Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-08-27
To Machinists and Manufacturers.
II Rare Chance for Investment.

We have heretofore spoken of the
great need of certain kinds of manufac
teries in the st. Croix Valley at the pres
EFT time. The demand for their pro
auctions is steadily increasing and the
supply ought to be furnished by home
industry. Enormous quantities of grain
are sold, bringing into the country large
amount of money. A good share of this
wealth now goes out of the country for the
purchase of different manufactures at
ruinous prices, which could just as well
be made here, at less cost, and without
any expense, comparatively, for transpor-
tation. Besides, home industry would
be patronized, trade would be stimulated,
the country would develop faster, and
our farmers would be relieved Of a large
share of their indebtedness to outside
manufacturers, which absorb almost the
entire surplus of the years earnings. 1t
is a fact that our farmers commence the
year almost destitute of ready money,
notwithstanding the large quantities CT
grain they have raised and sold the year
previous 1t has all gone to pay for
farm machinery, two-thirds of which
could be made at home. The wealth we
derive from a rich and fertile soil, we
pour into the Golfers of distant manufac-
teries and transportation companies
Better far it would be for every branch
of industry here, if it could be directed
to the building up and maintenance of
similar institutions IN our midst.
1t is estimated that over 100000
have been expended during the past yea.
in the st. Croix Valley alone. for farm
machinery, and the demand this year is
as great as ever before. By energy and
well directed enterprise, much of this
large sum can be controlled and be made
to further the development and aid in
the growth of the various branches of in
dustry of which we are now destitute
With energetic efforts on the part of our
citizens, and open handed liberality to-
ward those seeking to establish themselves
in business among us, live men will be
attracted, capital will become interested,
and labor will seek homes among us.
For the establishment of any kind of
mandatory of farm implements, no
place affords natural advantages superior
to Prescott. Situated at the junction of
the Mississippi and st. Croix rivers, it
possesses unriyalled facilities for water
transportation. The extensive forests in
the eastern section of Pierce county will
furnish of the most valuable timber an
almost inexhaustable supply. The rich
valley of the st. Croix, SO rapidly in
creasing in wealth and population. af-
fords market whose demand for all
kinds of manufactures will be constant,
steady and ever increasing. Taking it
as whole, there is no point better
calculated for the location of self-sustain-
ing and profitable manufactures than
Prescott.
Knowing this, one of our well known
citizens, Mr.. GEO. A. Dill, makes the
munificent offer of one of the finest loca-
tons possible for such an enterprise, and
will furnish $4,000 to any man or COM
pany of men who will put in an equal
amount Of money for the purpose Of
building and putting in running order an
establishment of this kind. The site
donated is on lots 1, and 8, of block
r. These lots are finely located along
the river, between Orange and Kinnic-
kinDic streets, and seem specially adapted
in point of convenience, for this very
purpose. They are FREE GIFT to
any one who will assist in carrying for
ward any ma nufacturing business by
investing an equal amount Of capital
thereon with Mr.. Dill, as proposed.
We consider this rare chance for q
practical mechanic to engage in paying
business and build up thriving trade.
This generous offer cannot remain long
unaccepted. 1t means business, and
whoever accepts it must also mean 6usi.
ness.