The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1895-02-07

subject II has yet considered. The universal in.
terest shown throughout the east In the Yakima
valley has created q demand for ipformatio ion
concerning our resources which must lie met
fairly and inteligently. The failure to get prof
liable results every year from our special lines
of farming has caused many thinking men to
consider the necessity OF q grea ter diversity Of
crops II Is not questioned that in every kind
OF farm produ elton irrigation will give results
that cannot be reached elsewhere, aud In Yak.
ina county the climatic conditions are such
that, with irrigation, greater diversity Of pro-
duct is united with quality so high that there
can be no question about the profitable results
II market can be had for our productions.
With view TO getting our farmers to under
take diversified farming, and to induce capital
to furnish the outlet; and to furnishing intend
ing settlers with the kind OF information they
should have. Mr.. G. C. Mills has been asked to
furnish information rs to the land resources of
the county. This Information will include the
number OF acres now under cultivation; the
acreage under water but not cult waited, and the
acreage capable Of irrigation. committee Is
engaged In getting information a. to the acreage
devoted to the different kinds Of farming and
fruit production and stock production; also the
amount OF dairy, poultry and pork products
shipped into the state from distant eastern
points each year when this information IL OBJ
tanned 1t will furnish the capitalist information
as to the sdvisability of establishing creameries
and pork packing concerns. 1t will show the
farmers already here and those TO come what
products this state is buying from the outside
aud therefore what products could be raised
with profit at home
II IL not creditable 10 our farmers that thou
sands of dollars worth Of pork products are ar.
nuslly shipped to Yakima from Kansas City,
Chicago and Omaha, aud that money sent out
of the state annually for butter. oleomargsrine,
pork, bacon snd lard reaches away up into the
millions. Every dollar OF this money should be
kept In the state and millions received from
neighboring states In addition: and we believe
that by tabalating the information we get upon
these points our own county will receive great
and lasting benefits, II proper efforts are made
10 disseminate 1t.
The question has been raised whether the club
can afford to and should issue and pay for
folder which will contain q truthful and candid
statement of the information 90 obtained; but
l believe that very little consideration of the
subject will convince every member of the club
that we could not devote ourselves to q more
important subject or to one more within the leg.
x.
who comes to Yakima county to improve her
lands makes business for every business man In
Yakima, aud adds to the assessed valuation of
the county.
The real estate men should not be charged
with the burden of getting out all the advertis-
ing matter sent from the county. Their
statements are not always believed when they
do What is needed is fair and truthful state
man "a haaE al ~ a.
printed much more fully than has yet been
done; and that kind Of Information will have
great influence and benefit every line OF bust
ness In this city.
There is much talk about a state emigration
bureau to be supported by the state at large: bat
in these days of reform aud demand for economy
1t 10 doubtful whether such bureau will be auth
orlzed. Whether it is not the Commercial
club should be little bureau of emigration for
Yakima county. An addition OF twenty FIVE
new members to the club. or the prompt pay.
ment Of back dues and membership fees. would
furnish the means to carry on this work; aud
believe that 1t should be pushed to early consum-
nation by the club
The governing, board inaugursted a series of
| socials which have been held every two weeks
in the club rooms This social feature Of the
members and their friends.
The thanks OF the club are due to the ladies
who have aided SO. materially in making them
successful, aud to the bachelors who furnished
the last unique and elaborate entertainment.
II Is matter for regret that the monthly meet
inEs OF the club have not been more generally
| attended by the members The success OF the
club will depend largely upon the individual
efforts OF Its members and upon the work done
| by Its standing committees. The work should
not all be left to the governing board.
| 1t is to be hoped that during the coming year
some special entertainment NAV be furnished
monthly, and an impetus be given to the dis
| cussion Of public questions, which will be of
interest enough TO attract every member of the
club TO the meetings.
In connection with this statement of the
| financial condition af the club desire to en-
phasize the Importance of prompt payment of
the monthly dues. The burden OF their collec-
ton Ia great even under the most favorable con-
ditions. and members will materially assist in
the work OF the club II they win be ready for the
assistant secretary when he calls upon them.
Full payment OF the dues would soon place the
club in 4 position to undertake many things
which would be of benefit to this community.
The only balance shown against the club Is q
contingent liability created by reason of the ell
dorsement by the club of the notes given In Feb
ruarv last to the Yakima club. on account of the
furniture and fixtures purchased. Outside of
this feature OF our finances the club is to be con-
graduated upon the fact that In times OF depres-
sion the business men of North Yakima have
supported IL so steadily.
| CASH RECEIVED.