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Editorial
September 7, 1903
The Vinita Daily Chieftain
Vinita, Craig County, Oklahoma
What is this article about?
The editorial argues against restricting building lots in Vinita to keep rents high, citing examples from Oklahoma City and Muskogee where excessive rents hinder growth. It advocates for more buildings and people to foster development.
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Human nature is a peculiar thing. Last spring when there was a general demand for building lots by persons who desired to erect dwellings, and in some cases business structures, none could be bought. Now that a dozen such persons have left the city for other places quite a few lots are offered and some of them well worth the money asked. The view that more houses mean lower rents is a decidedly contracted and short sighted one. Vinita wants all the buildings and all the people she can get. Oklahoma City has been standing in her own light in the matter of excessive rents and the same is true of Muskogee, as the papers of both of these towns indicate. Let us see to it that Vinita does not get into the same class.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Building Lots
Rents
Population Growth
Urban Development
Vinita
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
What entities or persons were involved?
Vinita
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Promoting Building And Population Growth In Vinita
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Development And Critical Of High Rents
Key Figures
Vinita
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Key Arguments
Human Nature Leads To Withholding Building Lots When Demand Is High, But Now Lots Are Available As People Leave.
More Houses Do Not Necessarily Lower Rents; The View Is Short Sighted.
Vinita Should Attract All Buildings And People Possible.
Oklahoma City And Muskogee Suffer From Excessive Rents That Deter Growth.
Vinita Must Avoid The Same Mistakes.