SOCIAL ADVANTAGES-Population, 10,628; principally Americans; some German, Irish and negroes; many churches, schools and good newspapers constitute some of the many social advantages of the county. GENERAL ADVANTAGES-Land, cheap; swamps easily redeemed; great lumber and cotton district; general farming, good; fine region for fruits and vegetables, especially melons; capital with push can double itself in one season; inhabitants energetic and honest; first class immigration is welcomed. In addition to railroad towns, there are a number of "inland" towns, among them Point Pleasant, Portageville and Ogden. The growing town of New Madrid is the county seat. NEW MADRID-Population, 1500; situated on the St. Louis & Southwestern railway; supplied with water from wells and cisterns; streets and plank walks in fair condition, and lighted by oil lamps. ADVANTAGES-New Madrid has four beautiful churches, good public schools, two banks, lodges of Masons and A. O. U. W.; many well stocked stores, saw mills, cotton gins and flour mill. A FINE BUSINESS OPENING for furniture factory, ice plant and canning factory. FACTS AND FIGURES-New Madrid county has 368,891 acres assessed at $1,141,502; her town lots are assessed at $111,798; personal property assessed at $339,755; total value of property assessed at $1,593,055. Assessed values are 40.37 per cent of real values; hence, actual wealth of county is estimated at $3,946,135. New Madrid county's personal property consists mainly of 1,985 horses, assessed at $26 87 per head; total.. Schools in 1894... Teachers. Pupils.... Amount spent on schools.. Permanent school fund... $53,345 67,050 41,169 645 22,391 47,112 32 32 3,750 $12,887.21 25,374.27 NEWTON COUNTY. Population, 23,639. Southwest Missouri; on the western State line-Traversed by St. Louis, San Francisco and Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroads; 60 miles from Springfield; 150 miles south of Kansas City. SOIL-One-half prairie, the remainder timber. The prairie is gently rolling; the timber land generally level, except near the streams; soil rich and exceedingly fertile near the streams; clay, lime and sandstone for building purposes plentiful and largely used; lead and zinc ores are mined very extensively. WATER-Many clear sparkling springs are a feature of the county; Shoal, Indian, Hickory, Buffalo and other creeks run through the county. acre. ROADS-Dirt roads, in pretty good condition. TIMBER-Oak, hickory and walnut plentiful throughout county. FARM LABOR-Ample supply; condition, good; wages, from $10 to $15 per month, with board. PRINCIPAL CROPS-Wheat, corn and oats; average yield-wheat, 18 to 20 bushels; corn, 25 to 30 bushels; price last year-wheat, 50 cents; corn, 20 cents; small fruits and vegetables grow in profusion; cattle, sheep and hogs are raised extensively. SURPLUS PRODUCTS-Besides home consumption, the following products were raised and shipped in 1894: SOCIAL ADVANTAGES-Population, 23,639; mostly native; large numbers of Germans and Irish. Many flourishing churches, schools and newspapers, and an intelligent community are some of the many social attractions of Newton county. GENERAL ADVANTAGES-Very healthy district. Large numbers of pure springs; failure of crops unknown; no extreme of heat or cold. Fine fruit region; large orchards and beds of berries. Energetic, law abiding community. Immigration of the intelligent and industrious class welcomed. Among a number of thriving towns is Neosho, the county seat, NEOSHO has a population of over 3000; it is very prettily situated on the 'Frisco and Kansas City & Gulf railroads. Abundantly supplied with water from water works; the streets and sidewalks are in good condition; electric light plant being put in. There are a number of beautiful churches, Protestant and Catholic, fine schools, two banks with $65,000 capital; deposits, $237,000. Popular fraternal organizations; many well stocked stores; wagon, plow, canning and broom factories, flour mills and U. S. Fish Hatchery. A fine business opening is offered for any manufactory. FACTS AND FIGURES-Newton county has 401,500 acres assessed at $2,507,825; her town lots assessed at $580,700; personal property assessed at $1,058,705; total assessed value of property, $4,147,230. Assessed values are 35.50 per cent of real values; hence, actual wealth of county is estimated at $11,682,338. Newton county's personal property consists mainly of— 10,205 horses, assessed at $20.74 per head; total.... Schools in 1894 Teachers Pupils Amount spent on schools... Permanent school fund.. $211,735 53,935 112,925 1,580 22,450 301,682 104 147 6,995 $29,181 29 NODAWAY COUNTY. Population, 31,599. Northeast Missouri; on northern State line-Traversed by Chicago, Milwaukee & Great Western, Wabash and Omaha & St. Louis and Kansas City, St. Joe (two branches) railroads; 80 miles north of Kansas City and only 25 miles north of St. Joe. SOIL-Gently rolling prairie; rich black loam; no swamps or stony lands; beautiful stretches of meadows; groves of native timber line the banks of streams and creeks, “upon whose grassy banks cattle bask and doze in summer time;" coal is found and mined to a considerable extent; brick, tile and potter clay, lime and sandstone have been developed and some aluminum found. WATER-Running streams and springs abound; wells of wholesome drinking water are obtained everywhere; the Platte river and One Hundred and Two river both flow through the county. ROADS-Dirt, in fair order; poll-tax, two days' work. TIMBER-Walnut, oak, elm and cottonwood; used for home pur poses mostly; little shipped. FUEL-Soft wood, $1.50; hard wood, $2.25 per cord; coal, ton; corn-cobs, 25 cents per load. $3 per COST OF LAND-Farm land, from $25 to $80 per acre, according to location; timber land, $15 to $35 per acre. FARM LABOR-Supply, equal to demand; condition, good; wages, $20 per month, with board. PRINCIPAL CROPS-Corn; time of growth, 110 days; yield per acre, 40 to 50 bushels; average selling price last year, 20 cents; for five years past, 30 cents per bushel; bulk of crop raised convenient to railroads. Besides corn, wheat, oats, rye, potatoes, clover, timothy, hay, fruits and vegetables yield abundantly. Dairy and beef cattle are raised to advantage; large numbers are shipped each year; few sheep are raised; hogs constitute one of the chief products of the county, and having excelled all other counties in the number raised. Noda. way stands as the banner county of the State in this important product; it also carries the banner as the largest producer of both poultry and eggs. SURPLUS PRODUCTS-Besides home consumption, the following products were shipped in 1894: On page 286, Nodaway county, first line, should read Northwest instead of Northeast, Missouri. SOCIAL ADVANTAGES-Population, 31,599; mostly Americans. Many churches, schools, newspapers, fraternal organizations and a cultured and refined society, are a few of the many attractions in a social way this county has to offer those seeking homes within its borders. GENERAL ADVANTAGES-Climate, good; land, cheap and productive; railroad facilities first class; low taxes; no bonded indebtedness; no floating debt; law abiding and thrifty people; good society and a warm welcome for every stranger who comes within the county, regardless of politics, religion or creed. Among a number of thriving towns is Maryville, the growing county seat. MARYVILLE-Population, 5,000; situated on Kansas City, St. Joe. & C. B., and Omaha & St. Louis railroads; water works; good graded streets, fine sidewalks, electric light; many beautiful churches, fine |