The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1920-01-23

The organizing of the Northern
Montana Development association in
Glasgow on December goth, was a big
stroke of business toward the develop
ment of u section and northern Mon
tana. The plan of operation is by
units. Three units are being organ
lied. Glasgow is in the Milk River
Valley unit. All units are to work in
conjunction with the big organization
It's objects will be to encourage and
promote the agricultural, industrial
and civic interests of our district. This
organization is now active and has
gone to work on all problems of vital
interest to the district.
The chamber is cooperating with
the Farm Bureau in a plan to secure
feed and seed for the farmers this
coming year. This is an important
matter and should have the attention
Of all our citizens.
Our information bureau in connec-
ton with the club is used by many
people from the country and city. In
formation on various matters is asked
for, and it has always been furnished,
when we were able to do so, and when
not, we took time to find out for the
party wishing it. We estimated that
over 5000 people have come to u Of
fee for information of some sort dur
ing 1919.
Office correspondence has been
heavy. In all lines of activity we es-
innate over 5000 pieces of mailing
matter has left our office.
The solicitors plan adopted by the
chamber is still in existence. At any
time a solicitors proposition is not
known to you, refer him to the cham
Der and let us investigate. 1t is worth
while.
The newspapers in Glasgow and in
Valley county have been very consid-
crate of u organization and its well
fare and they have handled many mat
tiers of Importance through their val
liable publications at no cost to the
chamber. Our organization appreciates
this service and we express our sin
cere thanks for the publicity items
given us. We wish to convey our ap-
probation of the excellent work per-
formed by the president and directors
of the chamber. They have used their
time and thought without compensa-
ton to help solve community problems,
necessary to the community's welfare.
The financial affairs of the club re-
quire your attention. Dues have been
paid in most cases promptly, but our
membership is not large enough to
care of all existing conditions.
We would suggest that a membership
drive be arranged for at once. We
have business men that are not mem
bers of our organization and a con
effort should be made to secure
their financial and moral support.
There are many affairs that will de-
mand u attention during 1920, but
| suggest the following the most i'm
p%ortant to Glasgow at this time.
Irrigation
Irrigation development is very es-
sential. Our organization as in the
past will urge for additional appropri-
ations for the completion of our pro-
ject. We favor state action such as
would make it possible to market
bonds of irrigation districts. Attract
ing buyers for our valley lands is inn
Close cooperation with the
state and other agencies
be continued in the solving of
problems.
Roads
Better highways and irrigation
development should be the major part
Of u program for the year. The
construction of highways thru
the county after the passage of