I -LAIOOK CGI NTY is a lazymau’s paradise; even tlie ravens wm ieeu men
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As is well known these Urda subsist upon dams, which they must crack open in order to enjoy. To do this
tie y *hop the i lams from a height upon the rocks thus fracturing the shells. Taking advantage of their industry
many an ancient settler from whose pate the hairs have long since slipped, will, when besieged by the pangs of
hiingei, seat himself near to a clamflat, and with bared head glimmering in the sunshine he awaits the advent
of the industrious raven. The latter mistaking the patient head for a boulder plumlie it center, but before he
can reach the ground the lazy man has long since eaten the clam and in a devout attitude is exposing his
cianium for another crack. It is simply a reproduction of the classic times, recalling one occasion when the
Greek philosopher lost his lite in the impending foree of a Crustacean. Gur Tillainooker however has not the delicate cranial
formation that is liable to he ruptured by any force that can emanate from a clam.
A tract of seven hundred acres of the finest I rot tom land in the world, not excelled by the famous beaverdam lands lias
just lieen put on the market. 1 here is not an acre of it but what is adapted to the cultivation of hay. sugar beets, hops
or any crop that requires the highest quality of rich soil. It is only three-fourths of a mile from a «,500 school house, ami
a creamery, paying a liberal cash price for all the milk that can lie supplied. Every acre w ill support two good cows, winter
ami summer. 1 his land is laid out in 10 and 20 acre tracts, and will lie sold on generous terms and long time. In fact the
ow ners are so confident of the success of the purchasers that they make almost no restrictions in regard to time. To i>eople
with a small amount of capital, and a large endowment of industry, these tracts offer a magnificent opening. These lands
adjoin the City of Tillamook, on the south boundary.
Now is the time to buy, while times are hard. You can get the land on your own terms, ami do nearly ali the paying
when the financial stringency has passed away. Real estate is cheaper now than it will ever be again, and those who take
hold now will get the benefit of the advance in values.
Tillamook City has good stores, bank, sawmill, newspapers, churches, fine public schools, and a large academy building.
The streets are well graded and graveled, thereare miles of sidewalks, and the city is lighted by electricity. It has telegraph
connection with the rest of the world, and various steamers ply between here and Portland and San Franciaco, carrying
freight and passengers. It is surrounded by the richest fanning lands in the North West, and the largest body of fine
timber in Oregon is adjacent. Money is being spent to improve the harbor, and this place is enjoying a great degree of
prosperity while the rest of the country is suffering from hard times. There is more building here this year then ever.
In 1850 Tillamook county was a howling wilderness. The spruce forest« had not been touched by the hand of man.
The mountain forests of fir had not yet been explored. The Indians did not penetrate far into the interior, but followed
trail, up and down the ocean beach, living on dams, oysters and fish. The advent of white men has made a wonderful
change in a few years. At first only a few settlers reached the place, and owing to its isolation, but little was known of the
country until within the past few years. Finally roads were made across the coast range, connecting with the Willamette
valley and steamers began to ply between this place and Portland. The ferns have disappeared from the prairies, and
waving fields of barley and hay take the place. Many farms have been cleared along the river bottoms, ami several mills
are busy sawing lumber. Now, we find a busy, prosperous community, ami hundreds of i-eople engaged in profitable
industry. There is room for thousands more. Come along and grow up with the country.
The summer climate is the acme of perfection, and the winters are mild. Pleasure results on the Iteach are convenient
and well patronized.
I have a list of fine dairy farms, stock ranches, garden lands and timber lands for sale. Town lute in the thriving
town of Tillamook are very cheap yet. W rite for my list.
Bundles of printed information will be sent free to those who wish to know of this most wonderful region,
resources ami climate it cannot be surpassed.
Address
Thea. StBinhilber,
Tillamook, Tillamook County,
Oregon.