Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1912-05-03
NEED OF DISTRICT LEAGUE.


= In order to work to better advan-
: tage in the development of the whole
valley no better move could be made
than in the organization of a William
cite Valley Development league upon
plans under which similar Organiza-
tions exist In Southwestern Wash
ngton, cities and towns in several
counties united two or three years
ago, in the formation of a Southwest
ern Washington Development league,
calculated to promote the advertise
ment of the whole section regardless
of each separate locality. This asso-
citation is composed of representa-
tives from each commercial organ
ization in the district, and each Or
ganization pays in proportion to its
membership to the support of the
larger club. BY this means, much
Emore defective work can be accom-
plished than could hope to be done
| by individual effort and the benehc-
lent results of the league have been
manifold.
With an organization in the Will
lamette valley of this nature, it would
be possible to promote prosperity 10
much greater extent than can be
done by the dozens of small clubs
and commercial organizations work
ing Independently In the matter
Of making creditable exhibits at the
Eastern land shows, for instance the |
Valley league could undertake this |
work and the cost on each locality |
would be inconsequental. There is |
no question of the value of such dis
plays. They are given in the popu-
lous centers of the Middle West.
where they attract thousands of peo-
pie dissatisfied with their location.
and who are looking to the West for
future homes. If the exhibits attracr.
these prospective homeseekers learn
much regarding the country and,
eventually, many of them find homes
in the West. Polk county was not
represented in any of the land shows
last year, but this should not occur
again. With the unrivalled advanta-
ses which this county possesses. she
can offer attractions equal to the best
and superior to many. Benton and
Marion county we believe, united in
a display at Omaha, and reaped
rich reward for the money and the ,
time expended in getting it together
ana forwarding it to the place of ak
hibition. Had there been a William
ette Valley Development league i'm
existence, much better display could G
have been made from this portion Of i
the state and the attraction for new q
settlers would have been correspond
nrly greater. Il
Let the live communities of this L. Il
valley consider this question. Let rs n
land together for mutual progress $
md protection. We should not fear a
hat one locality will benefit more
han another under this scheme. 1f II
he league is operated as it should t.
'c, it will treat all sections fairly
md impartially. II will operate unon
he broad guage plan that what BEN II
fits one section of the community r,
viii, in measure, enhance the pros r,
'erity of all others. BY the adoption
4 the plans that have been founi g,
work advantageously in other b.
tates. we may gain the value of their :;
Npericnce and avoid their mistakes.
he formation of. a Valley Develop n
1ent league would result In the en- a
loyment Of competent secretary g.
no would have an office at some "a
'ntral point In the district, and who Ia
ould devote his entire time To this
ork. Thus every community I'm the a,
istrict would gain the benefit Of his IN
hors. The activities Of the league sa
ould form a valuable aid To the Ia
ork of the different commercial or N,
'nizations, and its greater score ri
ould bring their advantages TO the TO
.tention Of a much larger number
people c,
The Observer believes the plan IS 10
orth considering and hopes 10 So, I'm
move in this direction. 81,