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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
November 14 
NOTES ON COWS AND CALVES. 
If any of the cows are coming in this 
Fall do not let them stay in the pasture 
loo long, or be out in cold storms or on 
frosty nights. They will not stand quite 
as much hardship at this time, and want 
good care or they will; not be in fit con¬ 
dition to do their best work after 
caljving. Cows should be frequently 
looked after when dry, as a little at¬ 
tention sometimes is important. We 
have had cows come in with one bad 
teat, because they had been turned off 
in the dry lot before they were suffi¬ 
ciently dry. 
This time, or soon after putting the 
cows in the barn, we think is the most 
profitable time to have cows come in. 
We do not do it always, as we have to 
have a fairly regular supply of milk, 
and cows will not always do just as one 
vashes, but if they come in after being 
started on their Winter feed, conditions 
are usually more regular and the cow 
will do better; then when she goes out 
in the Spring she will pick up again 
and give a good fiow until it is time to 
dry her off. We believe a cow is en¬ 
titled to six weeks or two months’ rest, 
and have sometimes made the mistake 
of letting them milk too long. Hardly 
ever will they do quite as weil as if 
they had been aUowed to go dry a 
proper length of time. 
This is al^o the best time to raise 
the caives; no flies to bother, usually a 
little more time to tend to them. They 
are old enough when Spring comes to go 
out to pasture, and require no care 
through the first Summer. The next 
Winter good hay with a little bran will 
keep them growing, and they are ready 
to come in at two years of age, about 
January 1, and have required much less 
labor and expense than were they 
started in the Spring and early Sum¬ 
mer. 
We used to hear considerable about 
breaking in heifers, and can remember 
when there were usually some that were 
light of foot. We have very little 
trouble now, but the first few times they 
are milked we try to be very patient 
with them, not to frighten or hurt them 
in any way. In changing teats do it 
very gently and carefully. We have 
seen men milking along stop suddenly, 
grab the other two teats as though their 
life depended on it, and wonder why the 
cow or heifer stepped around or made 
any disturbance. No hammer-and-tongs 
man should be allowed to milk. We 
believe in rapid, clean milking, but this 
can be done in a manner that will 
soothe the cow rather than irritate hez*. 
Yes, it is possible to raise a good calf 
without milk. It means a little more 
work, a knack of doing that work right, 
and seeing that everything is right with 
the calf. To most men feeding a calf 
without milk will seem like a putteiing 
job, and they will want to turn it off on 
the women. It will take time, and one 
calf will require almost as much as a 
half dozen, so it Is relatively much 
cheaper to raise several at a time. We 
like to have from four to eight of a 
similar age; then all can be treated 
nearly alike. For food we should use 
oatmeal, and linseed, or oil meal, 8'S 
it is usually called. We prefer to use oil 
meal. We should let the patent calf 
meals alone, as they will be no better 
for the purpose, and cost much more. 
Let the calf have its mother’s milk un¬ 
til her milk is fit to be saved, then 
make a gruel, not too thick, of either 
oatmeal or oil meal. The meal should 
be scalded and not fed raw until the calf 
is a month or more old. When quite 
small it is better to feed three times a 
day, and from one to two quarts at a 
time of the gruel warmed to the tem¬ 
perature of the body, not scalding hot, 
neither cold. Add a litQe pinch of salt. 
When older, from one to two months, 
feeding twice daily will do, with an in¬ 
creased allowance, but never stuff the 
calf. We allow the calves to run loose 
in the pen, and have a long narrow box; 
at a suitable height, and we put into 
this a handful or two daily of dry fine 
middlings. We also give them rowen 
or fine hay every day, a little lock at 
a time, what they will eat up reasonably 
clean. If too much of either the grain, 
or hay . is given it will remain in the 
manger and becomes repulsive to them. 
We clean out the pen every day just the 
same as any other part of the barn, and 
give them a liberal bedding. We use 
shavings because they are cheaper than 
anything else we can get. If the pen 
does not seem perfectly dry at night, 
the last thing before leaving the barn 
is a basket of shavings. We like to see 
them jump and bark when new bedding 
is put in. Contrary to the usual advice 
given, we let the calves suck one an¬ 
other and are glad to see them do it. 
We think we know then that a reason¬ 
ably good udder is coming later, and 
that the teats will be Ipng enough so 
that no one will be trying to dodge 
that heifer when milking time comes 
around. No, we are not afraid of suck¬ 
ing cows; have had but one in 1.5 years. 
In making a gruel a so-called stock 
solution can be made in cold weather 
and warm water added at feeding time, 
thus saving the labor oT making twice 
each day, but this is where care is 
needed, and some faii at this point. 
They allow the meal to become sour and 
repulsive to the calf and scours is apt 
to ensue. Some will let the calf pails 
get in filthy condition, and it Ts no joke 
to wash a pail with dried gruel plaster¬ 
ing its sides, but remember the adage, 
“If you have anything to do, do it now,” 
and wash the pails each time as soon as 
the feeding is done. If a maii has not 
much patience or a love for small calves 
he should better not try to raise them, 
but the man who enjoys taking care of 
them, seeing them happy and healthy, 
frolicking about, can raise calves easily 
and cheaply. h. g. Manchester. 
