Arizona sentinel., 1917-03-22
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE
 NOW FAMOUS YUMA MESA
By C. J. BLANCHARD, Statistician U. s. R. s.

- +borouohlv in 1oO5 There was but little here that time upon which to predicate glowing future except the optimistic assurance of few of the loyal Yumaites Never theless comparison of the So climate and general ay out of the proposed project with other sections convnceo me that the valley promising field for the service and imbbed some of the enthusiasm of the good people Since that time and notwithstanding the periods when many of the people Doubling lhomases, have never felt inclined change my prediction made in 1905 that the valley destined become the garden spot of the Valley of the American Nine.
 During the past years this section has made great CT advances than in the previous ten We should not forget that during these years there has been the most cordial relations between the people and the service It has become almost automatic that development and prosperity invariably follow where such relations exist equally true that all progress retarded where controversy and strife prevail AS any community recognizes that the service IS just as much concerned in making project successful as the land owners themselves then things begin hum and every thing moves forward.
 "On my recent trip down the valley last week from Yu- ma the boundary saw in the fields in single half hour than found whole day three years ago. There is more evidence of real farming than ever here before and the work being done the best have anywhere.
 The entire landscape from Yuma down the evee on the rrgabe side has been made For the first time in all my trips had uninterrupted view clear to the mesa The view from the mesa too is inspiring indeed. Good roads make the of the valley delight Good
 
 and farm buildings have all contributed to make charming scene It pleasing talk to the farmers in the fields and catch the lit of cheeruneSS in their toneS Best o all the belief that they have yet done oneha what they will do next season. One but ask If the beginning shows up we'll what may not expect in after years when Yuma farmers have gained experience in the game? It gives feeling of real satisfaction to know that have been connected though in minor way with service which has contributed its share in the reclamation of this wonder full region.
 We all know that matter what the service could and did do here real possible without the far who made the soil produce and built the homes the and It be hoped that future differences of import ance will arise to check the progress being made am sure there differences which fair minded cannot settle without acrimonious dispute and costly legislation
 "To my mind it is especially important that the present pleasant relations should continue The service and the peo pie of the Yuma Project county and town face present opportunity of great moment to unite gigantic task o adding the cultivated 10000 of the most won derfu land in the southwest-the Yuma Mesa It is con- cevabe yes entirely probable my thinking that with uni ted efforts establish this community which will rival the best to be found in our country.
 "Intelligenty planned in advance and earnestly back ed by the citizens here convinced that there nc difficulties which cannot in quickly selling these lands to desirable people with ample develop their purchases Now the time for strong pull together No what differences may exist between citizens or local matters the effort promote the Yuma sale should unite everybody When we join hands to boost this enter prise let forget everything that might tend to divide the community and thus prevent unanmiy of effort assume all of desire viz to the covered with delightful homes and splendid orchards Surely all get together in the work of boosting the sale
 "A little later when we have had time to layout the ground the plans discussing for the artistic grouping of farms the placing of roads and bouevard the possible route of the railway and many other and unique features going to take the public into my confidence Suffice it to say plans for the development of the cevng the attention of landscape experts the department