1896 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
169 
PRIMER SCIENCE. 
(continued.) 
for four months below 16 cents; from 
October to March from 20 to 34 cents, 
and for four months 25 cents and higher. 
It strikes me that the “ common error” 
has some small foundation in fact, out¬ 
side of Massachusetts, at least. 
I am curious, too, to know what be¬ 
came of the houses and fencing in use 
while this new iconoclast was housing 
and yarding “as generally recommended 
by the poultry papers.” Were they 
thrown away to add to the cheapness of 
the cheap system ? 
There are several more things I’d like 
to know, besides the cost, etc., of these 
“sundries.” Does “cared for at one- 
fourth the expense,” refer to time, to 
housing, to feed, or to all three ? Where 
did the saving of three-fourths the ex¬ 
pense come in ? Was it in the value of 
barn space, 27x45 feet, allotted to the 
flock ? If so, how much cheaper is that 
amount of barn space than the small 
houses would be ? J. A. W. has said 
just enough to make it necessary for 
him to say more. myba v. norys. 
Live Stock Matters. 
FORKFULS OF FACTS. 
Ayrshire Cattle. —How did the Ayr¬ 
shire breed of cows compare in milk and 
butter records with the others at the 
Columbian Exposition or at any other 
place ? h. t. j. 
Bradford, Vt. 
R. N.-Y.—The Ayrshires were not 
represented at the Columbian Exposi¬ 
tion. Only Jerseys, Guernseys and Short¬ 
horns competed there. Ayrshire breeders 
have been too modest in showing up the 
good qualities of their breed. Write to 
C. M. Winslow, Brandon, Vt., for pub¬ 
lished information about Ayrshires. 
How are Eggs Withheld? —Dr. Foster 
(page 123), explains how the secretion 
of egg material may be prevented or de¬ 
layed, still I do not think that a hen can 
withhold a perfectly formed egg ; but 
those in process of formation may, as the 
doctor points out, be delayed, or even 
destroyed according to their stage of 
development. This may be seen by ex¬ 
amining the excrement for a day or two 
after the excitement which causes the 
falling off in egg yield. That is why 
the effect may not be immediately 
noticed. Hens may sometimes lay two 
eggs before stopping. a. m. a. 
Morton, Pa. 
What One Cow Has Done. —December, 
1894, found me living in town working 
for wages. I had formerly worked on a 
farm, and as times were dull in town, I 
came to the conclusion that farm life was 
the most congenial occupation for me ; 
accordingly I bought a cow and sub¬ 
scribed for The R. N.-Y. The cow came 
in milk April 6, 1895. I allowed the calf 
to remain with her one week, then be¬ 
gan saving the milk. My family consists 
of my wife, two children and self. 
1 have kept no account of milk or but¬ 
ter used in the family, but the year 
previous we used two pounds of butter 
per week. To date, February 10, 10 
months after, we have sold 211 pounds 
of butter. The week ending February 
1, the cow gave 134 pounds of milk, and 
made seven pounds and one ounce of 
butter. The cow received pasture in 
summer. I am now feeding six pounds 
of corn-and-cob meal, and three pounds 
of bran on one-half bushel of sliced pota¬ 
toes, at two feeds at the time of milking, 
with stalks and bean straw, at a cost of 
11 cents per day. The cow will be fresh 
early in May next. The butter was sold 
at our local market, at an average of 17 
cents per pound. 
On the skim-milk and buttermilk, I 
kept two pigs that dressed nearly 600 
pounds when killed. Also the calf, a 
grade Jersey, that will begin giving 
milk at 18 months of age, for which I 
refused an offer of P-a.few days ago. 
Of course I fed the pigs and calf bran and 
meal. Is that doing well for a beginner ? 
Next season, I intend to keep three 
cows and sell butter to regular cus¬ 
tomers. w. L. M. 
Reynoldsville, N. Y. 
A Poultry Record. —The following 
shows the actual amount of business 
done by Hen, Pullet & Co., from Novem¬ 
ber 1,1894, to October 31, 1895—our poul¬ 
try year : 
Dr. 
