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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
July 1 
Live Stockand Dairy 
BAD OUTLOOK FOR FAT CATTLE. 
The future prospect of the cattle feeder 
is not very bright, for the reason that the 
people in the East are not willing to pay 
for any length of time the price for beef 
that will leave a margin for the feeder. 
The feeder must either buy his cattle at 
rround three cents per pound, or buy his 
corn at 25 cents or less to produce the 
medium grade of dressed beef at 4^2 cents 
in Kansas City. At around three cents 
for feeders (the price we paid this year) 
the raisers of cattle on the cheap lands of 
western Kansas and Colorado lost money. 
The price of corn over the entire feeding 
belt has averaged 40 cents per bushel. 
During part of April the market afforded 
a good profit to feeders, but since then 
there has been a decline of 75 cents per 
hundred on fat cattle, which wipes out 
the profit for feeders. On the basis of 35 
cents for corn and $5 for hay, it has been 
abundantly proved that the good grade 
of steers will cost eight cents per pound 
for the gain made in feeding. You can 
certainly see that at the prevailing prices 
for grain, beef must be what you cal! 
high, that is, six cents in Chicago for 
good dressed beef and shipping steers. At 
the present price of grain, beef cannot be 
produced to sell at less than 10 cents for 
good sides in New York. The average 
price of corn all over the feeding belt has 
been at such a high level that cheap beef 
has been out of the question. At four to 
4 / cents for feeders three years ago and 
40 cents the prevailing price of corn in the 
feeding belt, feeders lost $15 per head. 
The average price obtained for beef in 
Chicago was about $4.75 per 100. As 
long as corn remains so high and the hos¬ 
tility of beef eaters to high-priced beef 
continues the prospect for cattle feeders 
is certainly poor. 
I have sold a great many thousand head 
of cactle in Kansas City and Chicago, and 
have also bought fat cattle in Kansas City 
for live export. On days when runs are 
heavy there seems to be very little compe¬ 
tition, all buyers being able to fill their 
needs, and on these days they usually buy 
them 10 to 20 cents lower. When the 
runs are light the market will show great 
activity. Buyers certainly are not willing 
to give all sellers ask in the cattle trade, 
or in any other trade for that matter, but 
in my opinion the supply and demand for 
cattle regulate the price of cattle in spite 
of the packers’ supposed combination. The 
markets in England are hardly as good at 
the present time as the Chicago market. 
What the ability of the packers is to with¬ 
hold the supply from the East and the 
export trade and thus control the prices 
I cannot say. Along with others I lost 
heavily in producing beef three j^ears ago, 
and so far not been able to make up the 
loss. T have 1,000 cattle on feed at the 
present time. Walter darlington. 
Concordia, Kan. 
R. N.-Y.—Yet our people are compelled 
to pay extravagant prices for meat at 
retail. 
I do not know very much about the 
dressed beef. T do know one thing, that 
the cattle feeders are not getting rich. 
Half of the feeders make a failure of it 
and have to quit. Land has advanced in 
the last few years, so has our corn, from 
45 to 50 cents, so it makes finished beef 
very costly. It takes eight months full 
feed to make ^ three-year-old good and 
fat, and we have to have near $6 for 
those good cattle laid down at Chicago, 
or we will have to quit. There is more 
money feeding hogs for us. I have four 
loads feeding now. Two loads I expect 
to ship next week; I call them good, but 
price is 65 cents off from two months ago. 
It is the shippers’ opinion that we do not 
have enough competition; we are satisfied 
from the wealth that they are accumu¬ 
lating. We ship to Chicago; they tell us 
what they will give and we have to take 
it and thank them. If we hold over for 
next day they set us back a notch, so we 
try to be on good terms with them. 
Arenzville, Ill. j. b. r. 
HORSE BREEDING NOTES. 
Is a year's get of 55 colts from 85 mares 
a fair record for a Norman Percheron stal¬ 
lion ? READER. 
Ohio. 
We think that a Percheron stallion get¬ 
ting 55 colts from 85 mares is a sure 
breeder. j. crouch & son. 
La Fayette, Ind. 
I consider 55 colts from 85 mares a 
very good record. Much depends on the 
reasons and weather, you cannot be sure 
in the general way of more than half. 
I\ G. H. BEN NET. 
Plymouth, Mass. 
1 think that 50 per cent is a very good 
average. We have had some to get 90, 
but that is where we selected the good 
producing mares only. We give a 50 per 
cent guarantee on each horse we sell and 
have little or no trouble to give satisfac¬ 
tion. JAS. MC MURRAY. 
