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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
September 3, 
Live StockandDairy 
THE PRICE OF FAT CATTLE 
As Affected by the Strike. 
Has the meat strike made any great differ¬ 
ence in prices paid farmers for their cattle? 
It has made prices higher to consumers at (he 
East, and we would like to know what the 
effect has been upon live stock. 
Prices have come down 50 cents per 100 
for all kinds of cattle. Outlook for feeders 
is worse. john l. martin. 
Gerlaw, Ill. 
Our butchers are selling fresh meat at the 
same price, getting their stock little lower. 
Hams and bacon are higher; stockers and 
feeders are held at same price, but not selling. 
Fat steers are lower. a. middleworth. 
Shelbyville, Ill. 
The difference in price is .$1 per 100 lower. 
The market at present does not look very 
favorable for feeders, and no doubt if the 
strike keeps on the prices will be even lower. 
Butchers are selling their meat higher now 
than when cattle were dearer here. 
No. Buena Vista, Iowa. thos. lynch. 
1 am engaged in buying and shipping live 
stock from this place. I believe the strike 
has cut the price of all kinds of cattle. I am 
buying feeders now at three cents that could 
not be touched six weeks ago for $3.50 per 
100. Corn crop fair, and under other condi¬ 
tions feeders should be higher instead of lower 
at this time of year. w. e. Barnard. 
Ivenoma, Mo. 
The strike has made a great difference to 
the farmers here, and a great many have their 
cattle yet. Good cattle are* $4.50 to $5 per 
100 here, and hogs $4.75 to $5 ; $3.50 to $4 
is the price feeders are talking of paying for 
cattle to feed ; the corn crop looks well now, 
and oats are going from 30 to 50 bushels pet 
acre and selling at 28 cents. Barley about 
40 bushels per acre and selling 30 to 40 cents; 
no wheat raised here. Potato crop is enor¬ 
mous. CHARLES BOOKNAU. 
Grinnell, Iowa. 
The meat strike has materially affected the 
prices paid for cattle and hogs throughout 
this neighborhood, as they are both 50 cents 
per 100 lower, than they were before the 
strike. It has been very difficult for the 
packers to get their products manufactured 
until recently, owing to the iucompeteucy of 
their new help. J was at South Omaha two 
days ago, and the packers told me they would 
be in normal running order in a few days. I 
think the public will have cheaper meats in a 
short time regardless of the strike, if the 
packers do not want to take it ail. 
Irwin, Iowa. o. b. blades. 
Good eastern shipping and export steers are 
now selling about 05 cents per 100 lower 
than July 1, and common grade steers and 
killing cbws about $1 per 100 lower. Prices 
are uneven, and no stockmen can tell what 
their stock will bring upon such irregular 
'markets. At the price of corn cattle feeders 
have generally lost money on the last year’s 
feeding; in fact, for two years good fat steers 
have lost money, from no profit up to $30 per 
head, owing to too high priced feeders or 
raw material, and too high priced corn, con¬ 
sidering quality, and too low prices for our 
finished cattle. The packers are undoubtedly 
and unquestionably robbing the producers 
with one hand and the consumer with the 
other. They seem to have been telling you 
eastern consumers that the prime cuts of 
meats and bacon are very scarce, and at the 
same time they tell us supplies of such stock 
are plentiful and receipts are too heavy for 
the demand. There is something wrong with 
the equitable distribution of our goods. All 
these “office boy” arguments we read about 
in such organs as the National l’rovisioner 
are nothing but an array of contradiction and 
confliction of good judgment and common 
sense to any practical live stock- man who 
keeps abreast of the times and comes in con¬ 
tact with the facts and the true existing con¬ 
ditions. The outlook in my opinion for meat 
producers will be better with the advent of 
another normal corn crop in Iowa, as we take 
it that the financial situation will not lie dis¬ 
turbed during this election. You ought to ad¬ 
vise some of your eastern “moneyed moss- 
backs” to come out here in Iowa and build 
packing plants where we raise the cattle and 
hogs, and let us producers deliver to you east¬ 
ern consumers these goods at the lowest possi¬ 
ble price. The Iowa idea means reciprocity 
that will reciprocate. b. j. bergeson. 
Graettinger, Iowa. 
A Big Fish Story. —Potter Pierson, of 
Miskayuna, on the Mohawk River, tells this 
rather remarkable fish story ,and he is said 
to be- a truthful man. For seven years he 
tried to catch a big pike that lurked in a ceiv 
tain pool, but his efforts were all in vain until 
on July 4 unexpectedly he got the fish after 
some strange .capers .which he. relates. He 
had a tub of water containing bait-fish stand¬ 
ing close to the river, when from a distance 
he suddenly saw the pike jump out of the 
river into the tub, and starting on a run Pot¬ 
ter arrived just in time to see the fish jump 
back into the river, having swallowed all the 
bait. As the fish swam off Potter struck the 
water with the pole he carried, attached to 
which was a short liue with a trolling spoon. 
