1893 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
237 
Live Stock Matters 
FORKFULS OF FACTS. 
A “ condition powder ” suitable for 
horses or cattle may be made as follows: 
four ounces sulphate of iron; four ounces 
aloes ; eight ounces powdered gentian ; 
eight ounces ginger ; eight ounces niter. 
Mix well and give night and morning on 
the feed, two tablespoonfuls at a dose. 
Scabby Sheep.—I have about 80 sheep 
which are affected with scab; what can 
I do to cure them ? l. v. 
Ans. —You can shear the sheep and 
dip them in Lawford’s dip or you can 
use crude petroleum. To use the latter, 
hang up the sheep so it cannot struggle 
and with coarse brushes scrub the petro¬ 
leum into every particle of the skin, 
breaking the scabs so that the petroleum 
will reach every part of the diseased sur¬ 
face. This takes longer than dipping, 
but is less expensive for a small flock, as 
no tank is required. 
Guain to a Heifer —I have a heifer 
coming in soon that will be two years 
old July l. Is it a good plan to feed 
grain before or after calving? Some say 
no. c. e. p. 
Ans. The feeding'of such a heifer must 
depend upon her condition. It is better 
for her to be in a vigorous, thriving con¬ 
dition than to be fat. Constipation must 
be avoided at calving time. Heavy 
feeding of corn meal or cotton seed meal 
with dry hay is apt to cause constipation. 
Linseed meal or bran acts to relieve this 
condition—particularly the former. If 
the heifer is fat and in good general 
health we should give her no grain until 
about a week before calving when a pint 
per day of linseed meal will be gcod. 
Feed her lightly for a few days after calv¬ 
ing, but when she has recovered from it 
give her full grain ration. 
Red Dog Flour. —In the repo r ts on 
experimental feeding I see results given 
on feeding bran and occasionally tome 
one mentions shorts, but no mention is 
made of Red Dog or the lowest grade of 
flour. What would be the relative value 
of these for feeding cows when the prices 
are of bran $11, shorts $12.50 and Red 
Dog $13 ? A. g. s. 
Ans.—A fair comparison of these feeds 
may be made as follows : 
Pounds per 100 
Carbo- Feeding 
Protein, hydrates. Fat. Value. 
Wheat bran. 15% 54% 4% 22.00 
Shorts. 17 63*4 4 *2.80 
Red Dog dour.... 19 56 6 $24.40 
The “feeding value” is a comparative 
statement of the values of the nutriment 
found in these feeds, calculated as nearly 
as possible to an average price for pro¬ 
tein, fat, etc. The “Red Dog flour” 
varies somewhat in composition, but for 
an average sample it would be the cheap¬ 
est feed at $13. One objection to it is 
that it makes a sticky, pasty mess when 
wet, which cattle do not like. Our horses 
eat it with reluctance on this account. 
Some Horse Breeding Facts. —What 
will be the consequences to the farmer 
of the discontinuing of the use of so 
many horses on our horse car routes? 
What effect will it have on the price of 
hay and grain ? 
R. N.-Y —The chief effect we think 
will be to change the breeding of horses 
for the better. As to prices for horse- 
feed we doubt if these changes will make 
much difference. These prices will be 
affected more by the discovery of new 
means of utilizing waste products—like 
the dried brewers’ grains described last 
week. There are in this country 708,662 
more horses than there were one year 
ago and yet the total value of horses is 
$15,368,451 less than last year. The dif¬ 
ference as regards mules is even greater, 
there being 16,429 more of these animals 
than one year ago, while the deprecia¬ 
tion in value for the single year is 
$10,118 318. A shrinkage of $25,500,000 
in the value of the animals that provide 
motive power alone is significant. The 
better grades of horses are as high now 
as ever before, in fact, the past year has 
seen some of the highest prices on record 
paid for trotting and carriageistock. The 
great shrinkage seems to be in prices for 
lower grade animals. Slowly but steadily 
steam and electricity have driven horse¬ 
power away from many branches of in¬ 
dustry and this has closed markets that 
formerly absorbed otherwise unsalable 
horses and gave them at least a small 
value. Now these power-hcrses can 
hardly be sold at all and this brings down 
the average value far below former fig¬ 
ures. The scrub horse is no match for 
the steam engine. There is no place for 
him in this age and he must be weeded 
out. The figures given above show what 
a financial curse the low-grade horse is 
to its owner and breeder. 
