The Washington times., 1922-03-21
Railroad ADVERTISING
of Washington y
BY BILL PRICE.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad recently entered
upon rather extensive campaign to advertise Wash
ingon, the Nations heart, the purpose being to de-
velop passenger travel to this city, creating an ncen
tive in the minds of American people to see and know
their Capital, mot out of mere curiosity but through
sense OF loyalty patriotism and interest in the
institutions that represent American ideals"
AS the officials of this great railroad see it and
state in their advertisements Washington should
be-llke Mecca to the MOhammedans-the shrine of
not only pilgrimage but many. "Days can be
spent IN Washington and still you must 60 again to
see more; revel in the inspirations rich in his
tOric associations of the greatest nation in the world;
view the great buildings, monuments, memorials and
parks, and enjoy the atmosphere of calmness and
serenity, dignity and charm conducive to reflective
thinking"
Everywhere are evidences of the wisdom and fore
thought of the founders and defenders of the Republic
and the long, shadowy line of great Americans who
have perpetuated the ideals of Washington .Jeffer
son, Jackson.
And to the rich historical and educational features
so abundant are the nations great men of today as
they are to be seen in the nations workshops-the
White House, the Capitol the Supreme Court and
the executive departments.
Here the visitor at first hand the huge ma
chinery of Government; actually watches the wheels
Of Government 60 round, and returns home a broader
and more patriotic American. 1t is an insprationa
thrill that is never to be forgotten, and every add
tona visit makes for more abiding satisfaction
Inc marvellous architectural panorama enhanced
by the natural beauties of the Capitalists broad
streets and avenues, its trees and parks its stately
homes-and It's myriad stores, emporiums, shops and
satisfying mercantile establishments
What the Baltimore and Ohio railroad is doing the
other railroads should also do. The business aspects
are overshadowed by the patriotic thoughts inspired
and the good done in cementng the ideals of the cit
izenry of the country
Washington is admittedly the most beautiful and
inspiring city in the world but few of us living here
fully realize the deep and lasting regard of the peo
pie Of the nation for their own capital. Oftentmes
when Congress hats and retards further progress to
still more beautiful Capital we feel that Congress
cannot and does not realize the sentiment of the
try toward Washington. And during the last five
years Congress has failed to provide for the upkeep
of the Federal Capital should be done In this
neglect the national legislature is out of touch with
the spirit Of the folks back home"
In spite of the serious Congressional backsets,
Washington has grown, is growing and will grow in
the love of the nation. which will require that the
Capitals needs for advancement shall be met by Con-
gress.
Washington people should appreciate the work of
the Baltimore and Ohio road and the good will it is
lnculcang. We who live here grow to look upon the
grandeur of our home city in matter of fact way,
and when we away from here fail to carry the
contagon that should inoculate others We've got
something to be proud of, something to talk about.
It's WASHINGTON, THE CITY BEAUTIFUL, THE
HEART OF THE NATION!
We should believe in Washington talk Washing
ton, think Washington, and at all times remember
that it is the National Shrine, held in reverence and
affection by the people of the nation at large.