A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



Do's 



Remember that important service factors include mail 

 delivery, telephone, electricity, water supply and 

 sewage disposal. 



Be sure of adequate water supply of good quality. 



Obtain artesian water supply wherever possible. 



Provide for such heating facilities as the budget can 

 stand. 



Select the heating system in relation to fuel costs. 



Make sure that the sewerage system is adequate for 

 waste disposal. 



Use fully such governmental agencies as county agents, 

 home demonstration agents, experiment stations and 

 agricultural colleges, state and federal departments 

 of agriculture. 



Provide storage space for surplus food products. 



Remember electric wiring requires skilled workman- 

 ship. 



Investigate advantages and costs of tank gas as a 

 cooking fuel. 



Don'ts 



Don't forget that services automatically available to 



urban residents must be planned for in the country. 

 Don't neglect construction defects that prevent full 



benefits from heating system. 



Don't overlook the advantages of a well-built fireplace. 

 Don't install electrical service without full attention to 



principles of convenience, safety and economy 



involved. 



