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Arkansas Democrat from Little Rock, Arkansas • Page 6

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Arkansas Democrati
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Little Rock, Arkansas
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4 FRIDAY EVENING. THE ARKANSAS DEMOCRAT. 33: TOT TP CnTff 11 liMM 11 mp 11 JlVMU What Others Think About This Book, "Arkansas and Her Resources" This is acknowledged by all to be the greatest piece of State advertising ever attempted by any State, and was completed after six months of work, during which time J. Frank Keeley visited every county in Arkansas obtaining facts, figures and photographs first hand. ''If there is a feature of Arkansas omitted I don't know it," said Mr.

Keeley after his trip, and judging from thd many expressions of praise received by the Arkansas Democrat from men high in the affairs of tbV various counties in Arkansas, there have been no feature's omitted. Complete data, commercial, agricultural, manufacturing and social, from every county in Ar-kansas, with almost 1,000 photos of actual scenes. "We beg to hand you check for Arkadelphla and Clark County's part In 'Arkanaaa and Her We feel well paid for having Clark County represented in the book, a think It exceptionally well gotten up and It will be a great benefit to Arkansas." W. N. ADAMS.

General Manager Arkadelphla Milling CO. "Arkansas and Her Resources' Is a splendidly gottvu up oempendium of Information about Arkansas snd her- resources, pro-luaely and handsomely Illustrated. The etory of Arkansas, county by county. Is told forcefully snd in a way to Interest and (find the attention Of the reader. All are to be congratulated on this work, which exemplifies Arkanaaa' claim of being 'I'M It LAND OF OKEATKR OPPORTUNITY." SHUUVKPORT TIMES.

Shreveport, La. Frank Keeley Is on of Arkansas' moat valuable aaaeta. Hia cpeclalty la truthful boosting publicity, and as one who know something of successful publicity freely glv htm th utmost credit. Th compiling of eucb a book a 'Arkansas and Hr He-' sources' I a great undertaking, and Its successful accomplishment I a monument i his sterling ability and an advertisement worth nilillona of dollar to Arkansas. It will be preserved a a book of reforence by the business people of Arkansas, and In th bands of horn and Investment seeker will be found an honest guide.

True it I a revelation, but th tact about Arkanaaa ar alwaya a delightful surprise, and the more-searching investigation th better It Is. for our State and people th resources ar her and the 'good are and Arkansas owes to J. Frank Keeley more thaa It can ever pay. The book 1 th off total volums of tb Arkanaaa Commission of th San Francisco Kxposltlon, and will be furnished to the visitors at the Arkansas building. It la th bast advertisement of the Stat ever lesued.

We are at a loss to know how Mr. Kseley got it Up in so short a time, but that he hat don so I all tb more to hi credit." GEO. R. BROWN. Board of Trad Bulletin.

August 1. "Tb Arkuats Dtmocrnl ot Llttl Rook ha bn boaorad by tlia Arkauaaa Camnta-la to tb Paoania-PacKlo axpoaltlgn la tut oboaan ts (t out tliair official book on Arkauaaa, to bo illatrlbuted from th Ark-anaM Muildlnf at tb fraat fair. Tha book I fottan up In a fashion tbat would do vrodlt to a 'bleb brow' maiailn and la aa full o( Intaroatlna; Information and otacforlng tatlatloa aa Arkanaaa la of cotton, corn and whaat aad th (armar-autolat. "In ragard to Arkanaaa ciopa It i Informing- to tb laat dear. Orap.a ar a commercial crop Of that Varaatll 8tat.

but who would hav known It, blankotod a thuy ar under th bumper fold of wheat. Rice Is another bit money crop. Arkanaaa mineral alao cut a big flfur In th balance beet of thla moat prollflo Stat. Little la left to th Imagination In regard to Arkanaaa' claim to honor after reading tb handbook. "A aeotlon 1 dvoted to Arkanaaa' gift to the brain of th nation and In that ah lag not a whit behind her gift ta th agricultural and mineral wealth.

