Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-28
FRANK WIGGINS MAKES JAMESTOWN
SIT UP HARD AND TAKE NOTICE

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conditions improve, so I think that by
the middle of June everything will be
liz place. / am glad to say that 95 per
cent of the exhibits in our building
| (the States Exhibit building) are in
place, making il one of the main at
| fractions for those who visit the
grounds. This number runs from 1000
to 5000 dail.-, so while incomplete we
are receiving many most interesting
and interested visitors.
| Outside of the professional tourists
we find class of people very much be-
hind in information concerning our
state and it's resources, and who, when
once started, never let up with ques-
tions. The desire for information sur
passes any class l ever entertained.
They all seem to have an idea that
California was ruined by the earth
quake, her productive features checked.
To see our fruit nonplusses them they
stand in awe and use exclamations
that put Webster out of business. Well,
we are teaching them a thing or two.
1 am sorry the state did not make
an appropriation, for here is a most
excellent field for promotion work, a
field for education in all our produc-
tions and industries. 1t will take time
to get them convinced, but they are
interested, and this interest grows, for
they visit us over and over again with
their friends, with the exclamation, II
am sure done goin' there" Now, this is
from people well to do, who are getting
some idea of the new order of things
and feel like getting a move on them,
and California seems to appeal to them
Carry State Banner
OF course we talk California in gen
eral; can't help it. While Los Angeles
and San Diego counties are the only
localities represented, we have to carry
the state banner, but know we will get
our moneys worth when the customer
steps up to the location counter. We
are having this question put to us
daily by Californians who happen in
from other localities, Where is my
county? Why didn't she make an ex-
hibit?" We merely say, you're not in
it. We gave you all a chance and you
failed to take it," ION, well, you
might know some of Southern Califor-
Los Angeles is always sticking her
nose in everywhere" Yes, and it al
ways smells pretty good" we tell em.
Poor San Francisco. 1 fairly weep
when I pass by great big concession
building here on the grounds, where in
large letters over the doorway, "See
the Destruction of San Francisco ap-
pears. Inside they reproduce buildings
falling with the quake, the fire and gen.
eral devastation, making one feel he
was going through the awful disaster
again. It's shame, it's a pity, but
being a concession, l can't see how it
can be stopped. We have it to con-
tend with, and do our best to reverse
the impression it makes.
We are looked upon here as being a
little bit more than an exhibit of our
and that is one of pluck |
and nerve, as we were the only people |
on the coast to make good our prom
ses. Consequently, we get prompt at
-ention and every courtesy from Off |
,ials when we appear.
Promises More Later
I will give you full and detailed re-
BORT when the exhibit is complete and |
he exposition is in full blast. My |
ldvice to parties contemplating visit
lere is to wait until July or in the
all.
The opportunities for historical sight
'eeing, water excursions and summer
outings are most excellent, so that one
AN have a diversion from that of the
egular exposition.
Rates are very reasonable, and facili-
les good The roasts given through the
)ress have compelled the average hotel
nan to reduce his rates, and the board
ng house lady has withdrawn from
he trust, and is doing business in her
wn way, renting rooms to those who
want them, and not trying to sell them
N the installment plan. If Mr.. Hunt
ngton will move his street car system
lere the other fellow will retire, for it
S the worst managed transportation
ystem ever. Any 1O-year-old child
licked up off the streets of Los An
,eles could manage it better.
The exhibit at Atlantic City is BOOM
ng. Mrs. Virgins is in charge for the
The season there has not
pened, but the crowds are increasing
nd visitors to the exhibit are in like
proportion. The exhibit itself looks as
resh and attractive as the day we put
in, and the people of Atlantic City
lain it as a permanent feature of
heir city, Many improvements have
een made along the Board Walk near
s. which has a tendency to draw the
etter element our way. We look for
rofitable and prosperous summer at
10Th the Los Angeles exhibits.
With many kind regards to you all,
am very truly yours,
FRANK WIGGINS.