1898 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
133 
Care of a Driving Horse. 
(continued.) 
the horse ; his requirements for the best 
results, are as varied in individuality as 
in color and conformation. So to name 
the best ration for a horse without know¬ 
ing the individual would be like guess¬ 
ing the height of a tree—good if it hit. 
Generally, variety is enjoyed by the 
brute as much as by the human, and if 
it can be given within the economies of 
the owner, it will bring the best results. 
I would change the ration as stated, if it 
were my horse. I would not give cob 
meal ; I would use corn meal and bran, 
making fully half that ration of bran. 
Horses do not ordinarily eat corn cobs, 
and I do not think that they contain any¬ 
thing that is good for them. I would 
not feed clover hay all the time. I would 
feed it only at night after I knew all 
work for the day was done, and as cut 
feed with the meal and bran, using only 
a little at that time, for a horse should 
not have much rough feed during the 
day. until the work is done, if the work 
is road work that may mean fast driving. 
A little Timothy hay and, sometimes, 
shredded corn fodder would much im¬ 
prove the bill of fare. The horse, like 
the man, is of a very flexible nature, and 
soon adapts himself to his surroundings, 
eats what he can get, and thrives upon 
it if there is enough, with salt to season, 
and all the water he wants to wash it 
down. 
“ The horses have to be killed ”, as the 
liveryman puts it—that is, acclimated, 
adapted, as it were. When a liveryman 
gets a new horse from the farm, and he 
is put upon a new ration with irregular 
exercise, often excessive, frequently 
none, he gets sick, and is of little value 
for a time. If of good constitution, he 
rallies, gets used to the conditions, and 
seems to thrive, not because this is best 
for him, but he has given up Nature ; he 
has bent to the form required. 
Indiana. w. w. latta. 
WOOD ASHES FOR HOGS. 
WHY THEY ARE NEEDED. 
In The R. N.-Y. of January 22, was an account 
of the breeders’ meeting at Ithaca, and mention 
of an address in which it was stated that hard¬ 
wood ashes are a great economy in the ration of 
hogs where corn or corn meal is the principal 
foodstuff. We would like exact and full informa¬ 
tion on this subject. R. F. 
North Carolina. 
Ans.—T he little notice of the results 
of feeding bone meal and ashes to hogs 
which are receiving largely a corn or a 
corn-meal ration, has attracted such 
wide attention that I will state quite 
fully the details and results of the ex¬ 
periment. The experiment was con¬ 
ducted at the Wisconsin Experiment Sta¬ 
tion, and is described in their seventh 
annual report. The experiment was a 
most interesting one, and the results ob¬ 
tained should be known by every man 
who is feeding hogs on a corn ration. In 
numerous experiments made with hogs, 
it was found that, where corn meal was 
the exclusive feed for a considerable 
length of time, the bones of the animals 
so fed were less strong in breaking tests 
than the bones of hogs receiving other 
feeds. The question naturally arose as 
to the ability of Indian corn to supply 
ash material for building up strong 
frames in animals to which it was fed. 
Successful feeders and observing farmers 
have long recommended the use of char¬ 
coal and hard-wood ashes for hogs, espec¬ 
ially during periods when large amounts 
of corn were fed. The previous experi¬ 
ence at the station with weak bones in 
hogs, and the ideas held by feeders, led 
to the experiment of feeding hard-wood 
ashes to some hogs, and of withholding it 
from others. As meal made from bones 
of animals, usually used for fertilizer, 
contains large amounts of phosphorus 
and lime, it was deemed proper to feed 
this at the same time that wood ashes 
were being fed to another lot to deter¬ 
mine whether bone meal was superior 
to the ashes. 
The details of the experiment are as 
follows: Six pigs were selected which 
had been fed corn meal and skim-milk 
before weaning, and corn meal alone 
after weaning, and to the beginning of 
the experiment. The pigs were 129 days 
old at the time the experiment began. 