Instantly the fish snapped it, and after a 
sharp tussle was landed. Potter at once took 
out his knue, and opening the pike saved 21 
bait fish alive and put them back in the tub, 
none the worse for their .Tonah-like experi¬ 
ence j. Y. p. 
HOW TO FILL THE SILO. 
Practical Hints and Helps. 
Wet Corn. —From the appearance of 
every cornfield within my range of obser¬ 
vation there will be necessity for starting 
the corn harvester long enough (say 24 to 
72 hours, depending upon the temperature 
and amount of sunshine) before starting 
the cutter to take out some of the surplus 
moisture. The water content should be 
not far from 70 per cent. This means if 
the stalks are still very succulent, that a 
slight rattle of the leaves will be about 
right. 
Condition of Tools.— Have the cutter 
in readiness beforehand, the knives already 
sharpened and some convenience for quick 
grinding at hand. No one thing probably 
makes for greater loss of time and money 
than dull knives. If you use a blower ele¬ 
vator set it as near perpendicular as possi¬ 
ble. Have horse power enough in what¬ 
ever power used to run the machine strong 
and steady. T like this system of eleva¬ 
tion, and would have no other, yet it is 
troublesome in our section to secure 
enough power; 15 horse power is none too 
much, and this is more than the usual 
thrashing power, which is about the only 
portable power obtainable. Three or four 
teams will be required, depending upon 
length of corn, size of ears, distance and 
power. I prefer moderately low wheels, 
the ordinary flat hay rack with a double 
standard at both ends; one man on the 
wagon to drive and load and three to pitch 
on. Corn in our northern section does not 
usually attain a height over 10 feet, and 
these bundles men handle with two-tined 
forks. The loader should begin at the 
rear end, which gives him access to the 
horses at all times, placing butts one way, 
whichever may be most convenient for 
him. An extra wagon is always conven¬ 
ient so that in case of stoppage men and 
teams can continue work, and these extra 
loads can be used during the milking hour. 
I am not in favor of the low-down corn 
rack between front and hind wheels. 
When the men pick up the bundles in the 
field they easily lay them on the rack and a 
portion is always hare until the forward 
end is reached; then when the loader 
reaches the cutter platform he does not 
have to raise the bundles. The rack and 
platform are on a level, while with the 
low rack unless a high drive is arranged 
he must lift every bundle. 
The Filling. —Have one extra man, and 
ne should be the proprietor, with no fixed 
labor, always ready in an emergency to act 
quickly; he will be the hardest worked 
man on the job. One man in the ordinary 
12 to 20-foot diameter silo with some 
modern distributer will keep the corn 
level, and tread it enough by the neces¬ 
sary walking. Do not tread any one place 
more than another. Practically the same 
weight comes to all parts, and if excessive 
tramping takes place over some parts there 
weight is increased. I have kept center 
high and low and saw no difference. See 
that the stuff is finely cut. Were it minced 
all the better. Air means fermentation ; 
coarse cutting means air. The more fer¬ 
mentation the less available feed. Thre’e 
men in field, three on wagons, two at ma¬ 
chine, one in the silo, one to get water, 
etc., ff not at hand; one extra, an engi¬ 
neer. 'Total 12; result, from 30 to 00 loads, 
depending upon a good many things. I lave 
oil, belt hooks and lacing; some wire, a 
piece of leather, hammer, saw. ax, nails, 
two good new 10-inch flat files ready for 
use and a few boards and planks. When 
the silo is filled cover if you care to, but 
only with fine stuff wet down. All hands 
under the foreman take hold, pack the ma¬ 
chine, and move to the next job, ready for 
business in two or three hours. 
H. E. COOK. 
Sample Basin Sent 
On Approval 
Send for Catalogue ' 
and Price List. 
F . R. C.HACE, 
Sherman, N. Y. 
BROOKS I DE-MOYER DALE HERD. 
Having just purchased the entire MOYERDALE HERB OF HOLSTEINS, we offer a 
selection from over 200 head of the highest class animals ever collected together. To reduce our 
_ stock at o nce we offer special inducements throueh August. 
STEVEN'S BROTHEHS, IjACONA, IV. Y. 
PW* HOLSTEINS 
Won more FIRST and SECOND PRIZES, and 
more MONEY in PRIZES, as offered by the 
HOLSTPIN-FUIESIAN ASSOCIATION for A. R. O. 
Butter Tests, than was won by any other HERD for 
the year just past, 1903-01. Over ONE THOUSAND 
cows took part in this competition. My herd contains 
86 Cows, milking age; 84 Heifers, under milking age; 
45 Bulls and Bull Calves; total, 215 head. Headed by 
DEKOL 2ND’S MUTUAL PAUL, 25700. 
