The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1913-06-20
$1.OO a Year
Life inSouthernC California

| have travelled over thirty four
different states and Territories in
the United States. have bathed
in the surf ofthe Pacific Ocean; and
have Gone likewise in the surging
billows of the Atlantic. l vel re-
member the baly breeses of SOutl-
ern elimes, and especially the valleys
around old "Baldy," where bare
footed, we used to tramp to school
in summer, and saw wood during
the raging snow storms in winter.
| have made two trips back to the
dear old home State during the las
ten wears; one being only last fall;
and all ofwhich | enjoyed immense
lV But | have yet to see country
equalling Southern California.
Leaving the shores of the restless
Ocean, one may travel for miles and
miles through vineyards, meadows
and groves. dotted with beautiful
and rapidly growing cities, and in
a short time attain an altitude above
1000 feet; and in less time than it
took to make the ascent, he may
with ease and comfort glide down
into beautiful valleys which are as
fertile as the valley Of the Nile; and
more beautiful than the Vale of
Kashmar.
1t is spot on the earth's surface
where the soil knows no rest nor re-
pose. Day and night. week in and
week out. month after mo-. tn and
year after year, it is busy producing
food for the hungry, and dollars for
the one fortunate enough to own a
few of its acres. by reason of its be-
ing able to grow something for the
market every month in the year.
However, this article ie not writ
ten as an advertise melt for our
wonderful country; nor is it writ
ten for the purpose of inducing my
East Tennessee frienls to come un-
der her wings, but simply to show
the contrast between our climate
nd the extreme hot and cold sea-
sons in the East.
AS | have often repeated, Califor-
lia with all her resources, is far
rom being cor slant bed of roses.
N the large cities all oyer the west
here are thousands of men out of
employment. This is caused by
he constant rushing of eastern peo
)le into our borders. many of whom
expected to find employers watch
ng for them at the station, ready
0 give them work; but who were
adly disappointed.
So while | and many others are
Tell satisfied with Southern Califor-
la, so far as we individually, are
vet do not wish to be
aken as dishing out advice to all
~ friends to come west. This ques-
on must be settled by each one
,r themselves.
An energetic Young man can us
ally find something to DO, provid-
! he is willing to start at the bot
I'M, and work up. Otherwise un-
ss he has some one here who is in
position to assure him work, he
ad better save the expense of COM
lg. Should young man ask my
1vice in regard to coming west, I
ould first ask him how he was sit
ated at his home. What were his
lances for making money there.
his prospects were good, / would
y, stay with your parents.
II on the other hand, his prospects
ere poor, would say, by all means
'me west. Not only for the alvan-
ges he would have over the East
the way of wages, but / think the
'ances for making money by small
in real estate etc, are
r better here than in most parts
the East, as there is only one
Southern California. "
Respectfully,
W. H. Saults,
529, North Ave. 2S.