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cluster around large oentera of population. The reason for that is that power is relatively cheap where there is a large population to draw on for labor. But as this state and other surrounding states become studded with manufacturing establishments the necessity whioh compels the workman to dwell In large centers of population, where living conditions are most unfavorable, will cease. He will be able to establish himself under conditions where he can get healthful environment for his family. Instead of living In overheated, ill-ventilated, small tenements of the big city, he will have the opportunity to establish himself under the same desirable conditions as those who live in the country. Surely if this can be accomplished, If the living conditions of our people can be improved, if their children can be brought up under circumstances which will give them the foundation of fine health, whioh will give them the opportunity of association in our country schools with that portion of the population - the farming population which is the very backbone of the country, it is reasonable to expect greater satisfaction on the part of the workmen with their conditions and better relationship with employers, because of a closer community of interests, and* in general, a better chance for the workman and hie family* It is natural in coming to the University of Illinois that I should want to address myself to the students of the Engineering College, and to speak to them M
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