A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



to purchase birds, fodder, etc., poultry- 

 men and farmers are anxious to reduce ex- 

 penses and economize space before real cold 

 weather sets in. Another advantage in mov- 

 ing then, is that roads are in good condition 

 and teamsters are not busy. 



A good plan is to study maps of the sur- 

 rounding country within twenty miles of the 

 city; select a few villages, then write to the 

 station agent or postmaster in each, stating 

 plainly just what size place is required, re- 

 questing him to hand the letter to any one 

 having such a farm for rent or sale. Country 

 officials are usually well posted and obliging. 

 When making appointments through the mail 

 to visit places, do so two or three days in 

 advance to insure being met. Farmers seldom 

 send to the village for mail every day. 



Every woman, of course, has individual 

 tastes to be considered in selecting a home, 

 so my only suggestion will be this : do not 

 expect or desire modern improvements in 

 a cheap farm-house; they are a snare and a 



