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18. Grooming animals——Not only are well-groomed 
animals more handsome in appearance, but they are 
healthier than similar animals not so treated. Dirt and 
dust in the hair or on the skin are conducive of uncleanli- 
ness, and uncleanliness means an inroad to disease. 
When animals are groomed, the pores of the skin are 
kept open, making it more easy for the skin to perform 
its excretory work. Grooming is not always necessary, 
but if horses and cows are stabled in winter the daily 
use of the currycomb and brush helps the animal and 
saves some feed. 
14. House ventilation—In building farmhouses win- 
dows are never overlooked, and usually are provided in 
sufficient numbers. The great trouble is, they are not 
used enough. In winter in some houses windows are 
seldom if ever opened, and too frequently the shades are 
kept drawn down to protect carpets and furnishings. 
This prevents sunshine from getting in. It is a bad cus- 
FARMHOUSE WITH OUTSIDE SLEEPING ROOMS 
Outside sleeping and living rooms have been added on to this old farmhouse. 
These rooms are protected from insects by fine bronze screening. Canvas and 
bamboo curtains may be let down during bad weather. 
