The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-21
Prosperity Abundant With Them All
and They are Happy
CROPS ARE. ALWAYS SURE
idaho Possesses Many Advantages
Over Eastern States-Many Poodle
Coming Here. ..s.

ing in this section of Idaho, who
came to the state when it was
bowling wilderness; when few peo-
pie inhabited the fertile valleys; and |
when the Indians were continually |
on the warpath. Among those ear
ly pioneers was B. F. Morrow and
family. They came to Idaho 40
years ago. The changes man has
wrought in that time would scarce
ly be believed were they not actual
ly in evidence upon every hand.
In speaking with a representative
of THE TRIBUNE Mr.. r. L, Nor
row said: sat that time fight with
the Indians was a daily occurance.
1t is a wonder that Our small party
was not massacred. The people
were few and far apart. There
were no towns. Small trading
posts, forts etc. were scattered over
the vast expanse of territory at long
intervals. The people here then
never expected anything better.
One man had the temerity to proph-
esy that within the lifetime of the
younger men then living the sage
brush plains would be converted
into productive farms; that a great
railroad would bisect the Snake riv-
er valley and that cities would
spring into existance along that
railroad. That man was hooted by
many. But the prophesy came
true." Not only did Mr.. Morrow
live to see it, but his father did too.
The subsequent growth and devel-
opment of Idaho affords them no
little pleasure. They look forward
to an unparalleled growth in tn
next few years. AS Mr.. Morrow
said one would have to go a long
way to better himself. We have
good soil, plenty of water, when
properly handled, ready markets
and splendid climate.
Another comparatively old set
tier is R. M. Smith who halls
r from the blue grass sod of Ken
lucky. He came here 20 years
ago. AT that time the Boise valley
r was not thickly dotted with beauti-
full farms as it is today. Shortly
after locating in Idaho, Mr.. Smith
took up 80 acres of land just across
the Boise river. By the intelligent
application of energy to the soil
l. that 80 acres has become we'll cul
q tivated and highly profitable farm
IS The principal crops are timothy
y and alfalfa. Each is found to be {
revenue producer. Indeed every
a thing the farmer raises can b.
ie disposed of to a good advantage
r Mr.. Smith thinks Idaho beats Ken
ie lucky. What more could be said
y In 1864 Joseph P. Wilson locate'
y in Idaho. Since that time he ha
IL been very prominent in the busines
: and political circles of the state
ar He is one of the most enthusiast
t. Idahoans we ever met, and he ca
a. give arguments that justify his er
III thuiasism. "Why," said he. "ou
climate is worth $4,000 an acre
: And Idaho offers other inducement
, to prospective immigrants that ar
( peal equally forcibly." Last sprin
Z he sold his large farm and has nov
( only 40 acres About 20 acres {
( this is devoted to orchard, and it
( an excellent orchard. Since la
( spring he has built large, con
( mo1ius residence and elegantly fu
( nished it. He has pleasant hom
( In speaking of the country genera
< ly, Mr.. Wilson said: the averae
( yield of wheat is about rs bushe
Z to the acre and of alfalfa aboEt
< tons is about the usual crop. Wi
& this yield the profits are muc