Weekly journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1908-1929, 1912-09-18
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UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS


told OF the bringing of the great
soil expert. DR. " T. Cook. here to
examine into the possibility Of i'm
proved farming methods and "Scien-
tifie Soil Culture" and the subse-
quent founding OF the Prescott Dry
Farm. He in jovial and good ma
turcd manner referred to the fact
that Secretary Fraser had prepared
his speech for him and had handed
il to him already written out, This
joke on the secretary only empha-
sized long headed move on the
part of tina, individual to keep each
speaker from overstepping the
bounds of his subject as the secretary
had outlined list Of topics for
each speaker. This prevented the
usual tendency of one speaker to
encroach upon the topic OF another
speaker
Facts, Not Theories.
Larry Little. the successful "Sei-
entific Soil Culturist." was then
called upon and made Characteristic
speech which was quite the hit of
the evening. lie dealt in facts and
not in theories. He told Of how
he had worked seven days week
for the last five months and how he
could now see success coming his
way. lie showed in his remarks
that he had carefully studied his sub
ject. not for this speech. but for the
purpose Of putting it into practice
lie exhibited two splendid ears Of
corn raised by the Dry process.
and was loudly cheercd on the con-
elusion Of his practical remarks. He
gave much valuable information and
data as to his methods OF dry farm
ing. but the latencss OF the hour
makes II necessary to curiail the
entire story of the Get Together"
session OF the chamber and Mr.. Lit
ties valuable remarks mus, suffer
with the rest.
Auto Run Announced.
Past President r. n. Fredericks
did not deign to make a speech but
announced an auto run 10 Littie's
Dry Farm on Saturday afternoon,
starting at ? o'clock and asked car
owners who were willing to aid in
taking out party to communicate
with Secretary Fraser. He thought
about fifteen ears should be along.
Mining Possibilities.
Judge F.. w. Wells was then
called upon To discuss the Posi-
bilitics OF Mining in Yavapai." He
al once characterized this as the
chief industry Of the county and
stated that he had tasted the bitter
with the sweet Of the business and
felt able to speak knowingly upon
the subject. He gave very inter
esting paper on the subject which
set forth the history Of mining from
It's earliest days and showed that its
future held as much development in
store as its past had shown. And he
was strongly of the opinion that
favapai county would be found TO
be one Of nature greatest store
houses Of wealth when fully de.
veloped.
Straight Business Talk.
W. A. Drake was the next mem
Der called upon and nc gave most
practical discussion of the outlook
OF the county from a business point
OF view and warned the people
against driving capital out Of the
state by improper laws. as had been
done in the states Of Texas and
Oklahoma particularly. His theory
is that the county and city are what
their individual citizens make them
to be. lie feels that the dawn of
a new era is upon us and that
united effort on the part OF the
people will bring results greatly TO
be desired and appreciated. He
emphasized the fact that il takes
ready cash to build up a country
and told of s20O.O00.OOO in American
money which had sought investment
abroad for the reason that better
opportunities were offered and urged
Arizona people to try and turn the
tide their way by properly encour-
aging the men with big money to
come into and stay in the country.
lie said that the keynote Of the sue
cess OF any country was the CO.
operation Of the various enterprises
and that the prosperity OF the rail-
roads is the barometer Of the pros
perity of the country. His talk was
replete with information and full OF
interest
Pays Tribute to State.
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