Writer and engraver's picture of Graham County's progress since it s organization . in the early 80s, and when in 1896 he left the home place and began workfor himself he was amply able to cope with all difficulties. At the time of his marriage ten years ago. he had but 80 acres ofschool land. Later he bought a half section for $1000 and a quarter sec-tion for $2000 and has recently closed a deal which adds another halfsection to his place. Today Mr. Stanfils 640 acres are worth $30 an acre. mmmA ^l^-»>-4[ I (Gl) 450 acres of the farm are under cultivation with the greater part of itdevoted
Writer and engraver's picture of Graham County's progress since it s organization . in the early 80s, and when in 1896 he left the home place and began workfor himself he was amply able to cope with all difficulties. At the time of his marriage ten years ago. he had but 80 acres ofschool land. Later he bought a half section for $1000 and a quarter sec-tion for $2000 and has recently closed a deal which adds another halfsection to his place. Today Mr. Stanfils 640 acres are worth $30 an acre. mmmA ^l^-»>-4[ I (Gl) 450 acres of the farm are under cultivation with the greater part of itdevoted to the growing of wheat and the average yearly output for thelast 3 years has been 10,000 bushels. Without a question Mr. Stanfils farm is one of the best improvedplaces in the county. Two years ago he built a fine eleven room homewhich cost him some $2000. To the west of the main residence has re-cently been built a house for his tenant who farms IGO acres of the largest and finest barn that we have seen throughout our trip overthe country is on I\Ir. Stanfils place. It is a mammoth structure that canbe seen for miles around, and the inside is as remarkable as the outside,with its immense hay mow above and many roomy stalls below. Although Mr. Stanfil is more distinctly a farmer than a stock man hehas twenty-five head of fine cattle and sixteen head of good horses. Inmaking his many improvements he has not forgotten the trees which addbeauty and usefulness to a place and
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