11 bushels corn.$6 50 
6>/s bushels wheat. 4 47 
2 bushels oats... (18 
Grain from previous year. 2 00 
20 pounds bones, scrap meat, etc. 33 
10 pounds corn meal. 15 
4 pounds linseed meal. 05 
Total.$14 18 
Or. 
Sold 71 7-12 doz. eggs, at 24 cents.$17 68 
Ate 126 3-12 doz. eggs, at 12 cents. 15 15 
Ate 22 chickens, at 39 cents. 8 58 
Total.$40 91 
Average number of hens, less than 16. 
Total eggs laid, 2,338. 
Average price for eggs sold, 24 cents. 
The largest number of eggs in any 
one month was laid in March, with 
the weather at zero much of the time 
—number, 340. The least number was 
five, in November. Nine hens died 
between April and September, owing to 
too concentrated food and confined 
quarters The poultry have rather small 
quarters, and no “run.” Profit, about 
$26. Not so bad for a few confined 
biddies ! They receive excellent care 
from an expert—my wife—though I 
make some bad mistakes with them at 
times. 
CLERK IN EMPLOY OF HEN, PULLET & CO. 
Wuen THE MUCOUS Suiieaces of the Bronchia 
are sore and inflamed, Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant 
will afford prompt relief. For breaking up a Cold or 
subduing a Cough, you will find in it a certain 
remedy.— Adv. 
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL REMEDY 
_ „ for man or beast. 
Certain In its effects ananever blisters. 
Read proofs below: 
KENDALL’S SPAVIN CURE 
Bluefoint, L. I., N. Y., Jan. 15, 1894. 
Dr. B. J. Kendall Co.—I bought a splendid bay 
horse some time ago with a fSpuvin. I got him 
for $30. I used Kendall’s Spavin Cure. The 
Spavin is gone now and I have been offered $150 
for the same horse. I only had him nine weeks, 
so I got $120 for using $2 worth of Kendail’sSpavin 
Cure. w. S. Marsden. 
KENDALL’S SPAVIN CURE 
Shelby, Mich., Dec. 16,18S3. 
Dr.B. J. Kendall Co.— I have used your Kendall’s 
Spavin Cure with good success for Curb -t on two 
horses and ltis the best liniment I have ever used. 
August Frederick. 
Price $1 per Bottle. 
For salo by all Druggists, or address 
DR. B. tT. KUNDALL COMPANY, 
ENOSBUROH FALLS, VT. 
COW DON’T BREED? 
THOUSANDS CURED—BOOK FREE, 
MOORE BROS., ALBANY, N. Y. 
INCUBATOR. 
A Catalogue of G4 Pages. Gives 
full information of cost of raising 
poultry and af the least expense. The 
book is worth dollars to yon. Address 
Ik.F.Williams, 54 Race St..Bristol.Conn 
INCUBATORS. 
' In-Door <St Out-Door Brooders, 
i 1 39 FIRST PREMIUMS. 
. ™ J Send for 152 page Illustrated Catalogue, 
l'rairie State Incubator Co., Homer City, Pa. 
Pineland Incubators. 
Simple, durable, economical. Best workmanship 
and materials guaranteed. Most reliable and success¬ 
ful in the United States. Absolutely self-regulat¬ 
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brooders guarantee uniform heat. No crowding not 
smothering. Send stamp for catalogue. Circulars free 
PINELAND INCUBATOR & BROODER CO., 
Jamesburg, N. J. 
DON’TBUY 
AN INCUBATOR 
Before sending for 
our Free Circular, or 
4c. in stamps for No. 
23 Catalogue and Treatise on Incubation. 
INVINOIBLE HATCHER Old Hen Brooder M 
lltfi 100 Egg. Self-regulating. 150 chick size. 
BUCKEYE INCUBATOR CO., Springfield, Ohio, 
INCUBATORS 
The OLENTANGY Incubator 
has proved to be the best. Have 
taken prize after prize. Brood¬ 
ers only $5.00. Before buying 
elsewhere, send for free de¬ 
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Also breeder of 10 varieties of 
high-class poultry. 110 yards 
__- 110 houses. Address 
•IWe G.S. SINGER, Cardington.O 
HATCH Chickens 
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Simple, Perfect, Self-Regulat¬ 
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.. . GEO. II. STAHL. 
