Maine, its history, resources and government . its own borders tobe used in operating factories which are either already locatedhere, or which will come because of the power that is former policy spells the doom of Maines hopes for preemi-nence as a manufacturing state. The latter policy means assur-ance of growth and constantly increasing possibilities of serviceto the whole country. It means a new era for agriculture in 248 THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF MAINE the state because of more extensive local markets. It meansa broadening of transportation facilities and the certain openingup
Maine, its history, resources and government . its own borders tobe used in operating factories which are either already locatedhere, or which will come because of the power that is former policy spells the doom of Maines hopes for preemi-nence as a manufacturing state. The latter policy means assur-ance of growth and constantly increasing possibilities of serviceto the whole country. It means a new era for agriculture in 248 THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF MAINE the state because of more extensive local markets. It meansa broadening of transportation facilities and the certain openingup for settlement of large tracts of land which now are partlyforested but which are as rich as any already reclaimed fromthe wilderness. Forest Resources. With the water-power factor properlydisposed of, we may look also for the ultimate utilization of thebillions of feet of hard woods which are now of little value, butwhich may well prove a veritable mine of wealth when it becomespossible to manufacture them into furniture and other articles. One of Our Forest Friends Photographed by Flashlight of usefulness. These lines of activity will bring others withthem. We know not at this time just what they may be, butwe may be sure that they will come. The Rising Star. To those who may say that the oppor-l^unity for future development in agriculture and industry inMaine is doubtful, let us state that we have seen only the begin-ning, and that it is much more likely that a brief space of timewill show a far more rapid growth than during any previousperiod of her history. It is a rising and not a setting starthat we confidently behold. Maine has seen the tide of pros-perity flow past her and spread itself over the great West,taking with it some of her choicest products of men and now looks, at times, with anxious glance at the awakening MAINES FUTURE THROUGH GOOD GOVERNMENT 249 of the southern states and perhaps dreads a repetition of thedays when her sons departed to seek for
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