A Mule Outshines a Tractor For Country Life Charm
A Somerville farmer prefers mules over tractors praising their reliability and conversation value. The piece describes mules starting early with warmth, resting when done, and pulling wagons quietly. It contrasts tractors as loud, belching, and alarming to animals and people, while mule drawn wagons glide at a natural pace attracting admiring children and calm owners.