South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-11-29
REASONABLE REASONS
Why Mishawakans Should Boost the
Chamber of Progress.
To the Editor of the South Bend


NeWs-TimeS:
Recently a number of inquiries have
been propOunded as to the reasons
why Mishawaka citizens should be-
come identified with the Mishawaka
Chamber of Progress. AS one who to
some extent has been instrumental in
forwarding the growth of this move
ment, embodying as ii does, so many
splendid preceDts and principles, L am
constrained to answer some OF these
questions. and. if possible. to give a
valid and subSiSting reason why citi-
zens of Mishawaka should become
identified with this newest municipal
and social organization.
To live in a city that is so lifeleSSly
impersonal as to be without commu-
nifty inspiration, and devoid OF cooper
ative action, is even less than to live
tho life alongside if not within the
confines of the rural cemetery. All
great accomplishments have resulted
from inspiration, followed with CO.
Opeation of action. Unity of purpose
is the way to work into reality that
efficiency, knowledge and advancement
of the community which goes TO make
up real life for the citizen and the
community The exchanging of ideas
which lead to understanding, makes
for citizenship.
Therefore. by an organization. as
broad in its scope as the Chamber or
Progress, we hope to measure up TO
these requirements.
If we hope TO raise our standard OF
citizenship we must raise the under
standing and intelligence OF the lndl-
vidual citizen Then, comparatively we
may develop and improve our commu-
nitV morally. economically, socially
and industrially. Simple observation
of the work of the little mindless ants,
comparatively building for their con-
venience. working together Tor their
Community's interests, may teach US d
lesson TO work together for our COM
nunitv's present welfare and future
baDDiness Man does not live by
bread alone, nor does citizenship con-
sist of the wherewithal TO get bread
alone But citizenship is measured
bv the standard of living and doing OF
Justice in the community therelore'
il behooves each and every one OF US
TO unite. one with the other upon coili-
mon ground. whereby we may raise
the standards. right the wrongs ana
strengthen the good. Everyone seek
inc elevation will profit through the
aeforts of thoseidentihed with the
C,barnber of Progress. Your proper
ton of profit depends upon your lhuI-
vidual activity. together with your
oufCkneSs to understand the spirit VI
this movement. Your reward lot
,.o,Ir activity will undoubtedly be many
fold in exchange. This reward may
not he measured in selfish dollars ana
cents at once. But the pront JhaI
aows to human units dwelling IN a
community. may. through the euorts
of the community and of the indlvl-
dual be increased a thousand told.
This law is inevitable, or we are tam
herring with fater 1t is the prlnclple
pf evolution in community CROWN and
social intercourse. ,.,
So let each and every cltlzeh get
togetber in this mammoth movement
v-bicb stands 'AH for one and one
for AIr'. four-square to every vino
+bat blows. Let us boost and encour-
- the good. With determination
5isDlace the wrong. Our proporuoh
~ Sood accomplishments will be little
unIess we have the united encouIase-
Int Of the community. Displdce-
--'ent of wrong will be nil unless we
bova the same cooperative help'
T-,a Ntisbawaka Chamber OF FROG
80 stands with outstretched hahus
- welcome citizens, irrespective OF
S,J,s;Dcss politics or religion. JON
,.our EFFORTS with Us. for united we
shall stand. divided we fall. Get to-
re+ber exch~ ideas, desires; make
suggestions Let your spirit be Three
speeds forward and no reverse Tor
the advancement OF Mishawaka and
Nsihawaka's citizenship.
DARWIN BOYER.