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Dairy Barn Must Be Properly Pfanned^ Well Built and Thoroughly Equipped THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1926 By WILLIAM A. RADFORD Mr. William A. Kadford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all problems pertaining to the subject of building work on the farm, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide 'experience as editor, ^uthor r»nd manufacturer, he la, without doubt, the highest authority on i $he subject. Address all inquiries to William A. Radford. No. 18J7 Prairie tivenue, Chicago, 111., and only incloae two-cent stamp for reply. A dairy barn need not be elaborate • in order to serve Its purpose most effectively, but it must be properly planned, well built and thoroughly equipped. Attention to these three points will usually determine the difference between a profitable and unprofitable dairy herd and all are of equal importance. A well planned barn Is one In which the arrangement Is such as to afford the required space with theHeast expense for building and to' make possible the care of the herd with the least expenditure of time and effort. A properly built barn must afford protection againsf cold and dampness, give first-class ventilation and admit an abundance of sunlight. A well equipped barn must be provided with those pieces of equipment which effect a real saving of labor, "and thereby e^ense, and enable the best of care to be given to the stock. They must be of first-class quality, bat should never Include elaborate devices of doubtful practical value. Such a barn is shown. First, as to construction, this barn has the lower floor walled with concrete block, and the floor Is also of concrete. This affords the necessary protection against cold and dampness and adds to the fireproof qualities of the building. The upper portion Is of Well-built frame construction and the roof is covered with fire-resistant composition shingles. Ample ventilation is secured by means of ventilators in the side walls and four foul-air shafts which carry off all the fool air _ through two large roof ventilators. Windows spaced closely along the trails afford an ample supply of the sunlight which is necessary for healthy cattle. *" The plan of the barn can hardly be described without, at the same time, covering the description of the equipment. This building Is rectangular in shape with two rows of cow stalls extending through the greater portion of its length. In this particular barn there are 20 stalls in each row, to provide for 40 cows, but the same arrangement can be used as well for whatever number of stalls are required. The two rows of stalls are separated by a feed alley and a feed carrier extends down this, serving both rows. One end of this carrier terminates In the silage chute which connects two large silos with the barn proper. Back of each row of stalls is a cement gutter which makes it possible to keep the stalls clean and perfectly drained at all times. The stalls themselves are floored with wood as a cement floor Is, of course, unsuitable for cattle to stand on. In the litter alley back of each row of stalls there is a litter carrier which provides for the disposal of manure , frith the least expend!tare of time and Ibbor. At the end of the barn toward the •llos, one side Is divided Into two pens, a bull pen and a calf pen. At the opposite side is a double feed room with doors from the central •Hey. Broad double doors admit to the barn at the far end and similar doors qdsu from th» burn Into the silage chute. There is a smaller out: side door Into the silage chute, and other smaller doors into the main part of the barn at convenient intervals. The four foul-air shatts are placed at regular intervals along the two long sides of the building. Wood Register Replaces the Old Cast-iron Type The old-style cast-Iron register for fttrnace heating is rapidly being put Into the background and its place is being taken by a neat, wooden grille, which forms almost a part of the floor itself. Wood registers serve Inlet needs very satisfactorily. They are suited for floor installation, or In the base: board, and are fully as strong as the cast-Iron variety. Being made of oak or any other wood, these registers can be made to harmonize with the wood finish of the room and color scheme. In baseboard, stair riser, floor, wall, window seat, closet door, pulpit or stage front, the square, rectangular, triangular, round or curved wooden register fits in logically and attractively. The wood used must, of course, be thoroughly kiln dried, and the meshes uniform to lpsure strength. Installation Is simple. By boxing, wooa registers can be used in places where metal radiator^ would be difficult to place, and the cost Is reasonable. Hints on the Proper Care of Waxed Floors In order to keep waxed floors In good condition, frequent dusting with only occasional washing is necessary. If the dust Is allowed to collect on the floors. It will soon he ground into the waxed surface, giving it a rough and dingy appearance. After the dirt is once firmly attached, scrubbing will be necessary to remove it, and of course the wax will be removed at' the some time. With a dally dusting, scrubbing Is, not needed. Instead, the floor can be cleaned by simply wiping up with a cloth wrnng out of a lukewarm suds. A mild soap will not nfleet the waxed surface. If the floor Is allowefl'to become very wet, of course -repolishing will be necessary, btft with a cloth which-.ls only moist, the dust and dirt ?an be gathered up Just a« lively without harming the surface. "Fresh wax need not be applied-- a soft, dry cloth rubbed briskly over the surface after washing will renew the original appearance of the wax Kitchen Rack Improves Utility of This Room filttle additions of improvements in the kitchen are a good thing to keep in mind. Take a rack, for instance. It can be made in a short hour, yet It will be used every day. Those long, ungainly forks and spoons, the egg beater and potato masher never seem to mix well with the cutlery in the kitchen cabinet drawer. Their proper place Is on this rack. Three pieces are required, each a scant inch thick. Two five inches long, two inches wide; the/ other two inches wide, sixteen Inches^ (or a foot) long,' The pieces are d rested dowi^ and the short blocks fastened with screws through the back to the long piece. Tnhese are then fastened to the wall v;ith screws and a number of galvanized nails driven. In a row along th« wtet ot the horizontal piec4 f This should be placed over the'sink An Ancient Chinese Code In China, where «i vast system of drain board high enough to be out of ; waterways serve to connect different the way, or wherever It will be the'set handiest. Fireplace Damper The housewife wants a fireplace damper which will prevent soot falling into the room. From her point of view this is as important as or more than the smoke problem. When It Is realized that the fireplace is'used only a few months the need for protection against falling soot the rest of the year is apparent. Speeds Up Work Partitions and ceilings that are pas lly Installed and decorated, enable the builder to speed up on the work- of completing exterior finish. Happy People The happiest people are those, who are too b.usy to notice it.--Baltimore Sun. 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