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In ditches where there is a large quantity of water and 

 an accumulation of leaves, a light five-grained fork should 

 be used; but if the bottom is very soft, a five-grained 

 drag must be used from the bank to take out the leaves, 

 and a scoop for earth. 



In wet ditches men should be provided with waders 

 or long watertight clogs. All rubbish growing on the 

 banks of ditches should be cut, otherwise it will fall 

 down and block the drain. 



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