The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-08-07
the MINING CONGRESS.

Capllal mas only one way 10 learn VI
mineral districts, and that way is
through the medium known to every
successful business man, advertising.
The harm done by the circulation of
false advertisement is not one half SO
great as none done at all, and no peo-
pie as class understand this better
than those engaged in commerce, trade,
manufacture and transportation.
The coming of the sixth annual ses-
sion of the American Mining Congress.
to Deadwood and Lead, will prove to
be, not alone to these two cities, but
to the entire commonwealth of South
Dakota, one of those rare opportunities,
that has done so much for this
great empire of the west, and at little
or no cost to the locality where the as
sembly convenes And since this or
ganization seldom if ever meets in the
same place twice, it behooves us to
utilize to the fullest, the wonderful
field now open to us, to make known to
the world the unequalled mineral and
other advantages of South Dakota, not
forgetting it's superior scenic world
for it is, within itself, world that has
no equal in it's magnificent surprises.
No man can describe it. 1t must be seen
to be understood and appreciated, and
now is our opportunity to have it seen,
and the world to learn of its wonders,
at no cost, beyond that of generous,
hospitable welcome to those who may
visit us during the sixth annual ses-
sion of the American Mining Congress
in September next.
We say at no cost, let us see how
near true such a statement is.
To be most conservative, suppose
there should be only 1000 delegates
and their friends visit us during the
session Of the congress, beginning Sep
TENDER It'll and closing the evening of
the 12th-seven days-at cost to us
of six or eight thousand dollars. What
have we gained in return?
First. We have gained one year of
solid advertisement from the Atlantic
to the Pacific ocean, and from the great
northern lakes, to the Cuff IF Mexico
that would have cost. under other
circumstances, many thousands Of doll
lars in excess of the estimated ex-
pense given above-and this we have
had for the asking.
Second. We have had the special
work Of advertising by the congress
from May Goth to September 18th, 1908
and this covers the civilized world,
and covers it in manner not to be
reached in any other way at any cost,
simply for the asking.
And thirdly should only 1000 visi-
tors attend the congress any reasonable
person will admit that an expenditure
of SIS a day for each person is low
estimate. and this means $4,000 day
in cash, and seven days means $50. 900,
or; q profit in cash to Deadwood and
3Leadshould the expense reach eight
thousand dollars. which it will not do.
of Just exactly $4,000 to say nothing
of what the state may realize in the
present and future investments In our
mining and other Industries. Yes. the
American Mining Congress is good
institution. Our representatives at
Butte last year did a mighty good thing
for South Dakota In sucuring its sixth
annual session. We are glad to have
itswith us-and the welcome we give
the delegates and their friends viii be
q most sincere and cordial one. such d
one as viii We trust. ever remain
fresh and green, with happy recollec-
tions. In the memory OF ALL
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