When to Dishorn. —W. H. It., page 
177, asks about dishorning. Having had 
some experience in removing horns and 
in destroying horn growth on calves, I 
would advise that every calf raised 
should have some chemical horn-de¬ 
stroying preparation applied to the horn 
buttons the first time it is seen—when 
less than 24 hours old. The buttons can 
be easily felt at that time and less “medi¬ 
cine ” will be needed and the head will 
be better shaped than if left till the 
animal is older. For destroying the em¬ 
bryo horn I have used Haaff’s horn killer 
for the past four years with splendid 
success. At the Sussex County Agricul¬ 
tural Society’s Fair held at Newton, N. 
J., last September, I exhibited a year¬ 
ling past heifer that had had horn kilUr 
applied when a young calf. Her head 
was so perfect in shape that not a few 
denounced me as a fraud and said that I 
was palming off a natural mulley as one 
whose horns had been destroyed. Had 
I a heifer calf a year old with horns, I 
would leave them alone one more year, 
as she would not do any damage with 
them within that time ; and it requires 
nice work to saw off the horns of so 
young an animal without permitting 
stub horns to grow. The reason for 
this is that the skull at the base of the 
horns is not developed enough to give 
one a fair chance to saw below the shell 
horn, and just so sure as any shell horn 
is left on the head so sure will there be 
a “stub.” By examining a calf’s head 
and looking at the cuts in The Rural 
New-Yorker for June 18, 1892, page 394, 
it can be plainly seen how the work is 
done. I have known a number of dis¬ 
horned bulls and all were sure breeders. 
G. G. GIBBS. 
So Prevalent and so fatal has Consumption 
become that. It la now everywhere dreaded as the 
great scourge of humanity. And yet, in their forma¬ 
tive stages, all Pulmonary Complaints may be read¬ 
ily relieved and controlled by resorting promptly to 
Dr. Jayne's Expectorant—a curative specially 
adapted to soothe and strengthen the Bronchial 
tubes, allay Inflammation, and loosen and remove 
all obstructions, It Is a certain remedy lor Asthma, 
and also for Coughs and Colds.— Adv. 
Y\ EYSTONE. 
DEMORNING CLIPPER 
IS THE MOST HUMANE, RAPID AND 
DURABLE KNIFE OH THE MARKET 
fOR DEI40RMING PURPOSES, AMDDMADf* 
US Of MRMEte AMD DAHTTMLM 
SEND FOR CIRCULAR 
M.C.BRQSHJ5, GOCMRANVILLE.PA 
BARREN COWS AND MARES. 
A large percentage of animals that fall to breed 
can be cured. Valuable circular containing testi¬ 
monials from the most prominent breeders to this 
effect, sent free. Don’t you want It '( 
MOORE BROS., Albany, N. y. 
BLACK MINORCAS, 
Hull'Leghorns, P. Rocks, YVy- 
aiulottes, Langshans, P. Ducks 
Farm Poultry says: “ Get the Black 
Mlnorcas If you want lots of eggs.” 
F. Whitehead, Lincoln. Del., writes: 
"Got 24 nice chicks from the 26 
eggs.” Prize-winners and egg-lay¬ 
ers. Send for Illustrated catalogue 
at once. 
W. W. SHAJIPANORK, Little Silver, N. .J. 
FOR THE BEST 
Two Wheelers, 
Road Wagons, 
Hay Carriers, 
Forks, Slings, &c., 
WRITE TO 
C* H. FOWLER CO., Weedsport,N.Y. 
Try it on 
the dog - . It will do him good; 
or his master. When a horse 
gets cut, bruised or chafed, 
there’s nothing like Phenol So- 
d:que to put on. 
HANCE BROTHERS & WHITE, Philadelphia. 
At druggists. Take no substitute. 
