. Texas ... an illustrated description of present conditions in the Lone Star state, with comparative tables showing the marvelous growth and exceptional advantages offered to the prospective investor or homeseeker . er flows through thecenter of the countyfrom the north to thesouth. The ground isnearly level, about halfof it being covered with valuable soil is exceedingly rich, yielding large crops of cotton, corn,sugar cane, fruits and vegetables. The population is 14,861. Schools and Churches. The educational facilities are good. The public schools receivefrom the State school fu
. Texas ... an illustrated description of present conditions in the Lone Star state, with comparative tables showing the marvelous growth and exceptional advantages offered to the prospective investor or homeseeker . er flows through thecenter of the countyfrom the north to thesouth. The ground isnearly level, about halfof it being covered with valuable soil is exceedingly rich, yielding large crops of cotton, corn,sugar cane, fruits and vegetables. The population is 14,861. Schools and Churches. The educational facilities are good. The public schools receivefrom the State school fund $19,973 for their maintainance. The leading religious organizations are represented by goodchurches. Cost of Lands. Improved lands sold at $15 to $30 per acre; unimproved lands$6 to $12 per acre. Railway Facilities. The county is traversed by three railroad lines. 126 Towns. ANGLETON, the county seat, has a population of 600; Velasco,600; Alvin, 1,000; Columbia, 1,000, and Brazoria, 400. These are themost important towns in the county, and are good business locations. Alvin is located in the center of the fruit and vegetable-growingdistrict; a very large acreage is devoted to this industry. LIBERTY Area and Population. Organized in 1837, this county has a population of 8,102. It issituated in Southeastern Texas, and contains 750,080 acres, about one-fourth being in general surface is level,about one-fourth of the coun-ty is prairie, furnishing finerange for stock. The remain-der is nearly all wooded, withlong leaf pine, oak and hick-ory. The principal crops arecotton, corn, rice, fruits andCotton Compress. vegetables. A very large acreage is devoted to ricegrowing, and there is an extensive system of canals. Schools and Churches. The public schools receive $7,813 from the State school various religious organizations are well represented. Cost of Lands. Improved lands are rated at $15 to $25 per acre; unimprovedlands $5 to $10 per acre. Railw
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