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Literary
April 4, 1912
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Richmond, Wayne County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Edwin A. Nyb's essay urges readers to transform neglected backyards into productive gardens and beautiful spaces, drawing on Russell Conwell's 'Acres of Diamonds' story to emphasize using local resources wisely, inspired by Japanese cultivation practices.
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Heart to Heart Talks.
EDWIN A. NYB
YOUR BACK YARD.
Do you remember or have you heard It-Dr. Conwell's lecture on"Acres of Diamonds?"
Conwell tells this story:
A man of South Africa wandered for several years, prospecting over veldt and kopje. searching for a diamond mine. Discouraged by his failures, he settled down in a house.
One day while digging in his back yard he came across a find which on development resulted in the discovery of a rich mine of diamonds.
And the moral?
Plainly enough. what Conwell makes it-the need of conserving and using all your resources, however small. "In your back yard." says the lecturer. "are acres of diamonds."
While the prospect of finding literal diamonds in your back yard is rather farfetched, nevertheless there is wealth to be had.
Take a look at it.
Have you made of your back yard a dumping place for refuse. cluttered it with offensive rubbish? If so clean it up and give it a chance.
Change it from a liability to an asset.
Learn from the Japanese.
When the Jap comes to this country he is amazed at the neglect of our premises. In Japan every inch of the little holdings, however small. is cultivated. The front yards blossom as the rose, and the back yards grow half the living of the household.
Do you waste your back yard?
Properly tended, when the spring comes it has big possibilities of garden stuff. Even a small space is worth while. A few square feet will bring forth an astonishing quantity of table delicacies.
Besides-
There is the possibility of beautification. A few cents expended for profuse blooms like sweet peas and a variety of climbing vines will do much to hide ugly surroundings and transform your back yard into a bower of beauty.
There's wealth in your back yard in you will dig for it.
We Americans are so accustomed to big fields and large acreage that we are only just beginning to appreciate what may be done by intensive cultivation of small areas.
Dig in your back yard.
EDWIN A. NYB
YOUR BACK YARD.
Do you remember or have you heard It-Dr. Conwell's lecture on"Acres of Diamonds?"
Conwell tells this story:
A man of South Africa wandered for several years, prospecting over veldt and kopje. searching for a diamond mine. Discouraged by his failures, he settled down in a house.
One day while digging in his back yard he came across a find which on development resulted in the discovery of a rich mine of diamonds.
And the moral?
Plainly enough. what Conwell makes it-the need of conserving and using all your resources, however small. "In your back yard." says the lecturer. "are acres of diamonds."
While the prospect of finding literal diamonds in your back yard is rather farfetched, nevertheless there is wealth to be had.
Take a look at it.
Have you made of your back yard a dumping place for refuse. cluttered it with offensive rubbish? If so clean it up and give it a chance.
Change it from a liability to an asset.
Learn from the Japanese.
When the Jap comes to this country he is amazed at the neglect of our premises. In Japan every inch of the little holdings, however small. is cultivated. The front yards blossom as the rose, and the back yards grow half the living of the household.
Do you waste your back yard?
Properly tended, when the spring comes it has big possibilities of garden stuff. Even a small space is worth while. A few square feet will bring forth an astonishing quantity of table delicacies.
Besides-
There is the possibility of beautification. A few cents expended for profuse blooms like sweet peas and a variety of climbing vines will do much to hide ugly surroundings and transform your back yard into a bower of beauty.
There's wealth in your back yard in you will dig for it.
We Americans are so accustomed to big fields and large acreage that we are only just beginning to appreciate what may be done by intensive cultivation of small areas.
Dig in your back yard.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Agriculture Rural
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Backyard Cultivation
Acres Of Diamonds
Intensive Gardening
Self Sufficiency
Japanese Influence
What entities or persons were involved?
Edwin A. Nyb
Literary Details
Title
Your Back Yard
Author
Edwin A. Nyb
Subject
On Utilizing Backyard Resources Inspired By Conwell's Lecture
Key Lines
"In Your Back Yard." Says The Lecturer. "Are Acres Of Diamonds."
Dig In Your Back Yard.