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t Industrial and Development Edition Second Section mm Pages 1 to 8 HI.VTV-MXTH YEAR HAIJ2M. OKKUfkX. SATI ICI.Y. MltlUAllY. lis. Itt-.it. nun:: twkytt orvis The Dawn of 1920 finds the entire State of Oregon, particularly the part of the Great Willamette. Valley contiguous to Salem, upon the brink of a period of prosperity unexam pled in all its history. This prosperity is exemplified by unusual activity in all lines of in dustry greater production on the Farms and in the Orchards; stimulated activity in Mills and Factories; larger stocks and quicker turnovers in stores and business houses; hotels crowded to capacity; unprecedented sales of City and Country property; increased building activity; and plenteous employment at increased wages. This tide of prosperity is bound to sweep onward and onward. We could not stop it if we would; but we can stimulate it, intensify it, enlarge it and spread it and it is with this aim and object that this Industrial Edition of the Oregon Statesman is published. I PROMINENT CITIZENS EXPRESS THEIR CONFIDENCE IN THE FUTURE 0FSALEMJ VICK BROTHERS Salem is the home of Viek Brothers, Oregon distributors for Fordson tractors. " The brothers came to Oregon in 1906 from Wisconsin, locating in Falls City, Oregon. There they were engaged in the hay and grain business until 1910, and in1 that year came to Salem and established the Ford Agency. This line of business was followed exclusively until , 1918, when in addition to the local distribution of Ford cars, the state agency for Fprdson tractors was secured. 'In 1919 the Ford car business was sold and since the brothers have devoted their entire, time to the endeavors incident to Ford son tractor distribution. In an interview Mr. A. J. Viek, in substance, said: "The farmer is just beginning to appreciate the value of '.the tractor and there is a decided tendency, especially on the part of the Willamette valley farmer, to 'motorize his farm.' Bythis I mean the application of the pleasure car, truck and tractor' to his pursuits. An analysis of our' deliveries shows that the majority of tractors have been to Willamette valley farmers, clearly indicating the progressive type of farmer we have here in the valley. This signal circumstance indicates in a speculative way what is to be anticipated in future development. Of importance in connection with farm imple ments old by us for use with the Fordson is the fact that each unit must pass the rigid inspection of the Ford factory. This insures a uniformly superior implement to the farmer. "Our distribution of the Fordson up te the first of the year has been over 1500 and 1000 more could have been ' placed had we been able to secure them at the proper time; : The future of our country, in my opinion, is strictly agri cultural and I look for much development in the next few years." reflect the spirit of progress that will surely be ours in this valley. I believe our store is industrially linked to the bigger business life of Salem, because our institution is a large employer of labor and the amount of money released to the financial channels arc of such proportions as to reach a figure greater than the second digit of a five figure amount. markets here, never were better. Five concerns bidding fori In speaking of the future of the Willamette Taller ten. local produce insures i lie producer a jusi iigure ior nis'ernuv Mr. Vick said: T. O. DELANO ' "The possibilities of this country are unlimited and I surely. am a real optimist over its future. I have lived or traveled "in every etate in the union but two (Maine and Florida) and to me this area exeells them all. I know of no place where a greater variety of crops can be grown with more success than right here.. Our wealth also lies in our undeveloped mineral resources and also, since the good roads movement is receiving the earnest support of the community generally, I anticipate, particularly throughout western Oregon and Washington, that our unexcelled scenic beauty n will attract a tourist population exceeding 2,000,000 per annum, inside of five years. This alone, in importance, will be one of the leading factors in our early industrial growth," says F. G. Delano, manager of the Salem Automobile Co. Mr. Delano is a native of Ohio of 187:1 ami up until 1912 was engaged in the wholesale and retail implement business throughout the middle West and East. Coming to Portland, Oregon, in 1912, he was employed as city salesman for the Overland Automobile Corporation for five months, then being appointed district factory representative for entire Oregon and several counties in Washington. In 1916 he took a simitar position with the Maxwell Motor Sales Corpo ration. Coming to Salem in 1918, with Mr. A. I. Eoff he established the Salem Automobile Company, handling the Chevrolet and Scripps-Booth automobiles. WATT SHD?P Manager of the tractor department of the Valley Motor Company, came to Salem in 1SS9. In his earlier days Mr. Shipp won the title of champion bicyclist of the Northwest and through his activity along this line became interested in the bicycle business in Salem in 1898, finally expanding to include sporting goods generally. In addition to these endeavors he became interested in the distribution of explo sives for the Du Pont Powder Company throughout Oregon. In 191a the bicycle and sporting goods business was dis posed of, however, his endeavors, with the Du Pont people continued. In May of 1919 he became indentified with the Valley Motor Company in the tractor department and has been so since engaged. Speaking of his new enterprize as manager of the tractor department of the alley Motor Company, Mr. Shipp says "I never sold a line in all my career that has afforded me greater pleasure and satisfaction than selling Fordson tractors. It Is really a satisfaction to have our customers come back just to tell us of the wonderful work these tractors do. "When anyone handles such a product where every cus tomer sold is not1 only a satisfied one, but an enthusiastic