Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1906 — PROFITABLE MANAGEMENT. [ARTICLE]

PROFITABLE MANAGEMENT.

Properly Bomlns Machinery Prevent* Runtime Out. In the matter of profitable management the care of farm machinery is of Importance. Writing on this subject In the Kansas Farmer, A. M. Ten Eyck gives some sound advice as follows: Although it is essential to have enough good machinery to do the work well at the right time, yet the purchase of more machinery than is actually needed is often an element of unnecessary expense which may greatly reduce the net profits of the farmers who are Improvident in this way. Buy the best standard machinery, even at the higher prices. The best is usually the cheapest. Make good use of the machinery and take care of it, both in the field and after the work is finished. Keep the bearings clean and well oiled, burs tight and the machinery in good running condition when at work. When Hot In Cm, Shed the machinery when not in use. More machinery is rusted out than is worn out In the western United States probably less than one-fourth of the farms are provided with machinery sheds. A farmer can make no better investment in adding improvements to the farm than by building a good machinery shed. Cleaning and Repairing. When machinery is brought from the field and put in the shed It should be overhauled and cleaned and notes made as to what repairs are necessary. These repairs should be secured, and on some rainy day the machine should be put into proper running condition for next season’s work.