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June 13 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Live StockandDairy 
PURE AIR FOR BARN STOCK, 
What is the best method of ventilating 
a cow barn which will admit plenty of 
fresh air and at the same time not cool 
th* barn too much in Winter? w. e. l. 
Woodsford, N. Y. 
Is the King system of ventilation a pat¬ 
ented system? Is this system practical 
for small buildings, such as a stable for 
four head of stock, or a henhouse for 30 
or 50 chicks? 
Kinderhook, N. Y. 
The King system of ventilation is not 
patented, and can be used by anyone. 
It consists in taking air warmed by the 
animals to a temperature of 45 degrees, 
or higher is better, out through a tube 
built perfectly tight to prevent air en¬ 
trance at any place except the lower end 
of the tube, and another opening in the 
upper part of the stable. See Fig. 157, 
page 435. One form of outlet flues, c c c, 
is found in upper flgure, built each side 
of the barn, uniting in one common cen¬ 
ter. Greater convenience and economy 
might result if the flues were built from 
the floor directly up through the center 
of the barn, passing out at the ridge, or 
if the building was not too long, say 50 
to 60 feet, they could be placed at each 
end. I would advise carrying them in¬ 
side the roof to get the insulation from 
cold air that the barn provides. If in 
the way, outside construction may be 
advised, not losing sight of thorough in¬ 
sulation. The expense of such flues will 
be double those made inside. At A, a 
damper must be placed to control the 
volume of air passing out, which is 
greater when the weather Is cold and 
wind pressure strong. At B are open¬ 
ings near the ceiling to be used when 
wind pressure is light, or temperatures 
comparatively high. I have not seen a 
time when circulation was not active 
from the openings at B. If these are not 
used when circulation is slow, conden¬ 
sation will take place in the stable. 
That portion of the flue passing through 
the roof must have an area equivalent 
to both of the side flues, and covered 
with a cap. The air passing rapidly 
under this covering, put on about one 
foot above the top, will materially in¬ 
crease the draft or circulation from be¬ 
low. The lower flgure represents the 
intake flues. The size of all of these 
flues is exaggerated. This was done that 
there may be no mistake in the form. 
They appear set out a distance from 
the wall, but can be put into the wall or 
close to it, as desired. They also ap¬ 
pear close to the sill or floor. When 
more convenient a four or five-foot flue 
will answer quite as well. If the build¬ 
er will only understand the theory that 
these flues must be long enough so that 
the air will have a chance to warm a 
few degrees as it comes in contact with 
the stable air, and that the volume of 
air admitted, or the rapidity of circula¬ 
tion, will be in this proportion, he will 
have solved the whole question. We 
might cut a hole directly through the 
side wall near the ceiling if we could 
depend upon it always to work the right 
way. On the contrary, much of the 
time, by reason of changing wind pres¬ 
sure, these openings wnll act as outlet 
flues, thus defeating the end desired. 
That the distribution of cold air may be 
uniform these flues must be smail, three 
or four inches in diameter, and placed 
on the tour sides of the room. Air cur¬ 
rents will then form, from all parts of 
the room, not permitting stagnant air. 
This cold air being heavier is at once 
precipitated to the floor, aiding in forc¬ 
ing the foul air out. Coming in through 
these small openings a cold air draft is 
prevented. If the openings were large, 
cold currents would form, endangering 
the health of the cows. A damper is 
needed, shown at B. The outlet flues 
should be 1x2 feet, or any convenient 
form containing at least an area of two 
square feet. 
The system will work equally well for 
four cows or in a henhouse, provided 
the temperature is high enough to pre¬ 
vent condensation. If a pitcher of ice 
water is placed side by side with a 
pitcher of water at 55 degrees condensa¬ 
tion will take place upon the cold sur¬ 
face and not upon the warmer, so the 
secret of ventilation after all is to pro¬ 
vide that the air shall escape while the 
moisture is in the form of vapor. After 
condensation takes place no possible ef¬ 
fort will succeed. The temperature of a 
henhouse is usually too low to expect 
the best of results. It will, however, 
bring partial relief, as I know from sev¬ 
eral years’ use. n. e. c. 
Apples for Cows. 