DUCHESS ORMSBY’S BUTTER KING, 30190 
In the Herd there are 65 grand-daughters of six of 
the WORLD’S greatest cows, viz : Sadie Vale Con¬ 
cordia, 30% lbs. (6); Helena Burke, 25 7-16 lbs. (6); 
Belle Korndyke. 25% lbs. (7 : Segis I-ka,28 lbs. (7); 
Duchess Ormsby, 24% lbs. (101; DeKol 2nd, 269-16 lbs. 
(29). My farm contains only 248 acres. My stables 
have a capacity of only 140 animals I must sell 75 
head at once. Inspection solicited. Address, 
W. C HUNT, Liverpool, N. Y. 
Farm 20 min. from Syracuse by trolley or steam roads 
roK HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
Aood ones, and all ages. Fine Yearling Bull* 
ready for service. 
RAMBOUILLET SHEEP. 
BERKSHIRE SWINE. 
Write DELLHURST FARMS. Mentor, Ohio. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
THIRD MID-SUMMER OFFERING. 
30 Registered Holstein Cows, due to freshen within 
60 days. 20 Registered two-year-old Heifers, bred to 
Aagg’e Cornucopia Pauline Count, No 29642, the 
Champion Bull of the World. ]0 Registered Holstein- 
Friesian Service Bulls ready for immediate use. 2 
Registered Holstein-Friesian mule calves from Mer¬ 
cedes Julip's Pietertje Paul, No. 29830. 
HORACE L. BRONSON, Dept. D , Cortland, N. Y. 
H0LLYR00D FARM HERD. 
HIGHLY BRED. ADVANCED REGISTRY. 
HOLSTEI N-FRI ESIAN CATTLE. 
All the popular fa milies represented. Size, individ¬ 
uality, constitution and production, 
100 Choice Animals to Select From 100 
MATURE AND YOUNG STOCK FOR SALE. 
Few Bull Calves from 4 to 8 monthsold. Sired 
by MERCEDES JULEPS PIETERTJE 
PAUL, No. 39830. 
Dams with Official Advanced Registry Records. 
Write lor description, breeding and prices; all will 
suit you. Come and see the Herd; only two hours 
, . from New York City. 
JAMES H. WALLICK, Middletown, TC. T. 
HOLSTEIN - FRIESIANS. 
Choice young stock of the best breed;.ng :’or sale. 
Prices reasonable. Every animal registered. 
WOODCKE8T FARM. Rifton. Ulster Co., N. Y. 
UUREBKed bulsieiN BULL CALVES, 
*iChester Whites, all ages: best of breeding, Forsale 
atreasonable prices. Chas. K. Record, Peterboro.N.Y 
G-EDMEY FARM 
L. E. ORTIZ, General Manager 
HIGHEST GLASS JERSEYS 
GOLDEN STREAMER G5000 
Son of Fokkarsiiike out of Golden Stream 8th, 
born Feb. 22,1901, and considered the best Jersey bull 
that ever crossed the Atlantic as a two-year old 
Specialty— Young Bulls and Heifers, all ages. 
Also imp. CHESTER WHITES and BERKSHIRE 
PIGS. Standard-Bred BLACK MINORCAS an* 
WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
1 W~ Correspondence solicited. 
GEDNEY FARM, White Plains, N. Y. 
» Combination and 
Golden Lad. For 
n sale 12 cows, 6 heif- 
ers, and 21 bulls. 
S. K. NIVIN, LANDENBERG, PA. 
T HREE JERSEY HULLS,3,11 and 12monthsold. 
Solid color, St. Lambert strains; good and cheap 
J. ALDUS HERB, It. R. 4, Lancaster. Pa. 
Jersey Bulls, Berkshire Boars 
"Good Ones—Registered—Cheap. 
R. F. SHANNON. 907 Liberty Street, Pittsburg, P&. 
WHITE SPRINGS FARM 
GUERNSEY HERD. 
Headed by PETER THE GREAT OF PAXTANG. 
NO.6340, and BLUE BLOOD, No. 6310. 
Such Cows as Sheet Anchor's Lassie. Imp. Deanie 
7th, Lady Myrtle of Homestead,'etc. The Herd nuni- 
ders about 40 ear el till y selected animals. Registered 
and tuberculin-tested. Breeding stock for sale at 
all times, including the choicest of Bull and Heifer 
Calves of all ages, and at reasonable prices., For 
farther particulars and catalogue, address, 
ALFRED G. LEWIS, Geneva, N. V. 
Both O. I. C. and Todd strains. 
Standard bred pigs for sale 
Honest dealing my motto. M. L. 
