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nearby village. Several members along the line subscribe for the 

 use of telephones and the company will extend a wire and install 

 the machines for a fixed rental and service charge. 



The rural free delivery mail service is so well understood that 



FIG. 307. One bale of cotton was a heavy load on the bad roads. (U. S. D. A.) 



its merits heed not be emphasized. Daily mail service may supply 

 the daily news, market reports, parcels post and frequent news 

 from friends. 



FIG. 308. Ten or more bales of cotton may be drawn to market over the improved 

 roads. All the cotton can be marketed while the price is at its best. Thus the road pays 

 its cost. (U. S. D. A.) 



Cooperative Projects. In dairy sections, the establishment 

 of local creameries or cheese factories is of the utmost benefit to 



