A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



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 tapped. The obtaining of 

 electrical energy from a commercial line is 

 desirable because of its greater dependability, 

 generally lower cost and the fact that unlimited 

 use of electricity may be obtained without 

 the overloading that frequently occurs where 

 individual plants are set up. Probably the 

 availability of public utility lines is the greatest 

 asset of comfortable country life and one of 

 the most important factors in creating genuine 

 resale value. These lines bring to the country 

 dweller most of the advantages that are enjoyed 

 by city residents. This is true not only because 

 of the advantages of electric lights, but also 

 because electricity makes possible the use of 

 such modern appurtenances to the home as 

 electric refrigerators, washers, radios, water 

 pumps and various devices and machines for 

 use in connection with poultry keeping and 

 vegetable growing. 



Type of Buildings. Especial attention should 

 be given to the adaptability to the buyer's 

 needs of the residence and the other buildings 

 that may already be in existence. If the plot 

 being considered is on a main highway, it is 

 highly desirable to have the residence located 



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