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CANADIAN FARM YEAR BOOK. 



the barn is a very easy matter for 

 a few men. 



After the size is decided upon 

 there is no more work to do until 

 the complete material is unloaded at 

 the station, as these barns are sup- 

 plies from foundation to peak by 

 certain companies in Canada. If the 

 farmer has lumber on the farm which 

 he would like to work into this barn 

 to save expense he can notify the firm 

 of this fact, and the same will be de- 

 ducted from the cost of the barn. 



The barn being of metal construc- 

 tion, if properly erected, and the 

 joints and bolts protected, will of 

 course outlast the wooden barn. 



Then again there is also a saving 

 on insurance. 



According to the manufacturers, 

 the cost of a steel truss barn is no 

 greater than the old wooden style, 

 and from a practical standpoint it 

 looks better, lasts longer, provides 

 more room to a given area, and is 

 fire and lightning proof to a far 

 greater degree. 



At any rate, the steel truss barn 

 should be given a trial, and those 

 who would like to get first hand in- 

 formation, can obtain it by writing 

 to a few of the many farmers in On- 

 tario and Western Canada who have 

 erected them. 



Mechanics as Applied to the Farm. 



How to keep Farm Implements. 



All farm implements should be 

 kept under cover and cared for when 

 not in use. The mowing machine, 

 reaper, plows and all other imple- 

 ments having bright surfaces, should 

 have these covered with a mixture 

 of kerosene and lampblack, when put 

 away. It is easily rubbed off when 



they are wanted again, and the sur- 

 faces thus retain their polish. When 

 left in the field over night they should 

 be rubbed with an oiled cloth. Only 

 pure oil, unsalted, should be used. 

 A pint will last long and save many 

 dollars. 



You will be surprised, on trial, how 

 small a space is really required to 



PERSPECTIVE VIEW 



OF 



SPLIT-LOQ DRAG. 



Construction of Split-Log Drag. 



store all tools, and small farm imple- 

 ments from thp weather. An open 

 shed will dw tor wagons, sleds, har- 

 rows, and that class of machinery; 

 but a closed room is necessary for 

 plows and other implements having 

 bright surfaces. If they are exposed 



under an unenclosed roof the mois- 

 ture of the atmosphere is apt to rust 

 them in damp weather, to say noth- 

 ing of injury from dust and the dan- 

 ger that they will be stolen by night 

 prowlers while the farmer is asleep. 

 In this day of improved imple- 



