Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1911-03-09
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bilities we are assuming and the
preiudices and misrepresentation
that must be overcome. 50 many
false rumors have been circulated
regarding the policy to be pursued
10y this paper that some have become
almost frantic in their imagination
that We are going Ia attempt to rev
olutionize the entire workings of this
segregation and thus bring about IA
chaotic condition that will only end
in dire calamity To all.
We have come among you at the
earnest solicitation of II large per-
centagc Of the settlers and business
men, not only of Jerome, but of the
entire tract, who, il must be admit
ted, should have only the best inter
ests for The welfare Of this section
AT heart, and ii will be-. our aim in
our humble way 10 render any as
sistance We can i'm furthcring their
interests and their cndcavors in
making this tract what il should be,
one of the grandcSt, not only Of
Of Idaho, but of the entire North
west
Being land holder here, our IN
terests are in common with Others
OF the tract, and we shall feel at
liberty to make criticisms wherever
and whenever we deem il advisable
Ia do so, at the same time pursuing
"A conservative course that will bring
about only the best results To all
concerned.
To those whose Imagination has
led them Ia believe that this
paper has been established hy Ger
tain few whose aim l. Ia bring about
AN i'll feeling among the different
interests here, we can only add that
these fears are groundle.S. ~ ",
have stated, the TINES has been ,S-
tablished here in the Interests Of III,
business men and settlers who hay,
reason to believe that they have moi
been fairly represented in various
matters of Importance conncctc
with the settlement of the tract, an,
while our columns will be open a
all times Ia a free and legitimate
discussion Of matters pertaining L
their interests, the general policy .
the paper will bc safely guarded b!
the publisher, who alone has an!
financial interest in the same.
In our newspaper career we hav'
always adhered to the theory tina
for the best interests Of commun
ity, questions of vital importance
affecting the welfare Of section
should bc given publicity through
the columns Of the local press, an,
not be confined to one sided dis
cusSion. A. this j. strictly agri
cultural section, IL must Toe admit
ted that upon the prosperity Of tn
farmer depends the ultimate success
of the enterprise, and their interest
should be consulted a. well as other
in any controversy that may arise
and they should he heartily support
y ed in any legitimate undertaking
\ they may assume, 10y every citizel
j { this section who has the best IN
-ests of the tract nj heart.
VI The question Of politics is one q
secondary consideration Ia us at tn
,rescnt time and we shall hold alW
n from any discussions Of that nature
excepting as il may refer To matter
n interest to the people of this SEE
tion, when we shall feel free I
earthly support those who will bc'
X serve the wishes Of the citizens {
iilis part of the state, be hc or 81
n " whatever party.
Being human we are likely Ia el
\ Il times, but we trust our frieno
y Vill bear with us and render I
\ 81 hat assistance they can in maxim
4 he TIMES one Of the most influeI
Ii hl and progressive papers in soutl
N IN Idaho.
Having thus briefly outlined III
d policy we propose Ia pursue, we r.