Visitors were described in 1909 as industrious, well-behaved and a really desirable class of people, of many nationalities to be sure, but neighborly and politewith one another.
More was at stake, though, than just neighborly relations; the contest offered $3,000 for the best front porch, $2,000 for the best flush front facade and even $500 for the best front door.
It is implied that a neighbor, whose lawn is not in pristine condition, is morally corrupt, emphasizing the role a well-kept lawn plays in neighborly and community relationships.
