LAND FOR SALE - $2.50 per ACRE

LAND FOR SALE - $2.50 per ACRE - May 1858 The Burlington and Missouri River Railroad today announced land for sale at the low price of $2.50 per acre. Encouraged by Congress, the B&L RR is finding that to be profitable, settlement in the area is necessary. Advertisements in the East and overseas will begin shortly. No money down, 6% interest, and 10 - years credit is the deal. Additional inducements will allow land owners and their families to receive free Railroad passage to explore their new surroundings.