Elkhorn, Wis. 
We should say that 55 colts from 85 
mares, which means over 64 per cent, is 
a good average in any breed. In our bill 
of sale we guarantee 60 per cent on all 
stallions sold, which includes both Per¬ 
cheron and German Coach horses. In 
the Percheron breed of draft horses it 
is never unusual for us to get as high 
as 75 per cent, and we have occasionally 
sold stallions that got 90 per cent. The 
Percheron draft horse is the most potent 
of all draft breeds. The feed of a stallion 
is an important matter. Avoid corn as 
much as possible. Oats or barley fed 
with the same weight of good wheat bran 
will produce the best results with the 
breeding stallion and we would advise 
that the bran and grain be mixed and fed 
moist, even to an extent almost sloppy, 
during the breeding season. Give a feed 
of either barley or oats, or both grains 
mixed dry, in the morning, and a mix¬ 
ture of bran and one or both of these 
grains wet, at noon and in the evening. 
The idea in this is to avoid as much pro¬ 
tein as possible, in order to lay on soft 
fat, which produces the greatest degree 
of potency. Avoid hard fat, that is corn 
feeding, as much as possible. In grass 
season, if a breeding stallion can have an 
armful of fresh grass every day, straight 
grain feeding (oats and corn) will suffice. 
Only moderate exercise should be given 
in the breeding season, a soft, fat, lazy 
life being correct for a breeding horse. 
After the breeding season has ended, we 
believe in lots of work for the stallion, 
say after September and until about 
March 1 of the following year. During 
this time work will be of great benefit to 
the breeder, but the horse should be taken 
out of hard work and conditioned a rea¬ 
sonable time before the breeding season 
begins. hartman stock farm. 
Columbus, O. 
AILING HENS. 
A disease has broken out in my flock of 150 
hens. They show no appearance of being 
ailing till we find them dead, and a post¬ 
mortem shows their liver to be four or five 
times its natural size, soft and spongy. Can 
you tell me the name of the disease and its 
cause and remedy? r. 
Choconut Center, N. Y. 
These fowls appear to have congestion 
of the liver from lack of exercise, over¬ 
feeding or getting moldy or poisonous 
food or water of some kind. Make into 
pills or mix in the feed the following and 
see that each fowl gets about this amount: 
10 grains of Epsom salts, five grains 
hyposulphite of soda, two grains bicar¬ 
bonate of soda, and repeat the same the 
third day. m. d. williams, d. v. s. 
OEDJNTEY FARM 
L. E. OKTIZ, General Manager 
HIGHEST GLASS JERSEYS 
GOLDEN STREAMER 6G000 
Bon of Forfarshire out of Golden' Stream 8th, 
born Feb. 22,1901, and considered the best Jersey bull 
that ever crossed the Atlantic as a 1 wo-year old. 
few choice Bull Calves for sale by GOLDEN 
STREAMER and GOLDEN FERN S LAD out of im¬ 
ported cows. 
Specialty —Young Bulls and Heifers, all ages. 
Also Imp. CHESTER WHITES and BERKSHIRE 
PIGS. Standard-Bred BLACK MINORCAS and 
WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
iW~ Correspondence solicited. 
GEDNEY FARM. White Plains, N. Y. 
R EGISTERED JERSEYS—4 Heifers, 2 to 14 mos.; 7 
Bulls, 4 to 8 mos. old, St. Lambert Strain. “Sire 
a Pure St. Lambert.” J. Aldus Herr, Lancaster. Pa. 
YOU CAN’T AFFORD A GRADE 
when I will sell yon a registered JERSEY BULL, 
best dairy stock; ready for service: at farmer’s price. 
R. F. SHANNON, 905 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
t EGiST’D Jersey Cattle, Lin¬ 
coln, Shropshire, Hamp¬ 
shire and South Down Sheep: 
Chester White, Poland China 
and Berkshire Pigs; Scotch 
Collie Dogs and a variety of 
Poultry. Come see my 
and make your own 
_ , „ selections. Send 2c. stamp 
F»ncy of Eureka 130891 for New Catalogue. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Penna. 
FflR \A L -Ayrshire Bull CHERICOHE, 8904; 
I Un OMLL two years old. Price, $50.00. 
OLIVER SMITH & SON, Chate&ugay. New York. 
SCOTCH COLLIE PUPS, 
None better. Booklet free. L. H.Devolld, Caldwell,O. 
SETTER PUPS for sale. Forjprices & descriptions 
write W. C. 