There is no better green food than 
apples for cows, but of course it won’t 
do to let them have all they will eat at 
first, as such a course will be sure to 
make them sick; I have known it to kill 
them. Years ago I had a friend who 
owned a cider mill and kept a large 
number of cows. He was careful at first 
in letting cows have but little pomace, 
but after once accustomed to it he let 
them run in a field where all the pomace 
was drawn, and cows ate all they de¬ 
sired. They gave a large quantity of 
milk and gained much in flesh during 
the season. To feed apples or potatoes 
safely to cattle the same may be fed by 
placing the cow in a stanchion, having 
a bar across over her neck so as not to 
allow her to raise her head up quite 
level with her body. What causes them 
to choke is, when the mouth is full they 
raise the head so high that the round 
apples or potatoes roll down their 
throat without being masticated. If to 
be fed out of doors two stakes or posts 
may be set into the ground and holes 
bored through them for a rod or pole, 
and feed placed in box so the cow can 
reach it when placed with neck between 
stakes. This is very much easier than 
to take pains to cut or mash the apples. 
J. 8. W^OODWAKD. 
Indiana Feeders.— Our feeding steers 
come principally from Chicago. My choice 
of breed would be the Aberdeen Angus, 
as they seem to be taking the lead in many 
sections of the country. The chance for 
buying here is not promising, as cattle are 
rai.sed usually on a very small scale, and 
those who do feed buy usually on the 
Chicago market. It is my opinion that 
cattle must go higher, as we have had the 
lowest level of prices in six years. The 
age of steer usually bought is two coming 
three; some buy in Spring and sell in Fall. 
Montpelier. Ind. jas. west. 
Fodder on Meadows.— Sometimes farm¬ 
ers object to plowing up meadow land for 
corn or other purposes because it takes 
two jears to get it down again. We often 
get around that and purpose to do so this 
year by some such method as the follow¬ 
ing: As soon as the crop can be taken off, 
the ground is plowed and then follows a 
series of cultivation. We cultivate quite 
late in the Fall and then, if possible, sow 
rye, unless we get ready early enough to 
sow some other grain. We prefer to have 
some vegetation growing on the field when 
the ground freezes. Some object to much 
cultivation, claiming that fertility is lost. 
On our somewhat heavy soil we have no 
trouble from leaching, and if we get some¬ 
thing growing there is little trouble from 
loss either by washing or by the wind 
blowing away the finer particles. If ex¬ 
posed in a windy place or if on steep land 
and left without anything growing, some 
good soil is sure to be lost before Spring 
When sowing so late in the Fall we do not 
put on grass seed till Spring. Then by 
watching the opportunity sow, the seed 
when frost is coming out, or just before 
a rain, any way to get the seed nicely 
covered. By this method we get more 
feed from the lot this year than we would 
if we did not plow, and we get a better 
crop of grass next year. We have it under 
cultivation only one season. h. h. l. 
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KIL-I-ER 
LICC. TICKS. 
PLEAS 
PS0TCC1S COIS 
OF FLIES 
PASTURE AMO WHILE MILK 
PER CENT 
MILK PAYS 
DAILY 
ICP WITH OUR AEVEPSIBLC 
YOUNG STOCK WILL V * OtHRIVC FfllVEIGSA ^.^TUBERCULOSiS CHOLERA.ABORriON. 
DISTCMPEROFAU Jk AkINOS-FORSIOO^ WILL SEND A SPRAYER ANC 
ENOUGH FLYAHO UK « KILLER TO PROTECT ISO CONi MO HOI&CS AGENTS WANTED. 
D^.SMiTH dL COm UTJCA.M. Y. U.5^, DCPT. m 
Kendall’s Cures 
Spavin, Ring Bone, 
Splint, Curb 
and all forms of 
Lameness. 
Kendall's Gives Best Results. 
Crivitz, Wl8., Feb. M, 1903. 
Dr. B. J. Kendall Ck)., „ ^ * ... 
Gentlemen;—Enclosed please find a two cent stamp 
for which send me your “Treatise on the Horse and His 
Diseases,” ifivlnK full directions for using Spavin Cur^ 
etc. I have used Kendall’s Spavin Cure a great deal and 
have always obtsined the best results with it. 
Yours respectfully, 
JOHN FELDHUSEN, Sr. 
Works thousands of cures annually. Endorsed by the 
best breeders and horsemen everywhere. Price $ I; 6 for 
SB. As a liniment for family use It has no equal. Ask 
your druggist for Kendall’s Spavin Cure, also “ATreat- 
lee on the Horse,” the book free, or address 
DR. B. J. KENDALL CO., ENOSBURC FALLS, VT. 
HOLSTEIN - FRIESIANS. 
Choice young stock of the best breeding for sale. 
Prices reasonable. Every animal registered. 
WOODCRE8T FARM, Rlfton, Ulster Co., N. T. 
