MISCELLANEOUS WORK 67 



manure, spreading lime, hauling and preparing stove wood, 

 hauling and storing ice, visiting the herds of successful farmers, 

 attending the farmers' course, reading books on the culture of 

 crops, on the breeding, care, and feeding of live stock, and on the 

 best methods of marketing farm produce. This is the time of 

 year for the farmer to work a short day and take time for self- 

 improvement. 