', Williston, Md 
PEDIGREED COLLIE PUPS; the intelligent 
1 kind. Nelson’s Collie Kennels, Grove City, Pa. 
erriD CAI C ma le axj fe- 
ryif OALCi MALE ELK at 
I he Michigan School for the Deaf. Flint, Michigan. 
FLOCK OF ANGORAS FOR SALE. 
Twenty-three head, including 10 Kids of this Spring. 
$250 takes the flock, if taken promptly. Address, 
. B. H. L. S. CO., Fort Salonga, Long Island. N. Y. 
REGISTERED ANGORA GOATS.-Pairs or 
r i. te ^ or prices and information. 
MELROSE STOCK FARM, Cincinnatus, N. Y. 
SWISS MILCH GOATS. 
My importer is sailing for Europe personally to select 
and.bring over Saanen and Toggenburg Swiss Milch 
Goats. Prices, $35 to $40 yearlings: $25 kids under one 
year. Orders accepted now. ROBT. N. RIDDLE, 
Importer & Breeder, Swiss Milch Goats, Carteret,N.J 
Western Horses 1 Mules 
Our sales will begin about July 1 of 
Western Horses and Mules. Most 
of them will be two to four year olds 
, and unbranded. If you want 
Money Makers 
send us your address. We will keep 
►you posted as to our sales. 
COOK & COMPANY, Lexington, Ky. 
“SAVE-THE-HORSE” 
_ Registered Trade Mark 
SFAVIN CURB 
Write us before you lire or blister. 
You will then appreciate why our 
written guarantee is a legal, absolutely 
binding contract to protect you. 
“Save-the-Horse” permanently 
cures Spavin, Ringbone (except low 
Ringbone), Curb. Tlioroughpin, Splint, 
Shoe Boil, Wind Puff, Injured Tendons 
and all Lameness without scar or loss of 
hair. Horse may work as usual. 
per bottle with written guarantee, 
W sJ Semi for copy, alao booklet and score* ol 
letter* on every kind of case and lamenes*. Do- 
Scribe your own case. 
At all druggists and dealers or express paid. 
Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N.Y 
S RAVINOF cr 
CURES ® ■ 
Spavin, Ringbone, Grease 
Heel, Sweeney, Wind gall. 
Enlargements. Curb,Galls, 
Sores, Pollevil, Scratches, 
ShoeBoils.&c.Removes un¬ 
natural growths and lame¬ 
ness, leaving flesh smooth 
and clean. Testimonials. 
_ CHURCH BR05., AFTON.N.T. 
.00 per Box, by Mail. For Horses and Cattt y 
YOUNG MEN WANTED — To learn the 
Veterinary Profession. Catalogue sent 
free. Address VETERINARY COLLEGE, 
Grand Rapids, Mich. L. L. Conkey. Prin. 
ABS0RBINE 
Cures Strained Puffy Ankles, 
Lymphangitis, Bruises and 
Swellings, Lameness and 
Allays Pain Quickly 
without Blistering, removing the 
hair, or laying the horse up. 32.00 
per bottle, delivered, with full 
directions. Book 9 B free. 
ABSORBINE, JR., formanklnd, 
31-00 Bottle. Cures Strains, Gout, 
Varicose Veins, Etc. Mfd. only by 
W, F. YOUNG, P.D.F., 88 MonmouthSt,.Springfield,Mass. 
BRILL FARM. 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE. 
Home of Lord Netherland DeKol. Great sire 
of high testing butter cows Stock and prices right. 
E. C. BRILL, Poughquag, N. Y. 
ONLY TWO HOLSTEIN BULLS LEFT 
OLD ENOUGH FOR USE. 
Will close them out at your price. They are well bred, 
well grown and nicely marked. At the price, they will 
surely go quick. If you need one write immediately, 
Oakland Farm. T.A.Mitchell,Weedsport,N.Y. 
Pure Bred Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
From Registered and Record stock. ALFALFA 
SOIL from lots that have raised alfalfa for the past 
five years. Prices moderate. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY. Manlius, New York. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
FOR SALE. 
From choice A. R. O. Dams, and by such sires as 
Beryl Wavnes Paul DeKol and Sir Korndyke Manor 
DeKol. We will make attractive prices on these 
youngsters as they must be disposed of to make room 
for our crop of Winter Calves. Write for prices on 
anything needed in Holstein-Friesians. 
WOODCREST FARM, Rifton. Ulster Co.. N.Y. 
