ADVANTAGES-Not only are the people of Steelville hospitable, refined and cultured, but they also possess superior facilities for education. There is a graded school and in addition to that a normal school and business institute. Their wealth is shown in the two banks which are in a flourishing condition with deposits aggregating over $70,000. Lodges of A. F. and A. M., A. O. U. W. and K. of P. and Modern Woodmen hold meetings which are always well attended. All the different branches of trade are represented in the many well stocked stores. THERE IS A GOOD OPENING for canning and furniture factories; a packing house, flour mill and brick yard could successfully be operated. FACTS AND FIGURES-Crawford county has 478,573 acres assessed at $1,457,075; her town lots are assessed at $167,532; personal property assessed at $559,427; total assessed value of property, $2,184,034. Total values are 38 50 per cent of real value; hence, actual wealth of county is estimated at $5,672,815. Crawford county's personal property consists mostly of— Southwest Missouri; traversed by Kansas City, Fort Scott & Gulf and Greenfield & and Northern railroads; 130 miles south of Kansas City; 220 miles southwest of St. Louis. SOIL-Western half, rich rolling prairie; eastern half, the Sac river country, well timbered and hilly. Large fields of coal which are not worked as extensively as they should be. Clays, red or white, suitable for pottery and brick-making, also good grades of limestone; lead and zinc are mined on a small scale. WATER-Wells, cisterns and pure springs. Sac river, Turnbach and other creeks run through the county. ROADS-Dirt, in fair order; no road tax; poll tax, four days' work. TIMBER-Oak, hickory, walnut and maple. With the exception of a small quantity of cross ties no lumber is marketed. FUEL-Wood, $1.25 to $2 per cord; coal, $1.50 to $2.50 per ton. COST OF LAND-Farms, from $10 to $40 per acre; timber, from $5 to $15. FARM LABOR-Supply sufficient for demand; $15 to $18 per month. PRINCIPAL CROPS-Corn, wheat and oats. Average yield per acre, corn 40 bushels, wheat 30 bushels. Corn averaged 15 cents last year and wheat 50 cents per bushel. Besides these cereals, fruits and vegetables of all varieties thrive throughout. the county. Flax is a leading product, so is hay and oats. Cattle, both dairy and beef, are raised and shipped in numbers each year. Not many sheep. Hogs constitute one of the chief products of the county and are marketed in large numbers. The lime industry turns out some 50,000 barrels of lime annually. SURPLUS PRODUCTS-Besides home consumption, the following products were shipped in 1894: SOCIAL ADVANTAGES 28,800 Wood, cords.. 70 1,905 Cross ties 200 28,409 Population, 20,011; mostly American; some Germans; many churches of different denominations are scattered throughout the county; there are 79 county schools, and lodges of Masons, Odd-Fellows and Workmen. GENERAL ADVANTAGES-Exceedingly healthy climate of an even temperature, producing all varieties of fruits and vegetables for canning; lands cheap in proportion to fertllity; people honest and industrious; they are hospitable, and cordially invite those who are energentic to settle among them; the natural drainage is good; altitude high; many streams of running water; inhabitants are prosperous and contented. Among a large number of thriving towns is the wide-awake town of Greenfield, the county seat. GREENFIELD-Population, 1800; situated on Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf railroads; abundantly supplied with good pure water from many springs, cisterns and wells; streets in good order and some well graveled; sidewalks of brick, stone and board; taxes-county, 40 cents; school, 50 cents; State, 25 cents, and railroad, 60 cents. ADVANTAGES-Greenfield has seven beautiful churches of different denominations, a well-known college, and fine new public school; two banks; lodges of A. F. and A. M. and K. of P., I. O. O. F. and A. O. U. W.; many good brick stores well stocked with goods; also, a corn and flour mill and furniture factory. A good business opening for a handle and spoke factory, lime kiln and canning factory. Besides, the railroad towns are the following inland towns all in a flourishing condition: Dadeville, Arcola and Seybert. FACTS AND FIGURES-Dade county has 316,517 acres assessed at $2,207,829; her town lots are assessed at $275,334; personal property assessed at $1,149,292; total assessed value of property, $3,632,455. Total values are 35.40 per cent of real value; hence, actual wealth of county is estimated at $10,261,172. Dade county's personal property consists mainly of— 8,577 