1894 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
675 
Live Stock Matters. 
FOBKFTTLS OF FACTS. 
A Family Cow. —I have in my own 
herd a cross-bred heifer (Jersey dam and 
Guernsey sire, full blood on both sides) 
three years old, which I use here as a 
family cow, caring for her myself, that 
has produced from the time she came in, 
April 20 last, two pounds of butter per 
day to the present time. Her milk has 
been measured, and from time to time 
been tested with the Babcock tester. 
Some of the time her production was 16 
pounds of butter per week, and at no 
time under 14 pounds. Her feed was 
pasture, and eight pounds of mixed 
wheat middlings and corn meal, daily. 
I have refused 8200 for her. I feel that 
the more the question of the merits of 
the different breeds is agitated, the bet¬ 
ter it is for the dairying public and the 
world in general. c. l. p. 
Large Litters of Pigs. —The “ May 
be” of F. H. G , the “ Unprolific Strain” 
of Geo. S., Jr., “New Sows and Less 
Corn ” of J. M. J., on page 614, are good 
as far as they go; they are like pallia¬ 
tives in sickness, they don’t reach the 
cause or science. The ex-veterinary 
Burgeon of I. I. University, said: “A 
sow has from 12 to 24 cells that open as 
they ripen. At the first period of heat, 
but few are open, and the boar fills only 
such as are open.” Hence, I keep the 
male away from the sow till the third 
day or later, as long as possible so that 
she is not entirely out of heat, and I have 
yet to see the first litter smaller than 12. 
I had one in Kansas where the male was 
in a stone corral, fed corn and water 
only, and the sow was fed corn and 
kitchen slops. She had been in heat a 
month, and had 13 pigs, 12 of which 
lived. I have been trying soup on three 
coughing pigs since last February. If 
they don’t weigh 1,500 pounds when 12 
months old, I shall be disappointed, and 
will tell The E.. N.-Y. readers how much 
I failed. A. j. s. 
Urbana, Ill. 
A Case OF “ Hollow Horn.”— Here is 
a case reported by the veterinarian of 
the North Carolina Experiment Station. 
“Case 1, October 9, 1893. Patient—cow, 
age unknown. Appearance unthrifty, 
dry, staring coat, pulse small, quick, 
breathing accelerated, temperature ele¬ 
vated. Had been running in oak grove 
several days, eating large quantities of 
acorns. Man in charge was unable to 
decide whether she was suffering from 
‘ hollow horn’ or ‘hollow tail.’ It was 
plainly a case of plenalvia, and a purga¬ 
tive dose was administered, followed by 
digestive tonics. The patient made quick 
recovery.” “ Plenalvia” may be trans¬ 
lated “too full.” Many unfortunate cows 
are tortured for supposed “hollow” horn 
or tail when they are only suffering from 
some digestive trouble, or are badly “run 
down.” Six months in prison is too light 
a punishment for one who would give 
the usual “quack” remedy for “hollow 
horn.” 
Fattening Iowa Hogs. —A number of 
old hogs went to market without being 
fattened. I think that, as a rule, hogs 
will be marketed earlier than usual, and 
I believe a larger percentage of them ; 
that is, fewer breeding animals will be 
kept. I bought a car-load of wheat to 
feed hogs, and I know of some farmers 
who bought wheat to feed, and some who 
have bought oil meal to fatten the hogs. 
Bran and middlings are too costly here 
for many to feed, unless purchased very 
early. I think that the price of fat hogs 
will be high after January 1, Prom 
what little experience I have had in fat¬ 
tening and selling hogs, I believe that 
it does not pay to hold them after they 
are ready for market. If hogs are sufiS- 
“The Life of an Iron Roor 
or how long will it last ?” is the title of 
an instructive little book upon the pre¬ 
servation of iron roofing, sent free by the 
Cincinnati Corrugating Co., B. 16,Piqua,0 
ciently advanced, it would be best to sell 
this fall. As for myself, my early pigs 
are nearly ready to sell now, and May 
pigs I expect to sell in January or Feb¬ 
ruary. c. E. c. 
Porestville, Iowa. 
Sweet Potato Vines for Peed.— 
What is the feeding value of sweet po¬ 
tato vines ? Could they not be put into 
the silo, and thereby furnish a vast 
amount of good feed for hogs and cows ? 
Although such ensilage might make the 
milk taste, and render the ensilage unfit 
for cows, for hogs I think it would be 
excellent feed. G. m. e. 
