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How THE FARM PAYS. 



the yards. The second shows the side view; the third is the cellar, 

 R, R, being the root bins, with a root cutter at G. The feeding box 

 is at F; at C is the cistern; T, T, are meal bins; K is the boiler and 

 B the stairs up to the main floor. The plan of the pens on the main 

 floor is as follows: The first pen is for the boar in use, and has a, 



raised floor, with an outer door for the convenience of neighbors" 

 sows brought for service. The other pens are for sows and pigs. 

 Each is provided with an iron feed trough and with a feed shute. 

 Each pen is provided with a guard rail for the protection of the 

 young pigs, which is placed six inches above the floor and six inches 