booster, it is a great satisfaction, especially when you realize that power farming is yet in its infancy. "There is no question that the Willamette valley is the greatest" seetion of the country in America. Its soil and wonderful climate make it particularly adaptable for the - - e . growing of those products that rapidly develop a country and as this fact is becoming recognized the value of power farming is being realized. I cannot but feel enthusiastic over the future. "A Fordson tractor is within the reach of all farmers, however small, and with a tractor the farmer at once uteps. into th ranks of practical efficiency. He is immediately placed inlejendent of the labor market, eliminates the high cost of stock feed, and the danger of sickness of his horses, for the 'iron horse is never sick, only eats when he works, and is always ready to go. ' No man deserves more credit than Mr. Shipp for his ener getic activity in the development of the country. crop. Our valley is also well adapted for livestock and; dairying, neither of which has been developed to any great xtent as yet," says John W. Harbison of the Valley Motor Coin puny. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. Harbison was employed by the United States Steel Corporation. In hi employment there he worked through the mill and into the sales force. finally severing his connections in 1914, in which year he came to Salem. Between the years 1914-1919, with Watt Shipp, he was engaged in the retail sjortir.g goods business, and in May of the latter year the Valley Motor Company was organized anil he became identified as a partner. Mr. Harbison is a firm believer in the future of the valley. He belongs to the local Commercial Club, the Country Club and is a member of the Order of Elks. CLAUDE S. BELLE Claude S. Belle, owner and proprietor of the Gray-Belle restaurant and confectionery, opened up the Belle Confec tionery on State street in Salem in 1903. Here he operated until 1914, at which time in conjunction with Mr. Gray the uray-Belle was opened on State street. Mr. Gray disposed of his interests to Mr. Bejle in 1918 and since that time Mr. Belle has been the sole owner and manager. The GrayJielle as a place to dine well and eat sweets is beyond question a tribute to the tastes of balem. Appointed uniquely in decorative effects one is impressed With the refinement its beauty lends. Of importance commercially is the Thelma chocolate, originated and manufactured by Mr. Belle. In comparatively a short time the demand for this individual confection has assumed enormous proportions. In every little village and hamlet throughout the state the "Thelma" is in demand, .and so great is the sale that the details incident to marketing have become too great for Mr. Belle and its distribution is handled exclusively through a Salem jobber, Mr. Geo. F. Waters. Speaking of the future to the reporter for the Statesman air. Belle said: "VVe have just expended much money in the beautifying xf our store, since it was felt that the Gray-Belle should JOHN HARBISON "Salem and vieiity is just coming into its own. productive Mil will attract the man of small means, with proper diligence in small fruit and Ix-rry culture in a short time produce a very comfortable living. Our who, , can Our PAUL B. WALLACE Paul B. Wallace, vice-president of the Salem Water, Light and Power Company, and one of Salem's most prominent business men, says: "We (the Salem Water Company) believe absolutely in the future of Salem, as evidenced by our plan to soon make the heaviest investment in improvements and new equip ment we have ever made. In the Water Company we have a very good index to the growth of the community and ever since last April the population has been steadily in creasing. This inerease has not been so very great for any one month but has been steady and even showing a healthy and permanent growth. I, jersonally, look forward for an even more rapid development from now on. This is assured not "i:ly by the productiveness of our soil and the intensi fied cultivation to which it is now leing subjected, but alo l.y the establishment in this city of large dehydrating, can ning and jacking plants which will consume all that can be produced in berries, fruits, vegetables and meats our prin cipal products. The national advertising these large con cerns c?e doing will attract t ho eye of the world to Sal?m.' Mr. Wallace, son of R. S. Wallace, pioneer in Salem's development, was born in Chicago, but hasjeen a resident; of Salem since six years of age. Although a comparatively! young man, just having passed the 40-yenr mark, he is; ru-aviiy lnierestcu m raiem ousiness enterprise and is a - "We are just beginning to wake up to the possibilities of this valley, esjecially as a tourist area. With the program of good roads now well under way we may expect to draw heavily from the California districts in this respect. Agri culturally, the motor car doing great things in the up building of our rural territory hereabouts. The farmer is coming to appreciate that he cannot spend days on the road between his place and town because his time now is much too valuable for such practices. We live in a-progressirt community and I look for great development in this valley.' W. M. HAMILTON W. M. Hamilton, manager of the Willamette Division of the Portland Railway, Light k Power Co., has under Jils direct supervision the districts of Salem, SHverton, Wood turn, ML Angel, G errs is and Monitor, all thriving little towns near Salem. Mr. Hamilton was born in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1&S1 and as a young man came to the coast, first being employed with the California Saw Works at San Francisco. In the capacity ofc!erk and uWmtn he was identified with this aw company between the years of 1900-03, at which time be went to Portland, Oregon, and was city salesman for the Portland Machinery Company. Here he remained until 1905, when he went into the employ of the P. R. L. U P. Co.. j-erving in the capacities of inspector of house wiring, illuminating engineer, superintendent