The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-11-27

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fits Of this course This does not
mean that the Chamber Of Com
merce devotcs It's entire time to ad-
vertising On the contrary, during
The years since its organization u
has been the leader in all move
ments looking toward the better
ment Of civic and community condi-
tions in this section.
II has not only taken the lead in
starting these movements, but mas
stood behind everything which would
be beneficial to this section. Several
years ago il had a large part in de-
veloping market for the kafflrs
and grain sorghums grown in West
Texas, and the secretary Of the locai
Chamber Of Commerce was secretary
Of the West Texas Kaffir and MILO
Maize Association, which organlza-
ton was very largely instrumental, IN
directing the attention Of dealers IN
feed and seed to this section.
Realizing the necessity for coop
Grafton between the farmers and the
business men, and being fully cog
infant Of the fact that what is bene-
fetal to the one must be beneficial
to the other, the Chamber OF Com
merce has used every endeavor to
further the friendly feeling existing
between the business men and the
farmers and ranchmen Of Lubbock
I County and surrounding territory,
and to maintain the position OF Lub-
book as trading point for the fif-
b r L.. Eo..th DlagnQ
The work Of the Chamber has
been closely correlated with the work
Of the County Agricultural Agent
and Of the Home Demonstration
I Agent; and the Chamber Of Com
merce has co-operated as far as pos
siDie in every movement TO give the
farmers and ranchmen a better mar
ket for their products. Two instanc-
es are worthy Of special mention.
these being the South Plains Sheep
and Wool Growers Association,
wherein the Chamber furnished a
warehouse for the storage of wool;
and the securing Of a cotton classer
who is assisting very materially IN
holding up the price standard and
maintaining the market for Lubbock
County's enormous cotton crop this
year.
The organization has backed every
movement for good roads. and in CO.
operation with City Commission has
put on foot the movement for paving
our city. an accomplishment which
in itself bespeaks the wonderful in
fluence for good which the Chamber
exerts in community affairs.
In 1913 County Fair was start
ed. and has been maintained entirely
by the business men Of the city
through the Chamber of Commcrce.
With the exception OF two years this
Fair has been held every fall. and
has been Of inestimable value TO this
entire section Largely through the
efforts Of the Chamber. the PROPOSE
ton Of purchasing and improving
county parks was presented to the
people in the election, November 4th
when by more than two-thirds ma
iority vote Of the people, the Com
missioner's court was authorized 20
purchase such parks for both Slaton
aud Lubbock These parks are 20 be
improved. driveways laid out. trees
planted. and the parks made in every
way suitable for pleasure resorts, and
atthering places for the people.
Il is the intention of the business
r1en to organize a South Plains Fair
Association, and erect suitable build
ings in this park. where great
South Plains Fair, which will be
thrown open 20 all the counties of the
South Plains, can be held every year
The activities mentioned above
are but a few of the many matters
handled through the organization.
There are few cities OF the size Of
Lubbock where a more hearty coop
Grafton is given to any movement
looking toward the benefit Of its
people. Lubbock today has the name
of being one of the most progressive
cities in West Texas. and this repu-
tation is largely the result Of the ef-
forts Of the business men of this city
through their Chamber of Commerce
Space would not permit detailed
account of all the constructive and
educational work which has been
carried on by the Chamber of Com
merce since its organization, and II
has been our intention to pass over
these matters as briefly as possible.
giving space only to the more impor-
tant.
With the foundation Of past ach-
ievements on which to build, the
Chamber is just now entering upon
the period where IL can be Of great
est usefulness to the Community.
Lubbock has become the center OF
one of the richest, il not indeed the
wealthiest sections of the State in
proportion to population. We doubt
very much IL the oil production Of
any Of the counties Of North Cen
trail Texas exceeds by any large mar
gin the value of the cotton crop alone
on the South Plains. This crop is es-
timated at approximately fifty thous-
and bales. and has n potential value
Of between ten and fifteen millions
Of dollars
The Chamber Of Commerce Is the
agency through which public spirited
men make their investment in COM
munity development. The member
ship dues constitute but a fraction
a