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Those silos need no 
introduction. They 
are fsmous every- 
wl*ere us the best, 
moat permanent and 
eutis factory of thia 
type money anti buy. 
The construct ion,oil- 
filled material, im- 
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pn ’i-ut low prices, 
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SIX 
POINTS 
OF STAVE 
SUPPORT 
G LOBE SILOS are the choice of 
Dairymen and Stockmen who in¬ 
vestigate before buying. They insure 
full silage capacity because the exten¬ 
sion roof has nearly straight sides. They 
have continuous opening adjustable 
door-fronts. The door fasteners make 
a convenient ladder. They are built 
to stay and keep silage because the 
stave joints have six points of support, 
making the Silos absolutely air tight. 
Prices for Globe Silos have been reduced to the 
1917 basis. Write for the Globe catalog, and ask 
about special discount offered for early orders. 
GLOBE SILO CO. 2-12 WillowSt., Sidney,N.Y. 
No. 1 Mill for grinding 
Hfinoii, Oyntor Sheila, Gilt 
Grain for poultry. 
Phosphnto Mill*, Grcmi FI 
and Clover Cutters, l *‘c 
Mixora for Poultry Food 
Millet of all tfi/.ou for all j 
Harm .and power 
Write for tllurttintod Ci 
loguo uml price*. 
WILSON BRO 
Box IS Eastun, I 
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The E. W. Rosa Co. 
Dept. 270 Springfield 
Canker 
Would you give treatment for a horse 
afflicted with canker. The horse has been 
treated by veterinarian, but lie did not 
cure. The feet were first soft and had 
crevices around the frog, with slight ex¬ 
tra growth around top of hoof just where 
the hair begins. Now the foot has hard¬ 
ened, hut tlie growth at top of hoof has 
increased considerably, causing the horse 
to be lame, the animal being afflicted the 
same in ail four feet, a. c. a. 
The condition you describe scarcely 
can be considered true canker. That dis¬ 
ease causes a red, pulpy, fast-growing 
fungus or “|>nui<i flesh” growth of the frog 
and sole. If cut away, the growth recurs 
in a day or two, A bad smelling dis¬ 
charge is often present, as thrush or 
grease heel may start the trouble. In the 
present stage we should say that coron- 
ilis, or inflammation of the hoof heads 
(coronets) is present, and when the four 
feet are similarly affected chances of re¬ 
covery are rather poor. Without an ex¬ 
amination we cannot determine what has 
caused the trouble. Wet. and filth in the 
stable, or standing in cold drafts when the 
feet arc wet. may induce the condition. Tn 
time bony growths (exostoses') may form, 
as in ringbone. <>n general principles we 
should advise you to dip the hair from 
the hoof heads and lightly blister each in 
turn two or three times by rubbing in a 
little of a mixture of one part each of 
biniodide of mercury ami powdered can- 
tharides and 25 parts of lard. Wash the 
blister off in 4N hours; then blister an- 
other foot. The treatment may be repeat¬ 
ed at intervals of two weeks. 
ER 
Itch on Cows 
We have 10 cows and some of them 
have the itch. Will you please send us a 
remedy, as they are very bad. w. i. m. 
You should have described the symp¬ 
toms shown by the affected cows, but we 
take it that they show spots that are cov¬ 
ered with heavy scabs or crusts, and that 
these are chiefly on the face and about 
the eyes. They may also come on the 
neck and other parts of the body, in adult 
cattle often affecting the skin along the 
backbone or at the tail head. The disease 
is due to a vegetable parasite (7 'rleophtj- 
ton lonsitni-ns), which live on damp walls 
and woodwork, as well as the skin. Iso¬ 
late affected cattle, as the disease is con¬ 
tagions. Cleanse, disinfect and white¬ 
wash the stable and all fixtures and rub¬ 
bing places. The stable should also be 
well lighted and perfectly ventilated. 
Treat by saturating each spot daily with 
castor oil until it becomes possible per¬ 
fectly to remove the crusts without draw¬ 
ing blood. Then apply on and around the 
spots on the face some strong iodine oint¬ 
ment and repeat the application when 
seen to be necessary. Rub iodoform pow¬ 
der into the spots on the upper eyelids, or 
bathe those parts with a solution of hy¬ 
drochlorite of soda. Spots elsewhere on 
the body, after removing crusts, are well 
treated by saturating at intervals of six 
or seven days with a solution of four 
ounces of bluestone, iu a pint of hot 
water. 
Ticks on Dog 
Our dog has Ticks, and I tried to get 
some preparation in drug stores without 
success. Will you advise me what will 
kill the ticks? it. s. K. 
Ticks are a comparative rarity on dogs. 
We take it that you mean wood ticks. It 
is much more common for dogs to be af¬ 
fected with lice or fleas, and they are 
readily killed by dipping iu a warm solu¬ 
tion of coal tar dip made according to 
directions given by the manufacturer. 
The dipping has to be repeated in 10 days. 
Nils may lie killed by saturating the lmir 
with strong vinegar or dilute acetic acid, 
when seen to have the eggs adhering. 
Ticks are not so readily killed, as they 
stick to the skin by their biting and suck¬ 
ing proboscis. ’When the dog is in the tub 
a comb must be used to dislodge the ticks. 
We also find it a good plan to mix flowers 
of sulphur freely with the dip solution 
and when the skin dries more sulphur 
may be dusted on the worst infested parts. 
It is also necessary to supply the dog 
with a new clean bed after tubbing, and 
to keep him away from the places where 
the ticks are acquired. 
More Roughage 
In Less Space 
Don’t depend on the mow, 
loft, or shed to store your 
roughage. 
In a silo you can pack many 
times the amount a mow, loft, 
or shed will hold; and more than 
that, silage is a succulent, milk- 
producing food that your cattle 
will readily eat. Get a silo, fill 
it with corn, and see how your 
feed bills will quickly decrease. 
The silo you need ia the Craine 
Triple Wall. Three walls to keep 
out wind, rain, and cold, and to 
keep your silage in perfect con¬ 
dition. 
If you now have a twisted or 
caved-in silo, endangering yom 
other buildings, rebuild it into a 
beautiful Craine at half the cost 
of a new silo. Our free catalog 
tells the story. Send for it. 
Special Discount Allowed 
For Order* Placed This Month. 
Crain* Silo Company, Inc. 
Box 110 Norwich. N. Y. 
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Y OUR local ALPHA dealer has a supply 
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