I HAVE 500 ACRES OF LAND IN SAN
Jacinto County, Texas. Rolling and heavily timbered, with two spring branches running through the land. The entire tract suitable for farming purposes. Title perfect. At the present valuation of land in the neighborhood, its worth five dollars per acre. The Bast and West Narrow Gauge R.R. when completed will run within easy distance of the land, which will increase its value materially. I will give a warranty deed to the above tract of land in exchange for one 15-horse power portable engine, and 20-horse boiler return flues, new and complete-geared to run sugar mill without Band and Gin with Band. The machinery to be delivered at depot in Liberty. Any reference given desired. Address Y.L. RIDLEY, Liberty, Liberty County, Texas.
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