Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1909 — Page 2 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

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FOB SALE. Farms and Pasture Land. 40 acres on main road near station with stores, school and churches. No improvements. Will trade clear for live stock or town r'operty or sell on easy payments. 80 acres, on main road, free mall, near church, 40 acres cultivated, 40 acrs timber and pasture, six room house, large barn, good well and small orchard. This farm has school fund loan on it of SBOO Will sell on terms of S3OO down or trade for live stock or other property. Price ISO. 280 acres, well located, gravel road, near school, mostly black level land that I will offer tor a short time Jit $22.60 per acre. Terms SI,OOO down. This piece Is fine for general farming and all good soil. 14 acres, on main road, near station, that I will trade clear for stock, vacant lots or other property. Q. F. MBYBBS. Fred Longwell has about decided to move to Rensselaer and establish a law office. Fred wants to get Into a bigger town add county seat and expand a little. Brook will be mighty sorry' to lose Fred, as he has been a permanent fixture for a number of years past and Is a cltisen that any town can be proud of. He has all kinds of ability and If nothing prevents we will hear of him later going up the ladder of fame and fortune. He will carry the best wishes of all out people to his new home, add to the people of Rensselaer we can recommend him as a man who is worth knowing and having in a community. Brook Reporter. The Republican is headquarters for fine Job printing. „ t *