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to be shown. We are all inclined to be selfish and 

 to be filled with egotism. Each one of us thinks 

 his way is the best and what he does is right. 

 But mistakes are so easy, yes, we have all made 

 mistakes. And while we dislike to admit or take 

 the blame for any losses from our mistakes, we 

 all are hoping right down in our hearts to do better 

 and to accomplish more, yes, much more some day. 



We do not want to stay in the rut, so to speak, 

 however much we deny there is any rut, and we 

 note with pride the very marked advancement 

 and improvement in all other lines such as in 

 automobiles, flying machines, wireless telegraphy, 

 wireless telephones, moving pictures and phono- 

 graphs, all of which contribute to our comfort, 

 pleasure and entertainment, and we rejoice, then 

 why should we be content with the present farm 

 methods and their uncertain and sometimes 

 meager profits. 



When we consider what has been done we can 

 but realize there may be some further advance- 

 ment and improvement in the many practical 

 lines of farm work, if we put forth a little mental, 

 as well as physical effort. Observe, see things, 

 then do some real thinking. We are sure this 

 will result in a more certain annual cash income 

 per acre. 



What was it that gave us, only a few years ago, 

 such little faith in farm results? Why was it so 

 difficult to keep good men on the farms and at 

 work along lines that we know ought to be most 

 profitable? Why so much discouragement? Were 

 it possible for the average farmer to turn to bus- 



