Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1912-07-25
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a party OF nearly a handrec Of the
most eminent scientists OF this and
foreign countries IL coming through
Albuquerque early IN September In
the course ~ an excursion across the
continent and back given by tho
American Geographical society Of
New York. II viii be ono 81 the
most distinguished gatherings OF
ReoEraphern ever assembled IN this
country. The manager Of the excur-
SION. Professor W. ~. Davis Of Har-
ward university. has written repeat
edly 10 know " II will be possible for
Albuquerque TO furnish dozen 10
fifteen automobiles 10 bring the major
part OF the eScurslonists from Ger.
rlllos 10 this point overland in order
10 noe the interesting sights ~ the
intervening country at close range
The special train which brings the
party IL 10 st.p nj Corriilos for che
especial purpose ~ examining certain
natural phenomena la that district OF
FMNNN'NN ~ ANaN NNANtAHNANf NNNh ANHMH
querque 20 rise 10 the occasion and
bee that the automobiles are on hand
and that the excuraionists see tho
county they want 30 see. even though
Il necessltatod the expenditure of a
little money 90 put tho road In shape.
the resultant advertising would be Of
tremendous value 10 the city ana to
the state. n 10 "A chance that many
smaller town would jump az. II 10
a chance that would appeal 10 an
enterpriNing city In any part OF the
country. The matter has been
preached Ia members Of the Com.
merclsl club and OF the Automobile
association but nothing he's been
.,ilaRe ..bacsnae "the road Isn't good"
We haven't time 10 bother about H."
A. u now stands. after waiting
several months 10 hear fayorabiy
from this city. the managcment of
the big exeursion. which will figure
IN tha daily press dispatches all the
way around the west. has about de-
clded to cut out the stop at cerrlllos
ana Albuquoruue because u does not
appea, possible 10 awaken any inter
est here. This In spite OF the fact
that the forthcoming excursion has
received fun publicity IN the daily
papers and tina, Il has been laid be
fore officers Of the commercial and
automobile organizations.
Meanwhile. the city OF santa re.
which was left OF the itinerary or
the excursion. has gone 90 work aud
practically assured arrangements
by which a stop of whole day viii
be made nj that city. santa Yes
commercial organization got busy az
soon no u heard OF tho proposed ox.
eursion. Recognizing the fact that
the lectures ana writings by the mem
beers Of the party viii give New Mex
100 advertising IN all parts Of the
world the Santa 20 boostors want
this advertising 10 feature santa SO
and have worked 10 that end. They.
apparently. have time to "bothoe
about a."
Just another thing In this connec-
tion. Reaiizing At once that the "a
sumption u operations ~ San Pedro
by mo santa We 0old and Copper
compsny will make that district one
~ the busiest Ia the southwest the
snnta W. people have laid plans to
improve the road from San Pedro 10
Santa w. IN order 10 divert all that
business 10 the capital The business
beleaEs here. Il u 70 che ADVANTAGE
~ the men interested ln this big MIN
ing proposition 20 DO their business
IN Albuquerque.
Il would cost comparatively little
for Albuquerque 10 sut the road from
here 70 san Pedro put IN shape 50
that the ifip would be easy and quick
Tor automobiles o. wagons Yet We
haven't time 10 "bother about a."
n Albuquerque expects 70 keep In
ihs lead It h about time thas We
uefe iaking time 20 bother about a."
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