Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-09-19
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The fall months offer seasonable OPP
portuuity for making permanent i'm
provemenls on the iaim. Much of this
work OF ditching, reclaiming wet land,
the repairing aud making oil stone walls,
the general repairing OF premises IN
places where needed, can be profitably
done between the periods OF harvest
and frost, as the weather is apt TO be
pleasant, the DAYS long and labor cheap.
In ordinary farm improvement the first
uestion must be whether it will pay to
do The operation proposed, either in
money value, OF in the gain TO the
pleasure or-heallh OF the family. Il this
be answered in the affirmative, then let
it be considered that the work should
be sufficiently thoroughly done, aud
done on the right system. Well plan
ned work is half accomplished when
the disposition Ia go ahead is present.
III the colder climates, much of work on
the land, OF permanent character,
must be done with reference TO the frost
All pipes underground, either for wa
ter-supply or for drainage, must be sunk
deep enough to be out OF the area which
becomes frozen. Stone walls should
have their foundations laid deeply and
firmly. Pools in a pasture which are
liable to be trodden into mud by the
cattle should be deepened and sufficient
ly paved, aud if supplied through I'M
dergronnd pipes, these should be pro-
tected 81 the outlet. II is often the
case that deep drain near the house
will remove the stagnant water of the
soil, and add 10 the comfort and health
OF the family, while stone or tile drain
passed under the road will ado to the
convenience and attractiveness OF the
roadway in spring and periods of wet.
In this connection it is well 10 consider
the matter of ventilation OF the cellars,
which are too frequently damp aud con-
fined. Then the cesspool and the house
drainage should be put into thorough
order for the winter use, SO that when
the ground is inaccessible there may
be no accumulation of filth TO polluie
the air OF the house with sewer case.
at period when full ventilation is al.
ways too rarely prscticcd.
Often times a shed built in The barn
yard and facing the south will be found
Il profitable adjunct to the stock far
mer's winter resources; at any rate a
light board fence on the north and east
sides, or preferably on all sides, will be
found OF great value. Ii is also good
idea TO conduct the drainage from the
roof surfaces, by means of cutters, SO
1t shall not drip into the yard, and &C
cumulate in places which by all means
should be kept dry; for frozen water
surfaces about buildings has been res
pousible for many accidents to stock
through slipping, which may be pro-
duciive of strains, fracture, or internal
injury. \ little time and material spent
in shingling, or in patching, will often
be found 10 save much discomfort. and
TO pay in every sense OF the word
Tools require to be kept in dry place,
and it is well to prepare corner for
their reception, and where they can be
readily accessible If repairs are needful
TO be postponed till the dull winter sea-
son affords the leisure. 1t NAV seem a
small matter, but it is always desirable
for the buildings and everything about
the farm TO be cleaned up, so as to en-.
ter the winter season under clean au-
spices.
Look sharp after sales,-an important
item Calculate the shrinkage and waste
in keeping over, and decide whether
the prospect of increased price exceeds,
by more than the risk, the present price.
Ii is usually the wisest course to sell
whenever the price is remunerative, and
not attempt speculative holding. Early
sales to good paying or cash customers
are generally better than sale on credit
10 people of doub tful credit, at a high
price. 1t is OILY those who have moth
ing TO lose that are usually SO reckless
as to pay more than the market value
OF a product ofiered.-Scientifc Far
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