Williams news., 1908-03-14
LET OUR LIGHT SHINE
Editor Willia ms News:

umns to present my views on a subject that is of prime interest to every resident of Williams, and more particularly so to the busi- ness men and property holders, viz: The importance of letting the outside world know the many ad- vantages possessed by this city for the investment of capital.
 As the readers of your paper have observed, the NEWS has al ways. and especially under its present management, been a con- sistent and persistent booster of the town. It has, week by week. recorded the Improvements going on, and sung the praises of those who by their enterprise and pro- gressiveness have assisted in the city's upbu lding. l do not think that the efforts of the paper have been seconded with the enthusiasm they deserve; but it is to be hoped that our citizens will awake from their lethargy and all co operate in bringing about results which will place Williams in the front rank of the live towns of the west.
 Now allow me to suggest, in an humble way, the means that I con- slider best to bring to the attention of capital the unquestionable ad- vantages possessed by Williams, both from a business and residence standpoint:
 Literature in the form of pamph- lets, circulars, folders, etc., should be printed and distributed by mail and by placing them in hotels. de- pots and other places of public re- sort, stating the exact conditions existing here. Attention could be directed to the Fray Marcos hotel now receiving ite finishing touches. This will undoubtedly be an ele- gant hostelry-one where all the luxuries will be obtainable and which will have no superior as 8 place of entertainment in this or any other country under the sun. And in this connection it could be stated that in order to reach that wonderful work of nature, the Grand Canyon, it is necessary to come to Williams as the branch road leading to that scenic marvel leaves the main line here. The territory immediately adjacent to town has many points of interest. Bill Williams mountain, for in stance. is a subject worthy of poem. It stands like a giant sen. tinel, overlooking the country for miles around. From it's pine clad summits.are waited balmy breezes. laden with health giving ozone. which, blow over Williams like odors from Araby the Blest-a veritable elixir of life. In the matter of climate ours is incom- parable-cool and delightful in summer, while in winter it is just sufficiently bracing to keep one in the very best physical condition.
 Among the other advantages that might be cited as an attraction to investors is the certainty of the removal of division headquarters to this point. A round house, as your readers are aware. has already been built, and this is SO construc ted as to be readily capable of en largement, while switches have been put in and miles of track laid. The Saginaw & Manistee Lumber Company has been doing an immense amount of work on its property preparatory to resuming operations. Improvements and enlargements in all parts of the works have been made and the daily output of lumber will be in- crea sed to 100000 feet per day when operations are resumed.
 All of these enterprises will nee essarily add a substantial body of wage earners to our population new residences will be erected hnainass will feel the rexi iyify 10 ef.