Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-26
THE EE
TO BpST
Strong Letter Sent to
Board q Trade Mem
bers in Durango

The Durango Board of Trade is mail.
ing circulars to the members of the
organization and business and profes-
slcnal men of the city regarding the
scope of the work. The circular con-
tains much of merit and our people
should respond literally With a we'll
backed organization much can be ac.
complished. Every town and county
Is organized Durango is now in the
active list and La Plata county should
be represented at every progressive
meeting in the state and throughout
the east. II the people will unite the
cost Will be slight and so apportioned
that 1t will not be felt. The advertis-
ing Durango received in outside pa.
pers through the late smoker was
worth thousands of dollars. letters
OF inquiry are pouring into the sec
retary and Mr. Raymond is keeping
the typewriter going several hours
each day answering letters and ad
vertising this southwest section
Members of the board should see that
their dues are paid and when called
on those not members should get in
line. There should be an active mem
bership of at least 200. 1t will bring
results. For the information of all
and benefit of those whom the secre-
tary has failed to mail circular We
give 1t In full as follows for careful
Sunday reading:
Durango, Colo, Dec 23, 1910.
Dear Sir:
A new era is before us, an empire
surrounds us-La Plata county is the
beacon, Durango the Harbor, her
Board Of Trade the wharf (something
to tie to). Past experiences, present
opportunities, and future possibilities
are the potent incentives for the Du.
range Board of Trade, in calling your
attention to the necessity of concerted
action on the part of the citizens to
aggressiveness and participation in
consort for greater Durango,
larger southwest, and united people
The Durango Board of Trade has
been in existence for a few years past
they struggled laboriously, gave
their energy. and subscribed literally
In the past her members did all that
could be done. and did 1t well. The
present, however, seems a more propi-
tious time for carrying out their aims
ard objects.
There are questions OF great import
ance before the Board of Trade today,
that are of vital interest to every
resident of this city and county. There
Is no going backward, no repression,
no spiritless attitude; We are not dis
couraged because one railroad cor
pcration tells us they cannot come to
as one awakens from dream, great
corporations change their minds, their
plans, and their purposes. We believe
we have struck the keynote that will
insure us standard gauge railroad
In the almost immediate future. We
know we can have the Fort Lewis
school, together with her lands, in full
swing (subject, however, to the requis
lite appropriation. We realize the
probability of the industrials that are
to be located here. followed by gigan
tic growth in population and mar
velous impetus in cultivation.
We are sure of the federal building
If we are watchful and energetic for
future appropriations, and sanguine as
to the probability of a government
hatchery, together with many features
OF interest, local benefit and civic
beauty If we are alert, that is of vital
concern to growing community