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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1907)
fcV- t - m 4 4 J '; V : SECOND SECTION. PAGES 9 TO 16. AIL Y CAPITAL JOURNAL. Ivoh. XVII DAILY CAIMTATi JOl'RXAL, SATjKM, OREGON. TrKSDAV, JANUARY 1, 1007. NO. 1. PROSPEROUS SALEM Noted for Bts Activity and Many Industries, Excellent Schools and Numerons Churches, Elegant Resi dences and Sociable People. SALEM, with the blrtli of tho now year, 1007. will ontor upon n period of mnterlnl prosperity greater thnn nt any time during Its ontlro history. It Is for this reason that evory cltlzon bhould fool a deep intorost, ns well us pride, In promoting tho gonoral welfare and tho upbuilding of tho city, and Its ninny resources. This annual edition of tho CAPI TAL-JOURNAL la a message and an Invitation to nil those who nro hold down by tho over-Increasing con gestion of tho old Btntos. It brings tidings of innrvolous op portunities for getting up In tho world, it is especially addressed to the young and tho cnorgettc, to thoso who have tho heart to von- tu rental tho will to conquer; to thoso who havo reslro and nmbl I Hon to mnko a homo nnd a nnmo for themselves worthy of Amorl ' can cltlzonn. This edition will fall Into tho ; hands of mnuy who nro looking for now homes, business open ings, or opportunities for Invest ment. Its object is to furnish ; you with rollnblo Information about tho city of -Salem and tho country tributary to It. It Is to offer to tho render, briefly nnd simply, n collodion of tho most Interesting facts which havo added In her growth nnd fostorod hor success, to onablo thorn to ronllzo how quickly nnd sub stantially a beautiful city of 15,000 inhabitants has sprung to llfo In n country onco despaired of, nnd to prcsout to thorn montnl vlowa which will Drovo tho Justlco of tho prldo wo all feel in Salem. Snlcm till) Hriuitlfiil. Salem Is tho capital of Oregon, and Is located In Marlon county, of which It Is tho county sent. Tho city 1h beautifully situated on ground which must hnvo beon designed by tho Cro ator for tho site of a thriving city, with her wide- streets, crossing each othor nt right angles, from innumer able splendid squares, giving the city a most pleasing nppearnnco to tho eye. All other natural advan tages for n largo city abound. It Is favored in tho beauty nnd scopo of physical surroundings. Tho possi bilities of Its development aro prac tically unlimited. Tho promlnonco and prosperity of tho city Is founded upon fortunate location, established wealth, merited prcstlgo and successful achievements. In the span of ono llfe-tlmo It has grown from a trading point to an eminent commercial city, nnd an es tablished market in every way of natural promlnonco. Nature, in shaping this portion of tho earth, through tho agencies of the elements of volcanic overflow, water and the gentle touch of tho hand of time, created a spot that man hqs well adapted to his use and could hardly havo found a better. No where has nature pictured moro in spiring scenes than aro found In and around Salem, and few, if any, cities enjoy creator charms ot climate, green Uees and grasses and blooming llowers being found in tho open yard every month in tho year. From ev ery yard and alongside many walks the sweet fragranco Is watted to tho breeze from rose hedges nnd gar- dcus, tho dweller In tho humble cot tages, as well as thoso in tho palaces, growing to perfection the beautiful Ijs France rosea aud other varieties that require, tho greatest skill and caro to do ovon moderately well in othtr favored localities and under most favored conditions. .K, trip through tho residence section ot tha city in the summer UmorJs,a surprlso nnd royelatlqn a tha visitor. Salem la a city ot sunshine, birds and flowers. It Is a city ot beautiful homes, schools and churches, sub Btantlal public buildings, solid and beautiful business blocks, nnd all kinds of modern improvements. Hers nro tho strength and beauty of tho distant lill, tho golden skies, tho music nnd tho dream of babbling wat ers, tho soft winds freighted with the porfumo of ilowors an ldonl city In nn Ideal climate. Tnko It all In nil Snlom presents a grand nnd marvelous plcturo In