The Delta independent., 1907-03-29
H0,F0R COLORADO
COMMITTEE OF 100 TO RAISE BIZ
FUNDS TO ADVERTISE STATE.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
GIor ious Sunshine and Superb Climate
Does Its Share, But Needs
Some Substantial Hejp


D'Iy"I I--BcGinning the campaign TO
rails + fund OF SlOo.O0O to properly
adv IS" Colorado. Secretary J. T.
Burr Of III" Colorado State CONNER
ctal t~sociat ion has framed letter.
whic. las been approved and will pc
sign by the committee of 100. to he
sent 20 no less than 10000 of Colo
rado business and professional men.
The '''er tells the purpose it is hoped
to accomplish.
H. "Ommittee OF 100 has elected ct.
hcer - follows James D. Hustled.
pres ut; Charles NJ Heberton OF
Bou! ''r. vice chairman. and Capt. R. l..
Mar III, one CT The heaviest mining op-
erato'S in the state. treasurer. Sub
comt'.j''"es have been formed. the
CHIEF "t which is the executive. James
D. H >'ei. K. l. Martin. W. a. Hover.
Max hHner. William Maher. Bulkeley
Well, Jesse F. Mcdonald. Fred Il.
Mon =. Irving Howbert Of Colorado
Spril-s W l. Clayton Of Greeley. Al
bert Reed of Boulder. Senator Hor-
ace ! "a Long Of Grand Junction.
Alva A..ns of Pueblo. B o. Ayles
wort pf Fort Collins. and Charles N
Hebtr'on Of Boulder are the executive
comrI'ee and they are the names most
prom! n!tnent in every one of the towns
mem ned. This body OF men will
have tll control OF the collection and
exper !ture Of the money.
AC'IIe charge has been given for the
time INTO the hands of Or Charles NJ
HebcT'un. Mr.. Hebcrion was at one
time surgeon general Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad. but came to Colorado
and has since beCo..ro nrfe OF the big
gest sheep growers in the state. He
come from. BDulG"r 10 Denver to take
charC. Of ilIn work.
TIL CircCi-r lc''cr with which II is
hope 70 stir Color adams is In part as
follows
"Th!S letter Is addressed TO the tax
payers and property owners Of Colo
RADIO Every word is Of vital interest
to yon
"Co'orndo ia the greatest state in the
exten' and diversity OF natural re-
| sourc.s in the entire national Union
We have a better climate. more oppor-
tunities for investment. more scenic
attraC ClIunS ana more room to grow in
than al state ives, of the Mississippi
river
.W. ravo the money IN Colorado.
Shall spend u little OF II TO get
more it l.; business proposition
Ever tara: that is induced TO settle
in Co r.tiu sceEdS money in this state.
To brrac city families into this state.
then. n, ans an expenditure OF $4,000
annua''s II we can increase the popu-
iatior "a e.D1O 600. this would mean tc
add al,ut 400. 900 families to our pres
ent rcpulation. which means in round
| figure that $500. 900. 600 in excess OF
| the r-asent amount will he expended
for the necessities OF life In Colorado.
Thissis a large sum. Is II not? But II
| IS possible II would cost 100000 an
uu..lly to do this
Tta letter rccifss what the com
M ~..ial association already has accom-
pl he'd with it's lectures and travelling
e> ibi:s. and outlines similar work pro
= ed. 1t concludes:
The association should he able 10
e. oloy the best special writer's pos
s; e. to obtain a chief Of press bu-
r"ar. to see that every reliable news
pa er and magazine In America pub
| lis es articles from time To time de
SC ptive Of our resources. and the sal
ar."s. postage. printers bills and In
ci "ntal expenses will take another
s. 900.
win you contribute ANYTHING 70
III fund? The people Of California
| RI ed q quarter OF a million dollars
las December with which 10 advertis"
c. torniA through the California De
| We hpment socie:y."