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pests off against > the bushes, and any lot 

 worthy the name of pasture should have a 

 pond or stream for her to wade into; but 

 when fifty feet of rope or chain limit her 

 wanderings, be thoughtful enough to select 

 a shady spot for her tenting ground, and 

 keep fresh, cool water within her reach. 

 Before turning her out in the morning, brush 

 off with some one of the good fly lotions; 

 and on the few record-breaking days which 

 visit us every summer, soak a burlap horse- 

 blanket in water and throw it over her; the 

 evaporation will keep her cool. If that 

 seems too much trouble, at least let her 

 have a comfortable siesta in a darkened 

 stable from one o'clock until three-thirty. 

 It is the single cow which usually suffers 

 the most, so it is comparatively easy to re- 

 lieve the trouble. A herd compels a prop- 

 erly fenced pasture, where they are free to 

 wander at will. Selfishly, the cow's comfort 

 should be attended to during the summer, 

 for she will give more and better milk. 



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