horses. assessed at $19.50 per head; total.... Schools in 1894.. Teachers Pupils..... Amount spent on schools. Permanent school fund.. $167,320 67,437 172,874 3,389 59,637 406,393 79 103 5,295 $28,897.91 DALLAS COUNTY. Population, 14,337. Central Southwest Missouri; 120 miles southeast of Kansas City; 150 miles southwest of St. Louis and 20 miles north of Springfield. SOIL-About one-fourth of the county is a rich undulating prairie, very productive; balance along the Niangua river is hilly and timbered; timber soil is mostly a red clay and when cleared very productive; a fine quality of limestone is found; indications of lead, zinc and iron; lead is being worked with flattering prospects. WATER-Many wells and springs, containing pure water. Niangua river and its tributaries run through the county. ROADS-Good dirt roads; could be put into better condition owing to large supply of stone at little cost. Road tax, 10 cents on $100 valuation. TIMBER-All varieties of oak, some walnut, ash and sycamore. So far timber has been cut for home consumption only. FUEL-Wood, from $1.25 to $1.75 per cord. COST OF LAND-Farms, from $10 to $30 per acre; timber land, from $2 to $10 per acre; thousands of acres of government land subject to homestead and cash entry. FARM LABOR-Condition, good; supply, sufficient for demand; wages, from $15 to $18 per month, with board. PRINCIPAL CROP-Corn; average time of growth, five months; yield, about 45 bushels per acre; average price last year, 20 cents; for the previous five years, 30 cents per bushel. Owing to the richness of the soil, wheat averages from 15 to 30 bushels; oats from 20 to 40 bushels; timothy, two-thirds to one ton; clover, one to two tons per acre. Small fruits and vegetables grow abundantly throughout the county. All grades of cattle sheep and hogs, are raised. The cattle industry will grow each year owing to fine pasturage. SOCIAL ADVANTAGES - Population, 14,337; mostly American. Many churches of various creeds, and 71 district schools are scattered throughout the county. All the well known fraternal orders are represented by lodges. GENERAL ADVANTAGES-Good, healthy climate; land, cheap and very productive. Fine opportunity for homeseekers. Inhabitants industrious, and will cordially welcome energetic immigration. No better county in the State for general farming. The stock business in a few years will become enormous. Capital and push can find many opportunities for investment in Dallas county, which gives promise of becoming the banner county of Southwest Missouri. Among a number of thriving towns is the county seat, Buffalo. BUFFALO-Containing about 1200 inhabitants, is abundantly supplied with water from many wells and cisterns. Its fine broad streets are in good order; sidewalks of board, stone and brick. Total tax, about $1.35 per $100 valuation. Buffalo has five protestant churches, a fine public school, two banks with aggregate capital of $45,000 and deposits of over $100,000, many well stocked stores representing all branches of trade. Owing to fine crops of fruits and vegetables, a good business opening for a canning factory could be had. FACTS AND FIGURES-Dallas county has 273,007 acres assessed at $930,727; her town lots are assessed at $108,395; personal property assessed at $781,579; total assessed value of property, $1,820,701. Total values are 43.70 per cent of real value; hence, actual wealth of county is estimated at $4,166,363. Dallas county's personal property consists mainly of Northwest Missouri; traversed by C., R. I. & P. and Wabash railroads; 50 miles east of St. Joseph; 75 miles northeast of Kansas City. SOIL-Gently rolling prairie; about one-fifth of county is timbered; land about creeks and streams is rich bottom; the prairies are black loam and very productive. WATER-Limestone water from springs and wells is pure and plentiful throughout the county. Grand river with its tributaries and many smaller streams flow through the county. ROADS-Dirt roads; in fair condition; streams well bridged. TIMBER-Oak, elm, hickory, walnut, cottonwood and maple; some firewood and railroad ties are marketed. acre. FUEL-Wood, $2 per cord; coal, $2.50 per ton. COST OF LAND-Farms, $25 to $50; timber land, $20 to $30 per FARM LABOR-Moderate supply; condition, good; wages, $18 per month. PRINCIPAL CROP-Corn; time of growth, April to October; average yield per acre, 30 bushels; average selling price last year, 20 cents; average selling price for five years past, 35 cents per bushel; wheat, oats, rye, grasses and all kinds of vegetables and small fruits yield abundantly. All the well known breeds of cattle, sheep and hogs are |