The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1883-08-15
BOOMING.

It will be found sooner or later that
more IL required to permanently build
up a place than long-winded and high
sounding praises Of particular localities.
They may answer for time in bringing
places into noteriety, but unless some
thing substantial is behind it all, a reac.
ton is likely to take place which is det-i
rimental. Many persons have left Boze-
man attracted away from it, by the high
praises which have been bestowed upon
less favored localities, but we are pleased
to note, that sooner or later they return,
satisfied that it is the best place to tie to.
It requires no booming. The location
and surroundings are such as to insure
solidity and permanency. The extent
and richness of its agricultural resources
are such that no combinations of circum-
stances can destroy or take away and
while it has grown and prospered in .
sure and steady way under these natural
advantages, there are many things yet to
be done by it's citizens, to give it more
rapid march in the progress of improve
ment and consequent wealth. Many
enterprises, which if properly taken hold
of and fostered will assure it that position
among Montana cities, second W none.
It but needs an appreciation Of the value
of these enterprises to our development
to make our people take hold of them
and we feel that we are not harping too
much on the same string, if we repeatedly
call attention to them, feeling that if the
citizens of Bozeman take hold of them,
that they will meet sufficient reward.
We are aware that the feeling in new
countries is for the most part selfish
one; that we are too apt to look only to
the present and struggle to make all We
can out of the moment, without that due
regard to future prosperity which we
should have. There is always an old
home feeling with settlers in new and
rich country, that they are not permanent
residents, and hope after they have
acquired riches, to return to the old fire.
side, and as consequence, homes are
not improved and beautified, farms are
only improved so far as present necessi-
ties require; yet how few ever realize
these expectations. They live on and
ON and yet are still here, and their con-
ditions have not been much improved.
These things are gradually passing away
and people begin to realize they are here
to stay and those who are coming, are
coming to stay and a new order Of things
must take place. Begin to improve your
place, plant trees, cultivate fruits Of all
kinds and you will be astonished what
beautiful homes you will have in a few
years. Gallatin valley offers superior
inducements; no more beautiful valley
exists, no richer soil is to be found any
where; water. wood and coal, plenty.
The natural beauty Of the valley, it's
scenery and rich soil are the admiration
of visitors. How much more 80, would
it be, with beautiful houses, finely Guilt
waited farms, etc. Now of the enterprises
to which capital, energy and public spirit
should be applied.
First, The upper West Gallatin and
Bosenan Canal Company should receive
public sappon. It i q necessity and will
be paying investment. We imagine on
argument is needed, on this. Public
water-works for fire protection and do
nestle rse. Wagon road up the West
Gallatin to the National Park. Street
cars at least on our main thoroughfare to
the depot. Hotel with ample accommo-
tlations, built as soon us possible. Man
ulacturing industries invited and en-
couraged. This may be a long Inst, but
they are needed and when accomplished
q reward will follow. Be mp and doing,
! and what you do, do well.