The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-01
.ROVE A. GRUMAN was awarded
IN the first prize Of $50 in the adult

u the first prize Of $50 in the adult
essay prize contest which the
Minneapolis Real Estate board held
this spring. G. L. Sawyer, manager
it as an able and concise statement of
the advantages of Minneapolis. ~ It
will be used effectively for advertising
purposes of the board.
The paper on "Why 7 Should Own a
Home In Minneapolis is as follows:
First. Because the City Is Physically Attrac.
tive.-Its broad and compare lively level area,
straight wide and clean streets, well-kept
homes, and numerous lakes and boulevards, rem
der 1t most attractive to residents, from the
standpoint OF beauty alone. ..,-t-~ -s.+. r.,
Second. Because 1t Is Socially Attractive
Aristocracy Is almost unknown In Minneapolis,
citizens OF all classes meeting frankly and
freely in the pursuit Of commercial, intellectual,
and social objects, and being generally meas
ured by qualities of mind and heart ather than
by considerations of wealth and birth.
Third. Because 1t is Intellectually Attrac-
tive.-Its large number OF excellent schools, Or
ganizatons for mental Improvement, admirable
library facilities, fine musical organizations, MI
merOus state and national conventions, and men
and women of intellectual force, render it Pc
culiarly desirable to people who are ambitious
to keep pace with the world Of thought and to
give their children the best educational environ
ment.
Fourth. Because 1t Is Morally Attractive
dts many churches and religious societies are,
as rule. doing valiant service for the cause
of righteousness; and its numerous humane,
benevolent, and charitable organiza tions are
steadily helping men and women to become self
respecting, seif-supporttng and progressive.
Most OF its citizens respond quickly to, appeals
for civic purity, and gladly support all efforts
toward public and private morality. :
+ Fifth. Because 1t Is Unusually Public Spir-
ited.-Efforts toward municipal improvement are
promptly encouraged and generously supported.
Minneapolituns talk first, last and ull the time
for Minneapolis and sincerely believe there is no
city in America to compare with 1t In general
advantages This tendency to talk up the city,
and to supplement words with deeds Is po-
tent factor for progress.
Sixth. Because 1t Is Exceptionally Healthful.
Minneapolis has always kept ut or near the
head of the list Of the most healthful American
cities. Its uncrowded condition, admirable
health regulations, and freedom from unwhoe-
some climatic conditions, cause abounding health
to prevail among Its residents and render the
city veritable Mecca for invalids, who almost
invariably improve In health after a short resi-
dence in the CITY,. .~' ~ -. I%
+ seventh Because of Its Diversified Indus
tries and Opportunities.-T city does not de-
pend for its prosperity, many other cities
do, upon a very few lines of business. Men
and women are not hampered by narrow limits
as to occupation. An unusual variety Of COM
mercial and industrial opportunities Is available
t to all who seek to support their families IN
comfort and to accumulate resources for ad-
vancing age. Competent workers are in de-
:mand, and are, as u rule, properly rewarded for
L their services
Eighth. Because of Its Superior Foreign Ele-
Ement.--Its foreign born citizens, instead Of be
ning hindrance, are positive help, to the
/ city's progress. Being chiefly from the Scan
rugged health, industry; frugality, ambition and
'sobriety and within an incredibly short time
become so Americanized as to lose all external
evidences Of their nationality. DenselL -popu-
fAateu tenement districts, occupied by foreign
fspeaking people are practically unknown iii
minneapolis.
T. Ninth. II Because of Its Market and Shipping
iFacilities--Being contiguous to- one Of the most
productive grain and dairy regions on earth,
| and possessing extensive water-power and un-
usual shipping facilities Minneapolis Is certain,
| for genera tions to come, to be one OF the
greatest provision depots of the world; and as
| grain and dairy products must continue to be
among the world s great staples these indus
tries alone, would practically assure 1.-The com
| mercal future Of the city. Efps
/ Tenth. Because of Its Excellent Street Rail-
way System.-One Of the chief advantages In
any city is the ability to go rapidly, 3comfort-
! ably. and safely from one point of the city to
I another. The street-ralway system of Mime
apols, with its liberal management, safe and
| comfortable equipment. convenient routes,E and
accommodating employees, makes this possible;
and with it's constantly increasing interurban
service. brings Minneapolis into easy and vital
contact with outside points
Eleventh. Because Property in Minneapolis
Represents Good Value.-Boom days in Mime
apols with their unfortunate consequences, are
things of the past Business and residence
property show steady, healthful, and, In
many localities, rapid Increase in value. so that
real estate may be handled to good advantage,
| rents are profitable, and owners of homes have
the comfortable assurance that the Increase In
value of their lots will more than offset any
deterioration in the value of their buildings,
caused by age
Twelfth. Because of Its Protection of Resi-
dence Districts Whereas. in most cities, the
causes and effects of intemperance and i'm
morality are oInipresent the saloon and red
! light districts Of Minneapolis are limited to a
portion of the business district; our schools,
churches and homes are undisturbed by sights
and sounds Of degrading character, and open
temptation Is removed from our children. I'm
usual safety to property Is also assured by this
wise regulation - ~ '"- -, ,''