Connecticut western news., 1907-08-22


 The developments of a week have given the Reliable Manufacturing Com pany reason to think that possibly con ditions will assume a shape which will enable them to continue the operation of their hosiery factory in Canaan rather than to move 1t to some larger place where help and accommodations are plenty.
 The article published by THE NEWS last week, explaining the oompany's predicament because of a scarcity of help and houses, came as a surprise to the majority of Canaanites who had not previously realized the value of the in- dustry to the village and who did not know of it's sore need of help or of the remarkable opportunity which it has for expansion.
 Before the ink on the papers was fairly dry, Manager Roberts began to receive visits or messages from people who would deplors the loss of the in- dustry and, therefore, are willing to lend the helping hand so far as they are able. The manner in which they pro- pose to help is by providing board for employees and at the present time 1t is known where total of about 30 girls can be accommodated in good families. This, however, is not sufficient as the company desires to employ so more op- orators if they can be obtained.
 Along with the proffer of boarding places came applications for employ ment from several young ladies and as soon as 1t becomes known that there are places where they may board here, it is expected there will be many more ap- plications from residents of surround ing villages.
 AS yet no residents of Canaan, or out side capitalists, have announced that they will erect one or more of those moderate priced tenements which are so much in demand but THE NEWS sincerely believes that someone with pocketbook will come to Canaan's res cue and enable it to expand as it should expand and to take advantage of the prosperity it is now, and has been, en- toying, particularly where there is posi- tive assurance of renting houses before they are completed and at rental that will yield a return better than the average investment an other channels. And it is absolutely safe, secure and profitable.
 In other places where conditions have prevailed similar to those now prevail ing in Canaan, it has been found most satisfactory to erect double or triple tenements rather than two or three sep arate and distinct cottages. The advan- tages are many. But one lot is required. but one roof, and much material is saved in other ways. They must, how ever, be convenient, comfortable and attractive although not elaborate. There are plenty of locations in Canaan for such buildings. Now will someone come forward and benefit the village and at the same time benefit himself or herself by constructing one or more habitations for rentf
 Because boarding places have thus far been found for 30 young women, it by no means settles the question as to the future of the hosiery plant. The com pany, before they expand largely, natur- ally wish to know positively, or as near to it as possible. that the said expansion will not be hampered by local or outside influences or conditions. Employees and places for them to live or board are the assurances they desire. A good start has been made toward providing this assurance and it should continue.
 There are several places, as we stated last week, that are holding out induce ments to the company to move the plant from Canaan. The last two are Albany, N. Y. and Danielson, Conn. Either of the cities stand ready to make 1t an ob. l ject for the company to make the change. The Reliable company ask for much less in Canaan than any one of the various Boards of Trade have offered i them. They do not ask that another cent of Canaan money be contributed | They want houses and help. They can get the latter if the former are available |
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