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Editorial October 29, 1869

The Pulaski Citizen

Pulaski, Giles County, Tennessee

What is this article about?

The editorial criticizes exorbitant rents in the city that repel potential business owners, urging property owners to lower rents to attract settlers and ultimately increase property values.

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Do our property owners know that they are binding down, as with chains, our lovely little city? The rents, both of business and dwelling houses, are enormous, exorbitant to the last degree. We have heard of ten or twelve business men of the best class, who desired to locate here, but were driven off by the high rents. 'Tis a miserable, short-sighted policy. Lower your rents; induce good business men to settle here, and, our word for it, your property will so increase in value that you will get more than if you doubled your present high rents. Try it.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic Policy Trade Or Commerce

What keywords are associated?

High Rents Property Owners Business Attraction City Economy

What entities or persons were involved?

Property Owners Business Men

Editorial Details

Primary Topic

Criticism Of High City Rents

Stance / Tone

Urging Lower Rents To Attract Business

Key Figures

Property Owners Business Men

Key Arguments

High Rents Drive Away Potential Business Settlers Lowering Rents Will Increase Property Values More Than Maintaining High Rates Current Policy Is Short Sighted And Harmful To The City

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