The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-02-01
To Be We'll Represented at the
Pan-American.
MRS. WEATHERRED TALKS
Wonderful Resources Of the Premier
State to Be Unfolded TO the
World.

The Pan-American exposition / con-
slider one OF the grandest things ever
presented. The year 1901 will mark the
dawn OF new era In the history Of
America. This whole world has been
disturbed by wars and rumOrs Of war.
Like great volcano, our nation has
been heaving with disturbed elements
10 settle II down 10 a realization OF
our wonderful advantages. The PAN
American exposition can not help but
cast harmonious, friedly influence.
Life and It's successful business rela-
lions depend largely on the existing
friendly relations between nations.
countries. states or cities. The ex-
position at Buffalo will bring together
be people Of North and South Amer
lea IN closer bonds than have pre-
yiOusy existed.
Each section OF the Western Hem,s-
phere Will b. presented-OregOn may
seem but a drop In the bucket. but that
drop. we hope. will spread until the
wave reaches from shore 10 shore. We
are away out west, only a little square
st tte. but "A land Of milk and honey.
We nave great natural endOwments Of
forestry and minerals-a soil so rich
that agriculture. horticulture. nuts and
flowers grow with but little trouble.
lime or expense Oregonians have the
reputation Of being lazy-well. II they
are. II Is the fault Of nature Farmers
20 10 sleep and their dreams are un-
disturbed with thoughts Of drought or
yclOne
Our valleys are so fertile that grass
s green all the year and cattle do not
have 10 pay house rent during the win
ier. The heavy evergreens make a
warm and dry shelter at night. Truck
gardens furnish supplies all the year
and as fast az one crop is marketed
mother Is planted. Flowers bloom
through the winter in the yards. Beau
,iful American Beauties and other
choice roses. This Is not applicable,
however. 10 all the parts Of the state,
for we have many ranges Of mountains
which divide Oregon into valleys and
uplands therefore we have a climate
Tor each and all. II one kind is not
beneficial, fifty or hundred miles ride
will make an entire change Our noun
tains are filled with gold. silver, cop
per and other precious metals. Our
state has only just begun to let the
world know Of her wealth of minerals
ton will have an opportunity to peep
into a typical gold mine We have
no idea or wish to create excitement
Or entice a Bohemian immigration. We
want capital-there are millions OF dol
lars in store for the investor. Our peo-
pie are doing much but there Is far
more than we can handle The young
man who has no ambition beyond be-
ing millionaire papas own boy" can
live new life; have a good business
Of his own and be far more happy, II he
will come To the great Northwest.
We are interested in the PanAmer-
lean exposition. We are coming In full
force The commission will return to
our homes and herald glad tidings OF
the greatest show on earth. Our visit
here has not only been of much pleas
ure and satisfaction TO us, but We are
going to try and reciprocate for your
fair and just consideration in assisting
us while securing our space.
The executive department of the ex-
position / beheld with wonderment and
admiration and from all sides l hear
the highest praise for each department
might write at great length but pre-
fer to do more acting and less talking
The Pacific slope will join hands with
the Atlantic and work together for
the general advancement of all that
is the greatest good for the greatest
number.
EDYTH TOZIER wEATHERRED