Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 April 1903 — Described as Follows, to Wit. [ARTICLE]

Described as Follows, to Wit.

“In making a deal last year,” said a Detroit speculator, “I came into possession of the deed of a certain piece of land in North Dakota. The value of the real estate was put at S6OO, and I paid taxes on it in January, and in February I wrote to the postmaster of the nearest town to send me particulars concerning my holdings. I sent him $2 for his trouble, and he earned the money. He wrote back; “ ‘Went over to see your land. “ ‘Cussed poor road all the way. “ ‘Cussed poor road back again. “ ‘Most of your land is under water. “‘What ain’t under water is afflicted with drought. “ ‘You’ve either got to wet it all up or dry it all out. “ ‘Can’t burn up or run away. “ ‘Keep your taxes up and pray to the Lord. “ ‘Glad you sent me $2 instead of the deed. “ Gs you want any further particulars, I’ll ship you a barrel of water.’ ” —Detroit Free Press.