Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1912-05-16
AN IMPORTANT UNDERTAKING.
The Canal Users Association Launch
an Enterprise Which is of Vast
Importance to the Tract.

'iS hHS''idti'n l'lu dHotlcT very liiitr-
esting meeting last Saturday. That
much new interest is being manifested in
this organization, is evidenced from the
fact that within the past two weeks APP
| plicaiinns for membership have been re-
ccivcd from upward OF twenty-five land
holders, some Of whom are non residents |
but are anxious to assist the Association |
in its efforts to protect til, interests oi all
land holders alike.
Al this meeting plan was formulated
for assisting the non resident in getting
his land under cultivation, and As this
work will be done under the supervision
Of the Association the owner can be as-
sircd that he will he fairly dealt with
Many Of our readers will recall that
last winter the Association took steps to
remind non resident land owners Of the
danger OF forfeiting their water rights by
ncglecting to Use them for five years as
provided by our state laws.
The officers sent out several hundred
letters to these non residents some time
ago, and are receiving large number OF
replies, which show that their efforts are
appreciated, and many oi them express
a desire To have their lands improved ii
they can he shown a sale, practical way
nl doing il.
4 good many say that they are plan
ming to move here after awhile and
would like to have improvements started
before they come.
Others have no immediate plans Tor
moving here but would like their lands
improved ii they can find reliable ten
ant to farm Tor them. The owners oi
more than 400 acres have 80 iareXpr,-ss-
ed desire 10 improve and lease their
lands, and as many more would sell,
some oi them al Il sacrifice.
The Jerome local has arranged with
their President, l.. c. Humphrey, to de-
vote as much oi his time as may be nee
essay to organize and carry on this en-
tcr,risc. and associated with him in the
= direction will he j. W. O'Connell, Sec
, retary, H. ;. Frazer, Treasurer, Rev. j.
W. Dodge and l.. r. Alexander.
Contracts will be negotiated with own
ers ior handling their lands. 4 thorough
= system of supervision will be organized
e 10y which every tenant and contractor
will do his work under the supervision
oi reliable, practical farmer living near
Y by who knows a good job when he sees
y, it. and will exercise his authority with
ont fear or favor The owner will bt
kept in constant touch with progress on
I the ranch 10y means oi frequent and reg
II ular reports from both tenant and super
VI visor
!, Preference will he given 10 member
of the association now on the tract il
placing contracts ior work or leases. bu
= il will probably be necessary 10 lo"l
l. abroad ior good farmers Ia iully suppl,
" the demand.
% As many OF these owners are not ia
mliar with farming and would be AT
loss to know what kind OF a deal to make
re- MIR. Humphrey has spent a good deal q
le time in working out series OF definlt
lt propositions To submit To them iron
,. which they may select the plan whic
49, best suits them.
. There are five different plans suggeste'
D." which include Il crop sharing lease, a
)e improvement lease, a straight improve
of ment contract for clearing the land an
D.. putting il in crop, an orchard develop
ment contract and plan for combina
y ton sale and lease. These plans Al
IL being arranged in pamphlet form cove
ry ing all detailed information regardin
~ the same, and copy can he had 10y a,
~ dressing Mr.. Humphrey or amy meinb'
oi the above committee.
- Residents ON the tract who are in p'
I'll siton Ia undertake any oi this work wi
Is do well To get in touch with Mr.. Hun
ar phrey, 10y addressing him AT his ranc
rt address, Appleton For the present
will make il Il point TO be around Fraze
~, Moorc's store saturday afternoons. 1t
ny believed that sufficient business will Il
nd vrlop in time To require the opening
.lV AN office ior the association in Jerome.
mi Parties who have enquiries from no
residents about improving their lan'
are advised to refer the matter Ia NJ
Humphrey or In send their friends
of copy oi the folder ISSUED 10y the associ
the ton describing this enterprise.
ned The association will make a reasnnal
ich charge for their service and ii the
the should be any profits resulting after pa
B. ing necessary expenses, the plan is
IN, apply il to the building oi a permanc
hat business home ior the association.
lgh Various other matters Of interest we
lars discussed, and committee was 4
mn pointed To revise and amend the cons
lges tuition to be presented To the gene
the Association for their approval.