The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-09-02
FAST GROWING CITY.
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 It Has . Great Future Before It. The September number of The Mar conigram contains very handsom, notice of Montgomery. accompanied b, a number of illustrations such as stree scenes. buildings, etc., and picture of { County cotton field. The article is al follows:
 Although the recovery of the Souti has been long delayed and the havo, af the Civil War has still left its mark few who are not closely identified witf Southern conditions are cognizant O. the awakening which gives ever, promise of continuing with increasing force in the immediate future. Count less conditions have been factors 1T this recovery, but, now that 1t is start ed, there is no limit to the speed of its accomplishment. None have been more important in bringing about the re. building and redeveloping than the far sighted Northern capitalists. and they are rcaping a great reward for theii sagacity. The opportunities, however are. by no means exhausted, ana ar outline of just one of the Southern points of progress will indicate thS possibilities of the future.
 The next ten years will doubles: bring forth many changes in the in. dustrial map of the South. With the promise of the Panama Canal lines oi commercial and industrial influence ars slowly changing throughout the sec tion most immediately tributary to tha stupendous enterprise.
 Capital Is cautiously securing advan tageous sites in favorably located Southern towns; railroads are seeking terminals in the gate cities of that sec tion, while the demand for land fol wharfage and dockage in Southern ports is steadily incfeasing. In tho life of a great republic, ten years 1. but a day. Far-sighted fnanciers ara organizing their forces.
 Of all the cities of the South nont has attracted more universal attention from the Investing public than Mont. gomery. Alabama. That city, one oi the solid. old-time cities of the South has shown a remarkable upward ten. dency in its commercial and industria progress and in the steady increase oi It's population during the past decade
 Situated at the head of navigation or the Alabama river, which empties into the Gulf at Mobile, it Is the center of 6 large and prosperous agricultural sec. tion; the site of untold electrical pow. or: the point of conveyance for sever
 
 ter having undisputed sway through an immense territory; q distributing point of unusual magnitude; and ths natural gateway from the great pro. ducing sections of the Middle West tC all the ports on the Atlantic and Guii cOsts-to which 1t has direct lines oi railways radiating out from its limit. like spokes from the hub of a wheel Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, Jack sonville. Tampa, Pensacola. Mobile ant New Orleans, all compete for business from Montgomery exporters.
 The past year has seen a wonderful growth in the commercial life of tho place. Twenty new firms have open. ed up their doors for business in the city including a new national bank A $300.000 hotel will be built this fall and local capitalists will provide thu money.
 The industrial growth of the cit, has been even more remarkable. Ter new manufacturing enterprises have | started. representing an investment oi H,3500o0, and employing about 1.00( hands. The reports of the Conner. cial and Industrial Association. ths business organization of the city, arc I full of enthusiasm for the past ant | confidence in the future.
 Farming has undergone a change for the better and there has been g | great increase in the sales of reapers mowers, binders. improved blows barbed and woven wire fencing throughout the district. The unusua prices obtained for cotton last veal have greatly stimulated purchases oi | improved machinery by the farmers For the future the prospect Is bright Instead of the 170.000 bales received ct
 receive over 100000 bales this next year. Every indication gives promis, Of splendid cotton crop this fall al good prices, and continuance of tho commercial growth and industrial de velopment which have so singled out Alabama's capital city among other Southern cities during the past year The four views of Montgomery printed herewith are indicative of the progres. sfveness of the town. Where one see. attractive buildings modern street. and other signs of live and enter. prising population. it Is reasonable tt deduce the conclusion that the locality is abreast of the times in other way. and that its future is assured for some time to come. The opportunities fol wise investment of capital are almost limitless. Where there is factory there is an immediate demand for al the accessories and adjuncts of a fac, tory town. Where there are railroad. reaching out to various points the mer. cantile openings are unlimited. Il would be an endless task 10 enumerats the specific needs and chances await ing energetic development, but one who Is interested can get fund oi suggestions from the Commercial ant Industrial Association of Montgomery which has already proven it's value tC the city and which will not curtail it's efforts until 1t has made of MonS.Eom. cry the queen city of the South.