The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1910-06-04
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even before railroad construc-
ton.
Mr.. Mosher said that the
Harney Valley offered great
opportunities for diversified
farming and that it would have
an advantage over other pioneer
countries in that the Oregon q
Western Colonization Co, would
put real farmers in here right
from the start and the country
would not be retarded by the
settlement of the shiftless class
general to the frontier who had
to be gotten rid of before intel
ligent farming begun. 1t has
many advantages in other re-
spects and the settlers now COM
ing will not have to suffer hard
ships and privation generally
incident to the developed Of
new sections.
The gentleman remarked the
uniform richness and 6da.th of
the soil all over the valley and
said aside from an occasional
alkali spot and some portions
more or less sand, the valley
lands are much the same.
Your home people are accus-
toned to this and while they may
realize it, they don't appreciate
the big opportunities, said Mr..
Mosher. This valley contains
farm homes for a quarter million
people and you will see that num-
ber prospering within a reasona-
BILE time"
When asked regarding prices,
he said that the company would
ask a fair price for the land, but
that it was the intention to make
such terms that people who are
energetic and will make the best
of their opportunities can pay
without in any wise cramping
them. The company is made up
of substantial men with sufficient
capital to take care Of their GUS
toners and it is not the intention
to make unreasonable demands.
Both Mr.. Burchard and Mr.. Dav-
idson have had wide experience
in colonizing and are perfectly
capable of handling this big grant
in a manner that will bring good
results.
Mr.. Mosher spoke of the good
work of commercial clubs and
urges that the local organization
be kept a live body and that the
business men should realize the
Importance of pushing" We
have a great body Of farming
land in this community capable
of supporting large numbers of
farmers and each farmer is good
for $1,000 in trade every year,
therefore we should get the far
mers. He said the matter of ir-
rigation would come in due time.
He would not commit his compa-
ny to such a policy but said that
with the excellent possibilities
nature had provided the irriga-
ton of Harney valley was not
such a difficult problem and that
capital could be secured for such
a project when conditions would
justify.
The particular work Of the
party at this time is to make a
second and more thorough inspec-
ton of the lands and secure ma
terial and views for advertising
purposes. The company is going
to advertise this section very ex-
tensively and much good will re-
suit from it. Mr.. Mosher said
he hoped our people would get
busy and have some products
ready for him this fall as they
have secured large booths in
various land shows throughout
the east and middle west and
would be pleased to have displays
from this section. He was in
formed that Mr.. Hill had first con-
sideration in this line. but it was
possible to supply both.
The party left yesterday for
the west and after arriving at
the western end of the grant Mr..
Davidson will proceed to st. Paul
and consult with his associates
when some important and definite
announcements will be made re-
garding the plans of the company.