The San Francisco call., 1909-05-28

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One of the strongest reasons for the
success of Santa Cruz and its con-
stantly increasing population is the
faith its own citizens have in its fu-
ture. businessmen in Santa Cruz
seem to have the pull together" spirit
better developed than in most COM
munities Of similar size.
1t is a mistake to think that be-
cause Santa Cruz is primarily resort
city it is not commercially important.
There are many industries in the city
and all of the business houses are
modern and UP to date. The banks
carry more than s2,500,ooo in savings
deposits alone. Santa Cruz is one of
the most prosperous cities in all Cali
fornia purely from a business stand
point
Businessmen are unanimous in eX-
pressing their belief that the short cut
mountain service to be inaugurated by
the Southern Pacific will mean new
era of prosperity for Santa Cruz. Many
Of the best known men have expressed
J. j. ROney-I think the short cut
through the mountains will be a great
benefit TO Santa Cruz and the adjoining
territory For the last three years,
owing TO the roundabout way of get
ting here. the journey took five houfs-
a long and tedious trip. Consequently,
with the opening of the cutoff, travel
ing will be greatly increased over the
shorter and more scenic route. Effects
are already displaying themselves in
preparations are being made not only
to give visitors the time of their lives.
but also first class accommodations.
Prospects look brighter for this city
than ever before.
Charles A. PIace-In regard to the
splendid effort of The San Francisco Call
in getting out a special advertising
section for Santa Cruz, 1 would like
to express myself as greatly appre-
ciating the advantages that will accrue
to this city.
The easy access and shortness of the
trip over the new line will enable the
merchants and clerks of San Francisco
and other nearby cities to run down
for weekends. the chance that hereto
fore they have not had. Not only will
the money that is spent here by them
go into circulation among our mer-
chants and amusement purveyors, but
the trip scenically viii be delight
to them. leaving the taste in their
mouths of a short vacation well spent,
which, from an advertising standpoint,
will be the greatest boom Santa Cruz
has ever received.
Charles 9. Priee-The opening of the
railroad over the mountains, in my
opinion. will be boon to all the ,ad-
jacent territory along the line of the
road from Los Gatos TO Santa Cruz.
The school census population has de-
creased in the past. but it Will now
Increase since people like to live in
easy access of a railroad, especially
when the opportunities are so pre-
valent for making good mountain
homes Who would not live in the
Santa Cruz mountains when the way
in and out is so convenient?
C. H. HarrfnEtOn-We firmly be-
lieve that the opening of the San
Francisco Santa Cruz cutoff will be
highly beneficial to Santa Cruz and
Santa Cruz county and are well pleased
with your idea of issuing a special
regarding same.
David l.. WiIsOn-Santa Cruz is go
ing to be a second Los Angeles. 1t
isSunnecessary TO say that Santa Cruz
is the best located seaport town on
the coast of California between San
Francisco and San Diego. The opening
OF the Southern Pacific across the Santa
Cruz mountains is going to reduce the
time between Santa Cruz and San
Francisco. and the Ocean Shore rail-
road down the coast is going to be one
Of the most beautiful scenic rides in
the United States, as it follows the
shore line almost the entire distance.
w. B. Peery-I heard several weeks
ago of your intention 70 issue a
Santa Cruz county edition of The San
Francisco Call. which paper has large
and substantial following in this COM
munity. We take pleasure in express
ing our appreciation of your enter
prise in giving this county such pub
licity. AS to the effects the opening
Of the Southern Pacific cutoff will have
on this particular section, would state
that Boulder Creek. being the most
beautiful and centrally located portion
of the Santa Cruz mountains, as well
as the natural gateway TO the famous
state park, will certainly take on new
life.
:. A. PaImer-For three years Santa
Cruz has been off the main line of
travel. The broadening and opening
of the old narrow gauge, in connection
with the Bay Shore and Los Altos cut
off. for Santa Cruz, shortens the time
and distance from San Francisco. The
immediate effect on Santa Cruz will be
noticeable and means that not only
will the city increase in population, but
also land values.
c. E. CanaeId-Congratu tuIations to