The Clayton news. (Clayton, N.M.) 19??-1954, 1918-07-13
FUTURE GROWTH OF CITY DEPENDS
UPON COOPERATION OF BUSINESS MEN

Within helast few weeks we nave
endeaNOred in measure to show q
number Of the possibilities for ad-
vancemeht and development in an
industrial, commercitl and agricul-
ural way in Clayton and Union
county. Even to the casual observer
1t is plain to be seen that this section
Of New Mexico offers every oppor-
iunity to the person who is looking
Tor place to locate and make his
home. In order to bring a full de-
Velopment to this territory, Clayton
lacks but one essential thing.
SHE LACKS THAT SPIRIT OF CO.
OPERATION AMONG HER BUSI-
NESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN
WHICH is MOST EFFECTIVELY
OF A LIVE COMMERCIAL. CLUB
OR INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION.
The history of every progressive
city and town in the United States
will show that the growth and d.
velopment of that city came through
the united elIors of its citizens.
Commercial clubs were first organiz-
ed, thus affOrding a medium where
by the citizens could get-together
and plan for the best interest OF
their community. Committees were
appointed to look after the various
phases of the citys growth and life.
Literature and booster phamplets
were issued showing Just what that
particular community had to offer
to hOme-seekerS and investors. Com.
mcrclal clubs are not only Valuagle
las booster organizations, but they
teach the lesson of cooperation
.among citizens. People in city be-
come acquainted with each other
through the medium of the CONNER
clal club; a feeling Of pull together
us manifested at the meetings of the
organization aud even ei0"lo citi-
kcn Is made to fc tL. ~ f in
the development of the home town
Is of Just as much importance as
.le part taken by the mayor, the
|aldermeu, the newspapers and the
banks.
The writer of these articles was
very much surprised when inform
led that Clayton does not support a
commercial organization of some
KIND. Clayton business men are
among the most progressive to be
found any place in this great west
ek( country. That they believe in
thH future of their ity is evidenced
by the splendid business blocks ana
reSldene properties that have been
erected here within the last few
years. But they are overlooking
a wonderful opportunity TO increase
their trade territory and deVelOpe
the city of Clayton by their lack OF
cooperation and organization.
Clayton Is admirably located for
scores o important and industrial
enterprises, and these industries
4 1.
citizens would only get together and
acres OF grazing lands i'm this section,
together with the fact that many
good cusilage crops can be grown
here, make this an ideal section for
the dairy industry. Creameries,
cheese factories, condenseries and
other forms Of the dairy industry
could be established here, and
doubtless would be established here,
If the citizens would only get to-
90 after them. The seed
industry Is yet in its infancy here,
and win he cooperation of the citi-
zens of this community should be
developed into one Q the most inn
portant industries in this section of
the state. Broom factories should
be established. Scores of other
forms Of Industrial development could
be effected here through the united
efforts and cooperation of the citi-
zens.
If Clayton is to become the most
important industrial and CONNER
cial point in this section of New
Mexico it is time her business and
men wyre ehectng some
kind Of a OmncCial organization.
Right now is the time to organize.