INTRODUCTION. 



Inventive talent has completely revolutionized the 

 processes of farming. The work which required the 

 labor of many, under primitive methods, is now better 

 done by one person with the aid of improved appliances. 

 To explain and illustrate some of the most practical 

 and easily made appliances is the object of this volume. 

 They are such .as secure greater comfort to domestic 

 animals, provide supplies of wholesome water, economize 

 labor and assist in dispatching much of the important 

 work on the farm. The hints and suggestions herein 

 contained are the result of practical experience. It is 

 believed that every farmer, gardener, householder, in 

 fact every one interested in labor-saving contrivances, 

 will find very much of interest and value in this volume. 



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