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A full explanation of the Babcock system (by which the 

 farmer is paid for the number of pounds of butter fat actually 

 furnished by him), and how to put it into practical opera- 

 lion, lias already been published.* This system offers en- 

 couragement for every one to improve his herd by weeding 

 out the unprofitable cows and putting in their places only 

 those that wjll produce good yields of rich milk. 



Under the space system those farmers having extra cows 

 that are well taken care of simply help out their shiftless 

 neighbors who keep inferior animals. That the latter class 

 of farmers is glad to be thus aided, and is as a rule op- 

 posed to any change, is not to be wondered at. How long 

 the more thrifty, painstaking farmers will be willing to con- 

 tinue this, is a question for them to decide. 



* " Creamery Practice," by J. B. Liudsey, published by Dairy Bureau, 20 Devon- 

 shire Street, Bostou, Mass. 



