A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



delusion, invariably a never ending expense 

 and menace to health. An abundant supply 

 of water, not merely good, but "without fear 

 and without reproach," is essential. Your 

 inquiries about the well cannot be too care- 

 ful. 



The ideal poultry-farm has sandy soil 

 sloping to the south, or southwest, standing 

 well away from neighbors. To a self-sup- 

 porting home there must be an orchard, cow 

 pasture, strip of woodland, and the ordinary 

 farm buildings. 



A lease should have a renewal or purchase 

 clause, and the right to cut small or dead 

 wood for repairing, fencing, and for fuel. 

 Of course this does not mean sacrificing 

 timber, or any power to sell it. Also it must 

 be understood that the right to remove 

 chicken-houses or other buildings you may 

 erect during your tenancy, belongs to you. 



Before leaving the city, certain additions 

 to the household belongings should be made 

 as follows : 



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