The six pigs were divided into three lots, 
all getting corn meal as the exclusive 
grain ration. Lot 1 received a pinch of 
bone meal daily in the' feed. Lot 2 was 
supplied with hard-wood ashes in a sepa¬ 
rate trough. Lot 3 received nothing but 
the corn meal and rain water. Each lot 
received all the salt they would consume 
without waste. The experiment con¬ 
tinued from September 30 to January 20 
and was carried on in duplicate. The 
following table shows the result of the 
trial: 
Pounds of Corn Meal Required to Produce 100 
Pounds of Gain. 
When bone 
When Neither bone 
meal was 
ashes meal nor 
fed. were fed. 
ashes. 
First trial.. 
. 516 
543 
853 
Second trial 
. 426 
417 
466 
Third trial. 
. 518 
515 
568 
Average for 
3 trials. 487 
491 
629 
Average Breaking Strength of Each 
Thigh 
Bone, Pounds. 
First trial.. 
. 417 
340 
306 
Second trial 
. 800 
780 
292 
Third trial. 
. 817 
625 
305 
Average 
. 680 
581 
301 
Total Asu of Tuion Bones. 
Grams. 
Grams. 
Grams. 
First trial.. 
. 109 
97 
88.9 
Second trial 
. 224.5 
215.7 
141.1 
Third trial. 
138.1 
87.6 
Average 
. 158.8 
150.2 
107.0 
From the figures of the above table, it 
is concluded that, as a result of these 
experiments in giving or withholding 
bone meal and hard-wood ashes from 
growing hogs living on an exclusive corn 
diet: 
1. That the effect of the bone meal and 
ashes was to save about 130 pounds of 
corn, or 28 per cent of the total amount 
fed in producing 100 pounds of gain, 
live weight. 
2. That, by feeding the bone meal, the 
strength of the thigh bones was doubled; 
ashes nearly doubled the strength of the 
bones. 
3. There was about 50 per cent more 
ash in the bones of the hogs receiving 
bone meal and hard-wood ashes than in 
the others. 
The figures show most plainly that In¬ 
dian corn, of itself, cannot build strong 
bones, and must be supplemented by ash 
material from other sources. They point 
most plainly to one of the causes, at 
least, of hogs becoming “ too fine ” and 
lacking bone, a common complaint in the 
corn-growingsectionsof the West. L. a. c. 
Because you have known some apparently hopeless 
case of Consumption to be cured with Jayne’s Ex¬ 
pectorant is no reason for letting “aslight cold ” run 
on. The safest plan is to use the remedy now. 
Safe and Sure. Jayne’s Painless Sanative I’ills._ 
Adv. 
Any guarantee 
you want — even this we will do : 
We will pay $ 100 reward for any case 
of colic, horse ail, curbs, splints, knotted 
cords, or similar trouble, that 
Tuttle’s 
Elixir 
will not cure. It is 
the veterinary wonder 
Used and endorsed by of the age, and every 
the Adams Ex. Co. stable should have a 
bottle always on hand. Locates lame¬ 
ness when applied by remaining moist 
on the part affected. 
Waits River, Vt. 
Dr. S. A. Tuttle. 
Dear Sir :—1 have used your Elixir on one of the 
worst spavins that I ever saw on a horse, and it en¬ 
tirely cured the lameness. I also used it for rheuma¬ 
tism in my family, with just as good a result, and 
will cheerfully recommend it to any one in want of a 
liniment. O B. GOVE. 
Tuttle’s Family Elixir cures Rheumatism, 
Sprains, Bruises, Pains, etc. Samples of either Elixir 
free for three 2 -cent stamps for postage. Fifty cents 
buys either Elixir of any druggist, or it will be sent 
direct on receipt of price. Particulars free. 
DR. S. A, TUTTLE, Sole Proprietor, 
27 Beverly Street, Boston, Mass. 
on Trial *6.75. “3h»t«] 
»Uk Bantam, 20, 37 and 48 chick. from 50 egga.” Jv 
W hippart, Cecil, 0. Large aize cheap. Send -to for No. 
catalog. Buckeye Incubator to., Sprinjfield, 
to be of value must be 
backed by continued 
worthy deeds. The 
Prairie State 
Incubators 
and Brooders 
(have increased their 
1 first premiums to 200 in 
\competition with the 
ibest. Send for 1898 cat- 
lalogue, giving full de¬ 
scription. Handsome 
I colored plates. 
