200 THE BUSINESS OF FAEMING 



has its workshop with heating facilities so that in 

 the winter season repairs can be made to ma- 

 chinery. 



But few of us properly care for our plows and 

 cultivators. When through with them for the day 

 or season, instead of applying to the moldboard 

 points and shovels, oil or grease in the form of 

 paste, we allow them to be exposed to weather 

 conditions which bring on the rust that prevents 

 scouring, and causes the irritating annoyances 

 and improper plowing or cultivation. And often 

 when we put away our machinery in our ample 

 sheds we forget that dampness and rust will per- 

 meate into those sheds the same as though ex- 

 posed to weather conditions, and so forget the 

 application of grease and paint that will protect 

 and preserve from these troubles. 



There is joy and pleasure in working with the 

 good piece of farm machinery in our fields if it 

 be in perfect condition in all its parts, for in this 

 condition it does its work well. Much of the neg- 

 lect to care for farm machines is occasioned by the 

 same force that causes neglect of farm fences, 

 buildings, farm surroundings generally, neglect of 

 soil, etc. It is the spirit of neglect that fastens 

 itself upon the lives of men in every branch of 

 trade or business. This spirit is chiefly brought 

 about by discouragements, discontent with our lot, 

 dreaming for things beyond our stations, lack of 

 ability, and often to laziness. 



We have already shown the force of discourage- 

 ment upon the lives and habits of men. If we 

 could but get in tune with our business and be 

 given the vision of its wonderful possibilities, 