nn- turo's nrt gallery painted by the heroic hand of tho Supremo Creator ot tho universe, a testifying demon- stratlon that tho Great Jehovah llvoth. Locution mid Development. Tho city of Salem sits whoro flows tho Wlllamotto, a noblo rlvor of In calculable horso power nnd with waters sutllclont to irrignto a nation. It Is located on tho Southorn Pacific railroad, C3 miles from Portland and 710 miles from Snn Francisco. Uoth tho Wlllametto rlvor nnd tho South orn Pacific railway furnish tho host shipping facilities, tho ono bolng a check .upon the othor ns -to freight rates. Salem is located in tho vory heart of tho great Wlllamotto valley tho gardon spot of tho northwest, and la tho center of tho greatest hop growing district in tho world. Thoro Is that in tho location of Salem which has proven an Irresistible fac tor In Its industrial development. It docs not rely merely upon what It promises to do as is too often tho caso with ambitious cities. Hut in addition to this claim, sho can point with prldo to what she has already accomplished In tho lln ot develop ing hor own powers and bringing out tho resources of tho wholo state. Tho city's development has been healthy and rational and ot a steady and pormanont character. Her pre eminent position as a commercial center is duo to tho Indomitable wijl and courage and public spirit of tho' business and professional men and women, who, by keeping everlastingly at it, working in conjunction with tho natural advantages, have effec tively demonstrated tho truth ot the statement that great things from small beginnings rise, and to the per sonal integrity and purity of purposo of her public officials, who havo held hor name untarnished and have proudly borno her banner unsolled by tho foulness of political corruption that has mado so many other cities undesirable places la which to live. All honor to thoso noblo men and women, and tho noblo deeds which thoy achloved. Many of them have gone to their eternal rest, leaving up on tho shoulders of the present gen eration tho mantle of their good deeds. May wo prove worthy to wear It honorably, over mindful of tho fa mous words ot Macaulay: "Tho peo ple that take no prldo in tho noblo achievements of remoto ancestor will never achieve anything worthy ot prldo by Tenioto generations." SJewt City of BeaHtifHl Howes, With good cause might Salem, be cU4 a city of home. It contains more buildings worthy ot the same ot kone tha any city ia the west ot Ml Mi' l i I ii HH ! mr-m yiv .ik rw rj i lcba buibk" . e:v - m s t- .hb w t m ib a m-m m iiK.HKiiiiB& -.2Jlm5ilHMM2afeU tho samo population. Furthermore, tho number of dwellings hero nro keeping pneo with tho commercial growth at n rato that adds scores of pretty structures to tho list of ornn montnl edifices each year. Thoro nro many reasons nil qx collcnt ones, too why this should bo n phico of residences. To homo builders and homo buyers Snlcm holds out tho potent nrguments of cheapness of land, modornta prices of construction nnd abundance of ex cellent localities. For thoso who profcr to llvo In rented houses Is pre sented a cholco of dwellings, rnng lng from typical Oregon mtlnslons to cozy cottages, with n sprinklo of npartmont houses, to bo secured nt reasonablo rents, and all blossod by unoxcollod facilities for comfort. Ab our city lies In tho very heart of a vast nardon and orchard, fresh food products soil nt reasonably low prices In season on tho local market 8ALKM, tho best to bo found nnywhore slons, arts, and trades. ' and low oxponsc ot Uvlng Is one nl- It is n well known fact that Salem ways favorably commontcd upon by has ono of the best public school sys tho inquisitive visitor. toms in tho west and It Is tho aim of Snlom, too, Is a healthy placo nnd l,l school authorities, teachers and this Is n fact most worthy of consld- urvorslng force to boo to it that it oration. It is claimed by high continues to morlt this woll-earnod authorities that tho death rato In roputatlon. Salem Is less than any community of Social Side. Its slzo In tho United States. Tho civic and social llfo ot tho city But abovo all, Salem Is essentially Is all that the most fnstldlous could a hospltablo and orderly city. Tho desire. Her