The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1906-09-14
Western Kentucky and the
immigration Movement.


terprise and depriving every proper
~ owner in some measure OF the
just returns Of his thrift. II is this
fact that has set on foot an investi-
CATION into industrial conditions, out
o. which was evolved the immigra-
ton movement that has gained such
widespread popularity.
This dearth Of common labor not
only criPples factories in meeting
their demands, planters in harvest
ing their crops and householders in
keeping up their establishments. bat
II actually interleres with the devel-
opment Of the country TO It's full
wealth producing capacity. Il is
there that the condition is Serious
and there is no hope ia the outlook
by the natural gam in population.
This shortage OF labor is used
with telling effect by the commercial
and industrial bodies in other parts
Of the country 10 the serious detri-
ment OF the progress of the entire
south, and as Il is we'll known that
there is no surplus OF labor in any
portion Of the south. II is a matter
Of vital Importance TO the progress
OF towns and localities in Jackson's
Purchase. that we make every effort
20 overcome these conditions
The farmers Of Jackson's Pur-
chase have been blessed with boun-
teous crops, and throughout this
section the cry goes up for help.
Men and women unused to such la
bnI, have been compelled TO assist
in the field and in the harvest to
protect the immense crops ana save
them from loss.
The factories IN Hickman. in
some instances. have found Il diff
cult 10 secure sufficient labor TO OPP
crate their plants 10 the foil capacity.
Il is the opPoriuDe time for strong
energetic work in the interest OF
immigration, and the up building o.
this end OF the state. The success
Of this movement is OF vastly more
importance TO the business men OF
Jackson's Purchase than few days
time In ordinary routine Of business.
Every individual is urged TO consii-
tute himself delegate 10 the con-
veLtion, 10 be held al Paducah. Oct.
as. 10 consider this question.
It is not the purpose Of the Com
mercial clubs ia Jackson's Purchase
TO promote a movement that will
effect skilled labor Ia any measure,
excep, beneficiary by creating more
demand Tor house and construction
work. That it will greatly benefit
the farmers Throughout Jackson's
Purchase, by the location OF large
number Of immigrants Of the right
sort on suitable farms as truck farm
ers, must be self-evident to every
thinking person. These thrifty, in
telligent immigrants from abroad
farming on land nov unpfoduciive,
will adj 10 the material wealth and
prosperity Of every property owner
IN southwestern Kentucky.
The convention to be held on Oct.
aud S. should be attended by rep
resentstives Of every town in West
ern Kentucky. The attendance from
other sections OF the Purchase prom
ises to be large. and as a result OF
this convention, ten thousand people,
having property interests IN Jack
sons Purchase, ought TO enroll them
selves as members of the immigra-
ton bureau OF the Paduoah Com
mercial club.
The Commercial clubs. mayors
and leading citizens OF Kul,aSa,
Marion. Murray, Benton, Mayheld.
Hickman. Milburn aud Columbus,
should Join hands with the Paducah
Commercial club in this great effort.
The Louisville Commercial club has
been invited and IL is believed that
it will send a strong delegation to
cooperate with the progressive peo-
pie Of southwestern Kentucky in this