The health conditions of Detroit are excellent. Its water supply is taken at a depth of 40 feet from the Detroit River, just where it leaves Lake Saint Clair. The city has an ample sewerage system. It has many fine public schools, and here also are the University of Detroit and the Detroit colleges of law and medicine. In short, from every point of view Detroit is a good place in which to live. A short time ago prizes were offered to the public-school pupils in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth grades for the five best essays on "Why I am Glad I live in Detroit." Here is what one sixth-grade boy wrote about his home city: "What a beautiful city is Detroit," says the world-wide traveler, as he passes along its broad avenues, in the shade of its magnificent trees. "Detroit has a fine commercial center," says the enterprising manufacturer as he surveys its busy wharves. "What an excellent situation this city has," says the farmer, as he comes trudging to town with his load of produce. "In Detroit life is worth living," says the happy pleasure seeker, as he whiles away his time, either on the lake or in its many parks and boulevards. "You can have loads of fun at Belle Isle," whispers the small boy, as he thinks of the many pastimes which so appeal to every child. "What an interesting history has Detroit," says the historian, as he recalls its many struggles, first with the Indians, then with the French, and last of all the English. Many strangers will come to our city during the next few months, and I know that after they have seen it and go to their homes again, they will tell their neighbors and friends of our beautiful city, and I, who live here, will be very proud of it. =DETROIT= FACTS TO REMEMBER Population (1910), more than 450,000 (465,766). Ninth city in rank, according to population. Important shipping and manufacturing center. Important center for trade with Canada. Most important center in United States for the automobile industry. Place of great historical interest. QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW AND STUDY 1. How does Detroit rank among our great cities in population, manufactured products, and exports? 2. What were the ambitions of the French governors, traders, and missionaries of Canada in the early days? 3. Why did the French build forts on the narrow rivers and straits that connect the Great Lakes? 4. Describe Detroit and its surroundings in 1701. 5. How and when did the English first acquire Detroit? 6. How did the development of the farm lands about the city help the growth of Detroit? 7. Tell about its growth since 1760, and give three causes. 8. Name and describe some of the industries of the city. 9. Tell something of its vast wholesale and retail trade. 10. Show how the location of Detroit influences its commerce and contributes to its growth.