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A dangerous idea escaped during this period of time. It became apparent to students that the Three R's (readin', 'ritin', and 'rithmetic; spelling was obviously not one of them) were more interesting and easier on the back than shoveling manure in the stables.
 
The various vacation periods in America come from this periodera. Spring and fall break not only coincide with certain Holidaysholidays, they also come during times when things are busy in farming communities. Fall break falls during harvest time, while spring break comes along when livestock are being born. Summer vacation covers several months of the growing season.
 
Which meant that being out of school meant shoveling manure in the stables ''and'' harvesting crops. School was looking better all the time.