THE CALL OF THE LAND 



will certainly occur when country roads are 

 perfect, mail facilities greatly bettered, 

 schools, concerts, churches, and other means 

 of culture are as good in the country as in 

 the city, and so on. But aside from these 

 considerations, there ought to be a richer, 

 deeper, and more general appreciation of 

 the country than now exists. The country 

 is beautiful, healthful, and every wise desir- 

 able on its own account. If people think 

 otherwise, or do not think on the subject at 

 all, it is due to their lack of culture. They 

 ignore the works of God as stupid people 

 might walk through the Louvre and not 

 think of the matchless art creations upon the 

 right hand and the left. The glory of the 

 country ought to be taught, written up, and 

 preached upon until enthusiasm for coun- 

 try living becomes deep and general. 



7. Farmers themselves can assist to 

 strengthen and enrich country life by doing 

 farm work in a more systematic manner 

 than is now usual. Too much farming goes 

 by mere routine and tradition without the 

 slightest application of scientific principle. 



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