The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1913-02-20

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cannot direct the funds raised by taxa
ton to be used for social purposes nor
can it encourage or secure the location
In the city Of railroads or factories, or
the promotion of the city's industries;
these are the proper powers Of the
commercial club, but while their pow
erS are differ, mt, the general purpose
OF both organizations is the same. Our
purpose therefore being mutual, each
or these organizations in it's own
sphere can, and should, be of substan-
tial assistance to the other on every
possible occasion. The most cordial
relations should exist between these
two organizations, and / believe that
we should constantly endeavor to con-
suit and cooperate with the city gov
eminent in all matters which We are
Jointly interested in, and that a spirit
OF confidence and good feeling should
prevail between the two.
The subject of highways or good
roads is one which, in my judgment,
should receive the attention Ct this
body. The interests of our merchants
require that the roads within a reason-
able distance of the city should be
placed in such condition as to be a
standing invitation to the farmers
! along those roads, to come to Brook
ings. Unfortunately, there are people
living within the market limits of
Brookings that have in the past been
prevented from trading here by reason
OF the impossible condition of the high
ways. Therefore this matter should
receive vigorous and intelligent action.
In connection with the subject of
highways we should also devote u
efforts to securing more railroads.
We are situated in the heart Of the
fertile Sioux Valley. The railroad
business transacted here, both freight
and passenger, is Of great magnitude,
and if we will do our share there is no
doubt but that the natural attraction of
our lucrative business and rich farm
ing country tributary to Brookings will
prove a sufficient incentive to induce
prospective railroad lines to come
here.
We should have suitable facilities
for the entertainment Of transients
and visitors to our city. 1t is a matter
of considerable importance to Jul bust
ness interests that outsiders are fur
nished adequate and proper entertain
ment here, and facilities which will
give them comfort and satisfaction
while they are temporarily with us.
Matters are now under consideration
which we hope will tend to the accom-
plishment of this purpose.
The matter of suitable street light
ing has previously been, and is now,
under consideration by the club, and
considerable time and effort have been
devoted by some Of the members In
the study and investigation of that sub
ject, it being one of considerable i'm
portance, it should be handled with
care and elaboration, and I believe
that after the matter has been thor
oughly canvassed by the members of
the city council and members of this
organization that a conclusion cam, and
will, be reached that will be eminently
satisfactory to all parties concerned.
Experiments have demonstrated that
we car produce a superior quality of
sugar beets in this locality, owing to
our excellent soil, sufficient rainfall
and abundant sunshine. There is per-
haps no other locality in the world that
can produce sugar beets containing as
large a percentage of saccharine mat
ter as those produced here. The guam
tity that can be produced per acre and
the superior quality of sugar beets
which can be raised constitute an at
traction which will ultimately result,
no doubt, in the establishment of sugar
beet factories in this part of the state
such as those located at Norfolk, Ne
braska, and Billings, Montana, afford
ing employment to a large number of
persons, and a ready market for a
profitable crop to the farmers.
This locality is also we'll adapted
for furnishing canning factories with
ducts.
BY the exercise of diligence by the
members of this club, and being on the
alert to let our advantages be known,
We should be able to interest the in
vestment of capital for the develop
ment and utilization of these natural
resources of ours.
There are a number of other mat
tiers which / might mention which re-
quire our attention, but it Is unneces-
sary for me to enumerate them. The
year 1913 is before us, and whether We
shall have a bigger and greater Brook
ings Is up to us all. We are proud of
our past municipal achievements, our
municipal ownership of public utilities.
We are proud of our great educational
institution on the hill. We are proud
of Bookings county's splendid court
house. We are proud of our enterpris-
ing and energetic business men, Of u
prosperous public schools. We are
proud Of the clean, wholesome moral
atmosphere of our beautiful little city,
and last but not least, we are proud
and have a right to be proud, Of the
Commercial Club and the splendid
spirit of progress and good feeling that
animates its members. This season
will also see a magnificent Federal
Building added to our list, affording
convenience to the patrons Of the post
Office, and a substantial improvement
upon our streets. Other building i'm
provements are contemplated. While
We have done well in the past, let us
endeevor to surpass our efforts of the
past, this year. If We all put our
shoulders to the wheel 1t will make the
task easy, and a year from today We