Show CIVIC betterment the betterment la every direction of our cities which is the policy of agdens republican party Is treated from a broad and scientific standpoint by a writer in american homes for november civic betterment Is a comprehensive term and stands tor a gigantic amount of work there is so much to be done in the way of civic betterment in america that the first stage is largely one of bettering conditions rather than artistic revolution the latter represses the second and perhaps the final sage and may be reached in time meanwhile it is the goal to look tor rather than the goal attained practical matters are more quickly realized by americans than matters which do not have an practical aspect anyone can value a good road because one travels on it and realizes in person its superiority to the road that is not valuable there Is jess general regard for an agreeable house or a fine alsa for a viell arranged country place or a splendid business front there are things which seem to require some special training to properly appreciate and unless appreciated properly thear value will bo wholly lost the real meaning of civic betterment is that the public mand has been den turned to matters insofar as they relate to public embellishment lish ment appreciation of the value of certain improvements is already recognized appreciation of the kaiue of other improvements must follow this at least lea st Is the nope of the friends of clyle betterment and the results already accomplished that this end will surely be reached this n itself is a valuable result indicative of a better future |