THE POULTRY BUSINESS 3 
does not go into too deeply) that the begin- 
ner should acquaint himself with and which 
this little book will bring to his notice. 
Most of the help and inspiration derived 
by us from reading the history of some great 
man’s life comes not from the fact alone 
that his was a successful life, but from the 
fact that his success was attained by over- 
coming obstacles such as poverty, the lack 
of an early education or some physical af- 
fliction. 
For this reason any poultry book addressed 
to beginners, written to. induce. novices 
to start in the business, a book which points 
only to successes, but neglects to: warn of 
possible failure, and omits the early steps and 
probable mistakes, the hard work and. the 
disappointments which must all be met and 
overcome before the success is attained, does 
not do justice to the reader who may be de- 
bating his chances of success in the business. 
TOOK UP BUSINESS IN QUEST OF HEALTH 
I came to the country as many others have 
come and will come, looking for health after 
having lost the greatest of God’s blessings in 
the strenuous city business life, that men are 
daily feeling more and more burdensome. 
Being located near a summer resort I came 
