Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-12-07
"As Others See Us.o
To tine Editor OF the Free Press and Times

To tine E'litor OF the Free Press and Times
II was gratifying to read your article, pub.
lished Gath inst, under the above heading
because it was but simple justice TO the varied
manufacturing interests in our city. Their
extent, variety and Importance are quite i'm
perfectly known and realized as they well
deserve to he by the most of our people
even in our very midst. The numbers OF
mechanics aud laborers employed; the raw
material converted into great variety OF
manufactured articles tho large shipments
made during each week these and MANY
other facts connected with these busy indus.
tries, will readily suggest to business men
their importance, and the close relation they
must bear 10 the thrift and growth of our
city.
Inc business "under the hill" has become
very large. strong and healthy one, aggre.
eating large sum of money, giving life and
health to many of the business interests of
the city. Without these great industries
Burlington would soon feel void. II il
therefore both wise and busness-like to give
publicity TO these facts; to advertise our
interests far and near, that knowledge of our
products may be made, and a demand there
for may be created. A ready and good
market for manufactures is very essential
1t is one of the prime necessities. The press
is mighty messenger to make proclamation
of our Industries.
Lynn is noted for its manufacture Of
shoes; Lowell and Fall River for their cloths
Holyoke for paper; and other cities for their
several specialties. Each of these cities have
thus acquired widespread notoricty for the
particular manufacturing industry, which is
giving them business and prosperity. Their
products thus symbolic their cities. 1t is
not, therefore, too much to hope that Bur.
lington will soon be Familiarity and generally
known for It's extensive and varied produc-
tioDs, the same as 1t is rs one of the great
lumber marls of the country.
Burlington is also brought into conspicu-
Gus and frequent notice by its fifty to one
hundred widc-awakc and intelligent sales
men, who are continually bringing our
city to notice by sales of merchandise.
These statesmen, many of them representa-.
tive men, are well calculated to exert most
favorable and lasting influence in our favor.
They can speak good word for our manu-.
features: for the many advantages which
Burlington possesses for business enterprises
and for manufacturing. We have room for
more. They will be welcomed cordially in
our midst. burlington is a good distribut-
ing point. All in all, few places can excel
us in advantages. Our statesmen can, If
thoughtful and disposed, do much to advance
the permanent growth and real prosperity of
our city. Let each and all feel and manifest
an earnest interest; hearty desire to in
crease our manufactures and various
in doing which they are building
up all the great interests of the city. The
growth and prosperity of the city generally
is the individuals prosperity also We are
30 linked together that there 10 but one true
way-to pull together for the common
veal.
The articles generous mention of the
of Mary Fletcher, of Howard,
md of Billings, was fitting and commend |
,blc. Had the list been more complete,
Miss Louise Howard would have been
mentioned. She generously gave us the |
beautiful mortuary chapel at Lake View |
Nor is this the only gilt she has
made.
She is nobly sustaining the name OF |
Howard, for good and generous deeds in her
life time. Yours, S.
Burlington, Dec. 1.