We star rant every 
machine. 
Praire State Inch'tor Co. 
Homer Citv, Pa. 
'gr/'" "V. 
Satisfaction guaranteed or money 
refunded on every 
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we sell. Are not those reasonable terms? 
That shows you how much faith we have 
In our machines. Either HOT WATER 
or HOT AIR machines. A child can work 
them. Eleventh year on the market. 
THE MARILLA INCUBATOR CO. 
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AFTER YOU TRY IT. 
Buy no Incubator and pay for It 
before giving It a trial. 
We Bend you ours on trial. Not a cent paid 
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Hrst Prize and ffledal*at Nashville Kipo- 
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Plans for Brooder*, Poultry j and the money there 
Houses, etc sent for 85 cents. | Is In it. Sent for 5c. 
VonCulin Inch. Co, Delaware cCptl. 
[HATCH Chickens 
EXCELSIOR Incubator 
Simple , Perfect, Self-Regulat¬ 
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operation. Lowest priced 
first-claa* Hatcher made. 
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Circulars free? 
Send 6c. for 
I rilus. Catalogue. 
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Hatohe. Chickens by Steam. Absolutely 
self-regulating. The simplest, most 
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8 end for Illustrated list, just published. 
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Bone Gutter, 
If you intend 
buying a __ 
before doing so, send to us for our new 
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BONE MEAL FOR POULTRY 
Crushed Oyster Shells, Calcite, Crushed Flint, Granu¬ 
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YORK CHEMICAL WORKS. Box 691,YORK?PA? 
OEATH TO LICE 
A Disinfectant Powder foi 
_ --- - -- - - -— - - Poultry Vermin. Sample 10c 
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Guernseys. 
225 purebred Guernseys of the best Amerloan and 
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pounds per head. No oatalogue. Come and make 
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EL.IiERSL.IE STOCK FARM. 
RHINECLIFF, N. Y. 
JERSEY CATTLE FOR SALE. 
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II. I. onnnnun, ) Farm,Edgeworth,P.F.W.AC.B.R 
Holsteins are Money Makers 
They are strong and rugged. They give a big pail 
full of good milk. They make the best use of the 
coarse farm fodder. They are gentle, happy, and 
seldom sick. When done at the pall they ornament 
the butcher’s block. They are prepotent, and always 
stamp their good qualities upon their calves. THE 
HOLSTEIN IS THE BUSINESS COW. The 
best blood Is found in the herd of 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Neshanic Station, N. J. 
C HENANGO VALLEY 8TOCK FARM8, Greene, N 
Y.—Dutch Belted and Jersey Cattle; Dorset and 
Ramboulllet Sheep; Poland-Chlna, Jersey Red and 
Suffolk Pigs; White and Bronze Turkeys, Peafowls 
and Blooded Chlokens. J. D. VAN VALKENBURGH. 
Reg. P. Chinas Berkshires 
and Chester Whites. Choice 
service Boars and bred Sows, 
for 30 days, to reduce stock 
I quick. Special cut prices on 
above. Pigs all ages. Poultry. 
Cochranvllle, Chester Co. Pa. 
Hamilton & Co. 
4 
Poland-China Fall Boars at $7 
each. Good ones; will go quick. Send us your 
orders to be booked for Spring Pigs. 
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to the first applicant in each locality 
A PAIR OF THE 
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two of which weighed 
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pPlGS. Jersey, Guernsey 4 Hoi- 
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PICS 
to register. C. K. I 
Extra flue Improved Chester 
White Pigs, 3 to 4 months 
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akin, $15. All stock eligible 
RECORD, Peterboro, N. Y. 
Gheshfres from Foundation Herd 
l have noio shipped 471 times to men I had sold to 
before. Noted for lean meat and rapid growth. 
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Lord Rex and Lady Caroline 
-__ --stock of Cheshires. Pigs 8 , 10, 
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Belgian Hares 
Imported Stock. 
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The largest and finest Pekin Ducks on this 
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FOR SALE 
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THE 
HATCHING HEN 
, has lost her occupation 
|and In the production and brooding of chicks she 
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They Hatch and Brood when you are ready, 
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