Putnam patriot., 1908-05-15
Work for the Business Meas Association


 ! Some of our citizens may be ask ing what the Business Mems Associa- ticn can find to do to beuetit the city or | its people. That's natural enough of those who are satisfied with the general condition of their surroundings what ever they be. tso around our city and take an observation lso ss to compare one part with another, one street with another, and that will teach any one, not utterly degenerate, that there is a great deal to be done 10 bring our city up so the standard of attractiseness, which 1t should occupy. to through Grove street, and what qualification 1t affords to one having sense If re. finement. Not home but what is seen around II tokens of taste and at- tractiveness, afiording pleasure to the eve, especially at this season. Thea go through another street, entering at right angles, and what a contrast; and yet has all the natural advantages that Grove street possesses. Fifteen years Of so ago, Grove street did not have its present beautiful aplearanees but there were those already there who knew what street of homes should be ia nr- der to give it's residents pure eomiott-- and the work of transformation was begun and has been continued until now every home Is n participant in the transformation and a joy and blessing ta the entire city. What k more, pro- pefty h as double the value II had twen- ts years ago But that was not the con- sideralion. The other street mentioned has remained, in great part, as il was forty wears, ago--in land values as well as in appearance.
 There are hundreds, II not theas- ands, of places the size of Putnam, where pablie spirit has made every street joyous and attractive sight, and was enabled to secure the cooperation of the municipal power in the trans formation--for it shaped the munich pal government. There are no slum spots in those places to breed deadly diseases--either physical or moral to plague and annoy the entire eommuni- ty, as there will be where united pubss lie spirit does not interpose,
 We have mentioned Grove street to illustrate what we deem should bc the condition of every stfeet-~not every home Io be mansion, ot large in size, for a stofs-and, cottage can he made to look sweet and cosy A mansion can be made grand. All should be made io conform to refined appearance and good taste. Tine city has many parts as well improved as Grove street, but no section has undergone so large and remarkable m improvement as it has in the same lime
 The entire city should be regarded us one home, and blemish, no mat ter in what obscure part il may exist detracts from the appearance and char aeter of the most beautiful and fehned sections and homes. Keeping this in view, the power and influence of the entire citizenship should be combined to bring about transformation that shall bring the city In perfect harmony with the highest Ideal possible of an attractive and refined community Of homes and business quarters.
 This should he one of ihe aims of the Putnam Business Mems Association. Nottry 10 accomplish it by any sudden, radical measures, but by such gfadu- al process as not to be felt and harda ly noticed until Ii Is completed. This will De n service to which il k pledged the undertaking of which will require long and patient labor combined with sound judgment. But in the end will be beneticent and invaluable service. in which all will participate,