VETKKINAKV ADVTCK EREE. 
i>r. Hess Proposes to Prescribe, Free of 
Charge, for Ajilmals Owned by Readers 
of tills Publication. 
HROUGllOUT November 
any reader of this pub¬ 
lication who has an 
ailing animal may get 
the best service of a 
famous veterinarian 
free of all charge. 
This public lienefac- 
lion comes from the 
determination of Dr. Hess & Clark to demon¬ 
strate to the world the unvarying success of 
Dr. Hess as a practical veterinarian, and to 
emphasize his ability to formulate a stock 
compound of almost universal application. 
Thousands of head of valuable stock are lost 
yearly by the inability of breeders to grapple 
with the subtler phases of stock diseases, and 
the greater number of small owners suffer 
serious loss through ignorance of even the sim¬ 
pler disorders. To all of these comes Dr. 
Hess (M. D., D. V. S.), ready to freely dis¬ 
pense his knowleilge of medicine, gained in the 
great medical and veterinary colleges and in 
half a lifetime of active and lucrative prac¬ 
tice. 
If you have an animal with any kind of 
disorder, write to-day to Dr. Hess & Clark, 
Ashland, Ohio, care Information Bureau, en¬ 
closing a two-cent stamp, and describe your 
case fully. Also state what stock you have 
(number of head each kind) ; what stock 
food you have used, and mention this paper. 
You will receive in return a special prescrip¬ 
tion, written from a scientific diagnosis of 
the special disorder, by this eminent veterin¬ 
arian. If you want further advice, this also 
will be fully given. 
This offer holds good only during 
November. 
While waiting Dr. Hess’ reply, get Dr. Hess 
Stock Food and feed as directed on the pack¬ 
age. You will notice a wonderful change In 
the spirits and condition of your stock. 
Dr. Hess Stock Food is the scientific com¬ 
pound for horses, cattle, bogs and sheep, for¬ 
mulated by Dr. Hess (M. D., D. V. S.). Sold 
on a written guarantee, 100 lbs. for $5.00— 
except in Canada and on Pacific Slope— 
smaller quantities at a slight advance; fed 
in small dose. For any disease or condition 
for which Dr. Hess Stock Food is not recom¬ 
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If your dealer can’t supply you, write Dr. 
Hess & Clark, Ashland, Ohio. 
When you write advertisers nnention The 
R. N.-Y. and you will get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See our guarantee 8th page. 
Time to Eat 
finds your stock ready to eat if 
you feed them the genuine 
Alma Dried-Molasses 
BEET PULP 
It is not refuse matter but is a by¬ 
product food of greatest value, made 
with the same cleanliness and accu¬ 
racy as the sugar itself. 
We have a booklet tellinjf how this food 
Is made. Ask for one; it will interest you. 
It is superior to the many pat¬ 
ented “stock foods” as it is a natural 
product and contains no drugs or 
dangerous ingredients. 
Better than bran and costs less. 
Keeps the animals in prime condition 
and when fed with grain is the best 
fattener known because it improves 
both appetite and digestion. 
E.C. Cummings, Carson City, Mich., writes: 
“Send 2 tons first freight. Am leedinf 85 steers 
to top the market. Tnis is my 6th order.” 
It is the best food for milch cows; splendid 
for calves. All stock thrive on it. 
Do not confuse this with wet beet pulp which 
freezes and ferments, or with common dried 
pulp containing no additional sugar. It takes 
18 tons of wet pulp to make one ton of our 
Food, and it keeps indefinitely. The genuine 
.Alma Dried-Molasses Beet Pulp contains 73 
times as much sugar as wet pulp, 
and nearly 5 times as much as com¬ 
mon dried pulp. 
RPLES 
BULARI 
airy| 
eparator 
Entirely different 
from a.ny othver 
sepOLra-rtor; more 
simple, durable, con¬ 
venient, safe and effi¬ 
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THE TUBULAR 
1$ so great and why Sharpies Separator Works 
is the largest i n the world. Kxaml ne the Tubular and 
you will buy no other. Writeforfrcecatalog No.153 
THE SHARPLES CO., P. M. SHARPIES, 
Chicago, III. West Chester, Pa. 
Breeders’ Directory 
HOLSTKIN BULL CALVES. Scotch Collies, Spayed 
* Females. SILAS DECKER. South Montrose. Pa. 
i^HOLSTEIhl MTTLE 
Good ones, and all ages. Fine YearUng BnUa, 
read for service. 
RAMBOUILLET SHEEP. 
BERKSHIRE SWINE. 
Write DELLHURST FARM.S, Mentor, Ohio. 
HOLSTEIN - FRIESIANS. 
Choice young stock of the be.st breeding for sale. 
Prices reasonable. Everv animal registered. 
WOODCKEST FARM, Rifton, Ulster Co., N. T. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN STOCK,-riTu"'! 
