The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-03-03
A DAY IN NAMPA.
A Vigorous, EnterpriSing and Hospital
BILE Community.
Important Farmers Mepting-TOwn
Observation-Disclosures Business Firms
Interesting Notes.

A day in the flourishing town of Nam
pa is always an interesting event
There is a movement and spirit up there
that sort OF wakes one up-the people
are nervous, enterprising and full oil
hope and confidence. Last Wednesday
the farmers had gathered there in great
numbers for the purpose of effecting an
organization to protect and promote
/, the agricultural interests generally
Mr.. McGee was elected president OF
the association; Mr. Mckee vice presi.
dent, Carl Davis recording secretary
and Prof. Milliken, corresponding sec.
rotary. At least, we believe the pro-
fessOr was elected. The question was
being debated when business called us
away from the meeting and we did not
hear the final vote; but everything
pointed in that direction. The farmers
seem to be determined to make a
strong effort to better conditions and
will no doubt succeed if they maintain
the spirit and intent of their organiza-
ton. But, on the other hand, If they
permit political influences to dominate,
the institution will flatten out. You
can't mix politics with anything but
more politics, successfully. The meet.
ing was held in the opera house which
is neat and creditable hall. We en-
jOyed short interview with Mr.. Duff
fes, who is one Of the substantial and
reliable men of the town. He speaks
with confidence and satisfaction of the
prospects for the coming season. He
said, the untrustW0rthy, adventurous
element had been wiped out and that
the management of affairs, generally,
had come into the hands of honorable
and enterprising men. The coming
season would be marked by a healthy
and vigorous growth and Nampa, to-
gether with the surrounding country
would begin to enjoy that degree of
substantial prosperity which the nat
ural resources and advantages afford.
a meeting. of the Producers Associa-
ton was also held in which important
and interesting business was transacted.
This association is sending ont blank
cards and circulars for the purpose of
ascertaining the total acreage of or
chards in Canyon and Ada counties.
The object of this is to obtain reliable
statistics in order that buyers of fruits
may be induced to investigate the sup
ply and quality of fruits in this region.
All who receive requests for infOrma-
ton should reply promptly and any not
receiving request cards ought to report
to the Producers Association at Nam
pa, acres, age and number of fruit trees
in their orchards together with nearest
railway station. This movement is not
for the benefit of any particular town
or locality but for the advantage Of the
whole section. Later, an effort will be
made to obtain agricultural statistics
for the same purpose. On the streets
there was considerable activity and
everybody seemed to be full Of hope
and energy. Extensive canal opera
tions are predicted; immigration is
talked of, and town Improvements are
contemplated on an extensive scale.
On the streets we were told confiden-
TALLY that:-Nampa is the coming
town. Brains, capital and integrity