American farming and stock raising, with useful facts for the household, devoted to farming in all its departments . ises, and may be very easily constructed. The farmer and his boys may do much in theway of such simple home ornamentatiom by spending a few days in this manner when thefarm work is not pressing. It is astonishing how much can be done towards making a homepleasant and attractive, by devoting an occasional day, or a few hours now and then, to such anobject. Such structures need not be elaborate, or expensive. A lattice work of rough,unplaned material, when covered with vines, will
American farming and stock raising, with useful facts for the household, devoted to farming in all its departments . ises, and may be very easily constructed. The farmer and his boys may do much in theway of such simple home ornamentatiom by spending a few days in this manner when thefarm work is not pressing. It is astonishing how much can be done towards making a homepleasant and attractive, by devoting an occasional day, or a few hours now and then, to such anobject. Such structures need not be elaborate, or expensive. A lattice work of rough,unplaned material, when covered with vines, will answer the pm-pose just as well as oneof nicely finished wood. Various plans for such structures can be devised, according to theskill and taste of the owner. Painting is not essential for the preservation of the wood. Anmch easier and cheaper method is to thoroughly saturate all the wood-work—as soon as thesiructure is completed—with crude petroleum, applied with a coarse brush. Light wood-work, when thus treated, will remain perfectly sound for many years, which, if not oiled,would decay in a short PART III. DOMESTIC ANIMALS. THE HORSE. THE history of the horse is an interesting one, and is closely connected with that ofmankind, he having been in all ages of the worlds record, mans willing and faithfulservant, ready at all times to do his bidding—sharing his toils, hardships, and dan-gers. Whether on the field of battle, or aiding in the peaceful pursuits of life, he is everfaithful and true to his master. He is also one of the most intelligent of the brute creation, second to none in this respect,—unless it be the dog,—while he is unexcelled by any of the other quadrupeds, wild or tame,in the beauty and elegance of form, and gracefulness of motion. Among the domestic ani-mals, the horse has Bfeen the one upon which the most time, attention, and affection have beenbestowed by not only the most enlightened, but barbarous races also, and it is quite safe toass
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