The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 8, 1923, Page 2

PAGE TWO UE TOK PROMOTONG 0 ON AONONONONG) =, s [=> NG) RONOROMROTGR TAUNTON NOT , SATURDAY, I DECEMBER 8, 1923 “The Association of Commerce is.the only central orga nization in which citizens of all classes and creeds can meet on common ground, and join efforts i in doing those things which the community needs.” FIRST. ANNUAL , REPORT BISMARCK ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE To the Membership of the Bismarck Association of Commerce: The First Annual Report of the Asso- ciation of Commerce is submitted for the information of the membership and the citizens of the community. The report is necessarily brief. It rep- resents however, many hours of time which have been given by its membership in the development of the civic program which the Association of Commerce has undertaken. The most gratifying accomplishment of the year is the fact that the Assocfa- tion of Commerce is realizing an increas; ing degree of public fayor and support. The chief aim and ambition of a com- mercial organization is, and should be, to correlate the efforts of individuals and organizations. The development of a true community spirit is a far greater service than the ac- complishment of a, achievement. We are very much in- debted to the newspapers, to the several organizations of the city and to’ individ- uals who have given of their time and substance to help make the Association of Commerce a success. We are quite certain that you will agree after an analysis of this report that the Associa- tion has become a clearing house for the promotion of community projects of a character that will tend to make Bis- marck a better place in which to live and to do business. Respectfully submitted, DIRECTORS OFFICERS - A. M. Christianson W. H. Webb—President eee paemeandy E. B. Cox+-Vice President Burt THAney Dr. N. 0. Ramstad— R. W. Lumry Vice President Geo. D. Mann J. L. Bell—Treasurer A. F. Bradley— Secretary-Manager CREDIT BUREAU Utilizing the machinery of the Association of Commerce, a group of merchants, all members of the Association, organized a Credit Bure: au which is now successfully. func- tioning. It amaintains s separate office ce: s and actual det TOURIST CAMP With the growth of travel by automobile along the great highways of the nation, i come to vie with one another in offering advantages to the auto tourist. s along the National Parks Highways is visited an- y to Yell®®vstone and Glacier parks and to points beyond. Associ tion of Commerce has realized that hospitality extended to these visit- tment not alone because of actual purchases made in the city during journ but in good will created which is the most valuable-asset of a § one of the chief ci ite period of city With this end in view the As A combination dining and kitchen quarters wert stalled and an outside brick oven built. the tourists. Building: S. W. Corwin (Chairman) R. P. Logan Alex Rosen 0): RURAL RELATIONS Burleigh County Cow Testing Association: Pro matics o! tion was formed. There are seventeen members whose herds are being tested each month by a train- Results have béen most -satis- factory. Great interest has been shown by the members of the circuit. It-has been a most profitable investment for them and their dairy products now command a pre- mium on the market.’ Burleigh County as a most favorable dairy. center is being em- COMMITTEE John A. Graham J. ed expert recommended by the Agriculture College. phasized. « (Chairman) George Duemeland PROPOSED CORN AND DAIRY EXPOSITION The Board ‘of Directors have adopted a resolution to organize a Fair Association x proposed to organize early the com- establish in this county a real fair wh'ch will be held at a time of the year when North Dakota products can be shown! Corn morn aud dairy products will be featured. to promote an annual corn anddairy show. It is ing yea COMMUNITY SALES Through the medium of the Bismarck Advertising Club, affiliated with the Asgocia- tion of Commerce, three community ‘sales were conducted. These were made through the hearty cooperation GS the retail merchants, Teams visited the ‘Special advertising weeters ‘were issued con- communities in a get acquainted drive. veying information relative to the sale. < ‘One’ of the featitres to promote interest was the offering of iprhies for the best sho: *‘ducts of the farm. Great interest was shown by the formers who brought in many specimens to be judged. Real ea as “ WATER. SUPPLY U; poapest of the City Commission, the Board: of Dit acted Io athod gee ¢apacity in negotiations leadi # asel eee ontroversy. Several mi Boart: issue were presented by the city eae At a meeting -wi | Tourist Camp | American City Bureau single material . Receipts and Disbursements BISMARCK ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE For Fiscal Year Ending October 31, 1923. RECEIPTS - From Former Comméreial Club Dues, Former Commercial Clu New Membership Dues Sale of Luncheon Tickets Contributions for Dairy Circui Contributions for Banker's ‘Co Contributions for Essay Prizes...... Miscellaneous. ...... Social ee een Bureau Juvenile Band . 