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Editorial
March 23, 1948
The Homer Homesteader
Homer, Alaska
What is this article about?
Editorial encourages establishing commercial greenhouses on south-facing hillsides using local coal veins for profitability and employment, contrasting with personal hot houses being built by locals.
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Several hot houses are being built by local people this year. There are strictly for personal use and are not to be used commercially.
It has always been our opinion that a commercial greenhouse that would be established on the south slope of our hillsides and on a vein of coal could be made to pay. We are surprised that someone has not tried out such a venture before.
With some capital to build the plant it ought to be able to make a profit from the beginning.
The free coal, which is the greatest expense for a hot house, should be a great advantage. The location on the south side of the local hills would be a great protection from the weather.
For those who want to live in this beautiful district but who can't for the lack of employment would do well to investigate this possibility.
Several hot houses are being built by local people this year. There are strictly for personal use and are not to be used commercially.
It has always been our opinion that a commercial greenhouse that would be established on the south slope of our hillsides and on a vein of coal could be made to pay. We are surprised that someone has not tried out such a venture before.
With some capital to build the plant it ought to be able to make a profit from the beginning.
The free coal, which is the greatest expense for a hot house, should be a great advantage. The location on the south side of the local hills would be a great protection from the weather.
For those who want to live in this beautiful district but who can't for the lack of employment would do well to investigate this possibility.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Economic Policy
Labor
What keywords are associated?
Greenhouses
Commercial Venture
Coal Vein
South Slope
Employment
Local Economy
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Proposal For Commercial Greenhouses Using Local Resources
Stance / Tone
Encouraging Local Economic Venture
Key Arguments
Commercial Greenhouse On South Slope And Coal Vein Could Be Profitable
Surprised No One Has Tried This Before
Capital Investment Would Yield Profit From Start
Free Coal Reduces Main Expense
South Hillside Location Protects From Weather
Provides Employment Opportunity In District