The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-08-08

transports spacious station. through which we
in appreciation OF the of the surroundings
that speak loudly of good management and courtesy.
But it have been easier to arrive In Composite
Vile by way of the trolley which passes along
through clearly suburbs to the central district The troll
ley poles almost invisible they had been de-
sgnedy fitted into the treescheme of the streets The
arrival welocated trolley terminal where we
found shelter and information, provided business
like part the transportation service.
The central square" plaza this good town is not
repository for municipal junk in the Of old cannon
fences and Foundations other memorials
of bad taste. There is monument, to be sure, COM
notable bit of local history but 1t is of
dgniied design suitable to the place it occupies, well
supported by the right trees and shrubs and not
bered with encroaching poles either for flags wires
These think that their expression ought
to be simple and appropriate
BY the radiatng streets in the good town are at
advised that the cypannng has been wisely done
for the people rather than for the reaestaters 1t is
just such planning if applied by capable architect to
problem of home would produce satisfactory health
full and convenient living conditions
The detail streets interests U.S. is evident
that in this good town there is thought for the
comfort and happiness of the people than for the pros
pery of the paving companies, the makers of castron
the sellers of electric The
ably wide and they have been made less costly the
people whole by two items of thoughtful provision
building setback line in the residence streets pro-
vdes equality of light and inside the property
line, thus effectively widening the channels through
which must only traffic but the air and light
which are requisites for health.
The other of forethought evidenced
monious relation Of the sidewalks. grass plots
which planted comfortgivng and the smoothly
paved roadway for vehcuar traffic. Composteve has
made the paving by random without
reference the eighoot lines of traffic which the wise
considers In the business districts too,
there is consideration pedestrians side
walks free from intrusion by steps other projections
are ample.
These streets are well furnished we observe Where
there trolley lines the poles in the entrance
streets practically concealed by the trees There
other poles for electricity with and
complete is carried under the streets surface
The lighting standards simple and graceful, but
obtrusve, designed to give illumination at low
cost, and, of there swinging electric
lamps These people want Illumination. and not a mere
display of light!
All the other street furnishings of curling, sewer in
let's freaam boxes trash recepaces, etc, in keep
ing.
The residents of Compositevile have easy to
Fairgrounds, parks and social open
has been provided for hundred of the
ation and the Fairgrounds carefully equpt and
carefully maintained. Consequently the open air habit
prevails and home gardens plentiful and beautiful
The modern schools-an having ample and wellfitted
play about hemare yearround social centers
WE'LL these wise people believe keeping their prop
erty The saloon gone out, and its place is
much than taken by these censrs where there is
organized provision for recreation.
Of Compositeville drinks pure water for the
controls the supply which is filtered free it
from impurities and disease germs and its safety is
sured by daily archaeological examinations.
Pure milk is assured too, and the public markets
kept clean.
There is fine spirit of cooperation in Composite
Vile. The churches preach sevenday and not
Sunday Christianity. pupits talk econon
Moses first discussed them the plain before
Sinai The is liberal and friendly, for it hap
py place in which to live and 1t ceanly
it is slightly is not afraid to pay through just
taxation for its efficient SERVICE which, residents
realize is the cheapest thing buy
and the grave.
Compassionate u.s. thus bring together its elements
Ill economic, all busness-like, good
A model street arrangement of sidewalk, grass plot
light fixture, tree and house foundation planting.