Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1914-01-03

| creating thousands Of happy homes;
in Nebraska. Colorado and Texas,
where there are no climatic extremes:
III the garden spot of the northwest,
where the soil is fertile and climate de-
hghtful; in the agricultural and tim
Der districts of Minnesota Wisconsin
and Michigan.
Moving on uninproved farms IN the
west and northwest today presents few
OF the difficulties of past years The
advance in water and railroad trans
portauon gives quicker and better ser
vice. and it is possible today to locate
on fertile farms with neighbors and
TIE markets near at hand, without sub
Jecting the families to great suffering
famine, OF endangering their lives
AL fear of the savage Indian has been
ospeiled since the government policy
Of civilization and education has been
introduced, aided by the grand and
noble labor of missionaries.
The happiest home is the one you
own. and its improvement should be 8
labor of love to each one of the fam
lily. From the time of settlement on
an unimproved farm until it is produc-
tive and self sustaining will not be
long If everyone interested will cheer
fully cooperate. The work of i'm
proving the farm by building barns
for stock, sheds for machinery and
cribs for the grain and corn is easy
and delightful, because by your labor
you are creating your own home, and
the planting and culture of trees, vines
and bushes will beautify the grounds
and make them very attractive to all
lovers of nature.
All farm work can be done quicker
and better today because there are so
many Improved implements of hus-
bandry at cur disposal. Natures open
hand supplies the farmers table with
the best and freshest milk, cream
ChinEAnu n "a ole
of all kinds; good roads make near
neighbors, and the rural free delivery
keeps US in touch with the rest of the
world; the telephone is now installed
in nearly every house in the country
too, while the railroads and the troll
leys bring the products of all parts of
the globe almost to our doors; we also
have the parcel post. which is a great
advantage to us. The progressive
farmer has leisure for self improve
ment by reading good books on agri-
culture, and the best literature of the
day.
The young folks have spare time for
occasional fishing, hunting, and trap
ping trips. and the long winter even
fngs in the farm home can be made
most delightful.
The boys and girls indulge in games
and music. and the up-to-date folks
have ample time to ride in their autos.
Learning the ladder by which many
farmers have climbed to success In
life Is now within easy reach of every
ambitious boy and girl.
The outdoor life Of the farmer and
his family is healthful, promotes self
respect and improves the character
and moral nature of all. Life in the
fields near to Natures heart makes
Godfearing citizens.
The above are a few Of the many
bright features we who live on the
farm enjoy. That there are some 9TH
er elements, not quite SO pleasant
goes without saying; but in spite of
that, 1t can be truthful1y said that the
life OF the average American farmer.
be he rich or poor, with all its ups and
downs, is filled: with more real happi-
ness than that of almost any citizen
in other walks of life He is his own
boss, goes TO bed when he likes and
arises at his own disposal, and has the
very best the farm can produce for his
own table; and last but not least,
there is seldom a case of tuberculosis
; on the farm.
A Happy New Year to All.
CRIMSON RAMBLER,