"We aod 'to think Indiana tha (em of th alaterheod bat under tb glowing; pen of the master writer who alng her praiac la th 'Official Hook," we ar alinoet tnipti to tranitfrr allrguuire to Arkanaaa." THE KVANHVIW-K (1ND.) COURIER. Beptambar 17, 11116. Frank Keeley of the Arkanaaa Democrat has a right to be proud of the work he has just finished In getting out one of the moat complete pieces of state advertising ever attempted, 'Arkanaaa and Her Resources." Thla I th official book ot th Arkanaaa Commission and Is to be distributed from tb Arkansas Building at tb San Francisco Fair. It waa published under the auspice of th commission by tb Arkanaaa Democrat of Little Rock. THE! AMERICAN PRK8S.

New York City, N. Sept. 4, 1U6. 'Arkansas and Her Rsourc' Is most complete and is probably the only book of Its kind ever attempted by any State In th Union. Already thousands of copies hav "ln my Judgment, this plan of advertising will do mora toward advertising th advantages of Arkaaaa than any other ever attempted." TV.

D. BELT. Secretary Joneabero (Ark.) Business Men' Club. 'Arkanaaa and Her Reaouroaa' (ball bn kept on my deak for ready reference when needing Information about tb Stat." HON. JOHN A.

FOX Secretary-Manager Mlaalaalpul Ulver. Levee Aaaoclatlon, Memphla, Tenn. been sent to every section ot tb civilised world," "I hav tne highest regard for you and your ability a a gsnuln Arkansas Booster should be recognised by the people of the State. 1 shall fll 'Arkansas and Her Resources' with ether hlstorl papers IB my possession." HON. SAM Q.

SEVIER. Camden, Arksnsas. MANUFACTURERS RECORB. Baltimore, Md. 'Th work I a splendid book On Arkan aaa, replete with Illustrations showing our 'FACTS and FIQUKkiH; atrong matter; Complete; compactly printed; profusely illustrated ARKANSAS l.N TOTO! Seventy-five counties, A to Z.

Miscellany slop-over. Page by page I turned through thi great little book; tenderly, prayerfully at firat, with Inoreaelng confidence aud enthusiasm toward the last. 'Soma J. Frank. 1 predict that this book will make a hit at th Exposition, that It will be preserved by interested persona 'who receive them, for they ar not too large to carried handily ar to be mailed home." CLIFFORD FRANKLIN, Feature 'Writer, Montgomery Advertiser, Montgomery, Arkansas and Her Resources' Is th most oornplet publication ver gotten out." PREBOOTT DAILY NEWS.

farms, stork, cities, towns, and a page 1 given to each county, setting forth the aei-uiultural and Industrial resources of each, as wall as something about the soolal and commercial advantages. It ts, In fact, a very interesting document that all sbould hav." ARKANSAS FRUIT AND FARMS. September, UK. 'One ot the greatest book ot It kind ever published, and most complete Id every "'Arkansas and Her Resources" Is the finest edvertlsement Arksnsas has received in years, and Mr. J.

Frank Keeey, whose picture appears as part ot this article, ought to receive his just reward." FORT SMITH TIMES-RECORD. HEBER SPRINGS HEADLIGHT. Heber Springs, Ark. "I am certainly Indebted to you for tb two copies whloh so admirably set forth, 'Arkansas and Her The first time 1 actually cam Into touch with th great potentialities of your great Stat was at th tint Land Congress, held at Little Rock. Such an outburst ot enthusiasm I hav never seen eq.ua led anywhere else.

Th attractive thing about' th enthusiasm wa that it wa founded on facts, and not merely on desire; therefor, can assure you that to hav glanoed through the wonderfully full pages ot your volume has brought back vividly to memory, the many Impressive thing regarding your resources which hav become more and more familiar to alne that experience In your city. "Again thanking you for your and wishing your paper great success in arousing "the people ot Arkansas, to confidence. In their Stat, I Very truly, "GROSVENOR DAWK, "Southern Commercial Congress, Washington, D. "A very fin work. 1 want 50 more for distribution." W.

T. HAMMOCK, "A handsomely printed volume and the moat complete publication of Ita kind ever gotten out In Arkansas." FORREST CITY HERALD. Heber Springs, Ark. County Judge. xt vmt nn ths arransasnent.

completeness and general style of th work. 'Arkansas ana Her Kesourcee. we eu. tbe country along our line will be greatly benefited by the distribution of this excel- linnk IVmilrl Ir he Tjosslbl for US tO "Tour efforts In getting out such a work hav our keenest appreciation. want ISO copies more at once." J.