UNSEED OIL MEAL 
THE BEST FEED 
obtainable for 
OOWS, BEEF OAT TLE, 1 0ft3 an* E023E3. 
DETROIT [mm OIL WORKS. 
DETROIT. NIIHMAR. 
Horse Owners! Try 
GOMBAULT J S 
Caustic 
Balsam 
A Safo Speedy and Positive Cure 
The Safest, llext BLISTER ever used. Takes 
the place of all liniments for mild or severe action. 
Removes all Bunches or Blemishes from Horses 
and Cattle. SUPERSEDES ALL CAUTERY 
OR FIRING. Impossible to produce scar or blemish. 
Every bottle sold Is warranted to give satisfaction 
Price $1.50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or 
sent by express, charges paid, with full directions 
for its use. Send for descriptive circulars. 
THE LAWRENCE-W1LLIAMS GO., Cleveland, O. 
EllERSLII GOERNSETS. 
Largest Guernsey Herd in the World. 
63 First Prizes, 39 Second Prizes, First on Herd at 
11 Fairs. Average yearly ntllk yield, 6,119% lbs. per 
cow. Mixed milk, 
whole herd, 5.37 
per cent, of fat. 
First prize on 
butter U. S. Pure 
Food Show. Five 
cows In World’s 
Fair Breed Test. 
BULLS 
FOR SALE.j 
LEVI P, MORTOlJ 
Proprietor. 
H. M. COTTBKLL, 8npt„ KhlnecllfT, N. X. 
FOR SALE. 
A registered Jersoy Bull, 14 months old. very solid 
color, best butter strain. Took first prize at Wayne 
County Fair. Ills sire took First Prize at seven Fairs 
1891. B. BRADLEY, Lyons, N. Y. 
DEHORN YOUR CALVES*. 
The John March Co.’s Chemical Dehomer has suc¬ 
cessfully prevented thogrowth of calves horns since 
1888. For sale by all druggists or sent express pre¬ 
paid for $1.00 by The John March Co., 17-19 River St- 
Chicago, Circulars freo. Order and apply early. 
High-Class Shropshires 
We now offor 10 Imported two-yenr-old rams from 
the Hocks of Bowen-Jones and Minton, that wl 1 
weigh 300 pounds and shear 15 pounds or mote. Also, 
40 home-bred yearling rams from Imported stock. 
Our first ’93 Importation will arrive In July 
THE WILLOWS, Paw Paw, Mich. 
vat. Aug. 20 
iT hAS BEEN PROVED 
That green cut hone is the most 
economical and greatest egg 
producing food known. 
MANN’S BONE CUTTER, 
Warranted to cut green bones' 
meat, gristle, and all without 
clog or difficulty, or 
MONEY REFUNDED. 
Ill. cntalogue free if you name thin paper. 
',1889. F. W. MANN, Mil ford, Musa. 
BEFORE YOU BUY A NEW HARNESS 
sead a 2c. stamp with your address for 72-page Illus¬ 
trated Catalogue of 65 different styles of hand-made 
PURE OAK LEATHER 
HARNESS. Single Sets, 
$7 up; Double 8et«, $16 up. 
Every namese Warranted 
and Shipped subject to ap¬ 
proval. It costs only a 2- 
cent stamp to know what 
we can do for you. TRY 
IT. King & Co., Wholesale 
Mfrs., No. 10 Church St. 
Owego, N. Y. 
Mention Tub Rural New-Yorker. 
WjckofTs S. C. White Leghorns. 
America’s Business Hen. 
Breeding stock carofully selected from over600 extra 
layers. Eggs for hatching, $2 per 15; $3.75 per 30; 
$5 per 45; $10 per 100. Send for free Illustrated circu¬ 
lar. C. H. WYCKOFF, Groton, N. Y. 
KNOB MOUNTAIN POULTRY FARM. 
B. P. ROCKS and S. C. BROWN LEG¬ 
HORNS a Specialty. Eggs and birds for sale. 
MAIILON SAGER, Orangeville, Pa. 