people havo renchod a Inato cqurtesy of tho Oregonlan is high plane of culturo and rollnomont commingled with tho thrift and In all that goes to mako social llfo htiBtlo ot tho wojtomor and tho llfojplonsant. Tho city is dotted ovor and vim ot tho northerner In just such proportions ns to mako up a thoroughly congonlal class of pcoplo, ploasant to know nnd profltablo to rcsldo among. For tho man with a family there Ib ho placo superior to Salem as a homo or placo ot Investment, and tho man who Is looking for n favorable Bpot Will do well to como hero to find such a blessing. Thoro Is a cordial wolcomo for all worthy people, and a llfo above the average If they seek it properly. . Educational Facilities. Wbllo Salejm Is great la com merce and industry and her develop ment aa a factor In the, business world hsMt'beaa iatereetlmr, the growth of all gliaaoa of her higher Hfo has been more rapid, moro ns toundlng nnd moro ndvanccd. Early in tho history of tho city nn excel lent system of public schools was es tablished, tho growth nnd extension of which ha9 demonstrated tho wis dom of Its founders. Resides tho public Bchool system, Snlom has numerous othor institu tions of learning, among which may bo mentioned tho Willnmotto univer sity, tho oldest Protestant institution of learning on tho const, whoso graduates havo filled and nro now tilling somo of tho highest positions of trust and honor. Thoro is ulso n first class buslnoss colloco which commands n lariro nttondnnco con Btantly, and tho United States Indian trulnlng school Is located bore, which ' 1 Is one of the Inmost schools In tho' ITnllnil KlntfW llnalilmi tlinsn nik'nti. .- . ..,... ...., ......... tagos, there nro numerous prlvnte acadomlos nnd sohools with currlcu- lums adjusted to tho various p rotes- &sfintw& l? Till: IIKAVTIFUL with beautiful and costly edifices for divine worship. Every Christian de- nomination is represented and nil presided ovor by men of forcotul character and strong Individuality, They are, largely represented with buildings of flno modern architecture nnd congregations of largo member ship. Our frnternal and social ordors aro the prldo of tho city and add much to its metropolitan prestige and standing. They comprise every form ot high class political, religious, so cial and secret societies, whoso en semble Includes tho pick of our best and most public-spirited citizenship and business manhood. Their object Is the uplifting and bettwamit of men and women, and "OUR GEORGE." Its Location and Prospects Many Opportunities for the Homeseeker and Investor. The Hop and Fruit Center of Oregon. tho strengthening nnd cherishing of tho bonds of human sympathy and holpfulnoss. As n Manufacturing Center. Salem has several manufacturing ontorprlscs of which hor pcoplo fool illBtlv nroiid. nil nf which nro ilnlncr a thrlvinc business. Chlof nmonc ' Ihiun la flin Tlina Tfnv wnnlnn mll ( ........ .- ... ..., .., ..uw..... which Is ono 6f tho lnrgost of its kind on tho coast. Salem has nlso two flouring mills, ono of tho larscst lumber mills In tho state, two sash and door factor lee, two Iron foundries, n elder, vino gar and presorvo factory; two soda water factories, a largo brewery, nn ico plant, two wagon nnd cnrrlngo factories, n soap factory, a marblo works, a fruit cannery and ovnpora tor, also tho largest nursery estab lishment In tho northwest, and ninny othor Industries which como under tho head of manufacturing. Spnco will not permit us to go Into dotnll and descrlbo each of our manu facturing industries in this nrtlclo. However a mention will bo mado of thorn In another part ot tho edition, undor a scparato head. Thero aro a number of excellent sites for extenslvo manufacturing plants within tho city limits and ad Joining tho railroad that can bo pur chased for a reasonable consideration and liberal lnducomonts will bo given to parties looking for bona fldo manu facturing Industries. Public Utilities. Salem can boast of a modern eloc trle street railway which gives every opportunity for ease, comfort and rapidity In passing, from ono part of tho city to another and to tho public institutions located here. The streets are broad and well kfint. nnd In the residence