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the joints. The boards also require to be nailed to 

 the joists to prevent rising caused by the steam from 

 cattle underneath. The tar-paper, in addition to 

 keeping vermin from eating the floor, prevents dust 



30. DOUBLE HARPOON HAY FORK. 



from passing through. It is advisable to have as 

 few beams as possible. 



The barn doors should be hung with rollers on Doors and 

 an iron bar. There should be sufficient windows for 

 light, and these so arranged that even when the barn 

 is filled with the crops a number of them will not be 

 covered. 