Vineland, N. J. 
Ans.— According to chemical analysis, 
such tops are about equal to cabbage in 
feeding value, or nearly one-third more 
valuable than fodder corn. This is not 
a fair comparison, however, as the po¬ 
tato tops contain more of the tough, 
hard fiber, while stock may not like 
them so well on account of their taste. 
We are unable to answer the questions 
about such vines in the silo. Can not 
some of our readers help ? 
Shropshire Sheep.— Geo. E. Breck, of 
Paw Paw, Mich., sends these notes about 
his sheep : I have had good sales for my 
’94 importation of yearling Shropshires, 
and my home-bred yearling rams have 
been scattered all over the country. There 
has been a better sale than last year for 
Shropshires, which I attribute to the fact 
that people now realize that wool grow¬ 
ing has received its death knell, and that 
farmers who must keep sheep to main¬ 
tain the fertility of their lands, have felt 
that they must go into the mutton 
breeds. 
Our annual auction sale on October 23, 
promises well at the present time, and 
we shall offer some excellent sheep, in 
prize and breeding condition. At the 
recent Michigan and Ohio State Fairs, 
we won all the first premiums offered 
except one on a ewe lamb'from a ram we 
sold Hon. Jas. M. Turner last year. 
Wheat for Horses.— E. W. Stewart 
in the Country Gentleman, has this'to 
say about wheat as a grain food for 
horses: “ Tne horse has but a single 
stomach, and must therefore be carefully 
provided for. To make the food the 
most wholesome for horses, it should be 
given in the least concentrated form. 
Therefore we advise mixing an equal 
quantity of wheat bran with the ground 
wheat. This not only renders it less 
concentrated, but greatly promotes 
health by giving an abundance of food 
to replace the waste of bone. The proper 
quantity of food should be mixed with 
cut hay, slightly moistened, and it then 
enters the stomach of the horse in a 
porous condition, so that the gastric 
juice can circulate freely through the 
mass and carry on digestion with the 
whole mass at once. This statement 
has reference to horses having a slow 
motion, and would not be proper for the 
special driving horse. The driving horse 
must be fed principally upon oats. The 
other material described would cause the 
driving horse to sweat too profusely. 
The trotting horse would not make his 
best time on wheat. For brood mares a 
mixture may be made by grinding 100 
pounds of wheat with 50 pounds of oats, 
then adding 100 pounds of bran and mix¬ 
ing all together. Then feed 10 pounds 
of this grain combination with 12 pounds 
of cut hay, slightly moistened and thor¬ 
oughly mixed together, in three feeds— 
the smallest at noon. Should the brood 
mares be of a large breed, the quantity 
of grain may be increased. 
JAYXE‘8 Expectorant is both a palliative and 
curative In all Lung Complaints, Bronchitis, etc. It 
Is a standard remedy for Coughs and Colds, and 
needs only a trial to prove Its worth.—Adv. 
c??re JI’oS VETERINURY SURGEONS 
Lectures will begin OCTOBER 3, 1894. For 
Circular, address H. D. GILL, V. 8., Secretary, 
332 B. 27tb Street. New York City. 
A Complete Creamery 
IN ONE MACHINE. 
The Butter Accumulator 
Has now been Thoroughly Tested and the 
following facts fully proven : 
It gives more butter and b.-tter butter, 
8klin.4 cleaner and runs amoother. It Is sim¬ 
pler in construction and easier cleaned than 
any other machine of Its kind In existence. 
It will Save Its Own Price either lu Reduction of 
First Dost, in Its Increase in Yield, or in its 
Saving: of Labor. 
C8EAMERY PACKAGE MFG. CO., 
I, 3 & 5 Washington St., Chicago, Ill., Sole Agts. 
County and State Agents wanted in 
every part of the United States. 
Swedish Cream and Butter Separator Co., .35 William 
Street, New York. 
yORSE BLANKETS 
ARE THE STRONGEST. 
Made in 14.50 Styles. 
For either road or stable use. 
All shapes, sizes and qualities. 
Wm. Avkks cfe Sons, Phit.ada. 
THROW AWAY CURRY COMB AND BRUSH! 
And buy a n -d* g 
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Under his feet. 
STABLE •'BLANKET. 
