The Forrest City times., 1896-10-02
PREPARE FOR IMMIGRATION
New Fields for the Investment or cap''~'
 More Attractive Than Old ones

More Attractive Enan Oiu OhN"'
 A general awakening of business us ually follows the presidential electloh' and a revival of trade always follows 3 period of depression as inevitaoly as one extreme follows another. This IS what is termed a natural law It is therefore expected that next year wlli be a memorable one for business actlv- ity and the projection of new enter prises. Business energy which mas been restrained by a long and dlsihai season of uncertainty will reasserO itself. Commercial blood, so to speak, which has been congested VIII soon begin to circulate in every artery ol trade and quicken the pulse ot enter prise to healthy action. The November election will effectually remove the ele- ment of uncertainty which has lowered upon commercial affairs and confidence will once more reign in every depart ment of business.
 The Grayitatlon of Capital
 New fields yield the heaviest crops, and new fields for the investment oI capital are more attractive than old ones, as they promise heavier returns and present greater variety of oppor- tunities. Cleaners have been over the old fields selecting the best of every thing attractive to the genius of enter prise. leaving little but stubble for them that follow. The natural adaptation or Arkansas to internal commerce, owing to the splendid distribution of rlvers' Der, fertile lands and mineral wealth, renders the state a pre-eminently invit- ing field for all the enterprises when captivlte the best genius of the land and almost bewilder the senses of am bilious speculators. It is reasonable to presume that capital and energy to apply it will gravitate to the center of attraction which exists here in the form of raw material allied to agricultural wealth, open as it were to the bright sunlight of publicity, and pleading to be neglected no longer. When asked what the basis of manufacturing great ness is in Arkansas the reply is, every thing. Look at the mineral wealth of the state, the supply of hardwood, pine, SI damed rivers. As to the future of this southwestern state, the central district of the great southwest, no person who has not seen it can form an adequate conception. Arkansas has more than kept pace with any other southern state in the increase of population, and suffers none by comparison with many f { l. q velopment of resources it's progress has been exasperatipgly slow. More rail- roads are needed, woodworks, tanneries and various factories are needed; mines and quarries should be developed, water power should be utilized and every source of wealth be opened. Elm igrants will begin to move as soon as the result of the quadriennial elec- tion is announced. The northwest ern region does not present the induce ments it did few years ago. Its un- friendly climate and remoteness from market are serious impediments, be- sides the promise of development is lim- ited as compared to the prospects of Ar kansas. We are in the line of progress sion. All the indications point to tidal wave of emigration to the central southwestern state. No pains should be spared to divert to this region men of talent and means to aid in expand ing our areas of operations Every man who comes will be benefited and every newcomer will prove factor of useful ness in increasing the wealth of the state. Immigration societies, commer- cial leagues and kindred organizations should leave no effort untried to spread before the northern and eastern home seekers the inducements this state pre- sents to men of limited means as well as capitalists and speculators. Pam phlets, maps and circulars are potent agents but the most efficient me- dium is the weekly newspaper. which mirrors the social conditions as well as heralds the business and trade transactions of the community in which 1t IS published. Newspapers pass from hand to hand, while pamphlets are sub- ject to be laid aside to be perused at a more convenient season, or possibly consigned to the wastebasket unread. Newspapers should be sent abroad rep ularly and every edition should be a practical trade edition-that is to say, It should contain such information as the outside homeseeker is seeking re- garding the resources and conditions of Arkansas.