The Wrangell sentinel., 1923-10-11
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After having spent ten days in Wrangell on the invitation of the Wrangell Commercial Club, John Hooper, president of the Tourists So- cieties, sailed south on the Queen Sunday night.
 During MT. Hoopers stay in Wrangell he made a complete study of conditions here, and took notes of everything of interest to tourists. He will disseminate the information ob- tained here to the various large tou- rist gatherings in the South.
 Some public spirited women of Wrangell called upon MT. Hooper at the Wrangell Hotel, and asked him what he considered the best points of advice for town, such as Wran- gell, in the matter of improvements from business mans point of view, as we'll as that of tourist?
 given by Mr Hooper, most of which apply to every town as well as this place, and all are given with a to- tally unbiased view to better things where possible, or Gin other cases) to Keep up the good work already inauguraled
 Pl.-.4c>.t Hooper's Views
 There are many people looking for increased tourist business who are not active in public or tourist work looking to the general good of the town. These people sit pack, do nothing, and are looking for some more money from the other fellows initiative.
 Many persons think someone should give them a million-dollar hotel and a twenty-million dollar steamship service, solely on the ground that it will help them in their little business.
 If every boat stopped over for half day, at every port, it would mean half service for freight and passengers, increased cost of trans portation, etc.
 Some places need a coat of paint badly. Wrangell is one of the few well-appearing places visited. Keep up the good work-paint up, bright en up.
 "Cheer up; too many pessimists let George do it, then criticize Geo,ge. Many public welfare peo- pie are cussed and discussed, vili- feid or gossiped about, until they grow heart-sick. because their mo- tives are questioned.
 "Smie-brighten up. The ladies should get every foot of land in front of their house either into lawn or flower garden.
 "Closer contact with the outside world Better radio and cable ser vice everywhere, with daily bulle- tin service of worlds events, so that tourists, commercial travellers, as well as residents, will know wheth CT there is new war started, or whether the boat is an hour or a day away. I have been told that occasionally persons sit up half the night waiting for a boat that does not arrive until the next day.
 "Endeavor to get someone to es- tablish a real civic radio station, such as already working in many Alaskan towns, able to receive all the latest news and bulletin same. There should be amplifiers, so that concerts given at Los Angeles, San Francisco or Seattle can be enjoyed. Tie yourself up closely with the out side world. This is necessary when you are sometimes a whole week .in the dark"
 Condemn as insanitary or a pub lie nuisance all unoccupied or de- serted shacks and eyesore tumble down buildings. Tear them down. Your health or fire committee has the power.
 "Get together; this is one of the first commandments. If you don't get. together you may sink separate ly There are too many persons on the side lines readyto wreck the man with a new idea
 More of a welcome spirit. Don't unconsciously make tourist feel that you are out simply to make money from him. Give him a hearty greeting, a real welcome smile, and a hearty hand-shake. A pleasant smile and a glad hand go long way to advertise the town. Remem- Der how the women of Santa Cruz made the tourists welcome and how they built up big business for their husbands. It pays.
 "There are people everywhere, in- cludipg some tourists, who think they know it all and that they can not be told anything. Egotism h~eeds this lamentable state of
 ind. The hest way to boost your ''rn home town is to believe in it vet be sensible enough to take any ndvice given without prejudice or hope of reward.
 "Get busy: boost your home town You may have few apathetic peo. pie, but they don't amount to much