680.23 150.70 11,757.75 198.00 160.00 ‘185.00 86.50 24.50 90.00 1,662.52 445.00 $15,440.20 $ 3,995.90 4,545:42 1,016.57 328.58 227.26 161.50 272.83 468.11 980.85 27.75 791.18 57.18 80.00 185.00 131.64 50.45 ‘12.47 255.37 11,00 1,412.06 * 470.29 15,026.41 -418.79 "$15,440.20 Balance in Banks ee $413.11° Petty Gash) oo 68 = j $413.79 We hereby certify that the above statement of receipts and disbursements is correct and in accord ance with your records. Respectfully submitted, Business Service Co., By S. A. Floren, Accountants. DISBURSEMENTS * Salaries .... : Quarters . Sc s Postage : Telephone and Telegrams Furniture and Fixtures Office Supplies Speakers, Traveling Advertising and Printing Signs and Painting Luncheons and Forums ...... Former Commercial Club Dues Refunds Cash Prizes, Essay Contest Dairy Circuit... Affiliations and Periodicals Conventions Insurance and Bo: Miscellaneous ...... Social Registration Bureau Juvenile Band : Tourist Camp Total Cash Disbursements ........ Balance on Hand October 31, 1928 . own officials and directors. tion were directed from the Association adva ociation. agencies. ‘iation of Commerce, through its Board of Directors, authorized a committet to improve the camp in the eastern portion of the city. erected. Water service was in- Several individual tables about the grounds were provided. The camp is well lighted and every facility afforded for the comfort of COMMITTEE Finance: Dale Simon (Chairman) p. A. Brown Theodore Quanrud P. French J. ie Kelly - Labr, of ‘the Assoc ent of the water su =" both sit SSEy the commission: at: ae abpemte tan tobe ttken and:effered ‘any: way to fect a settle- ’ MAJOR PROGRAM Social Registration Bureau One of the first accomplishments of the Association of Commerce was the organ- ization of a So¢ial Registration Bureau in conjunction with Burleigh County, city of Bismarck and the Burleigh county chapter of the American | Red Cross So- ciety. In addition to support from these ' organizations assistance has been given by the various civic and fraternal organ- izations, The object of this bureau which func- tions through the Red Cross. office is to centralize charitable work and afford a: clearing house for community effort - along this line eliminating duplication and making more efficient all efforts to- . ward alleviation of those in need of tem- porary relief. An accurate record of all applications for relief and cases. acted upon is kept. Each case is investigated by a trained so- _ cial worker and duringsthe few months of its existence this Bureau has coordi- nated charity work in Burleigh County. COMMITTEE. Dr. R. S. Towne Burt Finney (Chairman) _ A. W. Lucas Mrs. Edward Bannon Geo. D. Mann Mrs. F. L. Conklin Mrs. Thos. H. Poole —.- JUVENILE BAND Early inthe Association’s career, there “was an insistent demand for a band. Committees were named to formulate plans toward this end. It was deemed best to organize a Juvenile Band under the joint auspices of the Association of Commerce and the Board of Education. L. ©..Sorlien was secured as leader through the action of the Board of Edu- PUBLICITY FOR CITY . advantages of its city. All prelim- dairying have “You Will e Bismare and literature bear these words, Many trade papers have contained articles upon Bismarck and with illustrations following cohventions held in the Capital City: Eastern papers have featured this city upon several occasions and the advantages of the Glore section for dairying have been stressed in Twin City papers as a result ef the ‘various dairy circuit trips. great Slope industry. , Burleigh Coumy Agriculture. ry rural yelations hag had the earnest attention “of the Association of ing has .had- the solid support of the membersbip. veral Burleigh County farmers were taken for a-visit to the New These farmers were entertained at dinner and at a movie show- ‘y. Interest in maintaining and strengthening the Burleigh Coun- ty circuit was thus aroused and as a result the Burleigh County Cow Testing Associa- Through action There has’ been mai; information bureau.. Mo! .ing tis section of the stat and a large map prepar inspections at ii als were made, immeasureably to now pending. paper articles, sible substance of their tall the schools for which’ printed the evaays which ada stam-for the wéek citlmi farming imate! on pine pig rae n park Me A and shit a cing very ae 4 r =a