The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-05-16
BETTER THINGS ARE COMING.

The people OF Caldwell, and OF Ida
no for that matter, should remember
that the agricultural resources are not
the only resources of the state. For
many years we have advertised the
soil and climate of southern Idaho to
such an extent that we have led our
selves to believe that agriculture was
our only resource. 1t has remained
for others to discover further posi-
bilities. Agriculture is a science that
has been the basis of all prosperity
for centuries 1t will remain the ba-
sis of prosperity in Idaho and every
where else until time shall be no
more. While we should not neglect
the development of our agricultural
resources, nor the perfection Of the
science, it is we'll to look to and cul-
tivate the other means by which men
live. Trade and industry will develop
during the next few years as agricul-
ture has developed during the past.
To build great state diversity of oc-
cupation is as necessary as diversity
of crops is to develop farm, Trade
and industry depend upon two things:
better transportation facilities and
capital. The first is already being
given us by the Oregon Short Line
railroad with its improved facilities
along many lines. Additional i'm
provement is promised by the con-
struction Of the Winnemmcca North
ern railway. Evidence of the willing
ness of capital to enter this field is
shown by the activity of outsiders to
establish union stock yards and |
plant in Caldwell. The peo-
pie of Caldwell, however, should re-
member that while others are willing
to locate in this city local help and
above all local enthusiasm is an alb
solute necessity. The history of stock
yards shows the great benefit they
are to the city and country. 1t is es-
timated by the markets and dealers in
horses that the horse business alone
would increase in this city from half
a million dollars per year to million
and a half in the next year. The bus
mess transacted in this city in horses,
cattle and hogs would easily reach
between two and three million dol
lars per annum. The packing plant is
assured as shown else
where in this issue of The Tribune
There has never been failure of
packing plant of the kind proposed
tor Caldwell in the history of the in
dustry. AS the good faith of outside
capitalists is shown at this time the
people of Caldwell should get behind
both projects.
The era of construction of railroads
by promoters who are only looking
to their own selfish interests is past
Railroads are snow built in order to
accommodate traffic. They naturally
take the most feasible route between
two termini of Importance. They are
diverted from this route solely in or
der to secure traffic. We believe that
the practical route for the Winnie
mucca Northern to take is through
Caldwell. Whether it be or not a suf.
hcient business will compel it to pass
through this city, as it will the Ore
gon Short Line to give us still better
railway transportation facilities.
In view of all the advantages the
local business men of Caldwell and
the farmers as we'll should do eyerv-
thing in their power to secure the
plant. AS the stockyards are
assured, the people of this city could |
well afford to build the packing plant
themelves This, of course, is un-
necessary, but it would be good bust
ness. Outide capitalists are willing
to build the plant but let us show our
good faith, our confidence in the fu-
lure OF the country, by lending the
two enterprises our honest and en-
thusiastic support