. Our farm and building book. . , by a s&ries of ex-tended experiments it cost an averageof 64 cents per ton to take corn fromthe field and run it through the chop-per and pack it into the silos. Thisaverage was taken from figures madeon the ground while examining thework on thirty-one farms. The cost varied on the differentfarms from 46 cents a ton to 86 centsa ton. The difference was accountedfor by long or short hauls and gen-eral convenience, but more particular-ly by having the working force prop-erly balanced, which really meansefficient head work. Some farmers actually paid a pre-mium o
. Our farm and building book. . , by a s&ries of ex-tended experiments it cost an averageof 64 cents per ton to take corn fromthe field and run it through the chop-per and pack it into the silos. Thisaverage was taken from figures madeon the ground while examining thework on thirty-one farms. The cost varied on the differentfarms from 46 cents a ton to 86 centsa ton. The difference was accountedfor by long or short hauls and gen-eral convenience, but more particular-ly by having the working force prop-erly balanced, which really meansefficient head work. Some farmers actually paid a pre-mium of 100 per cent for poor man-agement. To Figure Silo Capacity for VariousSize Silos In a deep silo, it packs closer andweighs more to the cubic foot. Thereis an economical value in buildingdeep silos and there is no correspond-ing disadvantage. The same founda-tion and the same roof covers theadditional height. The additionalcost of elevating cut corn from thehopper is not very great. When the Ground Floor Plan of Barn A252L. SPECIALLY DESIGNED BARN FOR FANCY STOCK . 74 by 40 foot gambrel roof barn with special accommodations for twelve cows and six horses. We can furnish complete set of blue-printed working pkTs and typewritten specifications for only $ per set. When ordering, ask for Design A252L. Special Barn for a Small Farm—Design A252L This plan shows a barn 40 teetwide and 74 feet long, designed forspecial operations where fancy stockis bred and cared for by the farmers have a special abilityin the breeding line. Their animalsare recognized as being a little betterthan others of the same breed. Suchmen want especial accommodationsfor their high-priced animals, wherethey can visit them any time of theday or night. They want the bestsilage, the best hay, the best grain,the best of everything, and thechances are, they want a man tosleep in the building right with theanimals. They want box stalls andopen stalls. They want feed bins andthey want all the modern
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