The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-02-11
Antagonisnl VS..
Coo Operation

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In the case Of the above named, the
issues in the cause are at widest vari-
ance. In fact, there is absolutely
nothing in common between them;
their interests are diametrically OPP
posed, the one to the other. One Is
the forerunner of disaster and sad
ness, while the other is the harbinger
of happiness and joy. While one
means trouble, the other calls for
pleasure; one means darkness, willie
the other furnishes its own light. In
other words, the difference between
antagonism and cooperation is ex-
actly what separates failure and sue
cess. s.sE.
To illustrate: On Thursday evening
Of last week the Chamber Of Com
merce held special meeting in the
circuit court room to consider several
important matters. During the meet
ing, the matter Of locating factory
in Pennington for the building of the
recently invented auto-tire protector
was taken up. It had been announced
that Smith AuBuchon, the inventor.
had decided to locate his factory in
Flat River. Such, indeed, was his in
tention up to that time, largely owing
to an apparent lack Of interest and
-
cooperation in his endeavors in Farm
ington and vicinity. Such was the
rumor that had become public when
Mr.. AuBuchon and his associates ap-
peared before the local Chamber of
Commerce last Thursday night.
Then it YVES that those who are be-
hind this auto-tire protector were in
vited to appear before the Chamber,
with statement of what they pro-
posed, as we'll as what local assistance
was desired. Mr.. AuBuchon stated
that all his company desired was the
interest and cooperation of the
Chamber and the business men gen
orally, which up to that time had been
conspicuous by its absence. A sam
pie of the tire protector was also on
exhibition, and practically all who ex-
amined it were loud in its praise. The
result of the hearing was that the pro-
noting company were most heartily
and enthusiastically extended the
most loyal support and cooperation
Of the organized business interests Of
Pennington, 60 show his heartfelt
appreciation II such action. which was
so easy and natural to give to home
boy, Mr.. AuBuchon stated that he
would call off the preparations that
were then in progress to locate him
in Flat River, and locate his factory
in Pennington, his home town, and
where he was convinced he had more
friends and we'll wishers than he had
previously thought.
1t was indeed a happy young
Frenchman whom The Times editor
met the next morning, and as he re-
| lated to US that he would now locate
his factory in this city, his counte-
nance fairly radiatcd joy and happi-
ness. And yet what was he getting,
in comparison to the good that is ex-
pected to result to Farmingon from
locating this factory here? 1t is cost
ing Pennington not one penny to get
it. Only kindly expressions and best
wishes were all that were desired
so easy ad perfectly natural to bestow,
especially to an old home boy. On the
other hand, if the judgment Of manS
of our best business men is correct,
this city will not only receive volumes
of the best possible publicity from
such factory, but will be also enor-
mously benefited financially, as such
factory is expected to prove to be an
enormous asset to this community.
The satisfactory outcome Of this
important matter is especially pleas
ing to The Times, which had rather a
severe criticism of the Chamber Of
Commerce only the week preceding
this happy consummation. There is
every reason to believe it was such
criticism that opened the eyes of mem-
4 bers OF the Chamber Of Commerce,
which awakening has resulted so ad-
vantageously to this city. We say
"advantageously" advisedly, as The
Times editor is already on record as
believing that Smith AuBuchon's tire
protector will prove to be best
seller from the time it is placed on
the market. This is bat another ilius-
tration of the power Of cooperation.
1t should also cause US to remember
that nothing pays bigger dividends
4 than thouphtfulness and consideration