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During the first winter after coming from pasture 

 they should be fed fine, tender hay, rowen, or clover 

 much of the time, with now and then a feed of carrots, 

 apples, or small potatoes. Well ripened and thoroughly 

 cured ensilage also makes a good fodder for yearlings as 

 well as for older animals. 



One of the great advantages of the dairy business in 

 connection with other branches of the home farm, is 

 that a regluar monthly income is received and one does 

 not have to wait until the end of the season for money 

 with which to pay bills as they come along. 



Selecting the Family Cow. 



The man who knows the "points" of a good cow can 

 go into the market and buy animals that will be what is 

 desired, but the inexperienced buyer must depend upon 

 the judgment of others. Some farmer friends or some 

 reputable dealer or successful dairyman should be con- 

 sulted. The first and last will advise honestly, and the 

 second will often for a consideration find for you an 

 animal that will be what you want. 



THE FAMILY HORSE. 



Motorcycles, automobiles, and trolley cars have be- 

 come common in almost every village and hamlet, and 

 one may go to almost any section of the country with 

 one of these, yet the family horse is not a thing of the 

 past and prices have been going higher and higher for 

 these for many years. No inanimate machine, no mat- 

 ter how perfect its achievements, can take the place of 

 that family pet that so faithfully and intelligently takes 

 us about for business or pleasure. A good, well-trained 

 horse soon becomes almost a member of the family, 

 and even women and children may safely feed, groom 

 and harness it. (Fig. 89.) 



