The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-05
PARTRIDGE URGES
DRAINAGE SCHEME
MINNEAPOLIS MAN SEES OPPOR-
TUNITY FOR RECIPROCITY.
Aiding Development of Minnesota in
the North Duty that Lies on This
City, Because of the Community of
Interests Which Exists, He De-
clares. .-.t -ss*.vz -, s..,..: !

& eff Minneapolis is a friend of this
country we have been travelling thru
the past two days, believe ho.country1
in turn will prove friend Of Mime
apoEs, - said George II. Partridge Of
Wyman, Partridge & Co., discussing the
recent drainage investigation trip with
the Minneapolis men in the party.
"This wilderness, am convinced. has
possibilities which, if developed, will add
greatly to the wealth, Importance and
business prosperity Of the state and of
Minneapolis I hope to see Minneapo-
lis stand behind this. drainage and de-
velopment movement and win trends
for herself among the people Of the
north and the future settlers Of re-
claimed lands.
Community Of Interests.
"To my mind, there is a certain COM
munity of interests between Minneapo-
lis and this country that should be de-
veloped and strengthened. 1t will re-
dound to the greatness Of Minneapolis
if cared for at once and carefully fol-
lowed. To certain extent we are both
misunderstood. Minneapolis bears the
reputation Of being great manufac-
turing city because Of the prominence
Of lumber and flour interests. Our job
bling interests are almost lost sight Of
in the common reputation of the city,
tho they are great and are growing rap
idly, Because Of the rapid decline in
our lumber industry, the future great
ness of the city will depend on the in
creased prominence of our jobbing in
| terests. This same transformation must
come also to the northern part Of the
state.
In Error as to the North.
"The people of the state, and espe-
cially Of the city, have in general
passed judgment on the entire northern
part Of the state as one vast numbering
and timber region, adapted to nothing
else. A great agricultural country
! is possible and will come with a little
encouragement. The reputation Of the
north for lumber will change. The
country is especially adapted to stock.
raising. The wonderful samples of
have seen show that. They will want
a market for their stock and, with the
Armour plant, Minneapolis can offer it
with a short haul and less loss from
! shrinkage than any other market.
Gin short, Minneapolis will be able
to offer the coming settlers of this vast
reclaimed region their best market fol
everything they produce-stock, grai1
or produce. In return, market is ere
ated for Minneapolis manufacturer
and jobbers We can work together
and should work together for the com
mon good Of all.
| Business Reason.
"This may be a selfish reason, bu
it is a practical business reason. Tt
my mind, our common interest will
that northern country is close and pc
culiar and should be fostered for it,
value to our business interests in tn,
future. I have been greatly impressed
with the possibilities and resources O.
this country and hope and expect t,
see it reclaimed and developed. Will
that country drained and opened TO-
settlement, the population of the stat
could be easily doubled in ten years
and Minneapolis would grow to be
city of 100000, rather than 100000
It's business would be increased accord
ingly,. as would it's wealth and pros
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