Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-12-03
Let Everyone Lift,

Augusta citizens are afforded an OPP
portunity, In the proposed extension of
the shoe factory by the building of a
1OO-foot enlargement to the present
plant, to secure a prosperous and per-
manent addition to the industrial life
of the community. 1t IS an opportuni-
ty that means much for the future
growth and prosperity of our city, and
one which every citizen will have a
personal interest in seeing improved.
No man who lives and does b.,sincss
in any community can fail to share in
the increased prosperity that comes
about from an enlargement of its earn
ing population and a consequently
greater volume of money distributed
through all the channels of trade and
industry No intelligent citizen has
the enterprising and substantial shoe
company now doing business in Au
gusta has contributed to the prosperity
Of our city. Vacant houses have been
occupied, the needs of a rapidly grow
ing population have forced the pr'vid-
ing of new rents, and every branch of
commercial, mechanical and profess
sional life has felt the stimulus that
has come from a bigger, buster city,
substantially reinforced in the pur-
chasing power, that lies at the basis of
Let US stop moment and consider
just what this great industry means to
our city, and what is involved in the
proposed increase of its output. At
the present time the pay roll of the
shoe factory is about $4,000 a year,
practically all of which goes into local
circulation. This is nearly half as
large as the pay roll of the Edwards
Manufacturing Company which is a
trifle less than 100000 a year. If the
shoe factory is built it will mean an in
crease of at least 900 in the pay roll
of this company. Instead, therefore,
of an annual pay roll of $4,000, this
big industry would in the event Of the
contemplated enlargement. have an an
nual pay roll of at least S215,000. This
would mean a substantial growth of
population, that would call for more
houses, and that would contribute, di-
rcctly or indirectly, to the welfare
of every mechanic, and every business
and professional man in our city. 1t
would mean a substantial advance ment
of Augusta along the lines Of indus
trial growth and prosperity. 1t is q
time when every citizen recognizing
the vital importance of this matter to
Augusta. should be anxious and willing
to aid the project to the full extent of
his ability. Let everyone do his part
and the success of the undertaking will
posed enlargement of the shoe factory,
with its resulting growth in population
end its substantial increase of money
IN local circulation. will involve the
raising of about $4,000. Of this sum,
Hon. John F. Hill with characteristic
devotion to the best interests of his
city. has generously pledged $1,000.
This leaves $1,000 to be raised. and a
committee of the Board of Trade will
make an earnest effort this week to
secure pledges for this amount. There
should be, and we believe will be, a
prompt and generous response on the
part of our citizens. In work of this
kind everyone will want to be repre-
sented Every citizen will see the i'm
portance of doing his full share With
q generous measure of cooperation the
Efforts of the committee will be crown
ed with success, and results secured
that Will make powerfully for the flu
ture growth and welfare of our city.
BY all means let everyone lift
Senator-elect jeff Davis promises
That there will be something doing