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utilization of the water-power of the wooded mountains 

 through easily transportable electric power has received 

 attention, and as a result many thousands of horse- 

 power are available from the French Alps. Recently 

 efforts have been made to utilize some of this power 

 in promoting rural industries. 



The remarkably effective organization of the agri- 

 cultural interests of France deserves the careful study of 

 all students of agriculture in this country. 



