2017

[This ran in the Jan. 23, 1917 issue of The Evening Gazette]

The Jamestown, N. Y., Chamber of Commerce is one of the most active and successful of the many Chambers of Commerce in the State of New York. The reason for this is that it has the earnest support of the business interests of that city. The Chamber publishes a paper appropri-ately called "The Civic Weal." In the January number of the "Weal" appeared the following New Year's resolution which the paper editorially expected every resident of Jamestown to adopt and live up to. 

 

I herein take liberty as the blog's creator to likewise pose: 

Let us all adopt their resolution, substituting as the paper had for "Jamestown" - whether we apply it to our immediate street, neighborhood, or the township. 

  "That I will begin the New Year with the thought that part of my time belongs to Montague.

"That I can well afford to give back to Montague some portion of what it has given to me.

"That I will co-operate with my fellow citizens in every move made for our common interest and betterment.

"That I will think only good thoughts about the town which is good enough for me to live in.

"That I will talk prosperity and think prosperity about my town and its future."