The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-06-01
THINKS WELL OF
EUREKA SPRINGS

Eureka Springs, Ark, May "A, 1911.
Dear Mr.. Editor: Without any
thought of posing as "press agent"
or a booster for the rather unique
city of Eureka Springs, feel it how
ever in order to say that there are
some features that have come to my
attention that l wish to very briefly
and kindly present TO the people of
st. Francois county and Southeast
Missouri. There are so many health
resorts advertised in various States,
many of which places fail to measure
up to what is claimed for the healing
qualities of their waters, hence hav-
ing ascertained that Eureka Springs
is advertising, so far as / know, the
merits of her springs in an honest,
straight forward business-like man
ner, it is my privilege and pleasure
to say to those who are in need of
health resort that so far as l know
they can do no better than to come
to Eureka.
Mrs. Moothart and myself came here
about the Goth of April after having
carefully considered claims made by
other famous health resorts and while
the weather or season has been of
quite a backward nature, yet am
pleased to report that Mrs. Moothart
has made most satisfactory advance
ment and is feeling SO much i'm
proved that we have every reason to
feel that she will be entirely we'll
within reasonable time. ..
/ have talked with a number of
persons, tourists here, as well as res
idents and they relate, not only their
own wonderful cures, but those Of hum
dreds of others who came here
many of them pronounced incurables.
/ refer to those afflicted with various
forms of kidney trouble including the
worst stages of Bright's disease and
diabetes. ! repeat large number of
those persons testify to their .miracu-
lous cures brought about by the eff
cacy of the spring waters SO abundant
in this picturesque city. Various forms
of rheumatism and nervous disorders
also yield readily to the healing quail
tiles of these waters which gush forth
from more than sixty perennial
springs which are located along the !
bases and slopes of the rugged, yet
Ozark mountains.
Eureka Springs is a typical health
resort. The scenery surrounding it is
most varied and beautiful, rivaling,
It is said by tourists that know, the
of Switzerland. Eureka has
/ population of about 1000. Her cit
zens are known for their pure south
,rn style of hospitality-making her
visitors feel that they have indeed
,ome to a place of welcome and
where they will be treated fairly and
in every respect. In fact,
t is worthy of mention that the ho-
el and boarding house rates are very
so that one can live here
as cheaply as, at his own
lone.
In passing, it might be well to note
hat Carrie Nations-she of Ratchet
'ame-used to spend most of. her va
,ation time in Eureka. She owned a
lumber of houses and one of the fam
Jus springs today bears her name, and
he inhabitants of that part of the
.ity are pleased to relate number of
anecdotes pertaining to the life, the
work, and the habits of this noted,
md yet in many ways eccentric, wo-
nan of national fame.
The beauties of nature so amply
supplied in and around Eureka, must
,e seen to be appreciated. Great
line forests combine with the various
finds of trees, ladening the atmo-
phere with a liberal supply of that
lealthful pine tar-turpentine ozone
hat proves SO healing and invigorat-
ng to all fortunate enough to enjoy
hese blessings. a. II
But I see this article is becoming
onger than intended so while there
ire many other features worthy of
MENTION, / merely wish to suggest to
ny friends and readers that they in
'estigate carefully the claims of Eu-
eka Springs. Ask the secretary of
he Commercial Club here for illus
rated booklet and full particulars and
our request will have prompt atten-
ion. ID IN
With my very best wishes to the
.ood people Of my. home county. st.
francois, remembering your many
indnesses to, me, shall gladly ia
or you in any way that ] possibly, can
yhile here or elsewhere, so tfustnR /
hat you may all be blessed with good