The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1918-01-18
THE GLASGOW COURIER

THE GLASGOW COURIER
u organization will accomplish
manv more matters of Importance
that will be beneficial.
Gentlemen, since the United States
declared war on Germany we resolved
that no matter would take preference
over war activities. Var work d.
rected in our community has had our
organization back of it with a sole
purpose to make it a success. We
believe that every member of the
chamber realizes the Importance of
these activities and will do his share
in cooperating by supporting our or
ganization to the utmost. 1t is that
unselfish patriotism that will do more
in bringing this war to an end, with a
victory to the allies, which we be-
lieve will result in a worldwide de-
mocracy. The United States govern
ment in securing war work statistics
wanted action at once and did not
overlook the opportunity to select
such organizations as ours for au-
thentic information.
We have sold Liberty Bonds, Sc
cured Red Cross and Y. NJ. C. A.
money, got recruits for army and
navy, promoted increased food pro-
duction, labor for the farms, conduct
ed a campaign to reduce food waste,
preached patriotism, helped to orga-
nize Home Guards, and also helped
to educate the public to the serious
meaning of war.
Through our efforts Valley county
today stands among the highest in
enlistments. Over 800 boys have Of
fered their services from our county,
a record to be proud of. We do not
believe there is a community in the
world where the people are more pa
triotic and willing to sacrifice than
ours, so that we may win the war.
The weather report for our commu
nifty is kept by u organization. We
receive daily by telegram from Chi
cago weather forecast for this ter
ritory. This information is furnished
to the public free. Many stockmen
rely on this forecast. We also fur
nish same to the north country daily
by telephone.
A free exchange has been estab-
lished by the club whereby farmers
might list stock, grain or seed they
wish to sell or desire to buy. We be-
live this exchange would be more
beneficial if a Farmers Exchange
Bulletin we're published by our orga-
nization, and it is hoped our club will
be so situated to do this before long.
Valley county products again made
a good showing at the state fair last
September. In fact, more premiums
we're won than in former years, Al
being awarded Valley county exhibit
ors. The secretary spent considerable
time in gathering the exhibit and was
in Helena during the state fair. u
was remarkable the good showing
made, as crops were none the best in
our county this year owing to drought
conditions.
Many visitors from outside the city
call at the club rooms daily. Infor-
nation on various matters is called
for, and it has always been furnished
when we vel able to do so, and when
not, we took the time to find out fol
the party wishing it. We estimate
that over 5000 people have come to
our office for information of some
sort during 1917.
Office correspondence has been
heavy; from u records we estimate
that over 1000 pieces of mailing mat.
ter have left our office.
The solicitors plan adopted by oul
chamber whereby each member is
pledged and forbidden to subscribe
donate OF pledge support to any pro
position, except local organizations
known to be worthy, nor to consider
any advertising scheme unless the So
licitor presents a letter from the in
vestigating committee of the cham
Der. There is not a solicitor toda!
that comes to Glasgow who is no
aware of our plan and if his PROPOSE
ton is not worthy, as a rule he passe!
Glasgow up. Two different instance.
this summer we found it necessary tt
refuse cards as the solicitor would
not give us any information about hi.
proposition or himself. If the clul
members will always remember to ash
the party soliciting for his card from
the chamber, that is, if you do mo-
know about the proposition, I assure
you that it will be thoroughly investi,
gated, either by wire or letter..
The matter Of securing a. sugar
beet factory, also a flax fibre mill fol
Glasgow are both very important, and
it is some such plan should be de.
vised to influence these interests in
our community. The interesting OF
more settlers on irrigated lands is q
great stride toward bringing these
interest sto our territory. Our cham
Der this year, as in the past, will en-.
settlers to take irrigated