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larger returns in money when fed to dairy cattle or to fattening 

 steers than when applied to the soil. 



Cottonseed Oil. Cottonseed oil is almost identical in composi- 

 tion with olive oil. Its various grades are used as salad oils and 

 cooking oils, as a lubricant, and in the manufacture of oleomargarine, 

 soaps, and paints. 



Cottonseed Hulls. Cottonseed hulls are tough, woody material 

 and are used in the manufacture of paper and fiber-board from which 

 are made trunks, gear-wheels and many other useful articles. They 

 are often used as a feed for dairy cattle, but they are poor in fats 

 and protein and are usually supplemented with cottonseed meal. 

 Their ash, however, is rich in fertilizing constituents potash, phos- 

 phoric acid and lime and is a valuable fertilizer, although little 

 used. 



