The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-10
A Modern BarbeG Wire Fence.

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When we consider the fact that the con.
struction and keeping in repair of farm
fences represents an outlay greater than
our buildings, we can fully realize the i'm.
portance of this subject writes G. H.
Newman in Practical, Farmer Being
farmer. and writing this for a practical
farm paper I shall endeavor to discuss the
subject in a practical manner. Having
had experience with fences of various
kinds leads me to divide the subject inlO
four important features: 1. Efficiency 2.
Dura bility. 8. Economy. 4. Ease Of con-
struction. The only fence to my idea en-
bracing all of these cardinal features is
the modern barbed wire. This fence, when
properly built, is the most efficient fence
known, as very light pressure by horse
or bull will instantly cause him 10 turn
about" AS to its durability, its life Is
double that of any other fencing; il is at
most rot-proof and unbreakable | have
wire that has been in constant service for
sixteen years, as good now as when placed
on rhe fence. Ease of construction ana
saving in post timber, together with low
cost of wire, render il very cheap Hay-
ing set forth my claims for this as ina
best of all farm fences, 1 will give my plan
for constructing same. Use good seasoned
posts, preferably locusts; these are set I'D
The ground to a depth of ~ feet behs
placed ten feet apart and kept well IN llle'
have your brace timber at least 9X3 and ieI
end of brace fit in notch near top Oh IfS'
posi-, the other end striking bottom oil Sec
ond post; this brace being permanent
should be spiked. Twenty posts from 'ni,
have a similar brace which can be mover
as work progresses, three permanent
braces being sufficient to hold long s'fius
of fence. Now, if you want TO turn hosH
use nine wires; If for horses ana ca'tv
four will be sufficient. In the nlhe-%no
fence place hog barbed wire two iicn'
above the ground, next wire three lnCn',
above this, next four, and next nve' nv
now have ON five wires, which VIII p'VI,
ample for hogs. These are made more
fective by the use of two or three sHo
steel stays to a panel, or In aosehYe "a
these, short locust stakes sharpeheu |'a
driven into the ground to the dep'h u ~,
foot In stapling to stakes, drive staples
only half way, stake can then be replaoI1t
without damage TO fence. Don't De alg's
to stretch barbed wire taunt, as me wv"
in wire will allow for contraction ~"
depend on any homemade stIetcns,' for
a good lever stTetcher can be oous"'
50 cents. 49,, -,,rs
In the four-wire fence place bottom va a
Is inches from ground. other Nshss
inches apart making a fence % IVA ,,.rs
high If stock is not used TO Dal 1Iars
use heavy smooth wire for Top. any
used this fencing for years Wilno oosl, in.
blind and have never had any s19g.rorr
jured. Accidents arise from improp,a
constructed fences. Care should DC 20,
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soft. AS to cost of nine-wire iehve, .,b
will buy material 20 complete enc knit
mile, exclusive of posts l nav Ssst
gates of wire, but have found tne All
gate to be made Of light lunlpe let
properly put together with iron po''s. NJ
braces extend from all four corne .bs
gate on each side of stats, forums yer
letter X. A gate thus braced VIII and
sag, and when painted Is both slsHO .5ysr.
durable. The woven wire FENCES nrt
tised possess some admirable feature rot
have never seen one thar WCp'' the
sag; they are also hard to repa' rs-
picket or stat fence offers too much
sIstance to wind; the plank fence zoo
expensive and soon rots, while "a
fences are a nuisance, and ran In
should be relegated to the WOOD pN5 n.
conclusion, the wire fence comine saan.
self to the farmer on account OF m 70.
ness, ease of building and keeping Z" roo.
pair; is fire and wind proof hein- srom
approaehable, is not liable to dam1E, Is
stock. An excellent and cheap .,i,bls
made by No. wire, cut 30 -
lengths; they are fastened BY ,nd
No. II wire IN lengths Of two N. st,f5e,
bending ends together IN form oil atre
or u place this staple over ieh
and stay and twist ends with pie''