The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1922-07-06
RECEIVING THE TOURISTS.


The twin city daily papers are con-
Quoting what might be termed a cour-
tesy publicity campaign for tourists
who are motoring in Minnesota. These
dailies are advocating that all possible
consideration be accorded the tourists
at the various resorts, in the villages
and on the highways.
Probably no county in the state is
mentioned more frequently in connec-,
ton with the motor tourists than is
Mile Laos. About three weeks ago
the Minneapolis Journal quoted an
article from the Princeton Union in
which it was stated that the CONNER
cial clubs of Princeton and Milaca had
requested that the salaries of our dep
uty sheriffs who patrol the Scenic
highway be increased so that their
remuneration could be entirely indie
pendent Of any fees or fines which the
motorists might be required to pay
for violating traffic regulations. Just
last Monday evening the Minneapolis
Tribune commented at length upon the
same subject and commended the civic
organizations in Mile Laos county for
their action in this matter.
If the residents in this county i'm
prove their opportunities, Mile Laos
and Minnesota will be two names that
will be closely associated in the minds
of the thousands of tourists from all
sections of the country who will visit
our state each year.
Mile Laos lake is one of the beauty
spots of Minnesota. That large body
of water with it's picturesque shore
line, much of which is heavily wooded
with virgin timber, should some day
become one Of the popular resorts in
this state A decade ago it was gen
orally believed that the development
of the lake country was dependent up
on the construction of the railroad
lines but now we know that it is high.
ways and not the railroads that will
bring the tourists to the former camp.
ing ground of the tOjibway and the
Sioux.
Princeton is the first village through
which the majority of tourists pass
when they enter Mile Laos county
During the last few days thousands Of
tourists bound for the lake region Of
still more northern destination have
driven through here. On Saturday i
was estimated that the northern
bound cars at certain times Of the da!
averaged about three minute.
First impressions are valuable. LIE
us see that Princeton makes a favora
BILE impression on these tourists. II
our stores and business houses the Wis
itors will unquestionable be accorde
most courteous treatment. AS vii
1age' there are certain consideration
which we as hospitable hosts shoul
accord the strangers. At certai
street intersections small, neat sign:
but which are of sufficient size to b
serviceable to the travellers, should b
erected to direct them on their way
We have already taken steps to elm
nate unnecessary annoyance in regar
to traffic laws and the regulation
which are now in force should nc
prove burdensome to any deslrab]
motorists. The village can we'll a!
ford to spend small amount of none
in making few improvements in tf
tourist camping ground. 1t would (
money we'll invested. One other in
portant factor which should be col
sidered is the advantage of the villae
presenting an attractive appearance
Every property owner can assist
this particular. Let us all strive
keep our lawns, streets and alleys
such good condition that Princeton WI
achieve reputation of being one
the most attractive villages in tt
state of Minnesota.