McLennan Bros, Stock Farm, 
ISCHUA, CATTARAUGUS CO., N. Y. 
Holsteln-Frieslan Registered Bulls for sale cheap. 
One bull, two years old. and one yearling; large, 
handsome, perfectly-marked animals. Also a nnmbei 
of choice Bull Calves, from one to six months old. 
Inquire P. B. MCLENNAN, Syracuse, N. Y. 
row HntSTEIN CATTLE 
Good ones, and all ages. Fine Yearling Bulls, 
ready for service. 
RANIBOUILLET SHEEP. 
BERKSHIRE SWINE. 
Write DEI.I.HURST FARMS, Mentor, Ohio. 
Leg and Body Wash. 
When it comes to stiffness and 
soreness of muscles, tendons, 
etc., nothing equals 
Tuttle’s Elixir 
for restoring normal conditions. 
Apply to the body as a mild 
bath and put on light 
Sponge the legs and 
on light bandages. 
Used and Endorsed by Adams 
Express Company. 
Tuttle’s American Condition Powders 
specific for impure blood and all diseases arising therefrom. 
TTTTTLE’S FAMILY ELIXIR cures rheumatism, 
sprains, bruises, etc. Kills pain instantly. Our 100-pagc book, 
“Veterinary Experience,” FREE. 
Dr. 5. A. TUTTLE, 30 Beverly St., Boston, Mass. 
Bewar« of so-called Elixirs—non® genuine but Tnttle’a, 
Avoid all blisters; they offer only temporary relief, if any. 
REWTON'S Hear®, 1N»« 
t®Hp«r and lndig®itSoa CortB 
A veterinary specific for wind, 
throat and stomach tronblta. 
Strong rtcommend*. |1.00 per 
ean. Dealers. Mail or Ex. paid. 
HoYrtOD Hors® Remedy . 
Toledo, Okla* 
H OIjSTEIN bull calves. Scotch Collies, Spayed 
Females. SILAS DECKER, South Montrose, Pa. 
Registered Jersey Bull Calves 
from Imported Golden Tyad at fair prices. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty (Street, Pittsburg, Pa. 
|rn^|ry^—Solid color. One Heifer, 4 months 
lldldCIv old. Four Bulls, 2,5 and 15 months 
old. “ Exile ” and “ St. Lambert Boy” strains. 
R. B. No. 4. J. ALDUS HERR, Lancaster, Pa. 
IP ^ A I p Purebred Devon Calves 
r aA Kai at reasonable prices. 
B. J. WlGHTMAN, West Eaton, N. T. 
Short-horn Bull For SaleJ^aX ^^Bcst'^ol’K 
ng,flr8b-cla8S Individual. Priced to sell. Write for fuj 
particulars, etas. Buchan, Stanley, Ontario Co.. N. Y 
DarlrohirOC~^^^ English and American blood. 
DcrKSnirCO C. M. Abbe, 309 Broadway, New York 
COD cm Reoot^eil Large BtegUsh 
rUll OALC Berkshlr. Boars, ready forieiT' 
loe. 
Write your wants or come. 
E. B. HALL, Stanley, N. T., B. W. B. 1. 
nrn V^IIIQFC Choice Berkshire Pigs eligible 
DkllKdnilllMd to registry. Prices reason¬ 
able. 'SUGAR GROVE FARM. Grantsville,Md. 
X Why keep your live stock in misery when ^ 
Moore’S GALL POWDER 
will quickly cure Galls, Chafes, Cuts, Sores, ^ 
Thrush, &c., while at work? You make no w 
mistake in sending to MOORE BROS., Alba- w 
ny. N. Y.,fora 50c. package, prepaid by mail. W 
Circulars free. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES 
hog. Pigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM, Rochester,Mich 
Reg. P. Chinas, BerksRires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. to 6 mos.. mated not akin. 
Service Boars, Bred Sows. Write for 
prices and description. Return If not 
^ satisfactory; wo refund the money. 
HAMILTON & CO., Erclldoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
TANDARD OF THE WORLD for «o 
lar*. lifted on S60 mtlltonft nnnunlly* If loeni 
»«lf^BtoAnnot •iiT>Dly* ftend SloTS for dtt (lOOg^l 
THIS TRADE MARK 
on a package guarantecB to the public that it is 
genuine. B* ware of imitations. Substitutes yield 
the dealer more profit, but cost you the same. 
