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to sell water systems. In fact in many places it has been found that 

 plumbers are loathe to get out into the country and do the work. 



The work has been conducted largely in cooperation with county 

 agents. It has, however, been carried on in a number of counties that 

 do not employ a county agent. This Extension work has consisted of — 



1. Demonstrations. 



2. Personal assistance. 

 8. Advice. 



4. General plans. 



5. Special plans. 



6. One-week schools and lectures. 



Demonstrations : Demonstrations have been held in eleven counties, 

 viz., Barry, Ingham, St. Clair, St. Joseph, Sanilac, Huron, Clinton, 

 Eaton, Shiawassee, Emmet and Allegan. These demonstrations con- 

 sisted of giving assistance in the construction of water and sewage dis- 

 posal systems suitable for the individual farmer's needs. The aim has 

 been to establish these demonstrational outfits in various parts of the 

 counties so that they can be pointed out by the county agents as ex- 

 amples for that particular section. At some of the demonstrations, 

 neighborhood meetings have been held; at others the neighborhood has 

 been informed that the work was going on, and have come individually 

 to see it. It has been found that the effects of a demonstration may not 

 be felt at once in the neighborhood. In the one or two instances where 

 outfits have been established over a year we have found that there has 

 since been a number of similar systems installed. 



Personal Assistance. Personal assistance has been given in many 

 cases where farmers wish to undertake the work themselves. 



Advice. Advice has been given to a large number of people upon the 

 possibilities of an installation, or upon the selection of proper equipment, 

 and such information has been very well received. Advice has also been 

 supplied by letter to a large number of people. To assist in supplying 

 this information two bulletins have been prepared — one on ''Plumbing 

 Suggestions," one on "Septic Tank Construction," and a third on "Water 

 Supply Systems" is under preparation. The early puldication of these 

 bulletins would greatly assist in the work. 



Genei'al Plans. During the spring and autumn months there has been 

 a large number of requests for septic tank plans. A general plan has 

 been prepared to meet this demand. 



Special Plans. Many requests have been received for special plans on 

 arrangement of water supply apparatus, plumbing fixtures, kitchen ar- 

 rangement, etc. An endeavor has been made to supply these plans when- 

 ever it seemed practical to do so direct from this office followed by an ex- 

 planatory letter giving the information in detail. 



One-Week ScJwols. From December 13, 1015, until February 25, 191G, 

 the work was carried on by means of demonstrational lectures at the 

 one-week schools. Four lectures were given at each school, the aim being 

 to cover two schools a week. This same line of work was con- 

 tinued through the "Eound-up" at the College. During this time 18 

 schools were attended and about 1,300 people were present at the lect- 