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Best in tho world, hot water, pipo system. Will 
hatch chicks when others fail. Catalogue Free. 
Shoemaker Incubator Co., Freeport, III. IT. 8. A. 
SEND 
STAMP for Illustrated Catalogue of BROOK- 
8IDE POULTRY FARM. Columbus, N. J. 
J. D. Souder, Telford. Pa. All var. Poultry, Pigeons, 
Eggs, $1 ip 15, $3 52. Fine col. cat. 4c.. clr. free. 
Poultry 
W. and Buff P. Rock and W. Wyan¬ 
dot tcs. Circulars free. 
DU. H. J. ASHLEY, Machias. N. Y. 
P rize-winning Poultry.—Cochins, Brahmas. Lang- 
shans, Wyandottes. P. Rocks, Andalusians. Leg¬ 
horns, Minorcas, P. Ducks. 19 varieties, 6 Buff 
breeds. BntT eggs. $1.50 per 13; others, $1. Illus. 
cat. FREE. DAVIS BROS., Box 1005, Washington, N J. 
P H fl IP F welI - |ired Bight Brahmas, Bitff Coch- 
UIIUIUL ins. S. C. Brown Leghorns and Indian 
Games. Write H. T. WALTER, West Chester, Pa. 
S. G. Brown Leghorns. 
The best egg producers; eggs, $1 per 13. 
““'bt-'wmK R. S. COLE, Harmans, Md. 
BRONZE 
Fine Young Birds 
graded with wild 
blood $8 per trio. 
Sayurook Valley Poultry Yards. Oak Hill, N. Y. 
TURKEYS. 
TNRITFYQ- Manimoth White and Bronze, 
lynnkl W Toulouse Geese, White 
Guineas. The leading varieties of poultry. Choice 
young Turkeys, B. and W. P. Rock, W. Wyandotte and 
Br. Leghorn Cockerels to spare. Circular free. 
D. A. MOUNT, Lock Box 17, Jamesburg, N. J. 
Bargain Sale 
Choice breeding Stock. 
Knob Mountain Poultry 
Farm, Orangeville, Pa. 
Mention this paper. 
RFflllA RRfK nighland Mills, N. Y., Breeders 
IlLI^UM UnUOi of Belgian Hares. Breeders, $5 
pair; Guinea Pigs, $2 pair. Bantams, Buff Cochin and 
Game at rock prices. Two-cent stamp for circular. 
GRANGE COUNTY HARE AND POULTRY FARM. 
NOW Is the time To have our catalogue sent you 
HERE Is tho place l T( k bu ,T p ol*ina-China Hogs 
' ° | Poultry and Seeds. 
WE are the Arm That always please. 
E. II. GATES & SONS, Chittenango, N. Y 
, Choice Poland-Chinas 
fc and Berkshires. Boars and 
“Sows all ages. Sows bred. To 
get pen room for sows soon to 
farrow, will All orders very 
— . - - reasonable. Write for prices. 
State age. HAMILTON & CO.. Cochranville, Chester 
County, Pa. 
Send for description of’’ 
the famous O.LC. hogs 
two of which weighed 
2800 lbs. Sold 1597 in 
1895, for breeders. 
First applicant from 
each locality secures a 
pair ON TIME and an 
agency. 
LB. Silver Co.QivelandjO. 
The “Lakeside” Herd. 
CLOTH ILDE H. H. B. 1308. 
Milk record 26,021 pounds 2 ounces In a year. But¬ 
ter record, 28 pounds 2)4 ounces in a week. 
We have 100 of this cow’s descendants for sale. If 
this is the class of cattle you want, write to 
SMITHS & POWELL CO., Svracuse, N.Y. 
Registered Jersey 
bull calves (under six months, none older) $25 to $40 
delivered. Sired by a son of Ida’s Stoke Pogls.out of 
dams of superior breeding and dairy quality. No 
catalogue. Farm Edgewood Station, P. F.W. & C. R.R. 
P. O. address ROBT. F. SHANNON, Pittsburgh. Pa. 
Linseed Oil Meal (O. P.) by bag or ton. 
Thoroughbred Jersey Dattle. 
