The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1903-08-29
Land Of Promise and Opportunity.


every year is a memorable one In
the Pacific Northwest-Oregon, Wash
ington and Idaho. Nowhere in the
entire world is there such land OF
promise and opportunity Prosperity,
plenty, happiness and contentment
are seen on every hand throughout
the great section, where millions OF
acres of government land are yet I'M
taken and where several acres of as
good improved land can be bought
for the price Of one in Illinois, Wis
consin, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and other
states. 1t is the mecca of the home
seeker and investor, and so great has
been the influx of new corners the past
few years that the industrial condi-
tons have been completely changed
and the outlook entirely revolution
lied"
Plenty of Good Land for New Settlers.
The second chapter is devoted to
Homes for Millions" In this the
number of acres of government land
untaken at the close of the fiscal year,
June 80, 1902, are given. Those I'M
acquainted with the government land
question in Oregon will be surprised
to know that during the year there
were more public lands entered and
disposed Of in Oregon than in any
state west of the Rocky mountains.
In spite of all this there yet remained
at the close of the fiscal year 31,872.-
ST. acres-homes for millions, to be
had for the mere nothing, the new set.
tiers having for neighbors active and
thrifty people, who came originally
from those parts Of the United States
where systematic industry, on pro
ductivo lines, has long been establish
ed and actively developed The un
taken tracts lie in every part Of the
state and include lands of all kinds
and classes, adapted to all purposes
This chapter in the book will be Of
incalculable value to those who re
ceive inquiries concerning govern
ment land and how to obtain it, as
especial pains have been taken tt
point out to the inquirer how al
these lands are secured.
Children May Enjoy Best School Advantages.
The third chapter is devoted tt
Oregon. Washington and Idaho in gen
eral. School Advantages" is the
fourth, and one Of the new chapters
in the book. A long felt want was
supplied when this chapter was in
troduced in the publication. for il
there is one thing that interests &
newcomer above all others it is
whether or not the chances for edu
eating his children are good. In Ore
gon the state constitution makes gen
erous provision for complete educa
tional system, from the kindergar
tens through the university, and those
unacquainted with the educational re
cord in Oregon will be surprised anG
interested to know that so thorough
has the school work been carried OF
in the state that it is a statistical fac
that Oregon stands third from the tol
in freedom from illiteracy, with a per
centage of 1888 of a possible 100
only being surpassed by Nebrask,
with a percentage of 1856, ant
Iowa, with 1858. Washington ant
Idaho also stand near the top
The citizens of these states, &C
cording to the above, point witt
pride to these figures, and justly SC
for no more fitting monument coult
stand as evidence of the fact that tn
early pioneers who came here frs
and settled in the country were pre-
gressive and energetic in building
right foundations for the continue,
intelligent growth and progress Of tn
future great states.
Not So Much Rain After All.
Oregon's delightful climate is wei