Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-04-25
\ Commercial Club Needed.
Grand Forks, N. D..
April Is, 1912.

Grand Forks, N. d..
April Is, 1912.
10 the Editor of the Record
In reading the issues of the past
months Record | noticed an article
written by your local editor in
which he adequately discussed the
need of commercial club in Linton.
The editor deserves much credit for
urging the business men to organize
commercial club, because your
present business conditions demand
such an essential organization.
But, unfortunately, the business
men have not properly considered
this vital suggestion. | take this
opportunity to analyze the present
situation: Why you need a COM
nerical club, and, ultimately, its
possible accomplishments.
TO comply with the rule of the
Record as to limited space, | will
attempt to summarize what COM
mercial club can do for Linton.
II is necessary to inquire. What
is the present situation?!' 1t must be
admitted that the absence of CEN
trial guiding body, together with
the lack of cooperation among
business concerns. have allowed the
growth of antagonism and selfish
interests. Consequently, the efforts
of few for advancement have been
scattered and their attempts result
ed in comparative failure. The fact
that a few carry all possible com
modltlcs, and cut prices, thereby
seeking all profits in every line,
shows the fallacy in the business
operations. because such concerns
actually injure their own interests.
besides rendering the efforts of
others to secure better prices and
cooperation with their consumers
effective. This situation shows the
great need for systematic organiza-
ton and cooperation of all business
Interests.
From practical experience, the re-
ports of such organizations where
ever in existence show that a com
mercial club will influence the fol-
lowing results:
First: 1t will bring about coop
GRAFTON of business interests.
Second: Cooperation will give
you systematic business organiza
ton and efficient management
Third: twill establish closer bust
ness relations with the farmer
Fourth: Your town and its .busi-
nesses will be efficiently advertised.
This means bringing the attention
OF the people to the advantages in
dealing with local business concerns.
consequently. the money which goes
outside to large wholesale enter
prises would remain in your home
town.
Fifth: Prices would be more uni
form, thereby increasing the net
Income of business; because.
through the club, stock could he
purchased at more reasonable rates.
Sixth: Through the club all prob
lens could be considered and the
various purposes Of the town in its
upbuilding could be adequately adj
ministered by appointed committees.
| Seventh. The club could act as
an agent in transactions with outside
interests, for the benefit of the
town.
Eighth: (And the most vital
factorl: That working together
will create a spirit of self-interest
in every individual to boost his
ltoWn. and, therefore. the fact that
his success depends upon that of all
the others brings forth the best
efforts of every Individual to make
his townssa desirable place in which
to carry on business and an attract
| i've place in which to live For such
conditions will attract the most de-
sirable home-b builders and business
investors.
The prevailing attitude which
dominates the business interests de-
mands just consideration of this rec
ommendatlon. because of the inesti-
mable value Of such an organization.
/ 1t is obvious that many petty inter
ests would disappear, opening the
way to cooperation. facilitating
educational purposes and the up
building Of yoUr town for your com
mon interests.
Yours respectfully.
Clemens +. kelsch