Bowersox,Ii.3; Brad ford, Dk. Co,0 
DAIRYMEN IMPROVE YOUR STOCK. 
Buy a Holstein Bull Calf with 25 per cent same blood 
as Aaggie Cornucopia Pauline, World's record cow. 
Write me for low prices. 
C. II. HUNGER, Jr., Ferndale, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN BULL. GALV ES. Scotch Comes, Spayed 
■ * Females. SILAS DECKER. South Montrose, Pa. 
CHESHIRE PIGS. 
Fine rangy Pigs at very moderate prices, 
MORNINGSIDE FARM, Sylvania, Pa. 
DURITAN HERD OF CHESTER WHITES.— 
*Thepeerof any In America. Write your wants to 
WILL W. FISHER. B. 2, Watervliet,Mich. 
Send for circular. 
Now Is the time to purchase the BEST, and the 
BEST can be found at 
ALTAMONT STOCK FARM, 
Millbrooki N. Y. 
Property of G. HOWARD DAVISON 
Reg. P. Chinas* Berkshires and C, Whites. 
8 wkb to 6 mos.. mated not akin. 
Service Boars, Bred Sows. Write foi 
prices and description. Return if not 
satisfactory; weiefund the money. 
HAMILTON & CO.. Ercildoun. Chester Co., Pa. 
O. I. C. PIGS. 
Registered stock. August farrow; mated not akin. 
Farmers’s prices. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pharsalla, N. Y. 
REGISTERED O. I. C PIGS 
at farmers’prices. July and August farrow. Extra 
fine stock. J- D. DATES, Ludlowville, N. Y. 
LARGE YORKSHIRES; 
all ages, from Imported stock, 
atmodestprices. W.H.Fisher, 
Spahr Building, Columbus, O. 
R egistered shropshires of choicest breeding 
forsale. Large and well-built yearling Rams; also 
choice large March Ram Lambs. Cheap for quality. 
NUTWOOD FARMS, R. F. D., No. 4, Syracuse, N. Y. 
pOR SALE.—Shropshire Down ream, 2 years old, 
* $12. Also Ram Lambs, $10 each; full blood, but not 
registered. IraH. Hasbrouck,Box987,Kingston, N.Y. 
ANGORA GOATS. 
27 Registered Bucks. 
200 Does. Some Kids. 
POULTRY and FOX TERRIERS 
(FOR PLEASURE AND PROFIT.) 
Catalogue fie*. Established 1888. 
Elm Poultry Yards, Box Y, Hartford, Conn. 
TEN DAYS' 
FREE TRIAL 
of Mann’s Latest Model 
Bone Cutter. No pay un¬ 
til you're satisfied that it 
cuts easier and faster than 
any other. Catalog free. 
F.W. MannCo.,Box15. Milford. Mass. 
P0 ULTR the 
^POULTRY LINE— Fencing, Feed, Incu¬ 
bators, Livestock, Brooders—anything— 
jit’s our business. Call or let us send you 
jour Illustrated Catalogue—it’s free for the 
j asking—it's worth having. 
> Excel si or Wire Sc Poultry Supply Co., 
I Dept. H.G. 26 & 28 Vesey Street. New York City. 
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<iog. Pigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM. Rochester, Mich 
SPRINGBANK BERKSHIRES 
10 Fall farrowed sows, 2 yearling Boars, and Boar 5 
years old next Sept; 5 Sows bred to farrow in Maj 
and June forsale at prices that no man in need ol 
Berkshires can disregard. First-class indlviduals it 
all respects. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Ct 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. 
Cockerels, April hatched, 75c.; June, 55e. 
RUSHMOKE DEAN, Ravena, N. Y. 
EMPIRE STATE S. G. WHITE LEGHORNS. 
Cockerels and Pullets, five months old, $1.00 each; 
heavy Winter laying strain. Catalogue free. 
ZIMMER BROS., R. D. 4i, Weedsport, N. Y. 
90 
Var’s Poultry, Pigeons, Parrots, Dogs, Cats; 
Ferrets, etc. Eggs a specialty. 60 p. book. 10c- 
Rates free. J. A. l$EKGKY,Box8,TeUord,Pa- 
EGGS 
BY HUNDRED8 AND SETTINGS, 
White and Brown Leghorns, Barred 
Rocks, White Wyandottes, R.l. Reds* 
Pekin Due k. Catalogue free. 
ARTHUR McCAIN & CO., Delaware, N. J. 
For Sale.—Scotch Collies, magnificent ly 
bred. A. J. BENEDICT. Bristol, Wis , R. F- D. No. 2. 
1 on HENS and CHICKS, 
DEATH TO LICE 64-page book FREE. 
D. J. LAMBERT. Box 307, Appouaug, R. I. 
