The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1871-04-22
STRIKE WHILE THE IRON Is HOT

There are some things in the present
condition of affairs at Superior, which, a
far as they go, are certainly encouraging
We do not refer to the numerous backse s
lately received by an ambitious rival
These, however richly deserved by that
rival in the past. and however sure to be
followed by other and greater reactions in
the future, are not enough of themselves 10
develope this place. Let not our citizens
and property owners suppose for moment
that the mere overthrow of the lying words
and lawless plans of the North Shore spec
ulators will accomplish wonders on this side
Of the bay.
But anything which looks to positive eff
fort in this place is encouraging; and GER
tainly our citizens have never been SO ready
to act for themselv as now. They have
waited some years for non residents to
lead, In vain, and now feel that indefn t.
hopes will not do. This feeling has intlu-
enced them to no little planning and action
during the last six months.
There has been an awakened interest, a
knowledge Of the situation, guarding
against irresponsible schemes, a quiet de-
termination to the matter through and
a disposition to stand up for their legal
rights that speaks better for the future Of
this place than all the past years of master
ly inactivity.
This change in our home affairs is a per
manent one. Superior will no longer be
the prey Of hostile craft, the quiet dupe of
the mere specuator, or the patient sufferer
at the hands of slothtul, incompetent, and
laundering friendship.
And now we wish our large property
holders to recognize the new order of
things, and come TO their own rescue Our
interest is theirs. Let them only be PROMPT
IN saying yes or no to the plans that come
before them, and matters will proceed with
the assurance of speedy success.
We have suffered from the endless pro-
crastination, halting, and hesitating that
mark the conduct of some of our real estate
owners. Either let those gentlemen lead
off, and at once take measures, and give
pledges, that show they mean business, or
let them yield like men to any who may be
willing to do the work they seem unable
to do
We wish you, gentlemen, to combine on
some plan that will interest a live railroad
man in this place Names have been men
toned TO you. What will you do about
them? Whom will you combine on? Let
US hear from you by letter with prompt
and manly statement of your intentions.
Don't blame so-andso for lying to such
one, but tell us what you are wiling to do,
and on what specific conditions. Come
right up TO the mark this present summer,
and let us know what you will do as your
part toward the important enterprise of
commencing railway here Immediately.
There never was a finer time to strike
than now. Any live business man among
our property owners ought to be able at
such time as this, to effect suitable
combination of our capitalists, aud make
such terms with genuine railroad builders
as shall ensure the beginning of railroad
work speedily, and with it the steady
growth of this unrivaIIed port from this
time hencetorth.
Again we say to one au1 all of our nom
resident owners: now is your time. The
railroad era is upon us. Our people are
awake and determined. And all that is
needed IS the Willingness on your part to
combine on railroad man as your agent
who will make proper contracts this pres
ent summer. We wait to hear from you.
THE weather prophets at Washington
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