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ally effected, in a remarkably short time, by a cupful of peppermint 

 water and a teaspoonfiil of laudanum. 



The great secret of keepini^ all animals is to tend them carefully and 

 keep them well. Let the lard said to be subject to disease be well 

 drained and better farmed ; let the bad herbage and cold beds of the 

 cattle be cured and they will be healthier and thrive better. It is better 

 always to pay the cake-crusher or the miller, than to pay the veterinary 

 «iuro;eon, however skillful he may be. 



In conclusion, treat the cow well, and she will be grateful. Let all 

 your proceedings be dictated by humanity and kindness, and a more 

 patient and grateful servant you cannot have. 