One of the chief functions of an Association of Commerce is to advertise ‘the Thig phase of the Association program ‘has iheen ‘cared for largely through special newspaper articles, booklets, letters and circulars. More than 1,500 booklets were printed and prepared for distribution showing the tages of the city as well as tthe opportunities for farm settlement. Corn and en featured in all publicity work. ” has, been adopted as ithe official slogan. All stationery y, The Association has tied ie “with the general publicity campaign to promote the use-of lignite. Booklets prepared by the lignite mine interests have been distributed ° by the Association and hundreds of letters have been written calling attention to this COMMITTEE W. & Neal cpa trans) MEMBERSHIP F FORUMS Through the medium of the Forums the membership has been together fre- - \ quently for a discussion of tssues of impgrtance to the state and ithe city. Since the organization of the Association ¢here have been seven such public’ meetings. These meetings have been invaluable in orystalizing sentiment of the members upon ‘the program of the Association. ‘There has been am average attendance of 220 which is a unique record among the commercial organizations of the United States. In cities many times the size of Bismarck this recond has not been sunpassed, indi- cating an intense interest in the program of work and advancement of Bitemarck, ‘The following subjects have been considered by the membership: - Sociat Service Bureau; Land Settlement; Diversified Farming; Federal Reserve Banks 4 and Wheat Marketing; National Garden Wow Girl Welfare; Constitution Week; TOURIST INFORMATION BUREAU |! ined at the Asséciation- office a tourist registration and than 1,500 tourists have registered here the past seayon. Maps are to be obtained and rgad information ia given. This ‘has been a most im- portant work in Savelopins:§ ‘the use of ithe Natipngl Parks Highway and in advertis- ~ ey CLEAN-UP WEEK * A most comprehensive program of city clean-up was ‘institirted last spring througli the agency of the Association of Oommerce and Boy ‘ed: ehowing what sections -were in greatest need of cleaning. Committees went over the city preliminary to the actual work of clean-up apd then Ly to ‘titer: gen! ra fmterest aroused. ‘The ipro- jaiéeting at in an“ evening head of the Hortcultorambonertent .of- the» Agricttiural~ College,’ gave ‘a ‘fine talk and general community improvement. James Curran E. W. Peterson ington. activity of Community Chest and the Association. Seouws. The city was districtéd was most. successful and added ‘beauty of the Capital City. > Some of the greatest eye gores ‘in the city were removed and action on other fire hazards and ‘ullalnge hist re @ menace to health) and safety of ‘the community is vite ont 5 "NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK a | ‘Tree planting, native life week activities last Spring were combined under one committee and La Gees ‘the last’ week of April for ‘an intengive cam) 5 ‘8 and other jiterature contributed adh a atting resid lents into - ug the proper cayctiologiesl mood ‘to respond to the’ various Two spéakers, who were ‘personally juteremeee 2) ‘in a0 eee “and equal of planting and beautifying the home, spoke et ¢ach frmighed “topics for .\very nated by different fi News- with, the subsect luring the week, and the @uocesstul’ osedy’ Contest ‘among ) Were: provided. © The Tribune Which’ Professor Waljron, 16; # "Band ie; North Dakota Denis ‘of the Board icfDirectors, Headquarter 2 Tom, entertainment has been afforded, and throt Community Council, and the ‘Thursday’ Musical pie Teachers Association, this convention was ha! n also by fhe Boy Scout organization. Special details were a oe and e&corts. . Saxvik | (Chairman) 801 cation. / His salary i is met partially by’ the city and partially from the special band fund secured ‘through the two benefits given. The membership has responded most efficiently in the various drives for these benefits and so great has been the interest that persons rot members of the Association have joined in the project. Rehearsals are being held twice a week under Mr. Sorlien’s leadership. There is a senior band of some forty pieces and a junior band nearly as large..It,is hoped that from this source ultimately will be recruited a creditable adult band. The first public appearance of the Juvenile Band will probably take iia early in 1924. Eleven instyuments have been pur- chased.by the Tacocition: Funds raised for the support of the band aggregate $1,662.52; expended $1,412.06; leaving a balance of $250.46. Fine progress is being made and great interest shown by the children and their parents in this splendid civic enterprise. COMMITTEE Geo. D. Mann (Chairman) B, M. Dunn