The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-02-26
OTTAWA FREE TRADER: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2e 1920

omitted TO mention anything in the manufacture
ing line it was not intentioasl. We think there
are several wagon and carriage shops here but
we did not have time TO ~ them.
Now We will give our attention for few mo-
ments to
WHAT WE WANT.
1t is a settled fact that Ottawa has reached
her highest point as grain market indeed the
grain trade has been falling off some what for the
last few years and we must look for some other
channel to future greatness. We must expend
our energies in other enterprises as we have
done heretofore in building up the grain trade.
We have already become noted as manufacture
ing town, and yet our manufactures are in their
infancy, sad but drop in the bucket to what
our natural facilities will attract in course of
time. But future prosperity lies in our own
hands. and if we do not open our eyes the car of
progress will pass on while we are stopping to
inquire about the matter and leave US behind
forever We have gone too far to recede On
ward is the word, and with few more efforts
We will place ourselves beyond the dan ger Of
competition that now works against US. While
the citizens Of Ottawa have accomplished much,
and Of it may be justly proud; yet it is not poll
cy TO relax in the least our effort. to make this
city contain population of thirty or forty thou
sand inhabitants, in the next ten years. Can
we do it? We believe we can and will point
cut the way, which if not calculated to bring
about that result, will surely do much toward
accomplishing it.
What We need more than anything else, are
factories of different kinds. How could We do
without the starch factory, or the glass factory,
or the many farming implement works? Think
of all these mechanics without work. nearly all
Of whom would have to leave the city, if these
works suspended. Then, since what we
have are 50 valuable to us, what should be our
duty as enterprising citizens, when We see the
wants of our city, SO loudly demanding s.tab-
lishments Of other branches of industry Sure.
ly all will answer this question alike. Immedi-
ately take steps to establish shops, mills, facto-
ries, or Whatever they may be. Several things
might be suggested that could doubtless be made
successful. We have thought of reaper manu-
factory. There is always coed demand for
reapers and mowers. and one that would fill all
the requirements would find ready and profit
able sale. Let stock company be established
with a capital stock of $4,000, and it would
bring to our town at least four hundred mechan-
lea, who would receive from $3.50 to $500 per
day This would amount in the aggregate TO
$1,000 per day Now, mind you, this money
would be spent in the city for provisions, cloth.
ing and such otherl necessities as the working
men always have. Throw $1,000 into the trad
ing capital of Ottawa. and how Ions: would We
hear the cry OF hard times Not long, surely.
As mechanics srs generally men with families,
it would add at leas, fifteen hundred to our pop.
ula,on. Would this increase or decrease the
value of property?
Suppose IL paper mill should be established
here with capital of 800, 600 it would add to
our population three hundred people, who all
have to be fed and clothed A good paper mill
one that makes good article, is in every case y
paying institution. We know this to be fact,
as we have made extensive observation. in that
direction.
We ask you what has made the city Of Rock.
ford and you reply, her extensive reaper fac.
tories Moline also has been made by her man.
ufactories-mils, rail factory, and her pillow
shops. If they make Rockford and Moline, will
they not improve Ottawa as we'll?
The location and importance of this city, the
numerous lines of railway sosn TO centre here,
the beautiful agricultural country that stretches
away to the north and south of US, dotted with
elegant farms. titled by an enterprising class of
people, all point to this city as q leading place
in the manufacturing world.
To every man having capital aad in want of
location with view of entering into q manu-
featuring business, Ottawa will extend hearty
welcome. She wants all such men, and to none
will she turn cold shoulder
OUR STREETS
Are in most parts broad and attractive, running
at right angles with each ether, and lined upon
either side with shade trees, embows among
which are many elegant residences. The bust.
square around the dilapidated court house, but
also extends down Main and other streets which
ramify from the square. Gas pipes aye laid
along the principal streets, and into the various
public and business buildings, which add fes.
ture of interest to the town that is appreciated
by all. Our streets are many Of them macada-
missed, which prevents them from being 40 i'm.
rassable during some seasons Of the year.
OUR EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Are especially good, and there is no citizen of