p. 191 | WASHINGTON TERRITORY by J. F. Wood

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 14, 1877

WASHINGTON TERRITORY.

By J. F. Wood

So many have noticed my communication in Review, Vol. 49, No. 18, headed, “Employment,” and are inquiring about this country, that I think it best to write again. This country would not suit every one, neither would I advise any to come here. I would say, rather, to all who are situated at all comfortably, Stay where you are. To those who, on account of ill health, the grasshoppers, or for other causes, find it difficult to get along, a change might be beneficial.

I will state a few facts, and those interested must be their own judges. The climate here is healthy and bracing; water, plenty, pure, and soft,—no better on the earth; winters, mild,—very little cold weather; soil, excellent, grain, fruit, and vegetables, all do well. In eighteen years there has been no failure. There is always plenty, and prices are low.

Between the Snake and Columbia Rivers, there are thousands of acres of government land waiting settlement. I shall be glad to see all Sabbath-keepers who come this way, and will give them all the assistance and information I can. I employ help all the time, and prefer those of our faith; but I could not give steady employment to all who have applied.

There is no paradise on the earth. The curse is everywhere present. Hence, those emigrating to a new country must endure some privations. But I believe there are as few here as in any place in the world. But we expect soon to emigrate to a better country, that is a heavenly. May we be prepared. J. F. Wood.

Walla Walla, Wash., Ter., May 27.