South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-05-06

the story. Our other indus 60 -
tries are growing and the commercial houses keep
pace with them.
The Oliver Plow Works will expand shortly to meet the
needs Of its business in revival of prosperity upon the
farms only of this country but of the world The
South Bend Lathe Works finds itself cramped and will very
shortly need more help It's needs Every other
industrial plant great and small has felt the surge Of
business blood through its arteries.
When Mr.. a. r. Erskne stated that there necessity
Of $500 dwelling houses in this city this summer he
did not understae the facts Mr. Erskine conservative
lie spoke from the book.
Mr. Mayor what would happen if Charles Schvvab or
Henry ord Judge Gary should come to this city and
that he would build plant employ $500 men if
this city would find places which those might ve2
You know that every business in this city would be
pulling at the traces to that those houses built and
built at
Every contractor every dealer in building materials ev
cry working every banker would join city crusade
that would insure the coming of that plant
he who promises these additional citizens ranks
with any of these others industrial eader-and he hap
pens to be of our citizens.
As the mayor OF this city you MIR Mayor permit it
TO be said that this city kinder the stranger than
OF our own people and that it penalties for being
resident of this city2
You know that this is unthnkabe and that it is not true
GU know that the people of this would prefer
stand by the industries already here than put the
enthusiasm behind some and uhtried enterprise
You know that the organized effort reap the benefits
OF such condition created by the stable industries of this
city be made Jealous than would be
a entirely new industry
Mr. Erskne says that all that is needed is leader to
l the forces of this city to take advantage of this
great opportunity for growth.
You Mr. Mayor by every logic of facts and by fitness
for the job are that man.
You went into office by a tremendous majority. The
people had confidence your ability to Do things. Any
action that you take will be subject misunderstood
ngs. to unfair criticisms o ealouses.
You have called your aid in the administering of the
normal activities of this city fine body of men and women
who fitted for those tasks
You commander necessary other leading citizens
in whom the people have faith for the bigger job at hand
You summon the best brains of the and women
of this city help and they will gladly respond You al
ready have organization working for the CITY welfare
that can be called upon to aid.
You have justified the confidence which the citizens
placed you. That that you will have loyal support
and assistance In this work which presents itself not
only as opportunity but a real duty.
You summon the and women of this city to a
great gathering at which the proper committees can be
named to that this opportunity does not slip away
through naction and through civic negligence.
If there should unhappily great riot the people
would look to you to restore peace here would be
seeking of leadership
Should this city be visited by great epidemic YOU would
not hesitate You would be there to guard the
health of our citizens
Should great food menace you would be at the front
of army of to its tides and its destruction
and there would be waiting to choose for the job
You would be there.
The riot IS here riot of prosperity and morgan
lied assault of the PurPosefu the Industrious the law
abiding
The epidemic has come the glorious epidemic of growth
of expansion, of new life.
The food is coming, the food of wealth of industry Of
real civic greatness.
Is not the work of and of building of as
much importance the salvage from destructionp
Can this opportunity be lost through any delays any sell
hshness any petty jealousy? Or will the natural leader
take command and bring together every force in this city
to that the work done saney soundy and at once?
he situation requires of tact of resourcefuness
of tenaoity and the power to inspire confidence
The people believe that you have those qualifications
Is this South Bends great opportunity Mr. Mayor
The city of tomorrow will be what the and women Of
today make it. You occupy position at the present time
that makes you the cy accepted leader You hold your
commission by the of the people Our citizens have
confidence you The News lines believes you are big
enough for the job that lies before you In advance
promise you every support that newspaper give Will
you take the lead MIR Mayor The hour is the de-
cison rests with you.
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