The Greeley tribune., 1910-11-10
IN THE WAKE OF POLITICS

Now that it is all over and the
told Won so" chorus has had its hing,
LET ms get together and reason on the
things that are TO come. The elee-
ton is almost history-some the re-
ioicing, others are mourning ana YET
others are explaining, but the result
is there and can not be altered by
regrets, lamentations or rejoicing.
Enthusiastic citizens in all walks
of life during the past few weeks
have slackened their normal gait in
their business or profession or occu-
patton to discuss weighty questions
of state or preference for political
candidates. Under the immutable
law there must be sacrifice If time
usually devoted to a certain line or
endeavor is consumed to further
other interests. While it is an OBJ
yious duty for the progressive citizen
to take part in political campaigns
and to take an interest in his city.
county, state and national govern
ment. 1t is inevitable that our pro-
gress as a people is less during this
time than at any otner. Now that
the biennial contest has closed, with
in short time normal conditions
will prevail What bitterness that
may have been engendered will pass
away and the community will be in
the mood to study as unit the prob
lens of a Greater Greelev and a
Greater Weld county.
Elections are great things. but at
that they determine only what poll
time and what officers shall serve
for stipulated terms. There are
greater problems for Greeley and
policies that must be decided for a
longer term than that for which the
governor is elected. Let us get to-
gether on these and devote what
time we can to building up Greeley
and Weld county to the stature
somewhere near its possibilities.
The thousands OF prospective
homeseekers who are now viewing
with wonder the products of Weld
county being exhibited in the east,
learning about its health giving
climate and its advantages for hon
est. industrious citizens. probably
will not know the name of our
county officials when they arrive or
how the election went. but they will
know that the spirit that builds up
is abroad in Weld county ard that
1t ts peopled with earnest men and
women who will welcome their kind
as citizens. They will find out before
they come If We have good schools,
II we have good water to drink, II
we have churches and libraries, n
we cater to the saloon and the dol
lar mark or to civic Righteousness
and what sort OF people we are gen.
orally. without regard to our poll
tics. They will trust the sort OF
community they think we are able to
elect men to Office who will admin
lister our public anairs properly
Whether our prospective citizens are
democratic or republican in politics
will not affect their decision in max
ing their homes in Weld county: but
show them that we are doing things
and they will want to be one OF US
Now is the time for a good, long
straightaway pull for Greeley. The
Traffic association is already busy
and the Commercial club will soon
be under full headway for the win
ter. There is good record OF
achievement behind, and a broader
field than ever lies before. There
is work enough for all and recruits
are welcomed at any time in the
earnest but bloodless battle for a
Greater Greeley