The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1917-02-16
PLEASING OUTLOOK.

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active summer in Oroville and this
part of the Okanogan valley. A boon
lis not anticipated, neither is it desired
The growth is confidently expected as
only a natural one, and one that will
mark the beginning of the steady up.
building of the town and the settle.
ment and cultivation Of the surround.
ling country. A feeling of expectancy
in the matter of pleasant change fol
the better exists in the community, an
Expectancy based upon tangible prom.
ise of fulfillment.
The filling up of the territory under
the big irrigation system has been
slow, and was to be expected the frs,
year or two, but the attractive oppor-
|tunities for the man of energy under
the system is becoming widely known
and as a consequence we can look for
ward to greater demand for holdings
within the influence Of that dlstribu-
tion project. No irrigation system that
has ever been inaugurated In the west
has failed to attract settlers, and In
no part of the west HAS an irrigation
system been installed where the at
fractions for home and the reward
for effort surpasses. or even equals,
that under the West Okanogan Valley
Irrigation project. Only to repeat
what has so frequently been affirmed
the soil is unsurpassed in fertility,
transportation to the markets of the
country Is Immediately at hand, and
the climate Is unexcelled. These are
features that appeal to those seeking
new homes and the factors that will
Eventually lead to intense cultivation
of every acre of land In the valley in
touch with the fumes and bitches.
Those who have already cast their lot
in this valley are well satisfied with
their choice, and this content Is an in
ducement that will draw hltherward
many others.
Just now, more attention Is being
directed to the mineral deposits of the
country. a number of them
adjacent to Oroville, than at any per-
iod for the past twenty years. Exper-
fenced mining men, backed by capital,
are becoming interested in nearby
claims, and 1t Is generally felt that a
campaign of development will be in
augurated that will deflnitely settle. the
mooted question as to whether mineral
exists in paying quantities in northern
Okanogan county. Those who are
acquainted with the conditions have
no fears Of the result. and are eager
to see deep and scientific mining intro
duced. A reawakening of the mining
industry would give new impetus to
the country, and especially so should
result in making paying
mines. The future of Oroville and the
country is not dependent upon mines,
but let profitable mine once be OPEN
led up near the town and it would
more speedy feel the effects in the
way Of rapid growth than could be
stimulated by any other industry.
Immediately in the town evidence
points to the resumption of building
this year on greater scale than ever
before. There may not be many large
brick buildings erected, although new
brick and concrete buildings are
among those that are promised, but
there will be numerous residences
and some business houses.
Already dealers in building material
report that they have been called upon
to furnish cost figures on material for
Ia number Of structures, some Of them
buildings of considerable size. If those
who are seeking estimates are in earn
lest, and there is no reason to doubt
their intentions, as soon as spring
fairly opens, some Of the promised i'm
provements will be under way.
Sizing up the situation from any an
Igle and the outlook for a progressive
and consequently prosperous year for
Oroville is very flattering just on the
eve of the breaking of winter.