Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-10-31
sUMMouN7 TENT CITY.
Located Near Santa Fe-EspscIaIIy
Arranged for Comfort Of Guests.
A NEW HOTEL TO Be BUILT

satoh Win ". II. blucpHi bht VI the
progressive citizens OF that city, rela.
tive TO the Tent city, and from him
ELECTED the following interesting in.
formation I
Sunmount Tent Coy, the suburb OF
santa Re is growing. Located as 1t
IS with everything easy OF access and
all modern conveniences and accom-.
modations. ii is found to grow and
thrive and will at no distant day be
recognized as one OF the famous
southwestern health resorts.
The altitude OF the place rs exactly
that recommended by scientific men
who have made tubercular troubles a
life study. Ihe water Is the purest
known OF any In this territory The
contour Of the country, the mountain
surround nrs and all go TO make he
location one OF the few absolutely
sheltered spots in New Mexico abso.
miely free from dust and violent
winds II is sure to command the ad.
Hiration and endorsement OF those
VINO know OF its advantages.
The cost OF living at this outdoor
sanitarium alone should make It pop
ular Heretofore the difficulty has
been that in the Rocky mountain re-
gion, especially at locations within
The proper altitude and having other
necessary requirements to make It
successful is that the cost OF the So
journer or healthseeker has been be
yond the means OF the masses ana
for this reason thousands OF people
afflicted with throat and pulmonary
troubles throughout the north. east
and south. who should make change
have been precluded from doing so on
account OF the enormous expense OF
living at such places. Sunmount Of
fers accommodations suitable 10 those
of the most fastidiious ideas a com
plete canvass cottage with timber
floors, wainscoted sides and double
watcrp proof duck throughout and fin
ished in a most modern style with ev-
erything the best that money can buy
are rented al a nominal cost o. $40
per month
The population OF TINS place Is in
creasiug daily, and the white homes,
SCI amongst the cedar and pinon, al
ready dot large are,
A record the projectors OF this en-
terprise should feel proud OF is the
fact that not a single occupant or res
ident of the Tent City, which was op-
ened last July, but who has gained
from one-half to two and one-half
pounds per week. The Improvement
seems to be general with the entire
population of the place.
These homes In addition % the mod
ern equipment are also furnished
with stoves and can be comfortably
occupied during the winter months as
well az curing the summer months.
The majority OF those occupying the
cottages board at the Administration
building, which Is also operated in
connection with the Tent City. How
ever, those who prefer to live home
life can have their cottages furnished
tor housekeeping, which enables them
10 live quietly and enjoy the same &C
commodations and comforts that they
would were they In their own homes
The Sunmount stables, recently
built, are filled with the usual farm
yard products and fresh milk, cream
eggs and poultry are furnished the
tables.
An attendant IS constantly on the
grounds and when the mornings are
cool before the occupants OF these
tent homes arise, lignt fire is bdi.,
making the temperature comfortable
and pleasant to tne occupants while
they dress.
Everything that can Oe done by the
management is carried out Tor thu
comfort OF its guests
The fame Of this place is becoming
Known throughout the United States
Messrs. Gibson Il DOW, the owners
while both are engaged N other bust
ness have given the proposition SUN
cieut OF their time and attention {
make every detail perfect
They have done, and are doinl
more than any other concern or cor
poration In this territory TO advertis,
the best climate IN tAe world togethe
with many other natural advantage
to be- found in New Mexico
lne mail matter requires The en-
pioyment OF two or three stcnogra
piers all OF whom are constantly a
work on correspondence and answer
ing inquiries relative 10 Sunmount
Their advertising matter is inyariabl!
sent out under first class postag
with a personal lettcg 20 the party ad
dressed. Tie matter cor lists OF illus
trated prospectuses, beautiful views O
Sunmount Tent CITY and surroundin
scenery ana various publication
touching upon climate and advice 4
those afflicted with tubercular trou
bles.
Anticipating the wonderful success
which mp 20 the present time ha
been demonstrated ana the increase
population which must necessarily r.
suit from such extensive advertising
the management will at once begii
the erection OF a hotel OF dimension
amply sufficient To accommodate
those who may prefer hotel lie. I nj
Motel will stand on the northwest col