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A sharp plow point saves horseflesh and adds a 

 large per centage in results. 



He who plants and cultivates just at the right time 

 is most certain of a good harvest. 



There has been a greater reduction in the number 

 of sheep producing wool than of people to wear it. 



A good time to buy sheep or anything else is 

 when prices are at the lowest. 



Good judges are taking a hopeful view of the pros- 

 pect for the sheep industry. 



Is life worth living ? Yes, on a well-selected, well- 

 cultivated irrigated farm. 



One man works with a will and is happy. Another, 

 lacking heart, is forever facing obstacles. 



Plant your peach orchard in a good loam soil, well 

 drained, with northern exposure. 



Extermination of affected trees, root and branch, 

 is the only known remedy for peach yellows. 



It is the wise stockman who makes liberal provis- 

 ion to feed with alfalfa at critical periods. 



The grower of two acres or more of strawberries 

 can afford irrigation to insure full crops and fine 

 beriies. 



Dairy cows are benefited by sun-lighted, well-ven- 

 tilated stable accommodations. 



Grow for the home supply first; for the market 

 afterward. 



Fencing kept in good repair saves loss, annoyance 

 and anxiety. 



Plenty of good reading in the farm home will help 

 to keep the young folks contented. 



Windbreaks judiciously planted add greatly to the 

 comfort and attractiveness of the farm home. 



Plant your orchard in the best soil on your farm, if 

 you wish largest returns from the investment. 



Paying the road tax in labor is false economy. 

 Cash buys good machinery and hires good workers. 



The first requirements for good roads solid found- 

 ation and 'perfect drainage. 



Geese breeders for profit use old geese (they never 

 get too old), and young ganders. 



The smaller animals of a herd need protection 

 from the strong and greedy, when in the fattening 

 yards. 



The cow pea is the Southern sheet anchor for fod- 

 der, seed and fertilizer. 



Farming by irrigation demands the highest grade 

 of intelligence and good common sense. 



Common sense and the use of tools make a good 

 mechanic of a good workman of any class. 



That country is most prosperous where its natural 

 adaptations are closely studied and recognised. 



Present low prices are abnormal; they will be a re- 

 covery when the producing causes are removed. 



The real teachers of the world employ plain, sim- 

 ple language ; then everybody can understand. ' 



A great battle is on in the Senate: Meat Trust vs. 

 Sugar Trust. Germany is in it. 



Men who boast they never read a newspaper are 

 generally heralding their own lack of brains. 



Man is constituted to overcome difficulties. Ad- 

 versity is a better teacher than prosperity. 



You cannot grow good pork from a weak, sickly 



Pig- 

 It matters not whose ideas are used: a hog grower 



should know his business thoroughly. 



The comfortable sheep, pig or cow, keeps better 

 on less feed than the uncomfortable one. 



" We live not upon what we eat, but upon what we 

 digest.'' 



Whoever attempts deep well drilling with light and 

 cheap machinery wastes time and money with failure 

 almost a certainty. 



A correspondent suggests that the arid end of 

 the semi-arid teeter-board is down more than half 

 the time. 



Windmill irrigating may be more expensive but, it 

 is more satisfactory as well. 



During winter your hens will appreciate a warm 

 breakfast, and will give you more eggs. 



Warm farm buildings add to the comfort of your 

 stock and save feed. 



Warm buildings will save many bushels of grain 

 and tons of hay. Money saved is as good as a dividend 

 paid. 



It costs less to hold animals in good flesh than to 

 replace it after a season of shrinkage. 



It never pays to breed scrub stock of any kind. 



Feed your hens warm food, in variety, and give 

 them comfortable quarters ; then you may expect a 

 good supply of winter eggs. 



Comfort and beauty may be combined in the con- 

 struction of farm buildings, but comfort should be 

 the first consideration. 



