The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-19
THE GLACIER PRIEST.

To Father B. R. Hubbard, Alaska is indebted His exploration and research studies of her glaciers and volcanic in particular and other natural wonders in general have become world news. lis exploitation by means of lectures, motion pictures and published articles, of her marvels have en- gendered a desire in countless persons to come to her vast expenses of land and to view for themselves her unrivaled wonders, and in many instances these wishes for the realities will find means of fufllment.
 Alaska has manifold resources, but of them all her scenic advantages promise the greatest benefit just now and probably will continue in chief importance for considerable time in the future To any large extent her further development of mineral fishery forestry and agricultural possessions are likely to await creation of widespread interest in her natural wonders Her investors will be en- listed from the ranks of pleasure sojourners.
 All communities that seek expansion emphasize their natural attractions. Chambers of commerce direct their principal appeals to classes inclined and financially able to undertake sightseeing trips Seat tie has profited from wealth that at first was lured for temporary visits by her cool summers Los Angeles and Miami-in fact, all California and Florida,-owe their commercial and industrial ex- pensions and consequent population increases, for the most part to investments by persons whose original motives merely to escape for the winter from the rigorous temperatures of the East 
 Publicity is essential To obtain it is the sole task of large departments that absorb most of the budgets of community organizations. For ad- vertisements in newspapers and magazine huge sums expended and efforts to get news articles into the major publications ceaseess though rarely successful.
 There is scarcely any enterprising place but what would gladly employ capable lecturer to exploit it's merits throughout the country without charge to auditors, if the latter could be induced to lend presence and attention.
 Into Alaska's lap is tossed free gift what every other progressive community in vain at any price.
 With college students, who receive compensa- ton, Father Hubbard at his own expense for sup plies and transportation, makes explorations of gac- ers and volcanic craters in Alaska not rivaed else where for their amazing wonders. By illustrated lectures for moderate admission fees in most of the large Eastern cities he has visuazed and ex- pained these marvels and stressed their access- bity, to thousands of individuals inclusive of uni versity savans, statesmen financiers merchants and all the other representatives of the varied walks in life. His addresses have been printed to the length of several columns in great metropolitan journals, such the Chicago Tribune and the New York Times, which sparing of mention of even the most distinguished persons and Sunday rotogravure sections have eagerly reproduced his pictures.
 In the Saturday Evening Post with millions of readers he and his work twice within the last year, have been subjects of exhaustive beautifully illus trated articles In other widely circulated maga- zines which have both a seentific and popular appeal, such the Geographic Review, he and his achievements deemed worthy of extensive space.
 All these articles in papers and periodicals are printed for their instructive and entertaining values and such insertions could not be bought for any figure. They reach infinitely larger number of readers than the advertisements pur- chased at high rates by chambers of commerce and kindred organizations.
 Jesuit priest. eminent geoogst, intrepid explor- eloquent speaker with scholarly, masterfu com mand of the English language and blessed with the saving grace of humor, Father Hubbard is, in deed picturesque character. He is endowed with a restless energy that leads him from goal to goal of accomplishment; long he lives his journeys will never end. Witha his .earnestness inspires the faith that mountains and the confidence that admits no doubt of his continued success.
 For Alaska, he is conducting the greatest one man show staged for any place by anybody in this day generation
 Your hand in gratitude, and admiration, helpful brilliant friend