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a workbench, a pair of sawhorses, and a grindstone, and that this 

 entire c(iiiipment for a shop can be secured for about SI 00 in a fair 

 quahty of goods, wliile for $150 tools of excellent quality can be 

 obtained . 



The great number of general-purpose items, other than those men- 

 tioned, together with those for use in connection with the producing 

 enterprises, and the stock of materials needed for the repair of farm 

 equipment will easily bring the t-otal cost of a good worldng equip- 

 ment in miscellaneous articles up to $250. The expenditure of this 

 sum for this purpose in the organization of the farm is probably 

 out of the question for many farmers, but due consideration at the 

 outset for the necessary investment in minor items will save much 

 inconvenience and disappointment later. 



SUMMARY. 



Few farmers realize the extent of their investment in small items 

 of equipment or the time and inconvenience involved in buying 

 numerous articles singly or in small lots. Before planning the farm 

 equipment, due consideration should be given to the necessary outlay 

 for minor items, and w^iere possible the latter should be secured at 

 one purchase, thereby saving time and, usually, money. The pur- 

 chase of these articles in such a manner will mean a total expenditure 

 sufficient to impress the farmer with the need for their systematic 

 care. The minor items for a general farm of 160 acres in Oliio and 

 other middle Western States will probably cost from $200 to $300. 



Approved : 



James Wilson, 



Secretary of Agriculture. 



Washington, D. C, November 30, 1909. 



[Cir. 44.] 



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