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drive-way on the third story, but this construction 

 is not usually practical unless a fairly steep hill- 

 side is available to help gain entrance. As far as 

 possible the mows should be kept clear of all cross 

 timbers that interfere with the free use of grappel 

 horse-forks or slings in unloading hay or un- 

 threshed grain. 



The so-called "gambrel" or "hip" roof gives 

 much more overhead storage room than the usual 

 gable type and at a relatively small increased cost. 

 Even when economy is very necessary, a first-class 

 metal roof or perhaps even better, a slate roof, wUl 

 be cheapest in the end. It may be added that a 

 system of lightning-rods properly installed ought 

 to enable the dairyman to rest better during 

 thunder-showers. 