TP U H combine* 
I mo PI I the HKHT 
QUALITIES of other patent hit* 
and Mill easily control the most 
vicious horse at all time** It 1* the 
COMMON SENSE BIT 
because it can also be used as a mild bit, 
XC Sample mailed Si.OO. 
Nickel - 2.00. 
RACINE MALLEABLE IRON CO., 
J. P. DAVIES, Mgr. RACINE, WIS. 
mouth Rocks, White and Laced 
Wyandotte*, Lt. Brahmas and Black Mlnorcas. Eggs 
for hutching $1.50 per setting. Extra layers, large In 
size and choicely bred. G. II. KING Otlsvllle, N. V 
FARM POULTRY. 
Eggs, Wl per aittlng. 
Send for Circular. 
PINE TREE FARM, Jamesburg, N. J. 
HATCH CHICKENS BY STEAM 
With the Improved 
Excelsior Incubator. 
Simple, Perfect, Self-Reyn- 
latino. Thousands in suc¬ 
cessful operation. Guaran¬ 
teed to hatch a larger per¬ 
centage of fertile eggs at 
less cost than any other 
Hatcher. Lowest priced 
first-class Hatcher made. 
GEO. II. STAHL, <|ulncy,lll. 
EGGS 
R. and 8. Comb White Leghorns, Tou¬ 
louse Geese, 8. Comb Leghorns—C. H. 
Wyckoff stock. WM. T. SHERMAN 
Dresservllle, N. Y. 
There are twenty millions 
tmileh cows in the U. 8. and 
all are liable to milk fever, 
garget or caked udder unless 
proper care is given t hem. 
Scott’s Arabian Paste is the 
i remedy—guaranteed. Willnotscatter orreduce 
y the flow of milk, liberally used, thoroughly 
7 rubbed In, sweats out ull hardness and intlam- 
2 mation. Send for it and bo convinced. Keep 
2 it in the stable, you will need it. 1 lb $1.00, 14 lb < 
h 50e, by mail. Druggists, Saddlers. Agts. wanted. 1 
S SCOTT’S HOOF PASTE CO., Rochester, N.Y. 1 
HOLSTEINS 
40 Superior Anim a i.s 
of the Pauline Paul. 
Clothilde and Netherlarol 
families. Prices low to quick buyers. 
A. C. HAWKINS, L. Box 50, Lancaster, Mass. 
CAD Q i| £ —No. 1 Cornish Indian Games, $5 pet 
■ Ull vHLCi pair; $7 a trio. Eggs In seas- n. 
$2 for 13. Addtess MARCUS ANSLEY, 
P. O. Blllsboro, near Geneva, N. Y. 
P rairie State 
Incubator Go., 
80-Page Cata- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 
logue Free HOMER CITY, PA. 
^VICTOR 
Incubator 
Simple, easy or operation, aeir-regu- 
lating, reliable, fully guaranteed. 
Send 4c. for illua. Catalogue. Geo. 
Ertel & Co.,Mfrs,Quincy,ULU.8.A. 
INVINCIBLE HATCHER 
Hrlf-ltigulatlnK. Guaian- 
teed good as the Best, and 
only $ 1 7 , Send 4c. stamps 
for No. 23 Catalogue to 
BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO. 
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 
KRKSHIB 1 , ChMUr Wktto, 
Jersey Red and Poland Ciliae 
IS. Jersey, Guernsey sad 
Holstein Cattle. Thorosghbnd 
Sheep. Fancy Pemltry. Hanflng 
and Hsus Doga. Catalegae. 
rllU. C ks e t ss Oe,Ft 
HORSES - - - CATTLE. 
SMITHS & POWELL CO., Syracuse, N. Y., 
offer very superior FRENCH COACH, STANDARD, CLYDESDALE, PERCHERON, 
DRIVING and MATCHED COACH HORSES (many of them Prize winners) at 
very reasonable prices. 
Also HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE, from the handsomest and most noted 
milk and butter herd in the world. 
RARE BARGAINS in choice show animals, and cows whUh great records. 
STATE JUST WHAT YOU WANT, AND SAVE TIME. 
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ORD 1 RS TAKMJT BY THB 
BREWERS’ GRAINS. I 1 ‘HSSSsS- 
