, 1908-03-12
ONE WAY TO BUILD UP.

idea that it does not apply to them,
that they are privileged characters
who must be permitted to buy where
they please, and at the same time draw
their support from the city in which
they live. The patronage of home in
situations is something that applies TO
every individual and should be prac-
ticed by all. To send away for goods Is
to deprive the home merchant of just
that much support and nine times on;
of ten little or no advantage is CAMEL
thereby.
Laramie is building up many small
industries that should be given all tho
patronage the city affords. Our brick
industry, our planning mills, our plas.
ter works, our creamery, our brewery.
our printing offices and a dozen other
institutions are business establish
ments that not only need the support
Of the home people, but are actually en-
titled TO it by all sense Of reason and
fair dealing.
At times The Republican is inclined
to the belief that the people of Wyo-
ming are lacking in that of 10y
atty to their state possessed by citi'
zens of other states. We have a case
directly in point. A short time ago this
office put in a full line of land Office
blanks and sent advertising matter to
all clerks of court and United States
commissioners using such blanks
throughout the United States. An ap.
peal was made to the people of the
west on the ground of ~patronizing 4
western institution in preference to i
Washington concern that has no in
terest in our institutions or our people.
What was the result? From all the
western public land states the response
was liberal, with a single exception.
Comparatively few Wyoming men plac-
ed orders, although the blanks were OF
equal or better quality, the price tho
same and they could save at least
three days time by buying of their
home concern. The Republican got
its share of the business and has no
complaint coming on that score, but
lot from its own people.
Another case of even a more flag
rant nature. Those who read the coun,
ty commissioners proceedings have
noted from month to month that
George d. Barnard, a st. Louis printing
concern, have been doing a large share
of the county printing. Last month the
bills of this concern and an Omaha
outfit aggregated almost two hundred
and fifty dollars. This money has
been sen. to these outside institutions
in spite of the fact that this office has
stood ready at all times to do the work
and equal in quality, thus keeping
the money at home and employing
home people. The county should be
he first to set a good example to its
citizens. 1t should at all times g.
its patronage to those who are strug.
Cling to build up enterprises in the
west and particularly in their own
towns. The amount sent out last
month would have given employment
to at least two people in Laramie.
1t is now believed that this sort OF
business will o be continued, for the
commissioners of the county say they
will audit no further bills for supplies
that a be bought at home.
Perhaps our creamery is the most
notable illustration of what a home
institution can do. In a single year ;;
has distributed to the ranchmen of the
valley approximately ten thousand dol
lars and its business Is increasing with
every month.
We are to have another institution
here shortly that will make a demand
upon our people for their trade-the
-four mill. All feed and Hour should be
purchased here to the limit of the
consumption of our people. Every
housewife will be called upon to use
Laramie -four in the making of bread.
The flour made at Laramie some years
ago was good flour and probably the
grade will be just as good this time, II
not better. 1t will be up to the women
of Laramie to be loyal to the home
institution. They will have it in their
power to make or break it.
This article goes right to the root
of the trouble with a great many towns.
Disloyalty is the thing that pulls them
down If every citizen will do his par.
the people of Laramie can add i'm
mensely to its business and manufac.
turing interests, its wealth and its pop.
ulation.
The other day the secretary of the
commercial club, Mr.. Eggleston, call
ed the attention of The Republican TO
many little things in which leaks are
occurring. 1t is his belief that the club
can do much by looking after the small
things. The employment of a single
individual should be enough to warrant
its interest and activity.
This would be a good resolve for ev-
cry citizen of this county: l will pat.
ronize home merchants and home in.
situations to the exclusion of all others
just so long as | AKA treated with cour.
tesy n fairness.
PLOT AND COUNTERFEIT.