Calves for sale at very low prices. Write for list giving 
prices and breeding. W.W. CHENEY, Manlius,N.Y. 
FOR-SALE- 
—Purebred Holstein-Frleslan Bulls 
from 5 to 18 months old. Improved 
Chester White Pigs of the best breeding at reasonable 
prices. CHARLES RECORD, Peterboro, N. Y. 
McLennan Bros, Stock Farm, 
Lyndon, Cattaraugus County, N. Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull for sale; Royal Pauline 
DeKol, No. 31,261; born May 8 , 1902. Also a number 
of large, handsome, perfectly marked bull calves, 6 
to 8 months old, sired by Corona Spoftord Pletertje, 
No. 30,160. Inquire, 
P B. MCLENNAN, Syracuso. N V 
ST. LAM BERT and Combination. For sale 25 Cows, 
8 Heifers, 33 Bulls. S. E. NIVIN, Landenburg, Pa 
l-|ERE are two Jersey Bulls that must go? They 
* • are both sired by my great prize winner. Queen's 
Czar, 55573. No 1. dropped Decernber25,1902, Dam Ida’s 
Orphan Maid, 151,980. No. 2, dropped April 22,1903. 
Dam Hickory’s Rissa, 117,093. (Butter record U pounds 
10 ounces In 7 days). Any fair oflerwHl be considered. 
Also cows and heifers for sale. 
J. GRANT MORSE, PoolvlUe, N. Y. 
Registered Jersey Bull Calves 
from Imported Golden Lad at fair prices. 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, Pa- 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES 
bog. Pigs of all ages from Imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM, Rochester, Mich 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. to 6 mos.. mated not akin. 
Service Boars, Bred Sows. Write for 
prices and description. Return If not 
satisfactory; we refund the money. 
HAMILTON & CO., Krclldoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
I F you are In-need of good Shropshire Sheep, of both 
sexes, all ages, write to J. C. DUNCAN, Niagara 
Stock Farm, Lewiston, N. Y. L. D. RUM 8 E Y, Prop 
Var’s Poultry, Pigeons, Parrots, Dogs. Cats, 
Ferrets,etc. Eggs a specialty. 60 p book, 10c. 
Ratesfree. J A BERGBY, Box 8 ,Telford, Pa 
CTOCK FOR SALE—Cockerels,Pullets and Hens. 
^ All leading varieties. .Prices lower now than 
later. Write to-day and state your wants. 
Mt. BLANCO POULTRY FARM, Mt. Blanco, Ohio. 
THE CROWN “•I’, 
bo?ies. For the poullrynian. Best in tlie world. 
Lou'est in price. Send for cinmlar and testi¬ 
monials. Wilson Bros., EASTON, PA. 
AN INSTANT’S 
and the dehorning* job is smoothly done, 
crushing or bruising if the _ 
KEYSTONE 
'Dehorriing; FCnlfe. 
is used. Easy, sure and most speedy 
in operation. No evil results can fol¬ 
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dorsed by veterinarians. Guaranteed. 
M.T. Phillips, Box 18 Pomeroy, Pa. 
F*AIN 
Send 
for 
free 
circu¬ 
lars. 
\A/UITC I CnLinDWQ-*'^'!^ Cockerels for *5 If 
WnilL LLUnUnilu taken now. 900 beauties 
from big eggs from big hens. All purebred, without 
disqualitlcations. WHITE & RICK, 
Ijgf“Box A, Yorktown, N. Y. 
White Wyandotte Cockerels 
Two hundred choice birds from great laying strains; 
early hatched big white beauties, with yellow skin and 
legs. Those thinking of buying will do well to write 
me at once. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
CLYMER 8 . MBNGE 8 , Yorktown, N, Y. 
FERRETS 
—The ilnesi tot ever offered 
for sale at Shady Lawn Ferret 
Farm. Price list free. 
Address, w. J. WOOD, New 
London, Ohio. 
PRESCOTT’S S 
WINGINfi 
WIVEL 
TANCUIOX 
KEEPS COWS CLEAN 
Swings forward while get¬ 
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back while standing. Full 
particulars free. PRESCOTT, 
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THE CHAIN-HANGING 
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The most practical and humane Fastener ever In¬ 
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by O. U. KOKEKTSON, EorestvUle, Conn, 
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—b e i n g an improvement 
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strongest, quickest, safest 
Stanchion made. Has steel 
latch and automatic lock. 
Becomes stationary. when 
open. Animal cannot turn 
it in backing out. Made of 
best seasoned bard wood. 
Pins for f astenlngwlth every 
Stanchion. Send for testi¬ 
monials. Wilder— STRONG 
Implement Co., Box 20, Monroe, Mich. 
For Sale.—Scotch Collies, magnificentlv 
bred. A. J. BENEDICT. Woodworth. Wis." 
nrnTii Til i inr on hens and chicks, 
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January, 1905 , by sending 10 Cents 
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SENT 
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Makes healthier fowls. All latest improvements. 
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