The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-11-15
Taney County Prospects.


not only the minersl prospects, but
the promises of development in other
lines of wealth and power. This is
a fitting reward for the people who
have the wisdom and patriotism to
stand united tor principles and poll
cies that mean safety to the nation
and success to the business enterpris-
es of the industrial world. When
the great political roll is called and
the results are illustrated on the map
in black aud white, even if OLD Mis-
souri, is printed on that map III black,
it is a satisfaction to Taney's sons to
know that through their efforts the
space represented by their own little
commonwealth stands before that
dark background as a square of light.
They have come out of the late con-
test with honors. Yet while con-
vinced that they are right they bear
no malice toward their politicsl orpo-
nents, a number of whom dwell
among them as brothers in the NUT
ual hope of Taney's welfare, and may
soon have the pleasure of welcoming
into their midst the great standard
bearer of that party as he retires
from the cares and turmoils of life
for brief rest in the peace and Sc
clusion of an "enemy's country"
Yet while fancy is near the bead
Of the procession mong the political
torcE-bearers, her citizens must be-
stir themselves if they maintain her
among those communities Of Mis-
souri, at the front in industrial en-
terprises. Northwest of us lies the
Joplin district with it's number of
cities joined by railroads and electric
lines while the earth is honey-combed
with paying mines. Further east lies
Springfield, the Queen City Of the
Ozarks and al important center Of n
great railroad system that is reaching
out in various directions toward the
| undeveloped resources that arc so
varied and plentiful about the geo.
graphical center of the greatest ma
tion on the globe. Near that city
important mines are being opened
aud worked. Further south. in
Christian county, active development
and paying production is going on.
Far to the east in Oregon and Howell
counties we hear stories Of rich min
eral finds and active production. To
the south of. US lies the Arkansas
lead and zine field whose richness at
tention of the world. Thus it is
seen we are completely surrounded
by mineral fields. This fact alone is
enough to prove that we are in the
center of this vast mineral wealth.
But we have more proof than that
the mineral itselfis found in our hills.
Still we must demonstrate it TO the
world and demonstrate it emphatic
ally. The investor demands tangible
tproof When we present this in
greater abundance, it means more 10
us than the mere honor of showing
our mineral gems. It means that
capital will be attracted this way aud
pour wealth into the pockets Of our
citizens; it means comfortable and
happy homes for Taney county's land
owners. and education and bright
promise for their children. But, as
we said before. we must bestir our
selves; delve into the earth and bring
forth the specimens aud show them
to the world. One Of our most enter
prising citizens is now in Chicago
with the great Missouri miueral ex-
hlbit. But. he should have more
specimens from Taney county. All
who can furnish good mineral spcci-
mems and bring them to Forsyth al
once to be added to this exhibit, can
aid the progress aud development OF
Taney and their own interests as
well.
just now the air is full Of stories
of rail roads to be built through
Taney county; machinery to be
brought in to develop the mines
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