplar Bluff for homeseekers. Besides its many factories, a good business is offered for canning, furniture and carriage factories. FACTS AND FIGURES-Butler county has 399,753 acres assessed at $1,118,694; her town lots are assessed at $487,889; personal property assessed at $495,527; total value of property assessed at $2,102,110; assessed values are 39.46 per cent of real values, hence; actual wealth of county is estimated at $5,327,192. Butler county's personal property consists mainly of 3,422 horses, assessed at $21.21 per head; total.. Schools in 1894 Teachers Pupils.... Amount spent on schools.. Permanent school fund... $82,874 28,736 54,906 1,564 16,344 147,414 56 68 3,202 $23,546.64 33,380.14 CALDWELL COUNTY. Population, 15,905. Northwest Missouri. Traversed by Hannibal and St. Joe, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Hamilton & Kingston railways; 50 miles northeast of Kansas City, and 35 miles east of St. Joseph. SOIL-Mostly rolling prairies of black loam; some timber land; some coal is found and mined to advantage; the finest clays for pot tery and bricks; large quantities of limestone, good for building, and some lead and zinc. WATER-Wells and cisterns; many pure springs; Shoal, Long and Log creeks run through the county. ROADS-Good dirt roads, in fine order. ¡Tax, 15 cents on the $100 valuation. TIMBER-Oak, walnut, hickory and ash. Large shipments of walnut logs have been made. FUEL-Wood and coal; wood, $2 per cord; coal, $2 per ton. COST OF LAND-Farms, $30 to $50 per acre; timber land, $10 to $30 per acre. FARM LABOR-Good, sufficient supply; wages, $15 to $20 per month, with board. PRINCIPAL CROPS-Corn; growth, 5 months; average price last year 25 cents; for the past five years, 35 cents. Hay, oats, potatoes, wheat, fruits and vegetables are abundantly raised. All the well known breeds of cattle, hogs and sheep are raised to advantage. SURPLUS PRODUCTS-Besides home consumption, the following produce was shipped in 1894 : SOCIAL ADVANTAGES-Population, 15,905; principally Americans; many Protestant and Catholic churches, also Latter Day Saints and 80 county schools. GENERAL ADVANTAGES—Health of the county, excellent; it has no bonded debt; moral community of law-abiding citizens; land cheap, considering its great productiveness; fruits and vegetables for canning are raised in profusion; close proximity to markets; a number of wideawake towns throughout the county, of which Kingston is the county seat. KINGSTON-Population, 700, and terminus of Hamilton & Kingston railroad; supplied by water from many good wells and cisterns; streets and side walks in good condition; well lighted by lamps. Taxes, city, 25 cents; county, 40 cents; State, 25 cents; school, 40 cents. ADVANTAGES-Kingston has five churches, a good public school and a bank with $10,000 capital and deposits averaging $35,000; all the well-known fraternal societies have lodges; all branches of trade are represented by well-stocked stores; coal mines, grist mill and brick plant are in flourishing condition. A GOOD BUSINESS OPENING for brick plant and stone quarries is offered, owing to the large deposits of clay and stone and good shipping facilities. FACTS AND FIGURES--Caldwell county has 272,108 acres assessed at $2,633,970; her town lots are assessed at $553,789; personal property assessed at $1,647,023; total assessed value of property, $4,834,782; assessed values are 31.02 per cent of real values; hence, actual wealth of county is estimated at $15,586,015. Caldwell county's personal property consists mainly of— 10,240 horses, assessed at $19.52 per head; total..... $199,909 1,710 mules, assessed at $20.69 per head; total. 35,390 18,181 neat cattle, assessed at $14.58 per head; total... 265,157 Central Missouri. Bordering the Missouri river. The county seat is about 25 miles north of Jefferson City. Traversed by Chicago & Alton and M., K. & T. railroads. SOIL The land near the river is very fertile and produces large crops of wheat and corn. Fine deposits of clay and coal are found and extensively mined. Cattle, sheep and hogs are raised, and large |