Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-22

dollars per acre, and improved farms
from twenty to fifty dollars-a rea-
s0nsble distance from commercial Gen.
tiers. With lands at these prices, and
settled by such class of people, diver
sified farming became the rule, stock
raising assumed commendable proper
tions, and much of the corn which
would otherwise have been shipped to
market in the crude product is an
nually sublimated into beef, pork and
mutton.
This fact suggests to our minds the
feasibility of a packing house, as find
ing large home product for its sham
bles, packing and curing rooms, and a
waiting market for its proceeds. For
the same reason, in part, above re-
ferred to, a starch factory might be
regarded "a desirable investment,
and another canning establishment,
we should think, would do well.
There is plenty of excellent straw;
| with an ample supply of good water
and cheap fuel, why would not a paper
| mil succeed! The large and constant
ly increasing demand for carriages,
wagons, plows, and, in fact, every
species, almost, of agricultural imple-
ments, with a supply near at hand of
timber thoroughly adapted for their
creation, and the iron as well, suggests
the query, why capital invested in
| these channels would not result profit
ably.
wICAITA!
IIeralded to the world by its imprint
upon any or all the different manu-
features mentioned, would find
| through this medium of advertising a
source of National recognition aud
popularity; and what is more. it would
go long way towards relieving the
anxious sOlicitude of others who are
situated as we were, desIrous of know
ing something tangible and authentic
of Wichita, and yet not so situated as
to emulate our example by a personal
investigation.
We have been thus particular in re-
| ferring to these resources in capital,
land, stock, products and crude mate
rial because in our judgment they pre-
sent the factors which must be
combined and utilized to secure to
this city of Wichita that permanent
and substantial prosperity which
alone can enable the realization of its
aims and the fruition of its hope. An
other fact decidedly in favor of this
modest, blushing, and winsome,
Wichitai is that all their improve
ments have been paid for with the eX-
ception of that represented by mu-
nicipal debt of only about $50, 900, ex-
elusive Of her school buildings.
We only tarried day or two with
in the bewitching precincts of this
tabled fairy; and yet VIC confess that
SO thoroughly devoted and enthusiast
tic were the homage and sentiment of
her subjects that it was infectious, and
we, too, were smitten in a measure
with her charms. Now, we don't be-
lieye in flirting or philandering, yet
when we heard a gentleman remark,
81 have made S. 600 today" and upon
being asked how, replied, "by mark
ing up my properly faster than buyers
could close on it," and when we re-
tired only to find that our sleep was
restless as our mind toyed with the
destinations of this buxOm lass, we be-
thought ourselves OF the venerable
Christian in Bunyan's "Pilgrim's
Progress" and wondered whether in
our search for truth we were TO be Sc
luccd from the path of critical inve--
LEGATION. and Ike those around u- be-
come wnrshipers ut the shrine of this
tabled Wichita! Wichita.
Is situated 22S miles southwest from
Kansas city, having in rhr respect of
distance decisive advantage over
either ST. Joseph, Atchison, Leaycn-
worth or Topeka foe building up Il
large, important and permanent com
mercial center, outranking any one of
the last four places named. Tncsc
others are so near to Kansas City that
it is impossible for them 10 Success
fully compete with her manufacturing
jobbing or railway advantages; while
Wichita is situated alta distance which
frees her f,om competitive disadvant-
ages, and the endowment of both ma
ture and capital will dictate Wichita
as a prominent railroad center. a job
bling metropolis aud manufacturing
point.
We came here in pursuit of knowl-
edge. and to CLEAN facts that would
enable us TO guide the unwilling feet
of our readers from channel of fool
ish investment: we came here deter
mined that the Establishments of this
pretentious Wichita Should be chilled
by our very presence; that We would
pluck a twig from the wreath of fame
for our own wearing by making some
Of this h.nnI ar
Wichita; but
"Tbe softer charm that in her manner lies
Is framed TO captivate, yet not to surprise y
And We find ourselves not only All
ardent admirer, but an earnest advO-
cate in behalf of city that possesses
so many of the attributes of success
aud future promise; with so very few
of the disadvantages possessed by
other localities making unwarrantcd
professions and seeking recognition
of public favor.
WICHITA! WICHITA!
Sweet, melodious, with all the Indian
smoothness, suggestive of mystery, the
very name falls upon the 'ear with
peculiar and indescribable charms like
the gentle murmur of low fountain
stealing forth in the midst of roses, or
the soft, sweet accent of all angels
whisper in The bright, joyous dream
of sleeping innocence" and to us the
fascination of Wichita, possessing in
detail all the attributes of a full grown
city, modern architecture, sub
stantial structures, energetic citi-
zens, broad streets, graded drives,
good sidewalks, attractive parks,
flower bedeckcd lawns, supe-
rior schools, imposing churches,
public library aud reading room, wide
awake newspapers, progressive civic
societies, fine opera house. efficient
fire department. strong banks, success
full building associations, well con-
Quoted telephone exchange, street rail-
ways, board of trade, electric lights,
gas works, grain elevators, but small
municipal debt, already decided rail-
road center, with still Others seeking
admission to her limits, and with
country rs beautiful and fertile As can
be found either east or west, which is
only. as vet, in the infancy of its
growth and upon the threshold of its
development, are really greater than
we care 10 confess.
Capital, artisan. mechanic, wage
worker, artist or yeoman, can come TO
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