Smith's Butterfat Computer ..

<p>Smith's Butterfat Computer (1919) presents a fascinating glimpse into the history of computing and its early applications in agriculture. This volume details a mechanical device designed to calculate butterfat content a crucial metric in the dairy industry. The book written by J.F. Smith offers a detailed explanation of the computer's operation and its significance for improving efficiency and accuracy in dairy farming practices.</p> <p>Although technology has evolved considerably since its original publication Smith's Butterfat Computer remains a valuable historical document. It showcases the ingenuity of early inventors and the practical needs that drove technological innovation in the agricultural sector. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of computing agricultural technology and the intersection of science and industry.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>