The U.S. government gave millions of acres of public land to railroad companies in the 1800s in exchange for the railroads building tracks in locations the government specified. These were called Land Grants.
The Land Grant Act of 1850 provided for 3.75 million acres of land to the states to support railroad projects; by 1857 21 million acres of public lands were used for railroads in the Mississippi River valley, and the stage was set for more substantial Congressional subsidies to future railroads. Four out of the five transcontinental railroads in the United States were built using land grant incentives. (Wikipedia)
The Burlington and Missouri River Railroad (B&MR) was incorporated in Iowa in 1852, with headquarters in Omaha, with the mission to build a railroad across Iowa. It began operations in 1856 and was acquired by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad in 1872. (Wikipedia)
This charming and fascinating piece of American history celebrating westward expansion, land grants and America's railroads graces the cover of this 2020 Planner Organizer and 2019-2020 Academic Planner. Both the Academic Planner and the 2020 Planner are a generous 8"x10", printed on premium white stock with a suede-like matte finish cover, and perfect bound for durability. Makes a great gift for railroad and history buffs of all ages and backgrounds. An especially thoughtful gift is a planner plus one or more accompanying notebooks, such as:
- Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Advertisement for Land Grant Tracts 4x4 Grid ISBN 9781723224485
- Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Advertisement for Land Grant Tracts 5x5 Grid ISBN 9781723224706
- Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Advertisement for Land Grant Tracts College Ruled ISBN 9781723224935
- Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Advertisement for Land Grant Tracts Wide Ruled ISBN 9781723225192
- Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Advertisement for Land Grant Tracts Hex Ruled ISBN 9781723225529
- Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Advertisement for Land Grant Tracts Dot Grid ISBN 9781723225871
The Text of the Ad: Iowa and Nebraska Lands
View on the Big Blue, between Camden and Crete, representing Valley and Rolling Prairie land in Nebraska.
Millions of acres for sale on 10 years credit by the Burlington and Missouri River R.R. Company at 6% interest and low prices. Only one-seventh of principle due annually, beginning 4 years after purchase. 20%, deducted from 10 years price, for cash.
Land exploring tickets sold and cost allowed in First Interest paid, on land bought in 30 days from date of ticket. Thus our land buyers get a free pass in the state where the land bought is located. These terms are better at $5 then to pre-empt United States land at $2.50 per acre. Extraordinary inducements on freight and passage are afforded to purchasers and their families.
Circulars are supplied gratis for distribution in organizing Colonies and to induce individuals to immigrate West.
A sectional map, showing exact location for Iowa Is sold for 30 cents, and of Nebraska land, for thirty cents.
Free rooms for buyers to board themselves are provided at Burlington and Lincoln.
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