In 1926 Susanville was a gearing up as the host city of the California American Legion convention which would bring thousands of visitors. This editorial appeared in the Lassen Advocate:

“Susanville has been on the map in the state to a large extent in the last few months through the efforts of the American Legion. Not to take full advantage of the wonderful opportunities that are now presented let the outside world know of our town would be almost criminal and the 4,000 to 5,000 delegates and friends come to Susanville. this August you and each every one of you, should have an individual interest, not pecuniary, to see that the town looks its best and did its best to entertain the Legionnaires from all over the state.  What favorable influence for future good to Lassen County. can be accomplished by that impression that is going to be made the visitor in our midst. Are you doing your share now?

Tim