The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-26
NOT DISCOURAGED.
Hustling Ability Helps and
don't Need Draw on Savings.

Wilson. Kan. Dec. 1&-so far az the
present crop year IN concerned IN EN-
worth county the business men OF WI
son are rejoicing because of the TRADE
the town has enjoyed during the ye.E
1913. Not business house has nad 70
close out on account OF short crops.
and the farming section surrounulns
the town raised enough to pun tne"
over the crops shortage.
In short the farmers went to work
with greater vim and put out larger
acreage or wheat than ever, and with
more and deeper moisture than ever
before known at this time of year. ev-
cry acre of it is fine, and Will rank
100 per cent and better. In careful
review OF conditions existing IN wilson
and surrounding section the World
says: "Our people are well dressed
happy and contented. elated over ex-
cellent prospects for next year. ana
thankful that weather conditions are
such that we have had little need to
draw upon the surplus of former
years.
Erect Necessary Buildings.
Wilson hasn't had a boom in erect
ing new buildings this year. What rev
there has been built were necessary.
Few towns of the size OF Wilson can
point to as many substantial business
houses, and the pioneer shacks are fast
getting to be a thing Of the past.
The new concrete garage, and the Ice
plant erected by A. Smetana are need
ed enterprises for the towns good. So
far as public utilities go. the town has
a splendid lighting system and water
works. Wilson is also proud Of her
telephone system and the irst-class
service the company give the patrons.
+ - IN
system as manager, and he does things
In the line of public utilities is classed
the hospital built and operated by DIR.
A. E. O'Donnell and DR.. J. B. Carter.
In school work the town has a first
class system and up-to-date modern
buildings. The same is true of her
several churches.
Milling Interests Increase.
One of the big business enterprises In
Wilson is the Yost Milling company.
The plant is operated day
and night, and has daily
capacity of 600 barrels.
1t will be remembered that Wilson
was at one time widely known from
one end Of the state to the other for
producing the largest loaf of bread
ever baked. It's weight was 230
pounds, 10 feet long. IN feet wide
and one foot tall. It was prepared
and baked by the Yost Milling Co.. of
Wilson, and was on exhibition at Fort
Riley. It was baked in an oven espec-
tally constructed by the company.
Since /. M. Yost has been the owner
of this mill many substantial changes
have been made. and the trade ex-
tends near and far. In one year as
high as 165 carloads Of flour has been
shipped and sold in Los Angeles. The
Yost mill has been successful in get
ting government contracts in Arizona,
New Mexico, Texas and Arkansas.
Of four or more concrete tanks to be
used in storing the wheat raised in
this vicinity and Ellsworth county.
The Yosts are believers in the hard
Turkey wheat variety. e. d. Yost is
a member OF the firm, and Is at the
head Of the mill in Wilson. He is a
young man with fine business ability.
The Wilson mill is q big success un-
der his management
Wilson has two banks. The State
| bank, which had a capital and surplus
on Dec. last of 100000 and depos-
| its aggregating $335,790.92. The 9TH
er bank is the Farmers State, with
| a capital and surplus of $4,000 and
deposits of $85.837.SO.
Progressive Merchants.
Wilson is the home of as fine a line
| OF successful business men as one Will
see anywhere. One Of her solid bust
ness men is q candidate for U. s.
marshal. ]. H. Baum had his appli-
| cation recorded early in the game, and
he and his friends are working with
all their might to land him. He has q
basketful of endorsements, and they
come from all over the state. He lives
in Ellsworth county.
| Substantial Business Buildings.
The several large mercantile houses
are a credit to the push of the firms
! engaged in business in Wilson. Many
of the mercantile houses are commo.
dious two-story stone and brick build.
ings. A good system Of cement walks
lead all over the town. The town ha.
a good opera house and q progressive
business mems club. That the bust
ness men of Wilson and the prosper.
Gus farmers who trade here and hely
build up the town are in deep earnes
to push and pull for the town ont
need only point to the fact of the re-
cent organization of the Wilson Fail
association. when not less than $3.50
was subscribed IN a short time. Their,
wasn't q kick made from any Of tn,
large number present at the organixa
ton. And Wilson will hold one of tn,
largest and most successful fairs mex
fall il the present outlook for crop
4 pan out. And the town will 20 ate,
other substantial enterprises in 1s1.
because her people are built this wny
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