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THE PEOPLE'S FARM AND STOCK CYCLOPEDIA. 



FIG. 92. A CHEAP BAG-HOLDER. 



A device for holding bags is shown in Fig. 92. A strong 



table can be cheaply made, and 

 your tinner will charge but little 

 for a tin or sheet iron funnel. The 

 funnel when pressed down closely 

 will hold the bag in place. This 

 could be used without the funnel 

 by attaching the bag to small hooks 

 on the table. 



Fig. 93 shows a good form of 

 press for small cheeses. The amount 

 of pressure can be regulated by 

 moving the hoop near or farther 

 from the fulcrum, and also by increasing the weight. In press- 

 ing cheese the pressure must 

 be light at first or the cream 

 will run off with the whey. 

 The same press can be used 

 for lard, jelly, etc. 



There should be in every 

 stable a closet where curry- 

 combs, brushes, open links, 



r^fliLi-r 

 FIG. 93. A HOME-MADE PRESS. 



rings, simple remedies, etc., can be kept free from dust and 



vermin. It can be made and 

 attached to the wall as shown 

 in Fig. 94. A similar closet 

 with hooks, instead of shelves, 

 can be arranged for the buggy 

 harness, and the horse blankets 

 can be either hung up or folded 

 and laid on the bottom. 



The harness often needs the 

 " stich in time " which will save 

 the annoyance of a break in an 

 emergency or a trip to town, 

 and with some oak barrel staves 

 a cheap and convenient clump 



FIG. 94. BARN-CLOSET. 



