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tion in the future, the secretary stated
in his report. A fund Of from $3.50 to
$500 is now being raised for that pur-
pose. Publicity leaflets have been is
sued setting forth some of the things
regarding this city and the county.
The business men have been saved
money, time and annoyance through
the work of the bureau of Investigation,
the report states, several unworthy adj
vertising schemes having been discour-
aged by this bureau.
Summing up the activities of The
board, the secretary pointed out that
one Of its principal functions is to be
ready at all times to handle problems
that arise in a hurried manner; the
principal activities are along lines tend
ing to general good. It is not the
boards intention or purpose to render,
as rule, services that result in direct
financial benefits but to work for the
good of the community, for bigger
and better city in which to live and do
business and consequently promote a
greater feeling Of civic pride.
Under the head Of suggestions for ac-
Invites during the coming year the Sc
cretary mentioned good roads and ne
suggested the creation Of a good roads
bureau; the creation Of retail dlv1'
sion so that all retailers could have In
dependent meetings to consider matters
which concern them; the creation OF
city planning committee to work tor
citv extension and Identification with
regard to the future growth Of the city;
PROMPT attention to needed improve.
ments in street surface and drainage;
collection and disposal Of garbage as a
protection to public health; licensing OF
dogs in the city; fostering a greater
civic pride and encouraging the clti,
zens to beautify their gardens and
lawns so that the city would present
more pleasing and beautiful appear
ance; the holding of monthly meetings
of the membership of the board, especl
allv during the winter months; to have
this county exhibit regularly at the
state fair.
Mr.. Hilbe, president of the st. Cloud
Commercial club was called upon to say
a few words. He said in his city the
club is striving for cooperation ano
the boys are pulling together. the
club members there are being educated
not to expect things from the club but
to give all they can to the organization
When club can get its members lined
up that way, he said, real good is go
mo TO result from it. AS to the secur
ing of industries, he said that the the
ory now IS to develop the institutions
YOU have rather than to reach out fol
others and continually pay out money
for bonuses, etc. In conclusion ne re
marked that very kindly feeling ha'
developed between the people OF Little
Falls and St. Cloud and it should be SO
AS il will result in much good for botf
cities.
Mr.. Ladner was called upon and M
in few brief remarks praised the 10
caleorganization for the splendid spiri'
shown. This, he said, proves that Int
tie Falls is doing things.
Prof. w. j. Sehliesmann. bandmaster
was called upon next, and he outinet
the band proposition. Mention OF thu
is made in another column.
Secretary Olson praised the commit
tees for the excellent services they
have rendered during the past year. HI
said that never was any trouble exper
fenced in getting them ITO attend meet
ings and they showed a splendid splrl
of cooperation, which made it pleas
ure for him to work with them.
Good roads were discussed by sever
al club members, among them Georg
: Kiewel, r. B. Millard, J. K. Martin, L
G. Gordon and N. N. Bergheim. MI
Kiewel said that it is up to this count.
to take advantage Of the proposition
! made by the state highway commission
whereby the federal road aid can b.
secured. If it is passed up we will no
get these improvements and othe
counties will get the benefit, but W
will nevertheless have to help pay tn
federal aid Upon motion Of Mr.. Cord
On the club voted to pass resolution
putting the board on record as apprecl
ating the work Of the county boar
the past year, assuring them of tn
boards hearty cooperation during tn
coming year and favoring the proposed
Babcock plan.
Election of directors to succeed thos
whose terms expired resulted in all o
! them being returned. They are J. W
! Stephenson, Ed. M. LaFond, T. G. Cord
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was elected to succeed N. N. Berghein
! resigned.
N: J. Peterson Gras elected treasure
by reclamation and H. E. Biddinge
recording secretary in like manner.
The value of the granite industry t
this city was pointed out by Mr.. BERG
! helm in brief talk. He said we hav
the granite here in unlimited quaint
ties, the quality is the best and all tina
| is needed to make it the biggest IL
dustry here is capital. We have enoug
! capital here at home and we should sc
i, behind this industry, he said. He ais
touched on the work now before tn
charter commission Of preparing amend
ments to the city charter. He said tina
! it is absolutely necessary to change on
charter if this city is to grow and pro:
per. He asked the board members t
give the commission their support an
said that if there are any difference
Of opinion they should be voiced no.
so that the questions can be thrashe
out before the amendments are submit
ted to the voters.
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