Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE DAILY DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number 6
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, April 10, 1902
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MARLIN AND I.& G. N. SHOPS
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Some Reasons Why Marlin Should Make an
Effort to Secure Them.

       The DEMOCRAT repoted several days ago the possibility of Marlin securing the I. & G. N. division headquarters and the machine shops, provided the proper effort was made.  The visit of the I. & G. N. officials to Marllin with reference to the matter was published.
       A conference was held between Messrs. Trice, Bowers and Trammell, representing the road and Mayor Shelton and a number of citizens representing the town.
       The matter was discussed at some length and several probable available sites for the shops were discussed but no formal proposition was asked for or submitted.
       That these shops would prove an incalcuable benefit to Marlin cannot for a moment be questioned.  It means a monthly pay roll of anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 and perhaps greater.  This amount of cash turned loose in Marlin every month to find its way into the marts of trade, would prove a big thing and would in addition to her other advantages place Marlin in the front as one of the best small cities in the State.  It would in a few years add several thousand population to the city.
       This matter is well worth the serious consideration of the peo- people (sic) of Marlin, especially as nearby towns, competitors with Marlin, are interesting themselvesin (sic) an effort to secure the coveted prize.

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