96 A MODEL DAIRY BARN. 



milk intended for it, instead of being crowded by a larger calf, which is tiable 

 to get more than its share. One condition is just as bad as the other, namely, 

 overfeeding or underfeeding. 



All stalls have an iron bracket just over the stanchion of each animal, where- 

 the name and number of every animal, printed on a cardboard, is slipped into 

 an opening at the end of such a device. In this manner the attendant soon 

 becomes familiar with the name and number of each animal. Every animal 

 has an ear tag number, which number appears on the cardboard above mentioned. 



BOOK-KEEPING ON THE FARM. 



It is very essential to success that all live stock owners and farmers keep an 

 accurate book account of all income and expenditures on the farm, but as time 

 rolls on these detailed duties sometimes become burdensome and are apt to be 

 neglected. 



Right here the writer wishes to offer a suggestion, gathered from actual 

 experience in conducting his own farm. Open a bank account with a sound and 

 well established bank and deposit every dollar received from the farm with the 

 bank. Pay all your bills and expenses by check on the bank, and at the close of 

 the year you will have an accurate book account of every dollar received and 

 every dollar paid out. From this record you can readily see the exact source 

 of your income, and also see how much was paid out for improvements, and 

 how much for the several items of expense. This will give you intelligent informa- 

 tion as to what items of expense are too large, and where economy should be 

 practised. 



Another great advantage in paying bills by check is, that you always have 

 the record before you and you run no danger of paying bills twice. 



All of this book-keeping is done by your bank without any expense to you, 

 and it puts the farm on a good business basis and enables you to determine your 

 exact yearly income and expenses. 



Should, you as a farmer or live stock owner, desire to borrow money, you can 

 usually do it to the best advantage from the bank where you keep your account. 

 They will advise you as to the rate of interest they charge, and will keep you 

 posted as to when the interest and principal falls due. This, also, saves you a 

 certain amount of book-keeping. 



Also should you have surplus funds, which you desire to loan, it is always 

 best to consult your banker as he is well posted and will be glad to advise you 

 as to what investments you should make. Surplus funds can be deposited with 

 the bank and draw interest until a more permanent investment can be made. 



To make a long story short, make your banker your book-keeper and financial 

 advisor. 



It would be more profitable to borrow money from your banker at 10 per cent 

 to buy a pure bred sire to be placed at the head of your herd than to use a mongrel 

 or grade bull at any price. 



Remember that high-grade, well-marked heifer calves will bring considerably 

 more money than will calves without any indication of good breeding. For this 

 reason your additional profits in one season will pay for a good, pure-bred sire. 



