Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1917 — The Ryan Ditch [ARTICLE]

The Ryan Ditch

This proposed improvement is a matter of great consequence to the land owners affected. —Thousands of_ dollars have been lost on account o! the failure to have this drainage completed several years ago. We are not coinpeteht to comment upon the present plan, but, we believe there should be but one thing in the minds of all -concerned and that is the saving of the property of the land-own-ers in this region. A great many men, who have attempted to buy farms in this region, have been ruined by the floods. Had they had the proper drainage they would now have very valuable property. Speedy relief should be given to these people. All should join in the movement!©-accomplish-Ihis at the earliest possible moment.