Ranney, 1856, Dairy System

James McIntyre (1828?–1906) · Poems of James McIntyre · 1889

Ranney began with just two cows,
Which he in winter fed on browse,
And now he hath got mighty herds
Numerous as flock of birds,
May he long live our hearts to cheer
This great and useful pioneer.

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First published in Poems of James McIntyre (1889). First located printing is this volume; an earlier periodical printing has not been established. [1]

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James McIntyre (1828?–1906). “Ranney, 1856, Dairy System.” First published in Poems of James McIntyre (1889). Text: Poem Index, https://poemindex.org/james-mcintyre/ranney-1856-dairy-system/. Append #L14 to cite line 14, or #L4-L9 for lines 4–9.

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