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wy) FARMER’S CALENDAR.[JAN.

need be repeated, of what great consequence this attention is, whether in a private or public view; and that it is too generally neglected, any person may be satisfied by an examination of the straw soldinthe Londonmarkets. A dishonest thrasher, either from motives of interest, or indolence, will employ himself chiefly with the largest heads of the corn, which yield most freely, slighting and hurrying over that part which requires more la- bour, and is less productive: such anone may also commit considerable depredations in a length of time, by concealing and carrying away the corn in small quantities; therefore, in order to prove good, as well as bad characters, and to prevent the dangers of temptation, the conduct of all Ia- bourers, without exception, in the barn, the gra- nary, the stable, and in all situations of trust, should be sedulously watched, both early and late. Care should be taken to keep the poultry from the barn, in the casual absence of the thrashers, either by closing the doors, or watch- ing.

_CarrLe—Atthis precarious season, such cattle as are trusted to shift abroad, should have at least daily inspection, to prevent, or relieve accidents; and the utmost care should be taken, that such as lie at home, be well and plentifully supplied with fodder, both for food and comfortable dry lodging; for without this last, the cattle will never look thrifty and well, even with good food. Watchfulnotice should be taken of the time when the ewes may be expected to lamb, or the cows to calve, and some weeks previous to this critical

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