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THE BOOK OF CORN 



circle is formed. The studs are placed in an upright 

 position, toenailed to the sill and secured at the top by 

 means of a plate constructed similar to the sill. 



The frame is now ready to be covered and lined. 

 The best results for the lining are secured by using 

 two or three layers of half-inch boards between which 

 layers of tar paper are placed. First nail a layer of the 



Fig 35— Cheap Stave Silo 



In Wisconsin 



boards horizontally as close together as possible, then 

 put on a layer of good tar paper and cover this with 

 a second layer of boards. Put on another layer of 

 boards, etc, taking care to break joints with each pre- 

 vious layer. For covering the outside put on a layer of 

 half-inch boards, as before indicated, then a layer of 



