El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-04
BOTH MEXICO AND Ell PASO WILL
GAIN FROM THE REVIVAL OF TRADE

DFFOPE the revolution IN Mexico onethrd Of Fl Pasos
u business directly indirectly from Mexico, and
if hard blow to this city commercially when the trade
cut off It is to- Fl Paso went valantly to work
and built up trade IN other sections on this side Of the
boundary to offset the loss trade that had not before been
developed, and in gear two after the Mexican trade
ceased e Pasos total distribution Of merchandise
larger than Il had ever been before But the less the
Mexican trade valuable and growing asset to this
city and Il Paso business have always looked forward
eagerly to the day when It might be resumed
Il one-sided e Paso profited, but also
I'D Mexico profit by the interchange There much
rzFe into Mexico through FL Paso, much Of It originating
here and e Pasoans and the business concerns they repre-
ted made large purchases in Mexico of merchandise for
and export and resale MscaHs coming to FL Paso to
Buy at retail found large and well selected stocks and they
bought at far prices IF they came here TO buy at whole
Gale TO the shelves Of merchants the southern re-
public they not only received fair treatment and had the
CEMENT OF large and vaed stocks but, important as
anything else IN commerce. they able to command
quick delivery prompt shipment favorable terms The
FL Paso merchants and distributors knew what the Mex
leans wanted and they tired to serve them wen.
So the Msoans vel as the FL Pasoans were losers
by reason Of the cutting off Of trade Now both welcome
the prospect Of renewal for the that the benefits
are reciprocal
During the years that have interviewed, FL Paso has
grown nightly Mezcans who here again after the
lapse Of years VIII be surprised the changes that
have taken place Not only has great and rich metropolis
developed here with al the splendid material evidences Of
sodty and continued progress but the steady development
Of the s trade throughout the southwest resulted
n the establishing here Of Of great and foushng
Pasos commercial and manufacturing strength in the ten
years.
Whatever nay have been lacking In former years to
meet the varied needs Of Mexican merchants and industries
has been supplied In e Paso there large establish
msnts manufacturing distributing everything the Mex
trade requires and It VIII not be necessary to 90 20
distant cities to do business by mail Msxicans
coming to 81 Paso actually and handle the goods
and select exactly what they want then they can make
their arrangements here for banking and exporting
service IN al details, with the minimum OF trouble TO them
selves and with no delay whatever.
That atme element" IS one Of the biggest things IN
FL Pasos faTor The ability to IN order Of any size
for any thing right ont Of stock and to make It If It Is
something special is something FL Paso has which the
business Of Mexico VIII quickly Learn TO estimate at
its real vau They get service here that they cannot
get anywhere else. Quick shipment Is often large element
the value Of articles Of commerce. while in many indus
tres such mining It is vital above all If pump
belt piece Of shaftng gives way If certain chem
icas needed time Is everything FL Paso Is nearest
and quickest
The coming trade excursion VIII give FL Paso business
opportunity to study the Mexican field IN its new
aspects, to old acquaintance and business
tons, and 20 reopen the old time cordial relations which
mutually profitable and always pleasant It VIII give
cans opportunity to learn what Fl Paso has TO offer
IN the way Of goods and service. There is every
expect that from this Peace and Prosperity tour viii
splendid revival Of trade and intercourse We shah look
forward to the time when the leaders Of Mexican commerce
and industry VII come here to see for themselves