CHAPTER XII. 



THE CREW. 



It is the duty of the manager to see that everything 

 is operating properly; look after the welfare and 

 comfort of the crew and see that each performs the 

 task assigned him; economize time and keep the 

 expense down so as to accomplish the most work with 

 the least outlay; and in general, lay out and plan 

 the work so that there is no waste of time either on 

 the part of the machine or the men attending it. 

 Much of the success of the machine depends upon 

 this. 



To make the machine do its best, it is necessary that 

 each man should perform his part; this should be 

 seen to by the manager and the allotment of work 

 should be under his exclusive control. There is no 

 place where there is greater necessity for a head and 

 leader than around a threshing machine. The man- 

 ager should assert his rights in a firm and mild man- 

 ner, should never lose his temper or show anger, 

 should not abuse any one or permit any bullying 

 among the crew. It is very demoralizing to have a 

 bully among the crew, especially if he be permitted to 

 exercise his inclinations on his fellow workmen. Har- 

 mony in the crew rests largely with the manager, and 

 he should see to proper adjustment there as well as in 

 the machine itself. 



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