nortlon nro shady and well provided with good sidewalks. An excellent system of sewage drains the city, which adds to tho hygienic and sanitary advan tages that nature has bestowed upon lucky Salem. Tho city is well lit up at night by largo nro lamps, tho service in this respect being most satisfactory. No city has a moro prompt or better mall service than Salem, and tho ele gant government building which was erected at a cost of $110,000 is one of tho city's most imposing struc tures, Tho city hall, erected at a cost ot $60,000, contains and encloses ono ot tho most efficient fire departments to bo found in many a city of this sU.e. The fire service of tho city Is a paid department, well equipped and wejl drilled, With hydrants at convenient corners and within short distances, and an abundance ot water, there Is little danger ot serious conflagra tion. Water Supply. From remote antiquity the highest value has been set upon an abundant and puro water supply, and centers ot population sprang up in ancient times around those points where It was readily available. "What -was true of the past applies to the prcs- eat. The -water of Salem., Ia abso - ri'yHH 11 i ' 1AJ Will1 "H1 iiiii pm f Flu m i ii MM i in 1 1 mk "I n mM lutoly puro nnd wholesomo, nnd tho supply Is Inexhaustible. Much credit Is duo to tho Snlom Wntor company, who puts forth every effort In their power to mako tho sorvlco highly satisfactory. Capitol llulldlng. Tho capltol Is the moBt conspicuous I Obioct 'In Snlom. Ita lnftv ilnmn lin. , - - 1 ..v- Mug vlslblo from nil directions for mllcs nround. Tho building Ja stately In design nnd a modol of high clnss construction In ovory way. Tho Interior presents n most beauti ful nppenranco, nnd In fnct tho cntlro structure Is Just such a building ns would do credit to nn stnto in tho union. Court House. Standing in n square of beau tifully kept lawn, approached by wldo walks, tho Marlon county court houso Ij one of tho most Impressing buildings. Tho oroc tlon cost was $132,000, and this nmount, wisely expended, has mado a building ot outward and lunor grandeur, A Forecast of the Future. Tho greatest growth and jnost romnrkablo development ot Sa lem is yet to come. Rapid as havo been our strides in tho pnst, tho near tuturo will soo on enlargement of our com mercial IntorostB coinmensurnto with tho ambition of our citizens. As tho years roll on wo will havo doubled and trebled In population nnd will havo becomo tho sent of manifold in dustrial activities of which thoBo al ready located hero nro but tha be ginning. ' . Thoro Is a feeling In tho bosom of ovory inhabitant of this community that Salem will bo n great city at somo not distant day. It is with thoso sltms of tho times that this , edition deals, for Is not tho prosont the foundation on which tho futuro shall bo bulldcd? If so, then Salem's dctlny can bo rend, for ovon now Is tho city beginning to feel Its strongth as a young giant. Tho halting steps havo all boon tnkon and tho warrior goeth forth In tho glory of strength, and Is bound to win tho victory and march on to greater things. And we will say to anyono looking for n dcslrablo plnco to locate VfE ARE HERE. o Some Things Worth Remembering, Salem Is tho second city in tho state. Salem has 15,000 population. Salem is located In tho confer ot Oregon's richest valley. Salem has ono of tho best wntor works In tho west. Salem has a fine system of sowers. Salem has numerous factories. Salem has a well equipped tiro de partment. Salem has both river and rail transportation. Salem has tho best dairy country in tho world. Salem has many openings for manufacturing industries. Salem has Immense undeveloped water power. Wlllamotto valley. Is the gardon spot of tho northwest. Salem has an ideal climate. Salem is healthful; the death rato Is vory low. Salem is growing every day. Salem Is the city ot opportunity. Salem is tho best town in tho best county in tho best state in tho best country in tho world. That Salem Is the capital of Ore gon. o Now is your chance to invest your money where it will yield you a fluttering return. Salem stanan ready to welcome any business enter- nriRA or lndtutrv that desires to lo- cate wlthla her borders.
