Fig. 77. — A com hook and knives used in harvesting corn fodder. A 

 "horse" used in shocking corn fodder. A home-mado sled cutter. 

 The sled is drawn by a horse between two rows, the stalks being cut 

 by sharp knives on each side. Two operators stand on the sled. 



The lower figure illustrates a system of cutting by hand, in order to 

 economize steps. 



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