of underground dis tribution and rate engineer respectively. In 1911 he was transferred to Salem in the capacity of manager of the division branch of the same company and has leen so since engaged. Mr. Hamilton is an aggressive community worker and has always supported every movement for civic good. He was president of the local Commercial Club for two years, baa served for five years as a director of that body, and took a very active part in all war activities. He is a memler of the Episcopal church and politically is a Republican. Shaking of Salem Mr. Hamilton said: "We are just entering the most prosperous era Salem "has thus far ex; rienct-d. The natural resources of the sur rounding farm lands may really be considered in the light Jkjnler in civic development. In addition to being vice president of the Salem Water Company, he is president of the Valley Motor Company. BEN W. VICK B. "V. Viek of the Valley Motor Company came to Salem in from Grsntnn, Wisconsin, and identified himself with the Viek Brothers in the distribution ot Ford motor ears in the Salem district. This connection existed until 191(1 when with Watt Shipp. John Harbison and Paul Wal !acc he was instrumental in organizing and lceame identified with the Valley Motor Company. ; of a handicap, insofar as it had to do with the development ; of civic aggression. Nature make things too easy here. The people have learned that'nature will just hand all .the thin its to them, with but little effort on their parts. Suoh conditions are not conducive to producing an aggres sive citizenry. Opportunities in this immediate area are unlimited." PHEZ FARMS COMPANY AFFORDS OPPORTUNITY Of real interest to those of the white race who will come to the Willamette valley, as homebuilders, earnestly seeking an opining to identify themselves with congenial and prof itable agricultural endeavors, is the sound, business-like proposition of the Phez Farms Company. Absolutely devoid of any semblance of land speculation, the plan of the company merits the thoughtful consideration of all whose purpose guides them to come to Salem and grow up in Phzland. Speaking of the plan, MiviMeOilehrist, secretary-treasurer of the company, said: "Particularly do we want iii Phczland, people of purpose. Real homebuilders will find in this plan an opportunity to live well and prosper in a healthy agricultural area, where nature yields a good reward loth in products and climate. "Our tract embodies almut 7H) acres of the best land in the valley. This we are subdividing into 20-acre units, planting 10 acres to loganberries, 5 acres to strawberries and allowing 5 acres to be used for the personal needs of the purchaser. Our purpose is purely, one for supplying a crop of berries, the demand for which up to this time has never been met. The Phez Company, manufacturers of Phez, the nationally known loganberry juice product, is ready and willing to enter long term contracts on a basis which will Assure profitable returns to the purchaser. These lands are sold under contract, based on a figure of from $250 to 54H) per acre, depending on the improvements, etc. With an initial payment of only $50 per acre, the balance is to be paid out of the proceeds of the yearly crop. Deferred pay ments hear 6 er cent interest. "The first year the returns from the loganberries an nominal, but the strawberry crop will meet all intvrcst ami expenses, and permit of some surplus. "Of importance to the tenant not particularly versed in the culture of loganberries is the exjert help available at ill times through our service department W. I. STALEY Rais-.l on a farm in Kansas, Mr. W. I. Staley moved to Cedar Rapid. Iuna, where he attended business college until IrMI. At thin time he I era me principal in charge of he Commercial Department of Cornell College at Alt. Ver non, Iowa. Ixing so engaged until 1S90. In 1890 he came to Salem and as resident principal he took charge of the Capital P'Usincss College until 1T2, when he bought the college and has since been its principal and owner. Civieally, Mr. Staley is aggressive, being a member of ths Commercial Club and the Cherriann. In siwakuig of the progress made at the college, Mr. Staley a:d : "Th- fin-t year I was connected with this college the total iirIIi.- M was not fifty students. Thin year we will exceed :;."o to?i,l enrollment. In itself this might not mean much, however, it rlearly indicates the trend of our time. Never has th- demand for trained commercial men and women been so gre.ft as now, and I have three demands for trained help to every ove I cn supply. During the time I have been identified with this work, not lev than G000 students have intrude. for instruction. Our courses here are tmrelr nm. m i a. .r. 1 ! . it I 1 . . . . "We are hopeful of stimulating community movement! "J r ' , , hV V 1 , .. i :ii i. i 7 - " regg shorthand and auto-manual posting machines. i rl ; u m 3 17" r1- XW:-1 i" "r "-!'m banking svstems todTy. Wdo nil help them because we can grow only as they grow. , Ph lang,:-,. helping this branch better adapted for Our future br.ght : they Will prosper who will apply institutions other than commercial "aaapiea ior themselves in this growing industry. ti. fo. r e i i ..... Of moment to those interested, editorially, a word is in .... Jt.!.. V"! V.fni l' I? .s brighter i i in . i i.nrir uin i or lurcc rj order: The Phez Company is incorporated und"r the Oregon laws and is receiving the hearty support of all representa tive citizens of alem. Backed by substantial men of far Mghted and executive ability their purpose under the plan finds substantial foundation in the basin of wealth, existent in the Willamette valley soil and climate. rnal reasons cur rural tract are being intensively worked, our market is established, and we naw have dehydrating and preserving plants to handle and distribute the products of our lands. This keep most of the money represented in production in circulation locally. "We have the greatest fruit, berry and refutable country in the land. It is bound to. grow and propcr,,'