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out great cost. They require chiefly a spirit of enterprise 

 and a little careful planning. 



Labor-saving devices. The wise farmer buys good 

 machinery to till his land and harvest his crops. His wife 

 should also have the advantage of modern labor-saving de- 

 vices in her work. The best of cooking utensils, fruit and 



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A fine homestead, but lacking in trees. 



vegetable canning outfits, automatically heated flat irons, 

 cleaning devices, hardwood floors, rugs and other similar 

 helps to good housekeeping should not be wanting. For such 

 equipment now belongs in every modern home, and will 

 save much time and drudgery. 



Recreation and culture. Most farm homes can afford 

 a supply of good books and magazines. These lead both 

 to education and enjoyment. Good pictures and well deco- 

 rated rooms also add much to the home spirit. Musical in- 

 struments are within the reach of thousands of farm homes, 