Bickmore’s 
Gall Cure 
Isthequicke.t, 
.urc.tB'id best 
dire known for 
IfarneM, Col- 
lur and Sadillo 
OBlla,Herateheii, 
Grea.e Heel, 
Speed Orneka, 
WlreCuta, etc. 
Just as good for 
Chapped, Torn. , j . 
or Cracked Tenia on cows. Sold by all dealers 
and ruurniitecd by ua. Sample mailed for 10cents. 
Get it now and have It ready when you need it. 
BIGKMORE GALL CURE CO., Box 519, Old Town,Me. 
CXirb*,, 
Snllatl* 
Cara TtaeM BlemUbes 
Also Ringbone, hard or soft 
enlargements. Sweeny, Kne^ 
Sprang,Fistula and Poll Evil, 
slight and certain enree. 
Two big booklets telling how 
to do it sent froe.Write today. 
FLRHINO BROS., ChrmUU, 
229 Union StoekTarda,Chicago,I 
Imffrcwed YORKSHIRES 
The small York grown up; the best white hog; easy 
keeping and prolific. Young stock for sale. 
LAKE GROVE FARM, Madison, Lake Co., Ohio. 
FOX TERRIER PUPS “ 
■ P. HEANEY, Peabody, Mj’.ss. 
High-Bred Great Dane Pups 
'Sandor Vom Inn .strain (Deutsche Doggen). 
MAPLES POULTRY YARDS, New Britain, Conn. 
For Sale.—Scotch Collies, ma^ilicently 
bred. A. J. BENEDICT, Woodworth, WU. 
JW A I In purebred Scotch 
0iC ^1I 111 Collie Pups. Present 
price from $5 to 110 each. Apply promptly to 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, N. Y. 
Barred Rocks and White Wyandottis 
Eggs for hatching, $3 per 100. 
C. A. HALL, Oak Hill, Greene County, N- T. 
WHITE LEGHORN EGGS 
’ 700 Big White Beauties, bred to lay Big White Eggs; 
nine years developing the strain. WHITE & RKE, 
Box A, Yorktown, N. Y. 
PUIJQ—Rhode Island Reds, Light Brahmas, Bar- 
CUUv red Kecks. Hardy, prolific, pure stock, 
bred on separate farms. For eggs to hatch at 6c. each, 
and also for extra handsomely marked, registered, 
pedigree, Scotch Collie Pups, from trained trick 
stock, at moderate prices, write to WALTER 8HKR- 
MAN. 25 Boulevard, Middletown, R. I. 
Cirwc Aft jW. Wyan. (Farm Range. W. IRISH. 
LggOj ‘fUi I R. I. Reds. ) Po’keepsle, N.Y. B.F.D. 
90 
varieties. Any amount Poultry, Eggs, Plgeoai 
and Hares. Gnide desc. 60-page book, lOo. 
J, A. BERGEY, Box 8, Telford. Pa. 
SHOO-FLY 
THE 
\NIMALS’ 
FRIEND 
Hftlf cent '0 worth saves S quarts milk and much flesh. Kills 
®rery fly U strikes; keeps off the rest. Harmless to man or beast 
NO LICE in poultry house or any place itia sprayed. If your 
dealer dees not keep It, send f 1.00 for Improved Three Tube 
Sprayer and enough 8hoo*FIy to protect 200 cows. Cash returned 
if cows are not protected. 
SHOO-FLY MFG. CO..1005 Fairmount Ave., Phila.,Pa, 
Sr. o; KATTLE KOMFORT 
neighbors. Money for yourself, increased profits for 
them, and contentment for the stock. Once used al 
ways used. Dozen Spraye.'s free with first orders. 
Write now. KATTLE KOMFORT CO., Columbus,N.J. 
nClTII Tn I IOC ^ hens and CHICKS 
UCA in I U LluC 64-page book FREE. 
D. J. LAMBERT, Box 307, Apnonaug, R, I 
A RELIABLE ARTICLE. 
Keeps Cows, Horses, etc. Comfort¬ 
able in fly time. Sold by Seedsmen 
and Merchants. For pamphlet write 
HAMMOND’S SLUG SHOT WORKS, 
FlshklU-on-Hudson, N. Y. 
BREEDING EWES 
Twenty-Five at $10 Each; Fifty at $8 Each. 
BRIARCLIFF FARMS will cease to raise Winter Lambs on account of selling the farms upon 
which their sheep have been kept. The above are the SELECTS from 200 Breeding Ewes, ana ar 
offered very cheap. Particular.s on application to _ . vr 
GERALD HOWATT, White Plains, H. Y. 
Cattle Comfort 
