Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-17
&C. J. LOOmis, in Pacific Rural Press.)

general manager, whose duties were,
naturally, to make it a successful un-
dertaking.
The launching of the establishment
was comparatively simple, but the
management soon began to have real
troubles. Quite contrary to usual ex-
perience, this was not caused by a
limited demand, but rather by short
age in some lines. Beef and wool
sheep could be depended upon in large
enough quantities to supply the trade,
but the states supply of pork and
mutton sheep was insufficient for the
demands of the market. The PROPOSE
ton facing the management was to
increase the hog and mutton sheep
supply or consider the undertaking a
failure.
Surely the task of increasing an en-
tire states output was big one for
an individual to undertake, but it was
finally proved that one live wire with
an idea could, through continual agi-
tation and cooperation, eventually
gain his point.
Bankers, railroad officials, newspap-
ers, prominent organiZations-in fact
all who would give him an audience
were interviewed and advised that
more mutton and pork must be pro
duced. Much time was spent in writ
ing articles on the profit Of swine ans
mutton sheep raising, and every
source of publicity was deluged with
such matter.
| Instead Of his duties assuming the
nature of a manager entirely, they
developed in those of publicity agenr
as well; but with all Of the extra eff
fort, there was still a shortage of porl
and mutton. 1t was evident, at thi,
time, that any increase III the produc
tion Of pork and mutton dependec
largely upon the future immigration
for it was the new settler who wouli
most readily adopt advices given.
Instead of spending time and money
experimenting with colonization plan;
| it was decided to interview author
ties on the subject in the east. an.
subsequently trip was made for thai
purpose. While there, it was learned
that certain large railroad has
achieved considerable success in col
oniZation, and for that reason the
presidents advice was sought on tn,
matter. 1t was learned that the com
lpany had colonized 10000 families in
three years time, or more than thc
Pacific coast states had accomplished
in ten years. Surely the president Of
such a company could aid in solving
Oregon's problem. Through him il
was learned that westerners had an
erroneous idea on the subject, and tc
furnish proof for his assertion, nc
said: Shortly after the construction
Of our road started. we began with
our colonization plans, for it traversed
hundreds of miles of open country
having scattered population. With
| this condition confronting US, it was
very evident that an increase in ruraI
population was needed all along tna
line, to put the road on paying basis
| For this reason data was secured
which showed that the average farme,
changing locations had between twl
and three thousand dollars. With thi.
capital, land and implements must Dl
purchased, buildings and fences erect
ed, and some crop grown which wouId
yield quick revenue for maintenance
Instead of advocating the growing Of
fruit, as you westerners do, requiring
several years to realize returns, We
urged settlers to grow agricultural
icrOps and livestock, for almost i'm
;me0laCe returns can De realized IRON
these Results show that our plar
was logical one, for the earnings Of
the road have been very satisfactor,
since the colonization started. Toe
literature sent out from the Pacific
coast states places particular empha.
sis upon the fruit growing possibili.
ties, but doesn't dwell upon your Other
resources to any extent. 1t is true
those colonists who have more thar
the average amount Of capital are at
tracted by fruit culture, but the null
titudes with small capital cannot pur-
chase high-priced land and wait foi
| it to begin producing. If, however
these people were informed there are
other profitable resources, such as
livestock and agricultural products
your immigration problem, and Incl