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is the increase to property value confined to the 

 property improved; on the contrary all sur- 

 rounding property is in a measure affected. 

 Unfortunately, however, we learn this too 

 often only through the demonstration of the 

 negative of it. It is quickly enough realized 

 when some neighborhood suffers a direct de- 

 preciation in property values through the care- 

 lessness, selfishness, ignorance or downright 

 stubbornness of a single property owner who 

 persists in maintaining an ugly, unsightly yard 

 which is little less than a legal nuisancQ and 

 most certainly a positive eyesore. 



If all these facts were more extensively 

 understood and their true worth and full sig- 

 nificance were better known by individuals and 

 communities, public health would be better con- 

 served, cleanliness would be insured, fewer 

 sanitary inspectors would be necessary and the 

 beauty of town or city would be materially 

 enhanced. The individual himself would no 

 longer be the possessor of a house and lot, but 

 he would become the owner of a home, with a 

 yard harmonizing with the house and affording, 

 in summer at least, an additional pleasant, 

 healthful and attractive living-room. 



