Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-27
FLOAT SHOWING
STATE RESOURCES
BUILT FOR QUEEN
VIII Be Taken 10 Many Points
in New Mexico as Adver-
tiSement for Fair Santa Fe
Gives Free Transportation

a novel publicity idea, and one cal.
culaicd 10 express the cordial feelinl
which Albuquerque entertains for The
other cities Of the state, Is the beau
/ tlful parade float which Will be ship.
ped 10 various points in the state e.
advertise the fair this veal
The float, which was fifst suggested
by President Southland, typifies the
progress ana prosperity Of New Mex
leo. Besides advertising the state fair
II viii serve the additional purpose of
Queens float 1T the state fair this
fan. II viii be welcomed at such
events as the Cowboys reunion at IAs
Vegas ON the Fourth Of July, 1T the
Peeos valley fair at Roswell and the
Ration fair, ana perhaps at other Gel
CREATIONS IN the state that win occur
before the state fair dates September
2b-3O
The santa Pc railroad. through Tho
Initiative of w +. Cameron, has Of
Tered 10 transport The float free of
charge from point 20 point az required
by the fair association. IT weighs
about three tons and is mounted on
wheels ready to 20 into a parade at
any time. The higher parts arc adj
Unstable for travelling, II will be
transported on "A Ilat car.
Description of Throne.
The prevailing colors Of the float,
which is deliberately modelled in staff
work are white. rose, gold and silver.
A high throne finished in rocco, from
which radinte gilded rays to an ex-
expansc of eight feet, is provided for
the queen, who ~ 10 be robed IN an
elaborate gown of purple, gold and
n.
golden corucopias that rest nv the
throne steps. will be two maids,
clothed in Greeian gowns Of rose,
white and gold, to represent Progress
and Prosperity Two pages in purple
and white bearing trumpets and ban
ners will complete the complement of
pcrsonages on the throne. Five others,
three warriors and two Franciscan
monks, will be the outriders.
From the cornucopias roll forth
abundant golden pumpkins and vari
Gus fruits and vegetables, in gold. sil
yer ana natural colors, all artificials
OF course. Sheafs of wheat, kaffir
corn, corn and milo maize form units
Of the decoration. The modelled head
Of II range steer and wether suggest
the livestock industry, nuggets ana
ores represent mining resources, while
from beneath the throne on each side
q golden locomotive il seen cmergins
from "a miniature tunnel
"tcClamation' Has Place.
The rear Of the float Is as impos-.,
Ing ms the front view, and discloses
The modelled figure Of woman, al
most life size, typifying Reclamation. I
m her arm il poised golden jug
from which issue a silver stream. i'm
nOnndod at her feet by a miniature |
storage dam Surmountine the back /
IT the float IS an adaptation Of the
state seal in has relief bearing the I
words Tho Sunshine State" and sur
'ounded by golden RAYS. I
Panels with the wording State |
Fair "l9lG" and the Best Ever |
the base of the float which I
$ finished IN silver and filter and
leen lama fringe.
The float viii prove a tcnsation
wherever it Is shown. II has been
Month In building and is being con
tructed by Elwood Albright, local
nan. who designed five parades In
'allforna for members of the cali
ornia Celebrations association, which
mhraces several cities OF the coast.
irs Albright designed the elaborate
ostumes and banners which accom-
any H. All the materials were So {
ured in Albuquerque.