Miss Henricka B. Beach Fred Peterson Spencer Boise Dr. N. O. Ramstad A. S. Bolster \_ H. O. Saxvik ——. ‘CITY ZONING Bismarck, through the Association of Commerce, is the afirst city in the state to have a Commission appointed to pro- ceed under ithe recent statute authorizing certain cities to pro- vide a system of zoning. .The City Commission cooperated with the Association in this matter and promptly named a City Zon- ing Commission based upon recommendations from the various civic organizations. The function of this Commission is to lay the foundation of a city zoning plan by districting certain portions of the city to specific purposes and to prevent encroachments upon residen- tial areas of business ior manufacturing structures. This Com- mission’s duty is to propose to the City Commission a definite zoning plan taking in every civic activity so that each portion of the city mie develop consistent with a well defined municipal plan. COMMISSION GL. Young ~* A. Hughes (Chairman) a P. Jackson Benton Baker P. C. Remington Chris Bertsch Geo. F. Will ADVERTISING CLUB From the members of the Association an advertising club was organized and suc- ceeded the Town Criers Club as the advertising anm of the Association. auspices three community sales were held. This Club is affiliated with the Associated Advertising Clubs of the world. Under its ae ay ae ok LIGNITE COAL RATES The Association of Commerce is at work assisting the ecnsymers and coal mine operators in opposing any increase in lignite coal rates; to Washington to the North Dakota delegation opposing the plan of eastern railroads to throttle this important North Dakota industry. Conferences have been held upon the matter. and every cooperation possible afforded the Lignite Coal Operators Associa- tion in their fight to'maintain the present low rates, —— WHEAT AND FLAX PRICES Appeals made to the Association to adjust tariff rates on wheat and flax so as to stabilize prices resulted in adopting strong resolutions and forwarding these to Wash- The Association is trying to aid the fartners of this section to get the very best possible prices for their commodities. Telegrams have been sent pia ta ENE POSTAL SERVICE ~ During ‘the conference here of Assistant Postmaster General Glover, his attention was called to the poor mail connections betwoen Bismarck and Fort Yates. Thru the the Association of Commerce, in conjunction with the businessnten of \Fort Yates, petitions were forwarded to the Postoffice Department with the result that a stage route has been established between Bismarck and Fort Yates which has facilitat- @d greatly the movement of mail and ‘brought into oloser irelations a rich ‘trade territory. Conferences have been held upon ways and means to improve local mail service and adjustments along this line are now.in progress. , INDIAN SCHOOL At all times the Association of Commerce has been closely in touch with the Indian School for girls located in Bismarck. Efforts made by other agencies to make this school. a home for incorrigible girls were frustrated thrpugh the immediate action of The future of tha, school seems most bright under the efficient management of Supt. Dickinson. . , —I—_—_ BISMARCK. AND THE AIRWAY SYSTEM Through jactive correspondence of the secretary of the Association of Commerce, Bismarck is npw on the federal mail airway system. Courtesy landing fields‘ haye- been ‘acco marck ‘has feceived much desirable ‘publicity byathis fact. mark this field so that it will be better equipped for landing. This action will increase facilities for air navigators. ‘of the Fort Lincoln fed many aviators during the summer and fall. Bis- Plans are under way to ee ne CONVENTIONS > * The Association of Commerce has been-active in securing conventions for Bismarck theosigh web peretsay with various civic and fraternal organizations and through direct rs have here Apes in the een espeéci: in hai a e Nort! fb especialy Assistance was | ta act as ane BE. Je ap B. K Ch: Ee BS armen aR Hiiverson f ‘ga fe ee ara Bismarck is most admirably ~situated for et Its hotel facilities are scp to. none and team-work among the citizens in affording ‘hospitality has been ad-, le during/ the past year, Some of ‘North Dakota Bakers ‘Association, Februa: the convetions ca eae during the year 6 and 7; North Dakota‘ Engineers 21 and. 22; Association, March 15 and North 00d: fomens, Clubs, May 1 agi Be tenga Vaterans, May 18 and’ 19; ation, June 6.6 ahd 7; North, Dako Po Postel’ Emph 3 Associat oa dune 27, 28 and 29; North th Dakota District N: Dak. Lumbermen Pharmeceutical Senko August fy Band 8; August 7; te Education port h Me November 21, 32 and 28. > HOUSING. BUREAU COMMITTEE” ae Ee j Cree Beek Barts cbatnely ; aN: DAV NW awa Pre ue wae sa Wer We a