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/RON AND 5TEEL 



The following are some of the variable factors entering into the 

 question of whether or not a farmer ought to have a forge on his 

 farm : 



1. Distance to a reliable blacksmith 



(a) Is the latter there the year around? 

 (1)) Are his charges reasonable? 



2. Character of roads and available means of transporta- 

 tion. 



-v Amount and character of work to be done. 

 4. Mechanical ability of the farmer. 



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