THE BLOOMING DALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS 
are bred for large Production, Good Size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kind you want write or come to see 
them. 125 to select from. A"imals of both sexes 
ai.d all ages to oiler at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU. Neshanic, N.J 
uni OTCIM pill | P from 3 to 18months old. A 
nULOILIIl DULLO few choice young Cows; 
Improved Chester Whites of all ages Prices right. 
CHARLES K. RECORD, Peterboro, N.Y' 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
SEND NO MONEY, 
Order a beautiful, registered, yearling, HOLSTEIN 
FRIESIAN BULL to head your herd to-day. You 
need not pay for him unless he suits you. 
$5,000 . . GUARANTEE . . $5,000 
Circulars sent on application. 
Horace L. Bronson,Dept. D, Cortland, N. Y. 
N. B.—250 Cows, Heifers and Calves for sale. 250 
You can get anything you want at Star Farm at 
satisfactory prices. 
WHITE STRINGS FARM 
GUERNSEY HERO 
Headed by PETER THE GREAT OF PAXTANG 
No. 6346 and BLUE BLOOD. No. 6310. 
Such Cows as Imp. Deanie 7th, 502.9 lbs. of butter 
in one year. Sheet Anchor’s Lassie, 4 76 2 lbs of 
butter in one year, Azalia of Florham, 400 lbs. of 
butter in one year, Lucretia 3d, 508.4 lbs. of butter 
in one year, etc., etc. 
The herd numbers about forty carefully selected 
animals. Registered and tuberculin-tested. Breeding 
stock for sale at all times, including the choicest or 
heifer and bull calves of all ages. The winnings at 
the New York State Fair for 1904 comprised 13 first 
and second prizes and one championship out 
of 1 7 entries. Prices very reasonable. For further 
information and catalogue, address, 
ALFRED G. LEWIS, Geneva, N. Y. 
Please mention Rural New-Yorker in writing. 
Note. 20 choice two year old heifers for sale at 
from $150 to $300, also several mature bulls. 
GUERNSEY CATTLE 
Chester White Swine 
mi cnla fllnvflr TCnnll Rt.or*Tr K* 
Excellent 
Breeding 
Stock n obv 
I I vn n oni** 1 1 A I'ft 
mm 
•A. fine lot of 7 Aug. and Sept. Boars, 
and some fine July and Ang.Farrowed Sows, just right 
to breed for early fall litters. Write me and state just 
what you want. J. E. Watson, Prop., Marbledale, Ct. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. Ser¬ 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money if not satisfactory. Reg. 
Holsteins, Heifers, Bulls and Cows 
in Calf. Hamilton & Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
BERKSHIRE PIGS 
Choice lot; both sexes; ready to ship from 
LSWO 
! ! Right Kind ! ! Right Size ! ! Right Price ! ! 
Offer a nice lot of Young Boars for Fall service. 
WILLS A. SEWARD, Budd’s Lake, N. J. 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Descriptive circular 
showing pedigrees of breeding stock, and price-list 
on application. Pigs, pairs and trios not related 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg-, Pa. 
L arge English berkshires- 
Males and females, of choicest breeding—for sale 
reasonable. NUTWOOD FARMS, 
R. F. D. No. 4, Syracuse, New York. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES 5K22SS 
hog. Pigs of all ages from Imported stock for sale. 
MEADOW BROOK STOCK FARM, Rochester, Mtcb 
WE HAVE FOR SALE 
200 Yorkshire Pigs at $4.50 and $5.50 each, and 250 
Berkshire Pigs at $5 and $6 each. These Pigs are an 
especially nice lot six to eight weeks old out of pedi¬ 
greed stock. 
We also have three boars three months old at $15 
each, two boars six months old at $25 each, and one 
boar ei^ht months old at $35. These are extra fine 
Berkshire Boars out of pedigreed stock. Also twenty- 
five mixed Yorkshire and Berkshire Sows with pig, 
at $15 each. Hudson Valley Farms, Glens Falls, N. Y. 
LARGE IMPROVED YORKSHIRES 
The best Hog: White, Easy Fattening, Prolific. 
Young Stock, Both Sexes, *5 up. 
E. E. STEVENS, Madison, R. F. D„ Lake Co., Ohio. 
O. I. C. Pigs 
Registered Stock. March and April farrow. Prolific 
Strains, Mated not akin. Prices low. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pharsalia, N. Y. 
0.1. C 
prices. 
Cloverdale Herd. Recorded Stock, 
■ all ages. Fifty Spring Pigs. Write for 
H. L. BEADLE, Valley Falls, N. Y. 
0 1 A Swine and Guernseys. Prices reason- 
■ la Ua able. Van Doren Bros., Lysander, N.Y. 
