THE LITTLE DEMOCRACY
up here and there. The latter was striking nearer the heart of the real need, because it included in its membership the whole family.
And thus we see that the farmer and the town dweller, by a long process, step by step, have come to see a possible solution of many of their problems through coöperation—through working together in small units on a democratic basis, beginning in the home and taking the gospel of a true democracy through to the community, the state, the nation and the world.
Since transportation presents one of the most vital problems both in city and country life, it is interesting to note here that Mr. Edgar Chambless has invented a streetless type of city building which he calls "Roadtown," and which many scientist, engineers and sociologists believe will be the type of the future. It is obvious that if we can build houses that combine the comfort and convenience of an apartment with the joy and health-giving surroundings of a country home, we will go far toward the solution of many problems. "Roadtown"
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