. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. SAW FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 1891. SUBSCRIPTION FIVE DOLLABP A YEAR. I. MAJESTEK 8142, THE MBS DELICES STOCK FARM. J The Home of Majester, Ulster "Wilkes, and a Grand Looking Band of "Well-Bred Matrons. PROPERTY OFO. C. CLAY, MES DELUDES STOCK FARM. LIVERMORE, CAL. All through the beautiful Livermore Valley the many latural advantages for the raising of hordes and cattle are ippaient to any observer who might be passing through, iither by rail or private conveyance. The reputation of Liv- 'rmore extends from the islands in the Pacific to the Equ
. Breeder and sportsman. Horses. SAW FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, SEPT. 12, 1891. SUBSCRIPTION FIVE DOLLABP A YEAR. I. MAJESTEK 8142, THE MBS DELICES STOCK FARM. J The Home of Majester, Ulster "Wilkes, and a Grand Looking Band of "Well-Bred Matrons. PROPERTY OFO. C. CLAY, MES DELUDES STOCK FARM. LIVERMORE, CAL. All through the beautiful Livermore Valley the many latural advantages for the raising of hordes and cattle are ippaient to any observer who might be passing through, iither by rail or private conveyance. The reputation of Liv- 'rmore extends from the islands in the Pacific to the Equator. Its rich, succulent blades of wheat hay bring :he very highest prices in the market We are not going to dilate on the products of the soil, but we wish to ipeak of a beautiful little fruit and stock farm that is known 'he length and breadth of the Livermore Valley as the Mes Pelices (My Delight). It consists of 250 acres of rich al- luvial soil, divided into orchard, vineyard and grain fields. Its proximity to Livermore makes it a pleasant summer home for the proprietor, Major C. C. Clay. In the winter the Arroyo bayou, which divides a portion of this farm, becomes a raging torrent, and the deep undergrowth of wild grapevines almost hides the trunks of the fragrant bay lau- rel, the lofty sycamores and the evergreen oaks. Around the pretty white cottage the orchard and vineyard is at present in the height of its color. The deep purple clusters of grapes and the heavily-laden fruit-trees attest the judg- ment of the orchardist. The heavy crop of grain has been cut, threshed and placed in the granaries. The barns are filled to overflow- ing with hay, and everything is in readiness for the fall and winter season, so far as the horses are concerned. In the meadows alfalfa'fields, ever green and alwavs inviting, fur- nish the broodmares with a supply of nutritious milk-form- ing food. Everything about the place is arranged system- atically. The water is piped from the large ta
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