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Opportunities are still plentiful, for much of the rich undeveloped land is awaiting the settler and manufacturer. It can be obtained on easy terms and at low figures. THE WISCONSIN CENTRAL RAILWAY, the pioneer road of the northern section of Wisconsin, affords cheap and excellent transportation facilities, thus opening the markets. of the entire country to the products of that section. Those interested can obtain free il lustrated pamphlets and maps upon applica tion to |