THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



Home," which chronicles our initiation into 

 farm life. 



When cleaning milk, cream or butter 

 utensils, wash first in cold water, and scrub 

 with a brush kept specially for the purpose. 

 Use soda or salt, but never soap or wash pow- 

 ders. When thoroughly clean, rinse in scald- 

 ing water, and depend on draining and airing 

 to dry them instead of using a cloth. 



YOUNG CATTLE 



A cow should be bred about three months 

 after calving. Bellowing and restlessness 

 are the signs to be observed. The calf is 

 carried nine months, and should be taken 

 from the cow's presence as soon as dropped, 

 for then both are saved the pain of separa- 

 tion, and a calf who cannot distinguish be- 

 tween a real mother and a substitute, will ac- 

 cept hand-feeding without trouble. 



The first milk drawn from the cow should 

 be given to the calf, as it contains qualities 



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