DRY-FARMING 



away or remain in pools for days, or 

 weeks may be? Can this be corrected by 

 laying drain-pipes and (if so) how much 

 will they cost? These are the problems 

 which fall under this head. 



Lastly, climate. Naturally, the pro- 

 spective settler will not neglect to find 

 out whether the region in which he pro- 

 poses to acquire land is deemed healthy 

 for human beings as well as for live stock. 

 In South Africa the most common 

 danger to the farmer and his family is 

 malarial fever. In time, however, closer 

 settlement and scientific treatment will 

 eradicate this disease. Till then a tem- 

 perate life, a mosquito-proof house, and 

 the drainage of stagnant pools are the 

 best safeguards for those who intend to 

 live in low-lying regions. Lesser evils 

 should not be overlooked. For example, 

 in some districts mists and cold, damp 

 winds may bring on rheumatism or renew 

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