Great Falls tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1921-current, 1921-12-18

known to millions who have only a hazy
idea of it and an erroneous idea at that,
gained largely from moving picture
plays depicting what the producers i'm
agine is the Wild wild west"
There are no citizens that are clos
err observers than newspaper men,
says the Butte Miner, for the reason
that is one of the fundam entails of their
training. These men will not want to
see the state on dress parade, but they
will be interested in seeing it IN its nor
NAL condition. Montana has great
deal to show them of which it is proud,
and it is believed that these newspaper
men can be sent on their way thorough
ly enthusiastic over what they have
seen here and with a kindly feeling in
their hearts for this commonwealth and
its people. In many respects, and in
relation to it's potential possibilities,
this will be one of the most important
conventions ever held in this state, and
consequently it will stand all citizens
of Montana in hand to make the most
out of this opportunity to gain for the
commonwealth a still more favorable
impression abroad than it now pos
sesses, which is pretty good as it is"
THE decision Of the national edi-
tors to accept of Montana's hospital
ity." says the Havre Promoter, means
much for the state as it will assure
publicity for Montana. such as it has
never received, and will bring the glo-
ries of the Treasure state to the atten-
ton of the whole nation through its
newspapers. Right now the various
cities of the state through which the
editors are sure to pass en- route should
begin preparations to entertain the WIS.,
itors and make arrangements for them
to become acquainted with every bit of
tie state"
"All members of the National Edi-
torial association are pledged to give
considerable publicity in their editorial
and news columns to the territory visit
Ell, before and after the convention"
says The Muscular. THE value of
the sort of advertising that could not
be purchased. Every section of the
United States would be given a clear
idea Of the scenic wonders and develop
ment potentialities of Missoula and
western Montana, and our national
parks would come in for great share
of publicity, too. Thousands of tour
lists are coming to visit us every year,
as it is, and the effect Of the conven-
ton and its attendant publicity would
be to increase greatly the usual num-
ber."
M. J. Hutchens, editor of the Mis-
soulian, is as clever an old scout as
ever showed quill" says the Dillon
Tribune. He thinks clearly and writes
as easily as a bird flies and hits the
bulls eye as often as the best of them.
He is entitled to the highest honors the
state can bestow He has just sue
ceeded in landing for Missoula the next
annual convention of the National Edi-
torial convention. This means much to
Montana as well as to Missoula. Mon
tana's resources will get more just, i'm
partial and deserved advertisement
from these writer's than it has ever
known. 1t comes at an opportune time
in this period of stock taking. reorgan-
zing and starting over. Many people
in the east are looking for the best To-
cation for the least money. We have
the goods and they are the best in quail
ity and price to be found on the shelves
of any state in the union. These edi-
tors, some five hundred strong. are the
brightest minds throughout the land.
They know their people from whence
they hail. and the people know them
and will believe what they say in their
description of our big state and Its
wonderful opportunities and possibili-
ties"