The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-07-22
Washington Jumping Forward
AS a Great City
Nv RILL PRICE.

The ensus Bureaus estimated population 81 various Ame
can cities containing 100000 inhabitants July 1924
gives Washington the National Capital population Of
486936 as against an official population Of 437 ST. on July
1920
Washington still holds her place the twelfth largest
city in the United States and likewise holds her own with ali
other large American cities IN the percentage Of increase
Our growth has been steady but sure In 1910 Washing
population $4,000 in 1890 4S757 yearly in
Of something like 10000 people Between 1920 and
1924 much more this ratio Of increase has prevailed
We do not resort to unusual methods to bring about add
lions to our population We do not take in outlying subur
ban towns and include them as part Of this municipality We
lust go along growing normally confident that nothing win
stop
past fourteen years. will have safely crossed the half million
mark and viii then sail for million happy people living
close to the White House and the Capitol.
Our satisfactory increase IN population in the last four
years has been in spite Of the fact that the Federal Govern
Of people, tie majority Of whom have returned to the States
they from This reduction has about reached end
and from now On the Government VIII Be compelled to in
growth Of the Governments business AL additions to the
civil service rolls in the future viii become permanent resi-
Washington gratifying growth due to its attractveness
as city Of homes desirable social community and as
educational center unparalleled elsewhere in the United
States There healthy growth in light manufacturing
and in business establishments which successfully compete
with the large wholesale Of country Our trade
bodies the Chamber Of Commerce and the Board 81 Trade
find renewed interest among manufacturers located elsewhere
IN the desrabity Of Washington manufacturing and
business city.
There is no part Of the United States which presents
finer future for business enterprise than the South Wash
gton the natural city for headquarters for farseeinp
business who share in this Southern trade The
terminus and headquarters Of the Southern Railway are here
This is the terminus Of the Chesapeake and Ohio the Atlantic
Coast Line and the Seaboad Air Line the other great trunk
lines covering the South.
Our railroad communications with every other part of the
country unsurpassed
Washington be recognized as the logical head
quarters Of big national organizations which must keep in
close touch with national legislation and with Government
activities generally Religious fraterna and educational
bodies taking the view to the wisdom Of Wash
ington central headquarters for reaching parts Of
the United States
bringing here large numbers Of people who become pema
nent citizens.
AS grows the nation, grows Washington an axiom
thinking Of changing their homes They find on careful
homes practically certain to yield profitable results and
60 they turn to this city bring their fame and locate
They induce others to do the thing
Wealthy retired business men, those who expect retire
n few years adding to the population and wealth Of
Washington to greater extent than most people realize
They seek to enjoy their inactive with their families
and at the same time keep in touch with national affairs
and national leaders There simply isn't any other city n
the United States perfectly suitable for this Washington
And this city welcomes the newcomers.
Uncle Sans Capital City is growing with your Uncle
Samuel the most powerful figure in all the world The two
will stand together. Neither is going to fall