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The Rural Voice, 1983-06, Page 20• MOWSPURINA MOLESWORTH FARM SUPPLY Listowel & Molesworth 291-3740 291-2501 Kids' Contest Sponsor New "NEW IDEA" Products CASH NO TRADE PRICES 213 214 243 Spreaders 166 bu. 206 bu. 252 bu. Hay Tools 509 Mower Conditioner 279 Cut/Ditioner 484 Round Baler 660 Forage Harvester - 1,000 RPM 666 Hay Pickup - 6 -foot 662 2 -Row Corn Head $4,500 $4.900 $7,300 $7,800. $6,900. $10,250. $17,700. Hay Tool prices include REBATES available Prices in effect to May 26, 1983. a7AVCO NEW IDEA G� KHD DEUTZ FAHR NOUN'S FARA! SERVICE — SALES & SERVICE — Chepstow, Ontario Tel. 519-366-2325 PG. 18 THE RURAL VOICE, JUNE 1983 Lori Millian, 14 The Farm Hills and valleys and meadows so green, Along the lane shapely maples are seen, There stands an old barn with a stream flowing by it, Everything's always so peaceful and quiet! That may be someone's dream of a farm! I agree that is nice - but 1 may cause alarm. A farm isn't always so bright and cheery, Even sunny days on a farm can be dreary! The day starts off terribly early - Some family members wake up a bit surly! When breakfast is finished, to the barn you must go To do the chores - a major foe. After working hard throughout the day You return to the house for your curds and whey. Then to the barn to shovel manure - It must be the worst job on earth - I am sure! You must take care not to tip the shovel When it's full of manure - because - well - You might just holler with a bit of a hoot As the "sweet" smelling mixture runs inside your boot. When spring returns so fresh and new. It brings many a job - stone picking too. At this busy, busy time of year There's cultivating, planting, - work up to here! During summer, in grain fields, a machine you may see Cutting and chopping, it's busy as a bee - With only three wheels it's sort of odd -shaped - It's a swather! - and what beautiful swathes it does make. Along comes the combine to finish the job! It looks uncomfortable as it bounces and bobs. The men on these machines come off pretty dirty. But who said farming would always be "purty"? Getting stuck in the mud trying to pick corn, Going out to plough at six in the morn, Sitting up at night with a farrowing sow, Would tax anyone's sanity- and HOW! I've pictured farming a nightmare - not a dream - But it's not really as bad as it all may seem. As the golden crops wave and the corn grows so high. A sense of pride is felt as the days pass by. A successful farmer is a jack -of -all trades If the weather co-operates, he's got it made! From experience, in closing, I'd just like to say, "Keep that shovel level or you'll be full of dismay!" Mona Johnston, 10 II 1 1I 1 111 I' I 11I I if III h1