The Holly chieftain., 1910-12-23

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section OF the newspaper was Of 4
general nature only. Through the in
fiuence OF having the Hearst Trophy
IN our possession. We secured several
good write ups in the Chicago Exami-
ner and American. which have = large
circulation; these being newspapers
controlled by William Randolph
Hearst. Rearden Of Denver deserves
considerable credit for this interview.
On this occasion the trophy was taken
to the photograph gallery Of the Ex-
aminer and with it the Colorado dele
Sation was represented.
Like many other expositions of this
nature. the exhibitors were charged
heavy rates for construction work,
ETC.. At the same time the bills paid
represent 4 low figure as compared to
what the majority were obliged to
pay. as the entire work was handled
IS economically as possible.
At the close. of the Land Show on
December 4th all permanent exhibits
were packed and Grated by C. A.
Challgren and assisted by J. w. Edgar
and labeled according to counties that
furnished same and put in storage to
be. called for as the association may
deem fit.
COl0radO's resources rs = state are
recognized in the East and most peo-
pie have q compliment for most Of the
sections Of the state; few. however.
realize the extent Of agricultural pur-
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ties. the sections traversed least are
less known. It is safe to say that the
Land Show and publicity work thus
far done by the association is of in
estimable value, IL matters are kept
alive through correspondence and
proper literature is forwarded to those
making inquiry.
Our section car easily excel East
ern states in the production Of crop,
although living expenses may be q
trtfle higher. The quality of irrigated
crops are 30 weH known to be superior
that 1t requires little argument to con-
vince the. prospective settler.
A large number Of people expressed
their intention Of investigating our
section and locating in our valley.
From all appearance it seems that
cur valley people have been tardy in
publicity work that should have been
followed up several years past. Many
local people feel that our section is
not located as favorabIy as others and
that this is the cause of the back
ward condition Of settlement. It can
BE proven that publicity In this and
similar manner has pushed other 10
oalitfeJ to the front az rapidly as they
have and from no other cause AZ in
stance of great publicity was proven
by the fact that the name Rocky
Ford" identified with the cantaloupe
Is known by everyone and when the
location ef cur valley seemed difficult
to designate, all the workers found it
advantageous to refer that Rocky
Ford was located in the Arkansas
Valley. Though we, at home, may
feel that our valley with its large area
of fertile and productive lands GER
tainly must be known to Eastern peo-
rle, We are imagining falsely. for as .
fact, we are little known as compared
to newer sections that as whole
have been literally advertised.
1t is most surprising that the Atchi-
son, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Company had no land exhibit at all.
This committee herewith desires to
compliment the various parties who
took part in the publicity work in the
booth. as all worked hard and put
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Of tfhe work. Also much credit is due
the various farmers and others who
SO literally contributed their time and
material. which caused our valley ex-
hibit to be one of the best attractions.
Respectfully submitted.
D. l.. JOEHNCK.
| C. A. CHALLGREN,
Rocky Ford. Colo,
Dec. 13, 1910.