The Arizona sentinel., 1889-12-28
Mohawk Valley News.
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valley and the various canal enter prises therein. You have been ac- cused, believe, of devoting too much space and attention to Mohawk and the town of Yuma, and not enough to the canal enterprises. We Mohawk CTS are not envious of any other canal or locality, and hssthem all success, for the success of one means the bring
 ing out of all the others into that state when they can also be called successes. The weather, that never failing topic, has simply paralyzed the "oldest inhabitant" this winter and they can not bring theories to fit the situation nor recall the time when the country has had such siege of stormy weather. The storm has really been a blessing in disguise, notwithstanding that some of us "old timers" have hurled anathemas untold and unreliable at it's long duration. It meaDs an abundance of feed for the stockmen, and will stimulate the tireless and fearless prospector to renewed efforts in his search for hidden treasures. One of these "Bedouins of Arizona, has been in the valley several days, having just returned from an ex- tended prospecting tour some seventy miles south of here. He reports plenty of water in the tanks now, and quite a number of prospectors out in that vicinity. He also said that he met Ed. Schifelin, discoverer of the famous Tombstone mines, and man named Marks, out on a prospecting tour in that neighborhood. They have fine outfit, so your correspond ent was informed, and are accom- panied by Papago Indian guide. It is to be hoped that some of these hardy prospectors will make "ten strike" for it would be an additional stimulus to the development of the agricultural resources of this country.
 MT. F. w. Wilson, of Yolo County, Cal, has been here looking at his land in Mohawk, and making a care ful examination of the country. He expressed himself as better pleased with the valley than on his former visit, which was a brief one. MT. Wilson is engaged in the raisin busi- ness in California, and also put up other dried fruits. He brought along some fine cuttings and seeds which he gave to some of the residents of the valley who were prepared to set them out. Mir. Wilson also brought some samples of his raisins and dried White Adriatic figs, which were very fine and expressed the opinion that this should be fine region for figs, raisins and early fruits. He has let the con- tract for clearing his land and will proceed to make final proof as soon as possible. It is his intention to i'm prove his place and plant large area to vines etc. It is said that a num- Der of Sacramento people who have land here contemplate proving up on their claims soon. Mr. Wilson has, by the way, what IS considered one of the choice sections of the valley. A good portion of the Lindley section is now cleared and quite an area will be put into grain. MT. Klenk will also put in crop on his place, Snider and Treichler will also plant large area to grain and alfalfa It Is too early yet to state the the number of acres which will be put under cultiva- tion in Mohawk, but as soon as a re- liable estimate can be made your cor respondent will inform you. Mir. Norton already has about so acres in  wheat and alfalfa, and has a magnif- cent stand. It is looking fine and will make his last years crop pale into insignifcance. Much could be said and written of our beautiful valley, but more will come in future letter
 Your correspondent las been invited to partake of a Christmas dinner at Geo. Norton's and has been undergo ing a thorough course of training for the event. We have been there be- fore Mir. Editor and understand the full significance of the 'invite." Un- til We have fully recovered from that and attendant Christmas festivities,
 Adios, HAYsEED.
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