The Bozeman courier., 1921-07-20
SALUTATTON

Beginning with this week we become associated
with the Bozeman Courier as managing editor,
and do so with the hope that it will be our priv
eege and pleasure to remain IN this capacity Tor
many years to come. We take up the duties with
a great deal of dubiety, knowing it will be hard
task to produce paper that will meet with the
approval of all who read it, yet with determln-
alton to do our utmost to earn and hold the re-
spect and confidence of the patrons.
Henry F. Sears, the late owner OF the Courier
was we all know one of the real newspaper men
of his time, and his genius guided 1t through the
many years of successful existence. HIS loss Will
be felt for many years to come, and 1t VIII pc a
real task to continue his work. Those who have
been in the editorial chair of the Courier have
been men of capacity. Mr.. Davis and Mr. Griffin
both have very fine natural ability, coupled with
keen sense of what is desirable in newspaper
such as this one together with their wide exper-
ience in the business have set mark that will
be arderous work to continue. Yet we will strive
at all times to make the Courier readable paper.
Our first visit to the city of Bozeman was IN
the spring of 1914 and at that time we were i'm
pressed with its attractiveness. We have always
had desire to see it again, although it was not
our guess that it would be our fortune to become
a citizen and now that we are one we are proud
of it. Knowing the spirit of hustle that abounds
here and the intense pride each of you take in
your city we want to join the ranks and do all we
can as one of you to keep it ever going forward
The policy of the Courier will be always tC
foster and uphold all movement for the better
ment of the city and the county of Gallatin, anG
we extend invitation to you all to call upol
us whenever we can be of service to the commun
ity. Realizing that newspaper is often criticised
for what is considered its errors, we expect to
ooi1ya chs TIo Od1 of
newspaper in its relationship to a community, of
ten brings to it some sharp comments, while n
other business would be questioned Here we wi
stand upon our rights. We do not expect
mould public opinion" to our way of thinking
all things nor do we expect to at all times agre
with our friends Such condition would not
healthy for us or for the community. We WI
make mistakes, no doubt, while here, for not
do so would mean indifference and conativity
our life among you.
We find the Courier equipped with one of tt
most complete job plants to be found in any cit
capable of turning out the very best work M
chanical skill can produce. 1t will be our aim
secure for this plant all the work it can do al
more if possible A newspaper must be conduc
ed upon business principles, the same as a dl
goods store, or any other merchandising concer
and we want our goods to sell to the extren
hnIlC OF success. Our prosperity uepenuS up
our business the same as that Of every one el
in the county and while we are assisting othe
to greater success we are going to do our be
to go along with them.
We have little motto hung above our de
which reads: "Our latch string hangs out to
who come to boost" and that will be our positi
as long as we are among you We welcome adv
whether we take it or not-and we ask for ST
geStiOns. Come in and see us.