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mine. They cannot be the same, because he 

 has taken from one of his cows 40 cans (680 

 pounds) of milk in ten days. None of my 

 cows will hold as much in twenty-four hours, 

 to say nothing of gaining on that. 



I mention this here to show that others 

 can get just as good feed and results by using 

 my system and device as I do. The gov- 

 ernors are an economical investment in any 

 silo ; but the better the silo, the more perfect 

 will be the preserved fodder. 



The importance of this system may be seen 

 when we notice how it differs from ordinary 

 ensilage. By this system, the forage is pre- 

 served without heat or fermentation, without 

 foul odor, without any waste; it is contin- 

 ually improving in the silo, is soft and pulpy, 

 and is improving in feeding value while being 

 fed out ; as long as it lasts, its quality is im- 

 proved, its assimilation and feeding value aug- 

 mented, by soaking in its own juice under 

 pressure, under similar but improved condi- 

 tions to canned goods. 



These conditions are quite the reverse with 

 ensilage. Ensilage is not uniform in quality, 

 and different lots vary very much. Even with 

 the same amount of care, it cannot be de- 

 pended upon for quality in any case, which 



