The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1888-06-28
THE 0 Q OF CANTON.
II Will Not Collapse Like Booms
Bottomed on Wind
some Reasons Why We Think So With
Some Pertinent Observation
On the Basis of Pros
rerity.

There is no mistaking the signs Of a
new and prosperous era for our good
substantial city. Though favored IN
many respects, we have not suffered
the imitation of false hopes and ground
less promises, that inevitably bring a
collapse to communities. Signs OF
envy, if not expressed, were felt for II
good fortune that lowered over the
hitherto obscure town of FIndlay, and
Others blessed with apparent good
fortune.
While success did not crown their
efforts. disappointment deep and dark,
as the hole tuey bored sunk deep III Ihe
hearts of those who wanted natural
gas. for had the good tldings been forth
coming the lamp OF Aladdin would
have swung in each right nand and
glittering gold would have coated our
possessions. Far off in Kansas, Wlchl-
"a was famous for it's boom. Men
with and without means, fastened to
The goal. Agents spread themselves
far and wide to laud this wondrous
place, and when conservative minds
aksed the question-where are youl
solid industries? Where rests your per
manent livelihood for the many? They
tossed the question to the winds
as unworthy of reply. The towns OF
Los Angeles and San Diego, with thell
Wierd surroundings and peculiar Gil
mate, have attracted multltudeS, anu
reports waited eastward OF their great
prosperity has made desire to reap the
golden harvest burn in the breasts OF
many that could not bridge the yawn-
ing space. But immense ventures nave
their rebound, and anon here and there
we hear the dOleful voice, the boom Is
ceasing."
Swift as the wings of thought we
awake from this dreamy wandering
afar. to congratulate ourselves that
true prosperity reigneth round about
MS. The farmer may shake his head
and predict a slim crop of wheat, the
garden grower may lament the frost
that nipped his berries, but look to the
east. the west, the north or the south,
and growing plenty, comfortable homes
and landscapes rich in beauty meet
your eye.
Stroiltng through u city we gaze
with pleasing surprise IN the
many dwellings that are being
erected to meet the demands
of new residents. 1t is goOG fortune
that no barrier presents itself to the
city, spreading in any direction, no
stony hills or deep mOrasses need cheek
the needed extension.
While observing with gratifying pride
the erection of these many homes, we
must truly deprecate the greed that in
duces the owners of real estate to crowd
many houses upon a space sufficient
for a single home. This rage has taken
the form of an epidemic, and the mig
gardly are injecting the whole com
munity with their love Of great gain
Desirable locations are looked upon by
purchasers with the main idea Of how
they can be sliced lengthwise, and cut
ocrossWise for the erection OF houses,
The beauty and health of our city is
being endangered, and the voice OF
good sense whispers; while considering
1rofts consider also hylenic principles
sand good appearance. A home, how
ever modest, with it's neatly kept lawn
and free breathing space strikes the OBJ
server favorably, but houses planted so
close as to shut out the sun of Heaven
with its purifying influence, must be
delectrious to the occupants.