The Earth - Promoting The Littlefield Lands of Texas

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[TEXAS—KANSAS]. Vandergrift, F.L. THE EARTH. Vol. XII. No. 1. Chicago: 1915. 16pp. Original stapled self-wrappers. Illustrated with photographs. Folded across the middle. Purple inkstamps for the Rawlings-Knapp Realty Co., and John D. Goossen, Agent on front wrapper.

Being a monthly publication from the Railway Exchange in Chicago. Published for the purpose of promoting the region known as the “Santa Fe Southwest.” There are many different areas discussed in this particular issue, however of interest is the center-fold article promoting the Littlefield lands of Texas. The article discusses Mennonite settlers purchasing land, rainfall and climate, and includes a settler’s testimony. Also included is a large map of the state of Texas published by Rand McNally & Co., having several manuscript markings and a separation at the bottom right corner. Vg cond.