The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1895-12-26
ABOUT WESTERN KANSAS.

ABOUT WESTERN KANSAS.
E. G. Hudson, of Lincoln, ILL.,, we'll
known to many Western Kansas people
and who owns large tracts of lands In
this part of the State, was lately inter-
viewed by the editor of the Hutchinson
News. We quote from the News:
Mr.. Hudson is one of the leading i'm
migration agents Of the country, and was
a member Of the old Santa Fa immigra.
ton bureau. and therefore knows what
kind Of advertising it takes to turn the
''star Of EMPIRE in the right direction.
Mr.. Hudson's work in the past has also
made him we'll acquainted with Kansas
and given him thorough knowledge of
Kansas lands.
In speaking of the recent Kansas meet
ing held in Chicago, Mr.. Hudson said to
a News reporter:
1.-The Kansas meeting in Chicago was
a notable event.
"For some years it has, in the east,
been fashionable to abuse Kansas, and
her people had, apparently, lost their
old time ability to stand up for her.
at was bold conception to 60 into
the great central city of this country and
in great mass meeting give notice that
Kansas was again 'on deck This meet
ing should be the beginning of a new era
for the state. 1t will be il properly
followed up.
''Kansas can get large immigration
in the next few years, but it will take
work. The government land is exhaust
ed, the railroads have sold their land aud
cannot afford to maintain expensive i'm.
migration business. The people must
themselves do the hustling for immigra-
ton, and this must be done in a practi-
cal way to secure the best results.
"The old Santa Fe land department
was the most effective immigration
bureau ever organized. A new organ
izati0n should be effected to work where
this bureau left off, and the state should
command her most experienced men to
head the enterprise.
s'The Million club got ups great ex-
hibit. 1t was great attraction, but
people look at such an exhibit, wonder
at it and then forget unless it is followed
up in some other practical way. Meet
ings similar to the Chicago meeting
should be held in every country in
Illinois and adjacent states. Following
those meetings agents should be selected
who will talk and work for Kansas, and
at those meetings literature should be
setting forth the advantages
of the state and its different localities.
There is no better way to advertise than
this, and now is an opportune time.
"After hard times people move. They
become dissatisfied with their condition
and hope to profit by change. -
1.-THE south and northwest understand
this, and already have their paid agents
all over this territory working for homo
seekers. Kansas must meet this COM
petition. Western Kansas will supportA
1ense population, but it must have irriga-
ton. There is not one person in q
hundred east of the Missouri river knows
here is an irrigation plant in the state.
"People are now going further west
md paying $50 and $50 per acre for irri-
Eated lands, when in this state they can
procure land for half tho price, more
fertile, nearer market, and which can be |
irrigated at less cost.
''Nature fitted the Arka nsas valley for |
garden where small holdings will be |
he order in the years to come, and
ought to do everything
possible to hasten the movement. 1t
will make her q great city.
ut will cost money to hold these
meetings. and provide suitable literature,
,ut it will pay every business man in the !
tate. New settlers means increased sales |
or the merchant, better markets, work |
or the laborer, more traffic for railroads, |
n fact, new life and activity in every
venue of trade.
kansas has proven equal to every
hope her people will see |
he necessity for action now.
1.-THE speeches of Governor Morrill, and |
dr. Burton at Chicago ought to be |
printed. They would be great campaign |