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(this time matched and smooth inside) are used. This makes a very 

 good silo as long as it lasts, but the wood cannot dry readily between 

 these layers, rot sets in and in a few years a new lining is needed. This 

 kind was built largely some years ago, but is not to be recommended 



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Figure 10. Wood-lined silo. The second paper and the Uilrd sheeting are not needed 

 In Missouri. The outer covering is good, but rather too expensive. 



(After King.) 



on account of its short life, unless the silo is to be built under peculiar 

 local conditions. Fig. No. 10 shows method of placing sheeting and paper 

 The inside layer of boards and the second layer of paper are not needed 

 in Missouri, neither is the outside boarding essential. 



Mr. H. C. Goodrich, Calhoun, Henry county, Mo., and Mr. James 

 Elliot, Windsor, Henry county, Mo., have silos made in this manner. 

 They report good silage and satisfaction thus far, but in 10 or 12 years 

 from time of building a new lining will likely be required. 



STAVE SILOS. (ready MADE.) 



The demand for silos is so great that there are now on the market 

 several makes of ready-made stave silos. These are merely immense, 



