The Seattle Star Newspaper, May 31, 1917, Page 7

‘family may live on these terms. STAR—THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1917. PAGE 7 “THE NEW LIFE OF THE LAND” AT ALDERWOOD MANOR CHAPTER ONE This is the next great step in civilization. In other words, the advantages of both city and country must be nicely blended into a New Life of the Land within reach of the masses of men and satisfying to all their needs, social and intellectual as well as economic. THE NEW SCIENCE In response to the world’s great need, the New Science of Living from a Little Land has grown up during the past few vears, beginning in California and spreading widely throughout the United States. It is based upon the small landholding near the popu- lous center, so that our “little lander” is of the city, though not in the city, except when he cares to be. Often he goes back and forth on week days, thus retaining his hold upon the pay-roll, at least until well established in his own self-sufficient home. The first principle in the economic program is ‘‘Feed yourself.” To this end a generous table is deliberately planned, often far in advance, even to the working out of the detailed bili-of-fare. This is followed by a scheme of ordered production, greatly assisted by the Planting Table, showing just what and how and when to plant to meet this Living Program. It is amazing how well a A recent writer in the T° MAKE the city Rural and the country Urban— LOS ANGELES TIMES says: “The agriculturist is not taught to live on less. He is taught that the human animal is entitled to the best on earth, and you can take the menu program for the past year from twenty of the most afflu- ent homes in Los Angeles and find nothing but what is duplicated or served better in the Acre-Garden homes in Southern California.” Having made sure of the generous living, in a home of his own, where the landlord never asks for the rent, the New Man of the Land concentrates upon one or two spe- cialties for cash income. Given favorable physical conditions and good instruc- tion, any man can become expert in one or two lines of production, and it is better to know one thing well than to know a dozen things indifferently. The scientific product of this new way of using the land is a sure and comfortable living with a reasonable competence for old age—a result that rightfully belongs to every man who does his share of the world’s work. THE SOCIAL HEARTHSTONE Bread and butter constitute a vital part of a living, but by no means the whole of life. The hungry heart must be fed. Man is a social animal, and during the past few decades his town-dwelling instinct has been developed to the highest point. There can be no great expansion upon the soil except upon terms which satisfy this craving for human association, even of organized society. The New Life of the Land meets this need just as per- fectly as it meets the need of three square meals a day and of provision for the future. Qur “‘ittle lander” does not sacrifice the advantages which civilization has massed in the great city, but in his own suburban community has all the facilities for a charming and satisfying social, intellectual and spiritual existence. ~ The Club House supplies his social hearthstone, just as his own chimney-corner supplies his family hearthstone. The Victrola and the moving pictures bring him the best of music and the drama. The Library opens the whole world of thought to his mind. He has his Town Meeting with discussion of Current Events, his church, his school, his dance and every form of wholesome diversion. In fact, his life is whole and it is based on the solid rock of economic security, which neither War nor Hard Times can shake from its position on the Solid Earth. Seattle’s Share in the “New Lif e of the Land” There are broad-minded men of social vision in Seattle who have been thoughtfully observing the evolution of this New Life during the past few years, and have recently sought opportunity to confer with its Founders and study their Works. They have decided that the time has come when Seattle should embrace this true philosophy of Better Living, and even improve upon anything that has been attempted in the past. We adhere, however, to the fundamental principles comprehended in the New Science, including its charming organization of social life, building our economic plan on_ these three features: 1. The table chiefly supplied by home production. 2. Intensive Poultry Cviture as the first-source of cash income. 3. The Filbert Industry, of which Western Washington enjoys a practical monopoly in America, as the provision for an ultimate competence, with con- sequent ease in old age. | This Mecca for Happiness and Independence is not the mere vision of a fanciful dreamer, but is now—today—a beautiful reality! The door of Oppor- tunity is already open and the Hand of Plenty is beckoning you to Freedom! Quietly—almost secretly—big, successful men of affairs have been toiling and spending thousands of dollars preparing a place where “even those with small means can vie with the rich in their country homes in all the luxuries and opulence of choice products produced on a little land.” If you are one of the thousands craving emancipation from the drudgery of wage toil and the opportunity to work “lovingly for yourself,” it will pay you to read Chapter Two of the “NEW LIFE OF THE LAND” in te- morrow’s (Friday) Star and learn of the Place and the Plan, and how the Puget Mill Company will cordially co-operate with you in getting a Home on the Little Lands. Our Aim: To Organize Prosperity for the People “For the Individual, a Little Land and Liberty; For the Community, Co-operation and Efficiency.’’ Se BS. * ave? PORORN Der eee eae ces Ph