Breeder of Thoroughbred Jersey Cattle, of the St. 
Lambert and Stoke Pogis 3rd families; and owner of 
the celebrated herd that produced 367 pounds of but¬ 
ter per cow. Calves. Yearlings, Two-year-olds and 
Full Aged Cattle for Sale. Visitors Made Welcome. 
CLOVER LAWN STOCK FARM, Myron RKIGIIT- 
MYER. Prop., West Richmondville, Scho. Co., N. Y. 
Thoroughbred Guernseys. 
AUCTION. 
I will sell at my residence, LAKE DELAWARE, 
N. Y., on March 12, 1896, the First Premium 
Herd of Delaware Co., N. Y.; 30 head, 12 are registered. 
TITOS. H. LUBINGTON, Lake Delaware, N. Y. 
CHENANGO VALLEY 
burgh, Jr., Proprietor. Dorset Horn, Shropshire and 
Hambouillet Sheep, Dutch Belted and Jersey cattle; 
also Poland-China, Jersey Red and Suffolk Pigs. 
HARRY REEDER & CO • of Imported stock, 
cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, house and hunting dogs. 
Illustrated catalog free. Thorndale, Chester Co.,Pa 
Do you wish any LIVE STOCK for Breeding ? If so. 
write. GUERNSEY Males and Jersey Herd of 10 cows. 
WILLS A. SEWARD, 207 Broadway, New York City. 
Recorded Berkshire Swine, 
Registered Cuernsey Cattle, 
of best strains bred at Willswood Farm, Budd’s Lake, 
N. J. Orders booked for young stock. 
Scotch Shorthorns and Berkshires. 
Blue blood and as good individuals as can be found. 
State Fair winners cheap. An extra line lot of bulls, 
serviceable age. KELLOGG STOCK FARM CO.. 
_ _ „ , Claridon, Geauga Co., Ohio. 
R. R. Station, East Claridon, O. 
CHESTER WHITES 
SWEEPING REDUCTION to suit hard times, and 
reduce large stock of choice animals. You run no 
risk sending order, as I am the only breeder guaran¬ 
teeing satisfaction, and agreeing to refund money and 
pay freight both ways on any stock rejected. You are 
to be the judges. My swine are the old “ True Type,” 
having broad, dished face, lop ear, straight hair and 
back, good body, bone and ham, and are growthy, but 
not coarse. 
G. It. FOULKE, Bala Farm, West Chester, Pa. 
PIGS 
Prize Chester Whites, Berkshires, Jersey 
Calves, pure Collies, Beagles, Fowls. 
61st year. F. MORRIS, Norway, Pa. 
Whinery’s PUCCTCDC 
Improved UllCd I CllO 
Are very Growthy, ProllAo, Easy 
feeders. Go to every State, Canada 
and Mexico. 900 sold In 1896, over 
1000 for 1896 Catalogue free. 
“Whinery’s Swine Advocate” 
A 16 page monthly 25c per year. 
Willis Whinery, Salem, Ohio. 
Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Swine. 
Geo. W. Curtis, M. S. A. Origin, History, 
Improvement, Description, Characteristics, 
Merits, Objections, Adaptability South, etc., 
of each of the Different Breeds, with Hints on 
Selection, Care and Management. Methods of 
practical breeders of the United States and 
Canada. Superbly illustrated. About 100 full- 
page cuts. Cloth, $2. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER, New York. 
Farmers’ Feed. Dry Brewers’ Grains. 
WRITE FOR PRICES! ^ ° Ur Dryers ’ we can alTord to sell grains cheaper than all other dealers. 
F. E. OTTO, 15-25 Whitehall St., N.Y. City 
THF RFQT DIO C r** O made. Weight, 7 ounces; solid steel. 
, n , DEO ■ ■ IrUKV/LrO Have your Hardware Dealer send 
for sample at wholesale rate to introduce them. Book on pigs free. J. N. REIMERS. 1900 H St., Davenport, la. 
Don’t You Want a Guernsey ? 
COMMENCE IN A SMILE WAV The increase of my herd for sale. All bred fro!n select 
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ORATOR F. WOODWARD, Le Roy, Genesee County, N. Y, 
