The Chariton Patriot, Chariton, Iowa
Wednesday, December 23, l874

'TO THE PUBLIC'

I propose publishing an Atlas of the State of Iowa, containing a map of every county in the State, showing Sections, Timber, Prairie, Roads, Railroads, Streams, School Houses, Churches, etc., etc. Fine Maps, l4x28 inches of the State of Iowa, United States and Territories, and of both Hemispheres. An extensive history of Iowa. Plans, with histories of the Cities, Towns, Villages, and Counties in the State. biographies of a large number of early settlers and prominent men in the State. Also a condensed political history of the State, giving votes, etc. Six maps of Iowa so colored as to show the Geological and Climatological condition of the State, with also the Congressional, Senatorial and Representative Districts. Sixteen maps of the United States, colored in five fine grades, to show the amount of Wheat, Hay, Corn, Cotton and Tobacco raised in proportion to acres cultivated. Also to show deaths by consumption and other diseases, in proportion to the deaths by all diseases, and to show density of population, and proportion of colored, and various foreign nationalities in the United States.

An immense amount of very useful statistical information, covering about 50 square feet of closely printed matter in every Atlas. To the patron of the work is published his name, residence, business, nativity, post office address, and when he came to the State, besides locating name and residence on his land. The whole work will be illustrated by fine line engravings of hundreds of public buildings and private residences in both town and country, and portraits of prominent men.

A large force of experienced men will commence immediately an experimental canvass; and if sufficient encouragement is received, I hope to complete the work sometime during l875. -- Yours truly,
A.T. ANDREAS, Publisher,
Chicago, Ill.

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October 23, 2003