July 2o, 1917 



HAR13WOOD RECORD 





JJPHppPER CITY OF HAiaMQOI^EBQRUCTIONi 



HE theory is given common credence that the 

 country's vast prairies were not the result of 

 natural causes but were induced by constant 

 timber fires set by the Indians for the purpose of 

 extending the grazing area for the buffalo. The 

 opposite theory that this or any other land was too good for 

 tree growth has long since been refuted. Quite to the con- 

 trary common sense indicates that tree growth, as any other 

 form of vegetable life will prosper in proportion to the sus- 

 taining qualities of the soil it grows upon. 



And that is the big reason behind the quality of timber 

 cut by Memphis firms. That simple truth establishes the 

 justification for any reasonable claim made for timber from 

 this region. Land in the Memphis Alluvial Belt that is al- 

 ready cleared and that is yet to be cut has been pronounced 

 the richest in the world. What other than the most per- 

 fect of timber could be found on such soil? 



And then there is the equipment and the organization. 

 Nowhere have lumbermen come into such harmonious co- 

 operation for the common object of constantly improving 

 quality and service. This region, because of its compara- 

 tive newness is practically devoid of anything suggestive of 

 obsoleteness' in equipment. 



And this directory is designed to give another touch of 

 Memphis spirit — the desire to make it as easy as possible 

 for the buyer to get in touch with our 600,000,000 feet an- 

 nual production. 



We sincerely trust it may serve you. 



(See three following pages) 



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