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Take Care Of Tools

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Parent Issue
Day
11
Month
September
Year
1874
Copyright
Public Domain
OCR Text

Harvest is over now and reapers and nowers sliould be put under shelter. ?hey are rather coatly affairs to be lelt out in the weather as we frequently see ;hem. Sun and rain will soou rust and brink and warp thein into coruparativey worthless afïairs. Rust not only detroys, but it causes unneoossary friction, and henee requirea greater power to move the machine. Clean . all parts of he metal work effectually, and grease ;hem with tallow. Shellac vainish is a good protection against rust. Clean off nuts and screws, and grease them Eoroughly bef'ore replacing them. This will prevent future trouble if a bolt or nut needs removing. Nearly everyono ïas had some experience witli rusted crews, nuts and bolts. A littlo grease now may save hours of time hercafter, esides a world of voxation. Plows, hoes, rakes, scythes, and all other tools should be put awsy in good order, and where you can put your hand on them when you want - Oiio Formar.

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Subjects
Old News
Michigan Argus