A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



whether the particular community that he has 

 in mind is in accord with his ideas and ideals. 

 To be out of step with the community in which 

 one lives is apt to create dissatisfactions and a 

 critical attitude on both sides that is not con- 

 ducive to happiness. 



A home in the country has more of the 

 attributes of genuine ownership than has a 

 home anywhere else. The country home must 

 be established with an idea of permanence and 

 of becoming really rooted in the soil where one 

 locates, if the true benefits of rural home owner- 

 ship are to be secured. 



Do's 



Decide either on large farm or on house and small 



acreage. 



Determine accessibility at all times of the year. 

 Purchase soil of loam texture, mixture of sand and clay. 

 Determine whether electricity is available. 

 Locate back from highway. 

 If present buildings are to be used, be sure of their 



condition and need of repair. 

 Find out type and accessibility of schools and other 



community buildings. 



Prepare to be of the community as well as in it. 

 Remember there are advantages of small tract over 



large farm where available time is an important 



element. 

 Use local sources of information as to desirability of 



tract before purchasing. 

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