H. DAVIS. Davis ft Atchley, Real Estate and Investments, Womble, Ark. obtain a reasonable number for distribu ''rv if lira 17 A 1 FSi 'I A AREPgCiMIWENT mAGRlgULTjC.Uf MANWWCTUftE. M0LE6UE QNffiJ'f? M'ti'ti- TRANSPORTAtlUN ANH JHC if AS'WELL.

--''A', Mvi 7 0T-SIPRrffi5 01- AOKAKSA', TWVJWION'A i tion?" J. V. HUKKA General Freight and Passenger Agent, Mis "Th moat complete plec of Stat advertising ever attempted." 1 THE FOURTH New York City, N. Y. "It Is a good proposition, and the advertising should do Arkansas a considerable amount tf good.

I hav Just returned from California, and they ar looking for them out ther." JOHN P. DAVIS, Manager Ozark Grdcer Harrison, Ark. souri and Worth ArKansa nurwu, "The book, 'Arkansas and Her is received, and you should be congratulated on thl work, aa It 1 nt only a very trying Job to accomplish what you hav In thl book, but It requires a treat deal ot work aud patience." K. DENT. World Publishing Co.

TUlsa, Okla, "It haa been my privilege to hav an many alleged state-books 'boosting tbs various commonwealth, but I am frank to coot ess 'Arkansas and Her, Raeourcee' I by far th moat comprehensive took of It kind 1 hav ever seen. It must do Arkansas a "Arkansas people were delighted with the book, 'Arkansas and Her published by the Democrat, when they received them at the exposition in San ITrannlano. "Many people getting copies ot 'Arkansas and Her Resources' came to th building a "The Arkansas Democrat ot Little million dollars' worth ot good. Yett ar to be congratulated on tb accomplishment ef uch a work." second time to get more copies. The book, GEORGE C.

SUTTON, General Manager Sutton Badge and Mann. no doubt, is one of the most comprehensive publications on th State that has ever been published. Many hundreds of copies ot the book had been distributed before I left anl facturlnr New York City, N. I. the demand was increasing daily.

"Interest was shown by visitor from other States when they read of the many products ot the' various counties and the records of grain, fruit and cotton yields." OHMBR BURNSIDE8, has recently published a book of 93 pages, containing views and data regarding very county in Arkansas. Thi book Is so well gotten up and contains such wonderful photographs showing the beat side ot Arkansas, THAT WE WONDER HOW ANY OF HER CITIZENS CAN PASS. UP THE OPPORTUNITY OF OWNING-A iCOPY." MUSKOGEE (OKLA.) 'lUMKrDBMOCRAT. September 1816. "I hav received your State book, 'Arkansas and Her and I want to aay that In my opinion, this publictalon will be worth thousands of dollars to th Stat of Arkansas.

I have reproduced Ashley County article on the front page of th Budget this week, with comment." E. W. K1MBER, President Aohley County Land Pub-, Usher Hamburg Budget. Hamburg, Ark. Executive Clerk, Arkansas Building, Ban Francisco, Cal.

Th Publishers' Auxiliary, spoksn of at "the moat thoroughly read newapaper publication In this country," and published simultaneously In practically every larg city In the United Bfate by th Western Newspaper Union, after describing the book and paying, th publishers and others a number ot nice compliments, said: "Visitors returning from th Panama-Pacific Exposition ar loud In their praise of the very comprehensive exploitation of Arkansas and her resource in J. F. Keelay's book of that nam. Representatives at the Arkansas Building and th agricultural exhibits are distributing this book to all interested In Arkansas." "You have mad a success of your book. 'Arkansas and Her JOHN M.

KIMBRO, County Judge, Montlcello, Ark. "We shall he pleased to retain your book, Arkansas and Her In our flies. THB iSDITOR OF THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN, Pa. There bas Just oome to our attention a copy of 'Arkansas and Hsr which we notice has been published under tne "1 saw copy of the book, 'Arkansas and a few days ago, and it was a pleasant reminder of that wonderful State." GARLAND COOPER, Manager Alkahest Chautauqua Company, Hopklnsvtlle, Ky. auspices of the Arkansas Commission, F.

P. and not also that' you are elec tor of compilation of this book. It is in deed very well gotten up, and Is a publication that Is well worth We think you and your commission should be 00m- pltmented. We ar enthused regarding th State's resources and Its possibilities, as we "I know Arkansas just about as well as anyone in Arkansas, and, with pardonable pride, feel qualified to judge of the merits of the book, 'Arkansas and Her 1 compiled by J. Frank Keeley.

