COLORADO CALLER.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 21, 25 January 1936, Page 7

COLORADO CALLER.

SURVIVAL OF MINING. AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION. "Yes, Colorado certainly was a great mining territory and will be heard of again for its gold and silver, according to latest expert opinion," said Mr. M. J. O'Fallon, engineering manufacturer, of Denver, who is on the Monterey making his second cruise to Australia. Going to Colorado from Missouri 42 years ago, he has seen Denver, which is a mile above sea level, develop and its population increase from 85,000 to 300,000 people. Following early fame for its mineral wealth, Colorado has rapidly forged ahead in agriculture, and last year, declared the visitor, actually beat Chicago with Denver as its market centre. "With an equable climate, responsive soil and cultivation on up-to-date lines, crop production has advanced," said Mr. O'Fallon, "and there are several products which take some beating anywhere in the world. The .celery, grown on the higher levels, is remarkably good. . It melts in the mouth. The large rock melons, with their yellow meat, are delicious, and our strawberries are incomparable." "Why I go on these trips," added this American, "is because I find they give me the complete rest I require. The calls made en route at young countries like New Zealand and Australia are refreshing and they provide striking contrasts with the American continent."