The Pocatello Tribune in Pocatello, Idaho

Aberdeen the fertile heart of rich region

Aberdeen, Idaho anchors a booming irrigated and dry farm belt of about 60 000 irrigated acres and 30 000 dry acres. E Toner of the Aberdeen Gazette touts growth, land sales by the Aberdeen Valley Investment Company, and a developing Pocatello connection. He notes 1500 parcels at 150 dollars each sold or claimed, with 70 000 acres sold recently, while praising local roads schools and social life.