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milk, is very great. Such a course may secure the desired 

 object for a time, but the evil effects are sure to present 

 themselves before long. It is safest, and certainly most 

 profitable, to feed moderately, and thus secure the health 

 of the animals and of their progeny. 



"Silos," "Ensilage," are echoed from various parts' 

 of the country, and astonish us with their new and mar- 

 vellous stories. If we throw overboard one-half of what 

 is said in their praise, enough is left to deepen the interest 

 they have already created. While some are rushing 

 wildly into an undeveloped theory, others are calmly and 

 judiciously exploring its mysteries, and the results of 

 their investigations will determine one of the most im- 

 portant questions that has ever arisen regarding agricul- 

 tural products. 



I do not question the excellence of the artificial food 

 given to cows and other animals, as I do not, and cannot, 

 know all about it. Because of the impossibility of know- 

 ing all about it, as I know all about the grasses, grains 

 and beets I give my pets, I refuse to use any. 



Sometimes, in travelling, I have been inclined to suspect 

 that hotel men were feeding me on artificial food, it was 

 so awfully tough. If the art of making roast-beef and 

 beef-steak out of gutta-percha has been discovered, I 

 shall be inclined to suspect that I have been thus victim- 

 ized. So long as I protect my herd, it shall not be 

 troubled in any such way. That I may not be accused of 

 being too particular, I acknowledge that the best of every- 

 thing is good enough for my animals, though none too 

 good. Dwelling upon this subject I am reminded of the 

 unfortunate fellow who had been advised by his doctor 