Your Horse Is always clean, 
it keeps the Hair smooth 
and glossy. No surcingle re¬ 
quired. No tight girth. No 
sore bocks. No chafing of 
mane. No rubbing of tail, 
horse can wear them 
OFF TO THEM. 
We confine our Sales to Jobbers only. 
IF YOUR DEALERS DO NOT KEEP THEM 
But! 
We will, in order to convince you of the 
superiority of the Iturlingrton “.STAY ON” 
over all Imitations and old style blankets, send 
only one blanket to any address, express paid on 
receipt of price. (Write for Catalogue and Prices.) 
BURLINGTON BLANKET 
Poultrymen! 
Green Cut Bone Is the best 
and by far the cheapest egg 
food known. For growing 
little chicks It has no equal. 
Our Green Rone Cutter 
received the only award at 
the World s Fair. Send for 
special catalogue. 
WEBSTER & HANNUM, 
Cazenovia, N. Y. 
INCUBATORS&BROODERS 
Brcxxlersonly S.5. Best & Cheaiiest 
for raising chicks. 401st Premiums 
4000Testirnonial.s. Send forOatT’g. 
G. S. SINGER, Box 714 Cardington, 0. 
1 110 
Yards j 
High 
Class^ 
fowl 
iINGUBATORS. 
The Improved, 8klf Rkoulatino, 
*'01d Reliable*’ has no superior. < 
World’s PsTonto. 6 Conta In sumps for < 
new 112 page Poultry Guide and CaUlogue ' 
for 1805. Poultry roR PRonr made 
plain. Address, RELIABLE INCUBATOR , 
AND BROODER CO., QoiifCT, Iliji. 
THE IMPROVED 
Monitor Incubator. 
You can get one free. Large 
book.with cuts for stamp. 
* KFY TIIK ltF9iT. 
Williams, 54 Race St.,Bristol,Conn. 
PEKIN DUCKS—100 choice breeders yet to go at 
H price. Brookslde Poultry Farm, Columbus, N. J. 
c 
HAPMAN’S CHANCES. 
CHE8HIRES, cheap. 
CALENDAR CLOCKS, at cost. 
CURRANTS. Surplus Stock; cheap. 
SEED POTATO CATALOGUE. 
Address C. B. CHAPMAN, 
CATCH ON —at once. Peruvllle, N. Y. 
Cheshire Swine. 
FEEDING ANIMALS. 
I have a fine lot of Thoroughbred CHESHIKE 
This Is a practical work of 560 pages, by Profei 
B. W. 8TEWAUT, npfn the science of feeding Ir 
Its details, giving practical rations for aU farm s 
mais. Its accuracy is proved by Its adoption i 
text book In nearly all Agricultural Colleges and 
perlment Stations in America. It will pay any b 
having a horse or a cow, or who feeds a few plgi 
sheep to buy and study It carefully. Price, l#3. 
THE BUBAL NEW-YOBKBB, 
Corner Chambers and Pearl Streets, New Yor 
PIGS ready for shipment ; pairs not akin. 
Prices reasonable. Stock unsurpassed. 
C. R. WHITE, Miller Corners, N. Y. 
I'll M A Taney Chester White Pigs, registered 
I* |l« ^ all ages, lor sale. Satisfaction guaran- 
■ IWVr teed or money relunoel. 
G. Jt. FOULKE, Bala Farm, West Chester, Pa, 
JERSEYS, 
From Miller & Sibley’s herd, will be tuhercuHn tested 
before sale if desired. 
Our bull, Ida’s Rioter of St. L,, has lOdaugh 
ters tested, averaging over 19 lbs. 3 oz. of butter 
apiece per week, among them Ida Marigold, who won 
two sweepstakes prizes and many other honors at 
the World’s Fair contests. 
Ma,)or Appel Pogls won first prize at Pennsyl¬ 
vania State Fair In 1893. Sired by Stoke Pogls 5th, 
who had 21 daughters and 51 granddaughters tested. 
Highest .Tersey weekly, monthly and yearly milk 
records held by our herd. Only superior stock for 
sale. In general none less than $200. Specify what 
you want. Mention this paper. 
MILLEB & SIBLEY, Franklin, Venango Co.. Pa. 
GUERNSEYS! 
The GBANBEST of DAIBY Breed*. 
Combining the richness of the Jersey with the slxe 
approximate to the Holstein or Short-horn, but 
standing alonb and unbqualbd in producing the 
richest colored butter in mld-wlnter on dry feed. 
