A Living from the Land

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_Availability of Electricity._--While it is possible to secure individual electrical generating plants, it is far preferable to establish a home where electric lines may be tapp...

The problem of selecting a home is always a serious one. Success in choosing a satisfactory location and home in the country calls for careful study and good judgment throughout...

Particular care should be taken to make sure that whatever type of heating is employed is adequate in size. It is more economical to operate a heater that is somewhat oversized...

This mixture will have a formula of 4-9-7 (4 per cent nitrogen, 9 per cent phosphoric acid and 7 per cent potassium). The individual who wishes to mix his own fertilizer may do...

Having decided on a garden, the question immediately arises as to the procedure to be followed to get the most out of it. Special attention has been given to this problem by exp...

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The principal nectar-secreting plants are the clovers, sumac, buckwheat, cranberry and blueberry blossoms, goldenrod, asters and mallows. Since these plants bloom at varying per...

The grain ration should consist of equal amounts of cracked or whole yellow corn and wheat. This should be fed in the late afternoon, giving sufficient to satisfy the appetites...

Nutritional experts declare that milk is the most important of the "protective" foods. Scientists agree that milk protects by providing in the best form those necessities which...

_Success Factors._--A definite program of advertising can be developed with many original features that apply directly to the type of business. If the operator has pride in his...