Writer and engraver's picture of Graham County's progress since it s organization . iHii# (91) he must have had in mind some place so full of opportuunity as is ourcounty. One who has realized and grasped these opportunities is Born, a young and prosperous farmer of Graham county. Therealization and appreciation of the great opportunities offered him, cou-pled with energy, perseverance and good judgment, has placed in the front rank of the countys successful Mr. Born came to Graham county from Nebraska in 1885, boughta relinquishment to a piece of land and began
Writer and engraver's picture of Graham County's progress since it s organization . iHii# (91) he must have had in mind some place so full of opportuunity as is ourcounty. One who has realized and grasped these opportunities is Born, a young and prosperous farmer of Graham county. Therealization and appreciation of the great opportunities offered him, cou-pled with energy, perseverance and good judgment, has placed in the front rank of the countys successful Mr. Born came to Graham county from Nebraska in 1885, boughta relinquishment to a piece of land and began farming with one team andone cow. He now owns 720 acres of good land, fenced and cross fenced. In 1891 Mr. Born raised a crop of corn that averaged 50 bushels tothe acre. In 1903, 1904 and 1905 he raised 12,400 bushels of corn from«an average of 125 acres. In seven years he has harvested 13,000 bushelsof wheat and in the past three years from an average acreage of 140 hasharvested 9,000 bushels. Mr. Born has sold $400 worth of hogs each year for the lastthree years, and keeps on the average of 45 head of cattle each year. These splendid crops are not only indicative of Graham countys pro-ductive soil, but great credit is due Mr. Borns unceasing toil and untir-ing effort. The improvements he has made on the place consist of a six roomedresidence, and a large barn with accomodation for his 19 head of horses. The house is set in a large grove of native forest trees with a wellkept l
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