268 THE CALL TO THE FARM 



pleasure and an inspiration when one does his work 

 with interest and intelligence. Work is wholesome, and 

 no other kind of work leads to longer, happier lives, 

 and greater development of mind and body than of 

 producing useful things from the soil. 



Modern conveniences. Farming is continually 

 becoming more pleasant and more profitable. It is 

 not necessary to work longer hours, or do more work 

 than in other walks of life. With the growth of knowl- 

 edge and the development of machinery and methods, 

 which enable the farmer to do more work with less 

 effort, there is more inducement to lead this kind of 

 life. In these modern times the successful farmer can 

 build a house that has every convenience and luxury 

 to be found in the best city house. He can produce 

 larger and better crops with less labor than formerly, 

 and has as much or more leisure for study and pleasure. 



Living close to the soil. In short, the people on 

 the farm feed and clothe the world and do much to 

 supply it with strong men and women of force and 

 virtue. The hope of the world is greatness of char- 

 acter. Living close to the soil and in harmony with 

 nature makes for that simplicity which is greatness. 

 Any one who decides to be a farmer may well be proud 

 of the life work he has chosen. 



