264 ILLINOIS STATE DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION 



This may not seem like much loss, but if all the facts concerning 

 this method of creaming were known, it would be used much 

 less than it is. Butter fat is lost, thin cream is obtained, which 

 is often contaminated with all the impurities of the water. The 

 cream may have a watery flavor which leaves its effect on the 

 butter. 



The most satisfactory method of obtaining cream from 

 milk on the farm, is by the use of a standard make of hand 

 separator. The cost of the machine may seem high, but when 

 the amount of butter fat is compared with the butter fat obtained 

 from the same milk by other methods, the farmer can easily 

 figure how long it will take before he can make the cost of the 

 machine. 



'' What separator shall we buy?" is a question that we are 

 often asked. There are several makes of hand separators on 

 the market. The principle upon which they do their work is 

 practically the same. But there is a difference in the efficiency 

 and durability of them. If the farmer has a preference for a 

 certain make and is satisfied that it will do good work, that is 

 the separator for him to buy. But the man who has no prefer- 

 ence, who simply wants a good machine, should not accept one 

 that has not been thoroughly tested. 



If the separator is put in and operated, capacity tested, and 

 the skim milk tested for butter fat by the agent or salesman, be 

 sure the following is adhered to : The handle of the separator 

 must not be turned faster than the number of turns indicated on 

 the handle or stated in the book of instruction. There are ma- 

 chines that will not do close skimming at regulation speed, but 

 will do very efficient work at a greatly increased speed. In- 

 creased speed means greater wearing of the running parts and 

 more work. See that the capacity is what it is claimed to be 

 and that everything about the separator is well constructed of 

 good material. 



General Instructions for the Care and Handling of the Hand Separator. 



Set the machine perfectly level on a solid floor. To be 

 sure that no dirt or grit has found its way into the gearing, clean 

 all parts thoroughly before using. All the parts that come in 



