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December 4, 1931
The Independent
Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Elizabeth City, Carier Perry opts to seed grass and plant shrubbery on the lawn of his new business on Elizabeth Street, forgoing a profitable filling station to create a beautiful, inviting space that advertises the city's charm.
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places of the city. He could put a filling station on that corner and perhaps realize a neat profit from it, because it is situated on Elizabeth Street, on which the state highway runs thru the city. But instead of this, the large lawn in front of the building will be seeded with grass,--already there is a coat of green grass springing up--and shrubbery planted to make it beautiful and inviting to strangers and visitors to the city and to passersby. Elizabeth City will gain some valuable advertising thru this firm because those who come here are going away and tell what a beautiful and unusual place this company has, with its grassy lawn and shady shrubbery. Carier Perry is proud of his new place of business. and he has a right to be, for Elizabeth Citizens are proud to have such a place to show their visitors. Elizabeth City needs more such places.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Elizabeth City
Carier Perry
Business Beautification
Civic Pride
Lawn Shrubbery
State Highway
What entities or persons were involved?
Carier Perry
Where did it happen?
Elizabeth City, Elizabeth Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Carier Perry
Location
Elizabeth City, Elizabeth Street
Story Details
Carier Perry decides against building a filling station on his property in Elizabeth City to maximize profit and instead beautifies the lawn with grass and shrubbery, creating an attractive space that promotes the city's appeal and pride among visitors.