The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-24
THOUSANDS
SETTLE ON
OUTSKIRTS

W. = ~ 80 y -
AGRICULTURE. the new eccupa-
tion which has brought Into ex-
istcnee the city farmer--thc rur>
ri city man. ever growing In
popularity. has made Its influ-
encc felt until Il l. now rcceg-
uixed turnout the country as one
Of the best solutions Of the re-
turned soldier occupation. the
crowded city aud housing prob
Brms.
In Seattle and the vicinity. espc-
ciaily, where the housing problem IL
big one. the Idea OF the small city.
farm has been seized upon as a great
asset in the growth. labor-distribu.
ton and prosperity OF the conmun,
ity. and great numbers OF people are
fast realizing the values Of the Al.
derwood Manor type OF living.
The acrecultarist Ia potentially
farmer. yet he lives within easy
reach Of the city. and has no vast
plantation demanding his constant
time and large organization under
HIM. He has n little five-acrc plot
just outside OF town. but within easy
access OF a perfect auto road or
hourly train service. and he carries
on In a small way all the activities
Of the farmer Not only Is he able
to supply his own table with all the
Injuries that the soil has 10 offer.
not only can he keep those domestic
animals which are so helpful In the
life OF man. TO supply his own table,
but he can produce sufficient 10 mar
ket and make him a livelihood. AZ
the same time II provides him
quiet home. away from the hustle OF
the city. yet within easy access when
he desires to be there.
Enjoys City Recreation.
To market he goes one day with
his butter. his eggs. his fresh vege
tables and whatever else he has
elected to raise. and the next night
sees him at the theater enjoying the
latest play. The life is perfect.
Agriculture. or the new science"
as II is called. Accompanies many
things. Among them. II allows the
table to be supplied almost wholly
b. home production. "a condition
dreamed OF by every urban dweiler
ms the ultimate ideal OF his life: II
allows the intensive culture OF poul-
try. chicken raising on a scale that
not only keeps the home table boun.
tifully supplied and gives "A bit OF pin
money. but Il may be developed until
II supplies the entire livelihood OF the
thrifty acreculturist.
Annual Profit. $4,000
Figures show that an average OF
approximately 81 per hen can be re-
allied each year BY the chicken rails
er and. according to the expert EN-.
pioyed as advisor TO the people Of
Alderxood Manor, 1900 chickens may
be- kept on "A plot Of three and one
half acres and a profit OF close 10
$4,000 realized yearly on them. With
the remainder OF the rive-acre plot
devoted to fruits and berries and VA
rious sorts Of gardening. besides a
pientcous plot left for a yard. COM
one Of these miniature farms.
The place where the science OF
acrecuiture has been developed to Its
final analysis, developed probably
more than any similar community Of
the same idea anywhere in the
United States. liz AIderwood Manor.
located on the automobile highway
half way between Everett and Sc.
attic.
Experts TO Instruct
Nothing has been neglected by the
Puget Mill company in their effort
to make Alderwood Manor complete
in every detail. and the surroundings
are not only pleasant. as may be dis
covered anywhere, but also the spirit
OF cooperation and industry are
much in evidence. and there are ex-
perts ready at all times 10 instruct
in everything from home canning TO
landscape gardening.
IL has been discovered that the
land In Western Washington If
especially adaptable 10 the raising
OF filbert nuts. and the company
has employed a noted horticultur-
ist versed In their culture. who Is
helping the people OF the commun-
ity TO select and plant their trees
In an effort 10 bring about another
profitable industry.
The convenience Of the location
OF Alderwood Manor alleviates the
difficulty OF the newcomer cutting
off all connection with his bust
ness In the city, should he desire
to keep on until his little farm Is
under way, which might be I'm
some cases a matter Of q month
or more. Seattle Il but As minutes
away by train, while Everett IL
much less, and the train service
Is very good. being hourly. As
the automobile highway from Ev.
erett to Seattle runs directly past.
auto owners are much nearer the
city in time. even than those who
travel by train.
Have All Conveniences
In going to live on these city
farms. one renounces none Of the
conveniences Of the city proper,
while acquiring much larger
breathing space and finer air and
quieter environment. All such
conveniences as telephones. electric
lights and quick transportation are
there, while an educational hall
built by The Puget Mil company for
the use of the community, pro-
vides social center at which week
~ dances and motion picture shows
are held and many other types
Of entertainment are planned for
the summer. Spacious grounds sur.
round the community house and
lawn fetes are among those enter.
tainments planned by the congenlaI
people Of the community.
AlderWOod Manor provides "a