The Springdale news., 1914-07-24

seasons.
 That a crop failure, through drouth. is practically unknown.
 That Arkansas is the land of dou- ble crops.
 That Arkansas cuts one-twentieth Of the entire output of lumber for tn tnlttf States annually, anl ranks tlrst III hardwoods. having the great est oak and gum forests in the world
 hat the undeveloped watcr.9oy- CT Of the state, if h4rne sel. woGl drive the wheels of every factory in the state
 That lands can be bought for on fourth what they will cost in the mo@e northern states, yet will yield as gea- erous haryests and under conditions of climate that make farming dis tinct pleasure
 That the state produces q grade of marble equal to that of any other state, supplies the larger part of the commercial aluminium of the world has rich and inexhaustibie deposits O. kaoin from which the finest china is made, has by government test the most powerful steam coal in the world. furnishes zinc, slate, phosphate and other commercial minerals, and has the only diamond mines in America.
 That Northwest Arkansas is the banner fruit belt of the South, and has taken first prizes at nine national and international expositions. and that 90 of the 75 counties of the state are adapted to profitable fruit growing.
 That in Southwest Arkansas is the greatest peach orchard in the world and that the varieties rival anything produced on the Pacific coast
 That there are over 300, 900 acres Of government lands subject to home stead.
 That the state has an educational system that ranks with the best in the country. and that school property shows an increase of 400 per cent in valuation within the past ten years
 That Arkansas manufactures ap- proach sl0o,o0o 900 annually in value
 With these facts before us, oar duty is ind.eated We must raise tho necessary fund to build a representa- tive building at San Francisco and install therein the finest products from every county and city of the ssate. IL has been estimated that $100,001 will me required-or less than six cents for each man woman and child within the state.
 As the governor of the state call npon you, individually and collectively to assist in this great work and unless am i'll error as to the warp and wool in vain Rather. am persuaded, will the people of our great state feel that in getting behind this movement they will be sharing an honor that for q generation to come will be distinctive in our states industrial history.
 .'To the end that we may have the most effective work and raise the fund with the least possible delay-for every day now counts heavily against us both in time and money-I urge that when through county organiza- tions in charge of a commissioner, in each county in Arkansas. the oppor. tunity is afforded for helping in this worthy undertaking. that enthusiasm, promptitude and public-spirited gener- osity shall be made to characterize the cooperation offered the commis- sion
 Tn addition 10 the plans for raising funds which will be put into effect hy the commission through which indi- viduals will be reached it is to be hoped that the children in our public the lodges. the patriotic organizations, the commercial bodies, the profes- sonal societies, agricultural. horti- cultural, poultry and stock associa- tions. organized labor and organized business and industry will all interest themselves as classes in this under taking and thus share in the credit and honor which will come to Arkan- sas upon the successful fruition of this undertaking. The press of Ar kansas can be depended upon in this instance, as in all others. where the good of the commonwealth and Of the individual citizen is an actuating mo- tive. to give effective and indispensa- ble support.
 'I bespeak the careful consideration of members of city councils and county levying courts to the matter of mak- ing appropriations of the public money to the exposition fund. Since nations. as well as state legislatures. are mak- ing similar appropriations and in view of the public purpose for which the money will be expended. I believe that where the condition of the pub lie treasury would warrant there would be no impropriety in making reason, able appropriations of this nature. It is to be hoped that our county judges and mayors will bring this matter to the attention of the quorum courts and municipal councils of the state.
 "I et every resident of Arkansas feel share of the burden of responsi- bihty attending the unfolding and cul-
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