The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-07-25
WELCOME GENTLEMEN OF The
ALABAMA PRESS.

its heartiest welcome to the members
OF the Alabama Press Association.
who are Brunswick's honcred guests
this morning. We are happy that it
is our privilege to bid a welcome to
such a distinguished body Of men, who
having for a few hours, abandoned the
cares Of a busy life are seeking rest
and recreation in our favored cline.
So, to these editors who for a spell
have forgotten the constant grind of
the copy hook" we e8tend d true
Georgia welcome brunswick is
(yours for just as long asIyou will have
her, and she is INDUCING the hope that
she viii SO charm you ton this, your
initial visit that you win come often
in the future and stay longer.
At this particular time it is oppor-
tune that the leaders pf progressive
thought in the great state Of Ala
bama, should become bitter acquaint-
ed with the people CT one of the deep
est ssaports in The south, port des-
tined to play great part and be
come a potent factor inEthe commerce
'of The state Of Alabaha. Alabama
and Brun wick are nov linked in
lereat entorpris in the Shape of new
railroad. the latest and most far-reach-
ling example of southern development
yet achieved cnneclng the hills and
valleys OF Alabama, her vast noten-
tiaIites Of wealth in mines, minerals,
ccal, iron, steel agricultural and man
ufacmrcd products with Brunswick,
the gem port on the south Atlantic,
in whose landlocked harbor might Sc
renely float the nayios OF the world.
Indeed, it is time fer the people of
Alabama and the people of Brunswick
to understand that we are now linked
by oighty-pound steel rails, over which
the mammoth products OF all Alabama
viii soon be seeking tide water at
this port,
a kindred spirit makes us wond-
r0s kind" and in this day of southern
evolution and southern development
tthere is a bond of union, a "commun-
tty Of interests" between the people
of these two sections, serving to make
their interest in The future identical
We would be recreant to trust,
however if IN welcoming these distin-
guishel members or the Fourth Es-
tate" q Alabama to Brunswick we
failed 10 point out to them, some of
the wonderful gifts, the God of nature
has layished upon this, the best harbor
in the great galaxy of American SER
: ports We point with a pardonable
pride to its majestic sweep of waters.
its magnificent anchorage grounds, for
a vast commerce, to its IS feet Of nav
gable depths from docks to sea.
steadily being deepened under federal
appropriations to 80 feet. We would
have these Alabama visitors look wen
to the best appointed system of rail-
road and steamship terminals in the
country, built after the most APPROX
ed fashion and with facilities for an
immense volume Of business. here
in Brunswick we have an equable eli
mate, the second lowest death rate of
any coast city in the country, a stead
lily growing commerce and happy
people.
Again We bid you gentlemen, ycur
wives ana your sweathearts your
mothers and your daughters. 4 most
sincere welcome We would have all
nature heleched in ner choicest raj
lment to add 10 the pleasure Of the
occasion and when you shall have re
turned TO your homes, We trust you
viii carry with YOU pleasant memories
Of this gem little city by the sea"