I consider. It a masterpiece, ot Inestimable value to th Stat." 1 CLIO HARPER, The Parke-Harper New Service, Little' Reck, Ark. 1 "Arkansas and eHr Resources" is a book that will eventually bring to Arkansas many people of the better kind. On can not read It without marveling at the importance of the State from every standpoint. To gather such facts wsb a monumental task, and it is Just such a bosk as CANADA SHOULD HAVE AT THE EXPOSITION." C.

S. SCOTT, Dominion srvlc, Weakada, Manitoba, "Th resources Of Arkansas ar shown In th book, "Arkansas and Her Resources which will be distributed free to visitors to th exposition at San Francisco. Facts ar gathered from every county in CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, August 28. have been producing farm mortgages in Arkansas for the past 15 years." BEN R-. HALL, Vic President The New England Secur ities Company.

Kansas City, Mo. No state In th Union had anything a "Th book, 'Arkansas and Her I It Is bound to do the State much good, and Is what we have needed in Arkansas tor years." i HON. HENRY B6RDEAUX. Treasurer Dermott (Ark.) Improvement Districts. pretentious or "beautiful for distribution at San Francisco aa did Arkansas with bar 'Arkansas and Her Resources," Canada, BRRETT HAMILTON.

Little Rock, Ark. "Mr. Keeley Is th author and compiler While this book was arranged by the Arkansas Democrat at great expense for free distribution at the Arkansas building and the booths in the Agricultural building, displaying Arkansas' products at the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, to supply the local demand created a few thousand have been printed, which will be sold, as long as the supply lasts, at practically the cost of production "Th book is a valuable on, land th best of It i being most generously dis'trib- biiildlnar at the 'It is a publication that will do much to advanc the interests of our State." of tb book entitled 'Arkansas and Hsr whloh wa recently published for distribution among the visitor to th San Francisco fair. This book is on of th finest along Its line that has ever been Panama-Pacific International Exposition to tbe best attended world's fair yet held." GOV. GEORGE W.

HAYS. Little Rock, Ark. 'Arkansas and Her Resources' is a new published about Arkansas." HEBER SPRINGS JACKSONIAN, September 115. book compiled by J. Frank Keeley, and Is one ot the most complete ever published, and Is enjoying a wide circulation all over the United States." NEW ERA.

"A very fine and most comprehensive book, bound to do Arkansas much COL. G. A. A. DEANB, Hot Springs, Ark.

Iron Mountain Railroad Land. Departmont, 'I want to express to you my apprecla. Little Rock, Ark. TBXARKANA TIJUUlKASlAa. "'Arkansas and.

Her Resources' Is a book cial book of the Arkansas Commission, P. P. I. published by tbe Arkansas Democrat, has just been issued from the press, and a. copy which reached this olty yesterday, was declared by all who saw It to be undoubtedly th best book Of it kind ever displayed here.

A "large number were received at the Board of Trade rooms. Th work was compiled by J. Frank Keeley and It will be handed to every visitor to th Arkansas building, and It Is expected to 'make Arkansas ome. Into her TEXARKANAMTEXAS) FOUR STATES I -V. "To express Kpu4 thanks for the book, 'Arkansas and Her which you have nubliehed, Is mere matter of Justice; "One of the greatest books of Its kind we have ever seen.

It will do Arkansas a world of good, and we are proud to have a tlon of the book, 'Arkansas and Her In my Judgment, the book will do a much needed good for Arkansas; more than could be done in any other way, and you especially deserve the thanks of the (p. Each Only oeonle of the entire State for, the eiiorts mention in it." REV. FATHER PAUL. O. 8.

B. Sublaco College, Subtaco, Ark. you have put forth to place Arkansas be fore the outside world. This book is just the thing we have needed for 0 long, to want fifty books, 'Arkansas and Her send to Interested people in show people from other sections that we other section of th United States. It tells are not to be laughed at, but tnat we nave a right to laugji at their great ignorance of Arkansas' stery." LEAVITT LAND CO Little Rock, and Sheridan, Ark.

the great opportunities orrereu oy Arkan sas to the manufacturer, miner, farmer, homeseeker and Investor. HON. T. N. GAY, but we would go further and express, also our keen appreciation of th public spirited- ness that have prompted the book.

and of the. days and weeks of tedious re search work whloh ita -eompletifMi Iheoes-sarlly demanded. That you have tecom. nllsIW for an Important work which our State asems to hay beea unable Secretary DeVall' Bluff Commercial Club. "Th work will at one be added to the 'Arkansas and Her Resources," official book of the Arkansas Commission for use at the Panama-Pacific Exposition, was Issued as a section of The Arkansas Democrat, August 11th.

