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washing machine, iron, sewing machine, sweeper and other 

 purposes. > 



The need of running water for the kitchen has already 

 been mentioned. When a house in a town or city is said to 



Plan sho\ving connection of house drain with septic tank 

 and provision for overflow from septic tank into a system of 

 open drains. 



have modern improvements, a bathroom and indoor toilet 

 are generally referred to. Houses thus equipped are always 

 in greater demand and command a higher rental than others. 

 It is not a difficult matter to provide these in a farm home. 

 Running water and a 

 means for disposal of 

 wastes are necessary. The 

 same system that furnishes 

 water and carries away the 



Diagram of concrete septic tank for 

 disposal of sewage from a farm home. 



wastes from the kitchen 

 may be used for the bath- 

 room and toilet. A water 



heater may be attached either to the kitchen range or to the 

 furnace and will supply water not only for the bathtub and 

 wash basin, but also for the kitchen. 



Sanitation. A house should not only be convenient and 

 comfortable, but it should be a healthful place in which to 

 live. It is well known that many diseases are induced by 



