The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-04-05
VICINITY OF TWO RIVERS
4 SCENE Of ACTIVITY
Promise Of Sure Returns to Investors
Appeals to Men Of Wealth and of
Moderate Means.

A"S uVsois iahus Ill FsusteIH OIeSon anu
Washington will soon be a thing of the
past. Thousands of acres of very pro-
ductive lands are about to be reclaimed
at Two Rivers, in Walla Walla county,
Wash, by an enterprising Portland cor.
poration.
The vicinity of Two Rivers is the
scene of great activity, attracting the
rich and poor alike. The safe, sure re-
turns of an investment in these fine
orchard lands, appeals to all who visit
the locality.
A number of citizens from Tacoma. Sc
attic, Spokane and other cities have
purchased tracts for immediate occupan.
cy, who will at once set out fruit trees
and otherwise improve their lands.
A visit to the large power plant of
the Snake River Irrigation company. at
Five Mile rapids, on Snake river, is all
that one needs to create faith and en-
thusiasm in this great enterprise. The
large number of men and teams at work
on the big ditch of the company will
soon complete the plant and water will
be flowing through the ditch in plenty
of time for the spring crops.
The fruits grown on these lands are
of very superior quality, owing to the
character of the soil and the warm, &C.
NAL climate, which mature considerably
earlier here than elsewhere in the states
of Oregon and Washington. On account
Of the length of the seasons two crops
of potatoes can be harvested each year.
Not least among the attractions of
the district of Two Rivers it's its prox.
unity to the mighty Columbia, which
winds its way in q southeasterly direc.
ton, from whose banks the fine rolling
lands present q beautiful panorama,
greatly enhanced by the rugged table
lands lying on the western bank of the
river.
The population of the district will no
doubt number in the thousands before
two years rolls around. Not more than
40 acres will be sold to single individ-
ual, and much of the land is selling in
five and ten acre tracts.
People are arriving on every train from
all parts of the country, particularly
from the irrigated districts of Lewiston,
Charleston and Kennewick. The location
of Two Rivers is almost opposite Ken.
newick, which is about IL miles distant,
whose fame is so widely known, owing
to the richness of the soil and the phen-
omenal rise in the value of lands, and the
quick returns realized by the investors.
A few acres of this rich land, under
cultivation and water, will amply pro.
vide for the necessities and luxuries of
a good sized family.
The soil and climate are adapted to
the growth of almonds, English wal
nuts and peanuts, as well as grapes and
all varieties of fruits which are raised in
the temperate zone. The productivity
of the soil can scarcely be overestimat
ed. As high as $500 and 5000 an acre
is often realized from single crop. The
lands are selling at very reasonable
price and on easy terms.
The markets of the eastern and mid
die western cities are open to this dis
trict, as well as those of the orient.
The two transcontinental lines, viz:
the o. r. g. N. and the Northern Pa
cific, furnish excellent shipping racil
ties. Both roads are selling excursion
tickets to this place Mt reduced rates,
from all points along their lines.