The book waa compiled by J. Frank Keeley, who personally visited each county In Arkansas and Becured appropriations from county courts, business The Arkansas Democrat, library of Bowman, Cost and it shoujd assist In the economic development of your State." BOWMAN, COST to undertake, must a source of ueep satisfaction to. you. It la to the Interest or. every resident or Arkansas to pave ur snd commercial organizations, a well as cttlsens, and took a full six months to com Investment Bankers, St.

Louis, Mr. "The book Is great, and ought to. bring us big business. 'We think you deserve a great deal of credit for this book." W. H.

Of Wilson Land Waldron, Arkansas, pile. The book Is complete In every way and Is the Only on of Its kind which I hav ever een." W. O. KBNAGA. Manager Ad Art Servioe, Cleveland.

Ohio. wonderful resources and possibilities placed before the world In thelr tra Jtgtu't. that those beyond our borders may grasp what Arkansas has and Is, and thusi be led to a deeper respect for what natusii arid nlt have wrought here. 'Arleansas snd Her Resources' Is the BEST PIECE ADVBR-' TISING ARKANSAS COULD JIAVK. and, believe me, all Arkansas needs! In advertls- Iner." HERBERT H.

JTOWDEN, Puhllsrier fhe Arkansas Homestead, Llttl Rock, Arkansas. 117 West Fourth Street, Little Rock, Ark. I am a reader of the Arkansas Democrat and enclose here- with 25 cents for one copy of "Arkansas and Her Resources." Name "The book will undoubtedly prove a won derful advertising medium for our State, "With this book at our elbow, we will be In a better position to boost our State than we ar now. Congratulating you and commanding you upon thl work, I am, "WILL AKBRS. "Vaughn ft Akers, Lawyers, Llttl Rock, Arkansas." and I believe It to be the best effort ever attempted In this line.

Allow mm to compliment you on your splendid accomplish Arkansas and Her Resources will be accepted as a text-book on the State, and an op- portumty is given you to know more of Arkansas at small cost. The Book Contains 92 pages, handsomely-bound. It will be a welcome addition to "any man's library. As "the supply is limited, and as the demand is great, order, today. ment." MORTIMER FRAUBNTHAI General Manager Heber Townslt KX' Th above letter are but a few of th many Utters, notices, received from Mayor of Heber Springs, Ark.

every section of Arkansas, from the Atlantic to th Pacific oceans, and from. the Great Address "I wish to compliment you on this plec of work aa a whole, and may all realise Lakes to the Qulf. They are all on file in the office- of th Arkansas Demeera. Frank Keeley of the Arkansas Democrat has a right -to be proud of the work has 1t finished In aetttne- nut ONE Of THE MOKf COMPLETE PTECEB OR STATE ADVERTISING EVER ATTEMPTED. artfl for 9 far s'w- know.

ARKANSAS TH "WV HATB THAT EVER COMPILED. SUCH A TtDRK, and -the Arkaneea Democrat -proud of thl work, particularly since requests hav oome In (by the thousands for copies, since the b'ooV. which took six months of mlsrhtT hard work to enroot, bs been In th hand of th tiih1 nubile." THE F.mTOP ND PUBLISHER AND THE l.tntTRNALlPrv New York City, N. Y. from your labor And expenditure." H.

R. SIMPSON. R. Simpson Ark, "I am much blessed -with the book. 'Ark- ansae and Her and shall take the ODDOrtUnlty to study this very carefully "Your week, asptclally the 8earcy Coun as I am anxious to know all I can about this ty end Of It.

I entirely satlefaotory. and believe It will be worth mora to the tax o. Box Out-of-town readers add 5 cents for postage. State In th shortest possible time." PROF. J.

H. MILLER, payer than th expenditure Tt Is a fine Director of Extension, University of Ark- book." J. F. HENLEY. Ark.

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