The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-16
A COUNTRY OF BIG THINGS.
The Southvest Il q Land OF Un-
limited Resources.

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The southvest II Land OF Un-
limited Resources.
The present opportunities for man
with small. means in the Southwest are
many.
Granted "Mr. Smith has reached q de-
fciEion to locate In that new and growing |
country, what steps shall he take to select |
the most favorable location for his en-
deavors?
What Locality Shall One Choose9
There is a wide range of choIce-he may
select Missouri. Arkansas, Indian terri-
tory Oklahoma territory, Texas, Kansas,
or New Mexico. The door Is open into
each OF these states and territories, and
each presents allurements of a special ma
ture.
But Mr.. Smith has personal inclinations
toward, or talent for, a certain line of
work more than any other. He can best
succeed, therefore, in selecting that vo-
cation which will furnish him with all the
natural aids to his calling. #
Suppose that Mr.. Smith wishes to ems
gage in the lumber business. Manifestly
ne ought to locate in a lumber region.
where not only is raw material present In
ABUNDANT quantities, but where also he
may IND convenient facilities for cutting
and shaping the lumber and transporting
| 1t most ditiously to market.
Or, suppose that Mr.. Smith has always
| oeen interested In live stock and desires
4 to embark in the business Of stock raising
IN that event wide, free range Of pasture
iand, with water and grass, alfalfa, ETC..
| Will demand his consideration. ~
NOW, there are numerous localities In
the southwestern territory before men,
toned, IN which Mr.. Smith could engage
IN the lumber business or in the business
OF stock raising, with greater or less
measure OF success and profit. He will
| very naturally desire to secure the BEST
location, and Just here is where he will
appreciate help. s
How to Find ont. #
1T Is Just here that the Rock Island
systems bureau of information regarding
the Southwest offers It's facilities to Mr..
Smith absolutely without cost. 4
/. The needs Of the Southwest are thor
oughly known to this information bureau.
The Rock Island traverses the section
beast, west, north, and south. New lines
have recently been built, which bring
practically all of the best sections of that
territory directly within the Rock Islands
power to serve in point of transportation
advantages. o.
The Needs OF the Community.
The Rock Island has the needs of this
community so closely at heart that It
maintains corps Of travelling investi-
gators, who visit each town on its lines
and tabulate information concerning bust
ness conditions, resources, markets, and
all facts having bearing on the progress
and prosperity Of its tributary territory.
, A list Of the openings for investors,
business men, and, in fact. for workers in
allllnes OF industry, is kept in systematic
torn, constantly corrected up to date, and
replete with informa ton Of inestimable
value to Mr.. Smith in his. search for the
most favorable location. AS soon as an
opening recorded in this file is filled, that
!, particular file is closed, and the next in
quirer at theabureau of information hears
nothing OF 1t, except he be incidentally
advised Of an OPPORTUNITY WHICH
YESTERDAY WAS AVAILABLE. BUT
TODAY is GONE. ;
Why the Railroad Helps. s
Mr.. Smith is offered the co operation OF
the Rock Islands bureau Of informa tio1
, simply from the broad motive of buildina
, up the territory along Rock Island lines
The road has larger business than that
OF selling him ticket. It's effort Is to
place Mr.. Smith where he can make
+ money enough to buy many tickets and te
! ship much freight n, - e
! Each such person located on the line
8 means more produce to be carried away
Z and more merchandise to be carried in
2 and 1t Is by careful and judicious placing
or individuals that a large community O
e prosperous citizens is built up. +
, Considered from this standpoint, 4
3 will readily be- seen that stheEmaintenanc;
|. OF a Southwest ern bureau Of information
i Is very important factor in the growth
), and prosperity Of the railroad. 81
8 Decision Rests With Inquirer.
n K ftoh ,,yo "a
y decide the matter for Mr.. Smith. it simpl,
n places the facts before him in concrete
b tangible form, so that he may weigh tn
9 evidence and make his own selection an
9 decision. -"
o The possibilities of the bureau are bes
shown by the following extracts fromlet
tiers, OF which there are many similar
filed in the bureau. What has been don
Tor others can be done for YOU
N1R Bsaf sia sfD este a H;q e. e.
through literature issued by the ROCK Isl lar
len home fndiana p is in9 .'a and
11sate at Enid and in the dry goo
Re peased With our location
the. volume Of Business we are doing Far e. E:
sss se pso1s
a. recting our attention to this re- Idly groE
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oe offered reduced rates, seen the Land Of Nov
Few months HENCE ing TS nam IN oy xon 81
'eFely for your eoursf Ha rfspeestfalN!y gr
u. Open Door for W1de-Awake Man.
An ~ Whatever your occupation or profe
w sion, there is a place for youth the activ
- progressive Southwest. srss-.,-5ss..
= There are substantial towns and citie
t with schools, churches, railways, got
Of roads, and other modern Improvement
ng THERE'S no pioneering. That has alreas
been done. s,gf&
~ The climate is mild and healthful, al
nd the range Of crops, as well as the numb
20 Of crops that can be raised annually.
d. greater than in the East or North.
ng Here are some samples of the oppo
an tunities listed by the bureau:
an Meat Market Millinery .
nv Lumber Yard Canning Factory