The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1922-01-12
WOULD UNITE
LAKE CITIES
Racine Paper Proposes a
"JOint Board of Trade
for Three Cities.
TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
Suggests Union of Three Cities
to Meet the Demands
of Development.

Following closely suggestions recent
ly made by the Kenosha Evening News,
the Racine Journal-News has suggested
the formation of joint board of trade
for the cities of Racine, Kenosha and
Waukegan with a plan for the admis-
sion of the smaller cities of this i'm
mediate section later on. In sug
costing the proposed union of the
cities the Journal-News says: za
ga joint board of trade TO include
representatives from Racine, Milwau-'
kee, Kenosha and Waukegan, is one
of the possibilities soon, according to
local businessmen who are interested
in our citys expansion.
In the opinion of these gentlemen
there is no question but that the west
ern shore of Lake Michigan is partic-
ularly suitable for manufacturing pur
poses, and in the years. to come more
and more plants will be attracted here.
But it is felt that now is the time to
get started as when once normal con-
ditions are prevalent, the opportunities
may not be SO plentiful.
Bread Basket of the World.
Wisconsin is one of group of states
that has been termed the bread bas-
ket of the world. Thus Racine is in
position to share its advantages, and
if the canal project from the great
lakes to the ocean becomes a fact,
more than ever will this region be-
come a wonderful mart of trade.
The four cities mentioned ought to
be able to work tremendously. They
have interests in common. IF Racine
can not get new industry it should
certainly be willing to give Milwaukee
or Kenosha every assistance and vice
versa # Burlington is considered the
best place for a plant, then let RAJ
cine work for Burlington's interest.
Sees No Conflict.
A board of trade would in no wise
conflict with the present Association of
Commerce. While, of course, there are
some points of similarity, the board
of trade would be smaller body and
working along larger lines. There are
enough men here who could obtain sat
leasts indirectly much benefit for their
businesses, to become members.
There is strong temptation now, it
is true, to forget what possibilities lie
in store for Racine. The more broad
visioned men realize that better days
are in store; that if we plan now for
the future, the golden opportunities
that are to come will bear fruition in a
manner to make Racine a wonderful
city The Successful mantle sue
cessful city-does not give up no mat
ter how dark the outlook. No! On
the contrary, hope and courage are
ever present.
Must Look Farther AHEAD.
Racine today is trembling in the
balance. There are many who can
not or will not look ahead toward
brighter days. Their every act, every
dollar is spent on the basis of pres
ent4 conditions, snbt on the future
But it can be said with every assurance
and relying upon past history that the
man of optimism has been rewarded
four times out If five.
There are many jealous, hardwork-
ing and brave men of business and
affairs in our city, who VIII not be
daunted, however, by anything that
comes up. They are acting, talking,
and preaching the future .glories of
Racine Are you with thenl or doub-
tor and scotfer?
Vindication is in store for he men
who see into the years ahead, but
why not now, even with the rainbow
of promise showing only part of its
former splendor, give these citizens
your every support. They don't need
it when the sky IS fair.
At the risk Of being considered
visionary, the Journal-News firmly be-
lieves that some big things are soon
coming to Racine. They are, last
now, under the surface, but they are
being discussed and await the oppor-
tune moment for projection on the
mirror of the larger activities to be.
Keep your eyes open and wait. But
during that period, don't criticise.
don't become respondent.