Gentle as pets, persistent milkers and hardy In con¬ 
stitution, they combine more quallflcatlons for the 
dairy or family cow than any other breed. In the 
“ Old Brick Guernsey Herd” 
are daughters and granddaughters of the renowned 
Squire Kent, 1504 A. G. C. C. and of the flnest strains 
on Guernsey or In Ameiica—Comus, son of Squire 
Kent and Statelllte, son of Kohlm head the herd. All 
partlonlars In regard to Breed and Herd cheerfnlly 
given. 8. P. TABBB WILLETTS, 
" The Old Brick,” Boslykt, L. I., N. Y 
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle 
J. F. HINE. Shinrock, Erie Co.. O. 
RED POLLED CATTLE. 
The superior milk and beef breed, at K kdale Stock 
Farm, Some Of the finest In America. A few young 
Bulls and Heifers for sale. A few full-blood Guern¬ 
sey Bull Calves for sale. 
A few Spanish Delaine Merino Rams for sale. 
D. L. STEVENS, Elkdale, Susquehanna Co., Pa. 
FOR SALE. 
One Thoroughbred Red Po’led Bull-registered In 
First Volume of Bed Polled Register B.ok. 
Pedigree furnished on application. 
M. M. DICK. West Newton, Pa. 
FOR SALE. 
Jersey Bull. “ Pride of Peconlc ” 32944, A. J. C. C.. 
three years old, vjry handsome and well grown: an 
Inbred St. Lambert. Sold only to prevent further In- 
bretdlng, A bargain to a quick buyer. Also one 
thoroughbred cow. four years old. i’edlgrees on ap¬ 
plication to I’ECONIC FARM, Sag Harbor, N. Y. 
High-Class Shropshires 
76 yearling rams that will weigh 260 to 300 pounds, 
and shear 12 to 16 pounds at maturity; and 160 year¬ 
ling ewes, to weigh 176 to 31,JB pounds, and shear 9 to 
12 pounds at maturity. Just arrived, recorded in Eng¬ 
land and America. ‘‘A grand lot.’' Send for cata¬ 
logue. THE WILLOWS, 
G« 0 . B. Bbkok, Prop. Paw Paw, Mich. 
Shropshires 
Imported and Home-bred, 
both sexes, all ages. Also 
_ Barred Plvraouth Rock 
Chicks. Farmers’ prices. State Just what you 
want, and address 
frank McKLHENY, Box I), Black Creek. N. Y. 
UUIdIfULU dnttK cheap. Circular free. 
J. HARRIS CO., Moreton Farm (P. O.), N. Y. 
SOUTH DOWN SHEEP. 
CASSIUS MARCELLU8 ULAY, White Hall, Ky. 
DUSOC-JERSEY PIGSir"E,T.,,',"cHTM: 
PIDN 3249, out Of Red (Queen’s Daugliter 8036, 
and other reg:istered dams. #.5 each at eight weeks 
old. K. L. CLARKSON. Tlvcll, N. Y. 
Refer by permission to The R. N.-Y. 
B erkshire, Chester white, 
Jersey Red and Poland Chin* 
'PIGS. Jersey, Quernsey aud 
Holstein Cattle. Thoroughbred 
Sheep. Fancy Poultry. Hunting 
_ _ and House Dogs. Catalogue. 
W« HMITII* CochranTillcg Cheater Co.* Penna. 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
also a lot of young litters at low prices. 
PARK FARM, New Brunswick, N. J. 
BULL CALVES FOR SALE. 
Prices low. One to four 
weeks old. one half Je-sey 
and one-half Guernsey,from 
registered sire and dam. 
Breeders of nice 
POLAND CHINA HOGS, 
J) . U. GATES & SONS, Clilttenaugo, N. Y. 
GHESHIRES 
Pigs In pairs, not akin. 
Young Sows bred 
Young service Boars. 
ED. S. HILL, Tompkins County, Peruvllle, N. Y. 
Cheshires, Beagles, Oxford 
Sheep and Leghorns. 
1 young Bear nt for service. 
3 young HOWS in farrow. 
30 Fall Pigs In oalrs not akin. 
100 R. C. W.antiS. C B. Leghorns and8. S. 
10 Beaglos 8 and 12 weeks o d. 
1 Oxtord Ram Lamb for sale cheap. 
Hamburgs 
HOMER J. BROWN, Harford, Cortland Co., N.Y. 
