The Greeley tribune., 1909-04-07

do not, Ln0u ~ WOuiu uc VI uo une
for a few enthusiasts to force 1t upon
them, with the certainty of a loss
,occasioned from lack of patronage.
But II they desire 1t. they may 40
signify by aiding 1t with the purchase
of its stock and a proper boosting.
A country might be likened to the
homework of an animal. The bach
bone is the fundamental part-the
part essential and to which other
frame work Is adjunctive. AgricuA
ture Is like this backbone; without
1t there can be no animal of account
or permanence. consequently ~
agriculture is the mainstay of the
country 1t must necessarily be 80 II
all institutions pertaining to 1t. Then
this proposed fair is necessarily the
child of the farmer. and without his
support 1t cannot exist.
The Commercial and Gentlemen ;
Driving clubs of Greeley recognize
this and propose to first get this
proper backing. So after all 1t de-
pends upon the farmer to say yea or
nay. To get this expression D. J.
March has been authorized to solicit
subscriptions for stock among them.
Should the response be favorable.
there IL no doubt but the residents OF
the towns. by purchase OF stock and
business energy. will place 1t in op-
Grafton.
And, Mr.. Farmer. l am willing to
go upon record with q prophecy that
il Weld county has fair that al
Improbable and visible value will be
added to every class of property and
Occupation, Of not only the immedi-
ate vicinity but of the entire state
as we'll.
So do not turn down this paper
presented to you. Don't even wait
for it's presentation. but call on Mr..
March and subscribe. And discon-
tinue at once that too common and
most pernicious saying. well. I'll
see and maybe do something. Such
an act kills the enthusiasm SO neces-
sary to a favorable termination. l
have subscribed 500. That is a
small amount, SO small that l am
ashamed of its paltryness. for am
convinced, even should no dividend
be declared. and l lose 1t all, yet the
fair be a 80, l should yet profit large
| ly. indirectly.
And SO will each and all of you
should you give a like amount. II
you own house or any business in
the town, or rent or own farm, or
have herd of sheep. cattle, horses
or hogs.
| 1t is thought that the sum of $10.-
900 may be sufficient. IL the Island
Grove park grounds be utilized for
the racing and other moving features
That an arrangement for its use can
he made is more than probable. For
although the park is the property OF
the city. it is presumed that no city
officials will ever be SO blind to Gree
lley's welfare as to throw obstacles
in the way OF 80 meritorious an ell
terprise.
Suitable lands can be acquired ~
the fair association adjacent to the
park upon which to build structures
for exhibition purposes.
Should there be reasons for not
using this property OF the city's, 1t
may be advisable to purchase o.:
lease sufficient land for all purposes.
But the location and general pr
ceedure will be determined by NIT
jority OF the shareholders OF the fair
association when sufficient money 8
subscribed
Some are under the impression
that w. L. Clayton is trying to un-
load certain real estate upon the
/ fair association for purposes of en-
hancing the value of other property
owned by him. In other words try
ing to use the project for personal
profit. am free to say such Is not
the case. Clayton is progressive
and very live citizen. He can see AZ
surely as any business man. that the
fair will be of general good. He
owns or has options on certain prop
erty which will be considered If the
fair is a go. and has offered them at
nro ~ lon allv coct A0uroa In fact the