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THE IRRIGATION AGE. 



Nature's richest resources, by whose means to build for 

 themselves beautiful and comfortable homes, and to enjoy 

 independence and acquire wealth beneath the sunny skies 

 of one of Idaho's garden spots. 



It would be necessary for you to see to be able to be- 

 lieve and to appreciate the splendid opportunities and the 

 wonderful resources of this valley. It would be necessary 

 for you to see with your own eyes the enormous yields of 

 different products, the fruits, the vegetables, the hay, the 

 grains, taken from one acre of this fertile ground, in order 

 for you to comprehend their meaning; and after you had 



Supreme Court Decisions 



Irrigation Cases 



CONSTITUTIONALITY OF IRRIGATION ACT 



The act of 1887, for the distribution of irrigation waters 

 (Laws 1887, p. 295), is constitutional. McLean, Water Com* 



Corn in the North Platte Valley. 



spent some days under the influence of the delightful cli- 

 mate of the place, you would then begin to realize the 

 benefits, of Nature's great gift of sunshine and pure air. 



The home of the Jonothan apple means as well a home 

 of contentment and prosperity. In the Payette Valley the 

 terms seem to be synonomous; for nowhere in the world 

 are better or more delicious Jonothans grown than here, 



missioner v. Farmers' Highline Canal & Reservoir Company. 

 Supreme Court of Colorado. 98 Pacific 16. 



WATER RIGHT Is REAL ESTATE 



The right to the use of water for irrigation is real estate, 

 and the proper method of conveying title thereto is by deed. 

 Rates v. Hall. Supreme Court of Colorado. 98 Pacific 3. 



INSPECTING THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM, KEYSTONE COLONY. 

 Birdwood Creek Furnishes an Abundant Water Supply to Insure Successful Crops There Are Also Several Other Fine Spring Streams. 



nor better prices commanded for perfect products, nor 

 greater yields attained. It is a valley yet in its infancy, 

 with plenty of room for more good people, a valley that 

 offers all that can be asked by intelligent and industrious 

 people. 



When you go West, tell the ticket man at the window 

 that you want a ticket or a stopover for that little city out 

 in Idaho, on the Short Line, called Payette. 



INJUNCTION AGAINST FLOODING 



Including the land of another in a reservoir basin and 

 flooding the same constitutes a permanent obstruction to its 

 use by the owner, which entitles him to an injunction. United 

 States v. Rickey Land 6f Cattle Co. Circuit Court, California. 

 164 Federal 496. 

 MISTAKE IN SURVEY OF PUBLIC LAND 



Until the government elects to correct mistakes in an 



