Although Endiang enjoyed fair prosperity in the early years of the 20th century, the Great Depression, World War II, and better transportation have led to the depopulation of the local farming community, and with it, of the hamlet.
The text describes how Endiang, initially prosperous, saw its population dwindle due to economic hardship (Great Depression), global conflict (World War II), and advancements in transportation that impacted the local farming community and consequently the hamlet.