SERVICING THE HOME 



capitols and information on the services available 

 can be secured by addressing the department in 

 the state where one resides. 



Because there is a lack of understanding among 

 newcomers to the country of the services that 

 are available through these agencies without 

 cost, this particular mention of them is made. 

 It is recommended that each family get in touch 

 with the county agricultural agent, the college 

 of agriculture and the department of agriculture 

 and learn definitely of the help that can be 

 secured without cost in meeting the problems 

 of country life. 



Electric Wiring Principles. Public utilities 

 are organized to furnish electric service and it 

 will be found that they are ready to assist 

 customers in securing the most satisfactory use 

 of electricity. Such knowledge, based on experi- 

 ence, will be valuable in helping owners to avoid 

 costly mistakes and to provide for a wiring 

 system that will be economical and yet com- 

 plete. When the plans and specifications of 

 the wiring system have been worked out, it 

 is important to secure bids from reliable con- 

 tractors. Only those contractors who can do 

 the work in a capable manner should be em- 

 ployed and it should be determined in advance 

 that the installation will be in strict compliance 

 with the National Electrical Code. For wiring 



