Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-09-18

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win prosperity and success in the pIac
ling of Rock Island in the very front o
progressive and prosperous communl
| ties said Mayor Levi, secretary of the
Industrial commission, who was the
next speaker Mr. Levi said that Ow
| ing to the fact that the Industrial com
mission was newly organized he pre-
lferred to speak as a fellow business
man. He emphasized the necessity ol
the assistance of every merchant in the
undertaking of a greater Rock Island
Secretary Levi said in part:
THE qualities requisite to build uI
a city are devotion, self sacrifice and
superb faith. The means to attend that
end lie clearly before us, and when
touched by the spirit that makes for
true greatness. there can be but one
result, the placing of Rock Island in
the very front of progressive and pros
porous communities. We must not de-
lude ourselves into believing, because
we have the geographical situation and
physical advantages of exceptional
value, that our growth is a certainty.
Cities are rarely the result of these
conditions alone. 1t needs united Of
fort, harmonious action in word and
deed. criticism without knocking.
Have Many Advantages.
"Whe have a combination of advan-
tages. the location nearby, raw mater
ials of great variety and superior trans
portation facilities. We need but util-
ize our resources and appreciate our
opportunities to win prosperity and
success in this undertaking.
If, to the impatient, some things
seemed TO move little slow at times,
we have, nevertheless, enjoyed a steady
growth every year regardless of general
material conditions in the country at
large. 1t may be true that the full
measure of our development is restrict
ed by artificial barriers, created for the
alleged protection and advancement OF
special interests. If this be so, let me
assure you the Industrial commission
will discover them, and in due time
they will be removed.
The Track Question.
The railroad matter is in the hands
VI Il special COllLlllltc VI dDle S6ullc-
men, and | can assure you il will be
pushed TO a satisfactory conclusion to
all interests concerned. You will not
expect of me a report of things accom-
plished in the brief span of three weeks,
nor on my part am | inclined to pict-
1re what we hope to attain, for as bus
mess men, you are interested in re-
suits. not promises"
In regard to the importance of bring
ing before other communities the ad-
of Rock Island. he said, we
must advertise the city. He gave Kan
sas City as an example of city that
stood before the American people as
1ne which had enjoyed a marvellous
commercial growth. Mr.. Levi said that
he had received a letter from the com
nercial agent of Kansas City in re-
;ponse to his communication asking
he best means of advertising a city.
How to Advertise.
The letter contained the following:
Nearly every city in the United States |
las some distinctive qualifications, |
which entities it to consideration, and |
he writer's idea of legitimate adver- |
Using is to advertise the thing for |
which q city is most conspicuOusly not |
ID. How to do this is another ques- |
ion. Some resort to magazine adver- |
Using. some operate through railroads, |
,ut the best advertising for any city is |
doing things"
Unity of Action.
Herman SchnelI of Davenport gave |
wo vocal numbers which were greatly |
appreciated. Mr.. Schnell has a voice of |
EXCELLENT quality and good range and |
he rendition of his numbers was good
> w. Smith next gave a talk to gro
ers. Unity of Action" was the sub
ect of Hope Thompson's address, III
which he made plea for more local
'atriotism and a united effort e. ]
'tackhOuse of Davenport gave two read
ngs which were a great treat to the
carers.
Albert Huber. the rating secretary,
utlined the plans for future work in
he association. Robert Rexdale gave
short address. in which he congratu-
lted the members on the enthusiasm
hown in the undertaking, after which
e gave one of his popular readings.
Y. b. McIntyre's remarks were humor-
us and caused, as usual a great deal
laughter. A reading by Mr.. Stack
ouse and an address by Mayor Nc
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