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many Of them from persons who
have been here In the past. They
ask mostly about the climate. hous-
ing facilities. costs. and recreation.
Winter tourists are expected to
start arriving in fairly large num-
bers in October, and the season
viii be in full swing In November
and December, continuing on
through March.
Plans for entertainment Of the
visitors are now being worked out
by the tourist department OF the
chamber Of commerce, features in
Guiding the regular gatherings at
the chamber Of commerce building,
probably one or more excursions TO
Monterrey, Mexico, and another
winter tourist fishing contest such
as was conducted with success last
season In cooperation with Col.
Sam A. Robertson OF Del Mar.
Letters r being sent out by the
Brownsville chamber 10 all persons
who registered here last year and
the previous two or three years,
urging them to return.
The names Of prospective tourists
writing here for information on
hotel rates or apartments are turn
ed over to all the hotel, tourist
camps. apartments. etc. These
names also are given TO the rail-
roads and airlines.
The inquiries are coming in from
all parts OF the country. and many
Of them show the results OF publ
city work carried on continuously
by the city. Some typical inquiries
are:
From Winona, Wis.-"Kindly give
me information as to apartments
for the winter. Also what was the
coolest temperature there last win
ter and the average in the winter.
How far to the bathing beaches and
Gulf. Also fishing particulars"
Gallon, Ohio-"Kindl- send ne
descriptive m<r on - owns
] was there ab-It twen.y years ago.
but know there has been q vast
development since then"
Juda. wis., intend visiting your
city about Christmas time and
would appreciate any information
regarding points Of interest. Is it
possible to drive from Brownsville
to Monterrey?
Eureka, Calif.-I am DESTROYS OF
making a trip to your part Of the
country TO hunt and fish and per-
haps to locate permanently. What
would be the best time OF the year
to go in order to get the utmost
out OF the trip? I would be inter-
eSted In knowing all about the
climate. time Of heaviest rainfall,
kinds Of game, etc.
indianapolis. Ind have some
friends motoring 10 Texas leaving
here about October 3. the Rio
Grande Valley being their objective
point Of interest, and perhaps q trip
TO Monterrey.
II you have any data as to
weather conditions in October 80
that the ladies may know what
clothing TO take-summer or fall
we shall appreciate the information.
MarShalltown. Iowa. have been
thinking OF coming TO Texas this
winter. and I was wondering II you
would give me a little information
about your city for a good place to
spend the winter.
I would like TO know about recrea-
tion for tourists and costs.
White Plains, ~. Y.-How well car
two live on $500 a year? VIII this
income support a care How near
the coast is Brownsville. What
recreational facilities such as golf
tennis. riding. swimming, etc. What
was the mean temperature last
winter2
Ames, Iowa-Please send me ma
terial informing me Of weather con-
oitions In South Texas. Am look
ing for a pleasant place to spend
the winter.
Sierra Madre, Calif.-We are in
terested In finding a pleasant eli
mate for the winter months. October
till spring. where It is not too hot
too cold, or too rainy. For this
period we should like to rent O
furnished cottage in a quiet neigh
borhood with a sea view. MY ac-
Quaintance With Brownsville dates
back twenty-five years. at which
time / found 1t a most charming
place.
Milwaukee. Wis.-Am planning tc
spend next winter in Texas and
would appreciate some information
on Brownsville. How is the climate.
and can W. rent a furnished apart
ment.
Oakland, Calif.-Kindly send me
authentic information on your
climate.
Lakeville. Conn., am planning
on spending the winter Of six
months in a warm climate, and am
considering southern Texas. We In
the north know but little about
your country as a winter resort. ]
considered San Antonio last win
ter, but decided there was too much