Agricultural and rural extension schools in Ireland . ith comparatively large families, and all seemed to have some relatives—children, brothers, or sisters—in the United States. The small-holdings move-ment has not stopped emigration, but it has made agriculture and rural lifemore hopeful. The contrast between the old thatched-roof, one-story cottageand the new two-story, slate-roofed home, with a large yard and flower garden,well laid out and by a substantial wall, is very marked. The newhomes are much more comfortable, even if less picturesque, than the old white-washed cottage wi
Agricultural and rural extension schools in Ireland . ith comparatively large families, and all seemed to have some relatives—children, brothers, or sisters—in the United States. The small-holdings move-ment has not stopped emigration, but it has made agriculture and rural lifemore hopeful. The contrast between the old thatched-roof, one-story cottageand the new two-story, slate-roofed home, with a large yard and flower garden,well laid out and by a substantial wall, is very marked. The newhomes are much more comfortable, even if less picturesque, than the old white-washed cottage with the low roof and the unpleasant sanitary surroundings. The Government in several instances has made loans to small holders forthe purpose of enabling them to purchase tools, manures, stock or other capitalto an extent of perhaps £.50 per individual. These loans are made at 3 percent; in general no repayment except interest is required for a few years, andthe loan need not be entirely repaid until the expiration of 10 years. _2lxS> ^ 4^. NOT?CE TO 60RR0WER This card is to be kept in thispocket and returned withthe book. No book will be loaned withoutpresentation of the borrowerscard. This book must be returned onor before the last date stampedon the card. If not requested by anotherborrower the loan may, onapplication, be renewed. This book must not be markedor mutilated in any way. In case of loss its value must bepaid to the Librarian. Any violation of these rules maydeprive the borrower of anyfurther privileges of theLibrary. Departtnent oj Education^ Toronta.
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