The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1910-01-04
OCALA'S NEW INDUSTRY

A striking proof of the paying quail
tiles of advertising are the subjoined
letters brought forth by the advertis-
ing of the Crystal Ice Cold Storage &
Canning Co. Note the willingness Of
parties to come to Florida if they can
be assured of work at living wages.
One has land near Oxford he is de-
sirous to cultivate and is ready to
make a contract with the canning
company to raise tomatoes and other
vegetables for the factory. Reflect a
moment what this factory will do to
build up Ocala when it gets fairly
started and the work it will give peo-
pie who have lands on which to raise
the products they will utilize in their
factory. 1t is the duty Of every citizen
to encourage this enterprise to every
effort in their power. Every merchant
can stimulate farmer or trucker to
try a contract with the canning COM
pany to raise certain vegetables. They
will not get fancy prices for some Of
their products and nothing for what
is left over, but will secure living
prices for all they grow. which is a
great deal better than TO have their
expectations raised one day at prices
that mean a small fortune if all they
grew could realize the same prices, and
be cast down the next by getting a
postage stamp for another shipment
north. We have seen some of the
benefits to farmers and truckers who
have raised and make a business of
growing truck yearly for canning COM
panies. and they tell us they make
more by contracting special crops at a
stipulated price, than by general farm
ing The following letters are sam
Il |,
ton the head of the Ocala Crystal Ice
Cold Storage & Canning Co. is receiv-
ing almost daily.
No. ia Bay 26th ST, Bath Beach.
Brooklyn. y. Y, Dec. %. 1909.
The Crystal Ice, Cold Storage & Can
ming Co. Ocala, Fla:
Gentlemen:-I have read your ad
in the Jacksonville Times Union
and should like to hear from you
whether you would be willing to close
with me a contract for tomatoes
| however. for delivery only for sea son
1911
I have purchased a tract of 10 acres
near Oxford, Fla. but as I am unable
take same now in cultivation, l shall
not be able to make delivery until
above mentioned date. Would you
agree to accept a contract for such a
period in advance. l shall not come
down TO Florida before Jan. l. 1911
| but would like TO open connections VI
now.
I shall be very pleased to hear from
| you regarding this matter also your
| terms and average prices you pay for
tomatoes and other vegetables. Hop
| ing to hear from you"at an early date
1 am, gentlemen,
| Very truly yours, Conrad Muller.
| F'ruitland, Tenn. Dec. %. 1909.
Crystal Ice Cold Storage Co. Ocala
Fla:
| Gentlemen:-I am anxious to go It
| Florida soon. I write you to know il
you could possibly give me work OF
some kind in your factory. Can give
| you references if so desired.
! Respectfully John S. Zandel.
| Jameston. Ind. 11-2409.
Mr.. A. w. Braselton:
Dear Sir:-I see by the Ocala Stal
| that you are putting up a canning
factory AS am a factory man woulC
! like a position in country where | car
! work more than a few months Of the
| year. Would like to hear from you il
you could place me. I can set up &
plant and am a high grade man.
| . Yours E. G.. Walker.