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with no bottom. Around the lower edge a puckering string 

 is run in to tie around the leg. Next, cords two-thirds the 

 length of the bag are made fast to the top of it, and then 

 sewed to the bottom, so the lower third pouches below and 

 outside of the puckering cord. The top is held up by cords 

 fastened to old harness, kept on the horse. The poultice is 

 poured in, a bountiful quantity being used. Such a bandage 

 will hold it in place without waste or failure unless the injury 

 itch or pain severely. Then the animal will use its teeth 

 upon it, if allowed to reach it. 



If animals must be killed, humanity requires that it be 

 done in the quickest and least painful manner. 

 For shooting a horse, place the pistol muzzle 

 within a few inches of the head, and shoot at 

 the place marked above by a dot, aiming 

 to ward the center of the head. If it must be 

 done by blows, blindfold, and with a heavy axe 

 or hammer strike at the same spot as above. 

 Two vigorous, well directed blows should make death sure. 

 Be careful not to shoot or strike too low. 



If there is no other way to get rid of dead carcasses cover 

 them with earth a few inches deep and burn them. The 

 earth will absorb a good part of the gases and when burning 

 put on more. When all burned, cover up well with earth 

 and then mix the mass and sow it broadcast on any land and 

 it will tell wonderfully. 



Spare me up and spare me down, 

 But spare me not on level ground. 



