The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-04

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me"is IL many Respects.
la the thickly settled sections Of the
country there are thousands OF renters.
small farmers and labofing men whose
whole lives are a struggle for d bare liv-
INC, and who deem themselves fortunate
u at the end Of the year they come out
even. Many 81 these who have families
dependent upon them and have Ia pro-
vide Tor the education OF their children
lind II a grave question, and one which.
IN not a lew instances, they areunableto
solve. livery man who Is worthy 81 the
name OF man has a strong desire, not
only TO better his own condition and
smooth the declining days OF his life, but
20 leave his children equipped with an
education which will nc them for the
battle OF life, and 20 provide for them
the means OF life which shall have les-
hardships than his own. This feeling i
the grand handspring OF the worlds pro-
gless. IL has made deserts bloom and
been the inspirer OF great books, great
inventions and great achievements. II
- a sentiment which should be perpctu-
ally encouraged and fostered, sprnging, az
u does, from one OF the noblest Instincts
uf the human heart. To the large class
Of men situated as described in the be.
ginning OF this article, the attainment OF
these ends, unless they can make some
change seem well nigh impossible. and il
they become discouraged at times il Is
10 cause Tor blame. Year after year
their lives are the same mOnotonOtis
round OF toll At the best their savings
cannot be large aud seem at the end
sadly unequal to the requirements. Vet
Crystal Falls and Iron county oAers To
every mui the means OF liking a home
and leaving something 20 his children.
True, there are difficulties in the way az
moving 20 a new place and making a new
home in a strange land. Journey seems
amending, sacrifices must be- made and
friends left and life followed in new
community, in some places, perhaps, I'M
provided with the surroundings OF older
settlements, bat here at Crystal Falls
you can enjoy all OF the benefits of
schools, churches and good society IL
should be remembered that every gain i'm
life demands a sacrifice, yet ii they mike
the effort matters will not be found
nearly ~ bad 49, represented. II is too
much the custom 20 picture new countries
rs bowling wildernesses and barren
wastes, sickly and lonesome, and new
towns its vei1tHble sinks OF Iniquity.
This Is seldom true. The Journey. more
over, n now made SO easy by modern
means of transportation that mowers
ARE surprised Here lies the greatest dan
ger that bcfsills the new conner Having
found il so easy TO make one Journey, lac
Is not satisfied, but wishes TO run hither
ia search OF the "beSt country" in which
to locate, and thus becomes "a species OF
land seeking wanderer. Letthe man who
Wishes to make a new home get ali the
infOrmDtiOn he can and then come to
Crystal Fails and get his land, or lot az
the ease may be, and even II everything
does not exactly suit him. stay, and
prosperity IA sure 10 follow moderate
Efforts and economy Too many men
look upon their homes Hs temporary.
This is all wrong. Get your land or lot
20 make out OF it a home that YOU and
your wife and children may love 1T, and
II Ia surprising how last it will grow IN
value. As much land or az many lots
should be secured aA can he comfortably
managed. and no more. In the language
of the IIoosier schoo-niaster, get a
plenty" but do not overload yourself.
Moreover, improve what you get. New
friends will spring mp around YOU and
with the community viii come all Of the
surroundings left behind I'm the Older
settlements Schools viii he in good
81 this country has been that older sec
tions hive hard work TO keep up with
the new In progress in this direction. A
country Is what the people make IL in
respect To these things and enterprise
has been characteristic of those who
venture TO make new homes There Is
plenty uf room and plenty of variety ~
climate. soil and products--plenty OF
chances for men of will and energy TO
succeed in Crystal Falls. To the lazy
man no pretention IL made Go advocate
"A country where he will succeed. IL has
not yet been discovered. But men with
purpose--men who want 90 he somebody
and to leave something for their children
such men are always in demand in
Crystal Falls and thcirsuccess j. assured.
The price Of lots IN this city anil lands sur
rounding arc sure TO advance more rapid
IL in the next five years than many other
portion Ol the state, and the increase In
the value of real estate Is all net gain
especially farm lands from which you
can make living. There is vet some
lands remaining in this county open 10
homestead entry and IL win do for any
one contemplating move to this section
To be- active. When age comes. that in-
dependence which sinooths It's harlships
I'LL have bceu won. No man is 40 his
hest until he owns a piece 81 Crystal
Fails real estate IL gives him stability
and perinanuncy and the feeling that, OF
one bright spot nt least be - master.
Nor Is this all, IL stimulates renewed
effort. IL dcvelOpcs an interest ia the
community and all that concerns IL.