Cement for the Farm. 



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and seven inches at the two ends (Fig. 19). All fence posts should be 

 reinforced. 



Posts are not difficult to mold. A stiff, strong mold is required, 

 made in the shape of a trough, larger at one end than the other and 

 tapering on all four sides. (See Fig. 20.) The wiring attachments 

 can be placed on the open side of the form. The aggregate used in 







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Fisrure 20. Fence posts. 



the concrete should not exceed three-fourths inch in size of pieces. 

 The concrete must not be too wet and should be firmly tamped into 

 the molds. The forms can be removed in from 48 to 60 hours, de- 

 pending upon the conditions. They should be protected from the 

 :sun and air currents, and kept moist for four or five days. 



