The Russellville Democrat. [volume] (Russellville, Ark.) 1875-1898, 1883-05-31
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II IS with very great degree Of
pleasure that look upon the prompt
and vigorous action taken by Gov
ernor Berry in regard TO creditable
representation OF onr magnificent
ard varied resources at the Louis
vile Exposition. It is . matter
worthy OF the attention and support
Of the executive department, and
should fill the heart Of every citizen
within our vast domain with enthn-
siasm. 1t is only by repeated dis.
plays upon such occasions as the
Louisville Exposition, OF the magni-
ficent agricultural products Of our
soil, the almost limitless amounts
and unexceeded quality OF our tim
Der, ank the superiority of our stone
within our rock ribbed hills and
mountain ranges, that we can expect
rapid and steady tide of inmigra-
ton to the state above ali others In
this vast union which merits Its de-
yclopinent, and with which few oil
our sister states can compare, Il we
have the representation ut Louisville
that we ought to have. dare say
it would be 4 matter Of surprise to
most Of our citizens were they to find
ont how vastly superior our natural
resources are 10 those OF most OF our
sister states when comparing their
products To ours. It isno small thing
to boast Of such q healthy, delightful
climate, where thousands OF health
restoring springs burst ifonl the
sides OF the hills aad mountains,
gurgling their tuueful melodies on
missions OF charity to the thousands
who seek their healing qualities.
We should feel proud to live in such
state, and should do all within our
power to advance The interests Of
our state generally, and the upbuild
ing of our community ia particular
A donation Of fifty cents or one
dollar locks small BIZ itself, but If all
would give that much apiece, our
commissioners TO tue Louisville ex-
position would have q fund sufficient
ii large o collect and make a dis
play that will be living monument
70 the state. and perfectly bewilder
tie unbclievlng minds Of our north
ern neighbors ard friends with the
magnificence of our display. Such
q result is mater that the people
as one grand committee should feel
a deep interest, and instead OF the
local committee appointed for your
county having to spend any OF its
time soliciting contributions and ex-
exhibits, it should be concerned
alone in receiving them at the hands
of an enthusiastic community whose
watchword is enterprise, intellectu-
al advancement and superior ciyiii-
cation. / feel q deep interest IN old
Pope, and would like TO see her rep
resented as she is at this great ex
hibition of the fruits of peace and
industry.
Mr. NoBlin informs me that circn
lars containing full advice as what
to send etc, will be sent out to the
sub committees for every county IN
a very short time. trust the com
mittee for Pope county will not lag
in this grand opportunity to adver-
tise to the world the truth in regard
to our climate and soil, as far as
the country Is concerned. 1t cnsts
nothing to transport exhibits in the
state, and all that IS required iaa
little BIT Of interest on the part II
every one. Upon this hangs the
success OF Arkansas TO a great de
gree at the exposition. trust every
friend to enterprise and advancement
will take sufficient interest to con
tribute either some money or an ex
hibit Of some kind. By little act
at this time we will doubtless he
able to change popular opinion in re
gard TO Arkansas, from a cold indii-
ference to warm praise and enthu
siastic support.
May the wave of enthusiasm for
Arkansas that is To lave the shores
OF all countries far and wide receive
its greatest impetus from Pope
county. Very truly,
Gro. W. SHIHs.