The Ellensburg dawn. [volume] (Ellensburg, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1909-11-18
LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
Value of Organized Effort In
BeautIfying a Town.
SIMPLE PROGRAM ADVISABLE.


cessful Careers Have Underta aiken at
First-Excellent Objects For Which
Massachusetts Organization Stands.
There is II world of common sense
and wisdom in the following remark,
which was made concerning Cana
dian town: "rhe lack of united effort
retarded the Identifying of the place
MS "A whole" Individuals working
alone have accomplished much, but
they inevitably need help. commu-
nifty should have an organized effort.
and when this conclusion has been
| reached by the conference steps
should be taken to effect one.
The organization completed. what
next?
\ very simple program should De
! organized after II study OF local con
ditions. Here are some OF the first
things" undertaken by organizations
that have had successful careers:
EnliSting the children in keeping the
streets clear of papers and other rub
biSh.
The maintenance of rubbish barrels
for the litter of the streets.
The caring for the space between
the Sidewalks and the curb and for
the cutters themselves. that they may
be- kept clean and free from rubbish.
The elimination of weeds.
Co-operatiun with the tree warden.
! II there is one. or whoever may have
, charge Of the trees. If there Is no
one in charge there IS no more impor-
tant first step than to have some one
official charged with this duty.
Preventing telephone and electric
companies from hacking off and mutt
lating the branches and tops of trees.
The enforcement of ordinances rclat-
Ing to eXpcctoration. the throwing of
papers and circulars on the streets.
Keeping the individual premises in
good order. including the back yard.
The erection Of window boxes ana
their proper maintenance summer and
winter.
Having the city keep the streets be
tween the curhS clean. If its officials
don't know hoy show them. Lots Of
organizations have. and ii has meant
new era for the community. II You
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