QUALITY IN WIRE FENCING 



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the users of wire fencings, in demanding light wire and 

 low prices, fix the two factors which lead to the rapid 

 corrosion of the fencings. No dealer carries all weights 

 and widths, since it means too much idle capital, and too 

 much used space for storage. He will carry those 

 which have the best demand in his locaHty, in fullest 

 stock, though generally advising a good quality. This 

 advice the suspicious buyer believes, too often, to be a 



Barley, Growing in Six by Ten Foot Frame, in Summer Yard. Stiff Netting 

 and Good Bracing are Imperative 



trick to get more money out of him. He is likely to be 

 cramped for money anyhow, perhaps carrying a mortgage. 

 But, no matter what a special buyer wants, he is likely 

 to have to take what the majority demand; since the 

 general call influences the stock that is put in. Mr. 

 A. S. Cushman, Assistant Director, Office of Public 

 Roads, who had charge of the fencing investigation, 



