The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1897-11-18
THE FUTURE OF WEIsER.

CIV VI tiiC k'tOftfV ~ " St'OA o''>s
vicinity realize as yet the future that
is just opening up for great develop
ments in this section or the possibili-
ties in that direction. 70 the old
settlers who have become so imbued
with the primitive ideas of the 'front.'
iersman or pioneer as to be classed as
"mossbacks, it seems an impossible
ity that change would take place, or
unnecessary that it should. To be
awakened rudely to the full realiza-
ton of the fulfillment of dream
long ago forgotten and be compelled
! TO accustOm themselves to new condi-
tions and new surroundings, is almost
enough to break their poor old hearts
But change they must, and that soon,
for the time is upon us when the rich
resources of hills and valleys must
be made to yield benefit to the de-
mands of the new enterprise, push
and capital which is crowding in
upon us, all OF which portends the
development to the fullest extent Of
the grandest country on earth, and to
the stranger who comes with capital
and ability to push forward this work
and to make for himself and family
home, must we extend the good
hand of fellowship and hearty well
come.
Weser is situated so advantage
ously, geographically, that it is des-
tined to become the best city in the
state. 1t commands the trade of a
larger territory, has greater resources
at its door, and being in the heart Of
the most beautiful valley out Of doors,
why should 1t not? IL is only within
few years that we knew we could
raise the best fruit on earth. Our
apples are of finer quality, richer
color, smoother in appearance and
more beautiful color than any grown
elsewhere, not excepting the famous
Annapolis valley or any portion Of
New York, Michigan or Missouri.
Pears, Peaches, Prunes, Apricots,
Nectarines or Cherries can not be ex-
cellcd or even equaled by California.
Our Strawberries, Blackberries, Rasp-
berries, Currants etc YIELD in abund-
ance and are the most luscious that
it has ever been mans pleasure to
enjoy, all of which are in demand
and find ready sale when raised in
quantities sufficiently large to ship.
Vegetables of all kinds, hay, corn,
oats, wheat, rye and barley, yield
large crops. Surrounding our valley
are miles upon miles of the finest
grazing lands, which afford feed for
thousands of cattle. The mountains
are covered with an unlimited growth
of pine, fir, spruce, hemIock and
cedar, which is available for lumber,
and under their surface lies in vast
quantities untold wealth of copper,
gold, silver, iron and coal, simply
awaiting capital to develop it, With
a climate that compares favorably
with the most favored locality, what
more than the development of these
resources do we need to make our city
the center of wealth, the home of the
prosperous and the seat of refinement
and education.
Let US put our shoulder to the
wheel and become identified with the
transformation that is bound to take
place. We cannot keep This wealth
hidden from the world, for they have
already found us out 1t is time we
should help bring about this change
and enjoy the benefits ourselves as
well as our children If you are a
farmer, clear more of your sage brush
land and plant it to orchards; increase
your acreage of grain; make all of
your land productive instead of only
part of it. If yon are a merchant,
encourage every worthy enterprise
that will add wealth to the commun-
ity; beautify your surroundings by
improvements on your yards, a little
paint on your houses, good sidewalks
in front, aud be ever ready to assist
in any movement which will add to