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pipes can then be laid for carrying the water to all 

 parts of the plant where th'e liquid is needed. 



It should be possible to convey the waste water and 

 sewage by drain-pipes to discharge into the stream 

 below the poultry plant. The more nearly automatic 

 the system of water supply and disposal can be made the 

 more desirable is the location so far as this important 

 factor is concerned. 



NEARNESS TO MARKET. Since the profits of the poultry 

 business depend very much upon successful sales, the 

 location which gives easy and economical access to a 

 good market is most desirable. Especially is this true 

 if a retail route is to be supplied with first-class, fresh, 

 poultry products. Every step of man or horse saved 

 tends to reduce the running expenses of the plant. 



Another important point is to locate within easy 

 reach of a market where supplies for the poultry plant 

 are readily and cheaply obtainable. It is a very great 

 advantage to be able to load both ways, carrying poultry 

 products to market and bringing back necessary supplies 

 on the same trip. 



TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES. In looking up a location 

 for his business the poultryman must not forget to in- 

 vestigate the possible means of conveying his products 

 to market. Steamboat lines, railroads, express com- 

 panies, trolley expresses, wagon expresses and the con- 

 ditions of the public highways throughout the year are 

 items in the problem of transportation. If competing 

 lines are available so much the better for the location. 



OWNERSHIP OR RENTAL OF THE LAND. 



After due consideration of all the points involved, 

 having selected the best location possible the question of 

 purchase or rental may arise. 



If the poultryman has gained a thorough knowledge 

 of all the local conditions and is satisfied that the loca- 

 tion is well suited to his purpose he may well conclude 

 to purchase the land. 



As owner he will be most interested to establish a 

 substantial poultry plant and to improve the place in a 



