A charming and fascinating piece of American history celebrating westward expansion, land grants and America's railroads graces the cover of this 8" x" 10 Dot Grid journal, notebook, diary or sketchbook. The 8" x 10" perfect bound matte cover paperback with premium white paper is also available with the following interiors: wide ruled, college ruled, 4x4 graph, 5x5 graph, hexagonal graph pages. 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) 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.