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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Live Stock and Dairy 
FARM AND DAIRY NOTES. 
Fastening for Cows. 
What is the best way to fasten cows, 
stanchion or manger same as for horses, or 
hoarded with narrow hoards so the cow can 
pull hay through a sort of rack with grain 
and silage feed from below? Of course I 
mean the swing stanchion. w. I. H. 
Conneautville. Pa. 
We prefer the swing stanchion to any¬ 
thing we have seen to fasten the cow. 
This allows considerable freedom, and 
keeps the cows reasonably clean. There 
are many patterns on the market, or one 
can have them made if there is timber on 
hand. A cut of stanchion we use is 
shown, homemade, and costs about 40 
cents each. We use chains to fasten at top 
and bottom. We prefer it tight at top 
and a little loose at bottom. Some cows 
make hard work getting up if bottom 
chain or rod is rigid. 
Manger and Silo Queries. 
Can any of the readers of The R. N.-Y. 
give a description of a good cow manger, 
one that is durable and easily cleaned? Can 
a man who is in debt afford to have silo 
for 12 cows? Is it expensive to fill silos? 
Mr. Manchester is on record as saying he 
wouldn’t, buy a readymade silo, as there is 
too much difference between the cost and the 
selling price. Will Mr. Manchester toll 
what kind of material he would build o silo 
from? w. H. k. 
Bethel, Conn. 
Our stables are on the second floor of 
the barn, and the floor and mangers are 
of wood. These mangers are of matched 
pine and are practically as sound to-day 
as when put in about 11 years ago. We 
like each cow to have a separate manger, 
that she may get what is given her, also 
want it so she is not obliged to use too 
much effort in reaching all parts of the 
manger. The mangers are almost of ne¬ 
cessity as long as the space between cows, 
usually 3 to 3J/2 feet. The bottom should 
not be over 18 inches wide; that is from 
stanchion or tie to front of manger. We 
do not like high boarding anywhere 
around the manger, as when the cow lies 
down it puts her head in a small box-like 
compartment that prevents a free circu¬ 
lation of air and is not a good sanitary 
manger. A good way to prevent this is to 
put at the bottom of the ends of the 
manger two six-inch boards, making a 
solid 12-inch end, and then putting heavy 
woven-wire the rest of the height of the 
mangel This allows seeing the whole 
stable and free circulation of light and 
air. The front of the manger should be 
boarded up two feet high at an angle of 
120 degrees. This makes hay, silage and 
grain slide to bottom of manger. The top 
of manger is then three feet wide, and 
prevents cattle throwing grain and silage 
over into feeding alley. If in spite of this 
they throw out hay, etc., you can put in a 
wide mesh wire fence 30 inches from the 
tie and 20 inches from floor of manger. 
We prefer to have the bottom of manger 
at least four inches above the floor, upon 
which the cows stand. A cross section or 
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1 believe that a man in debt can afford 
to build a silo, and that its proper use will 
tend to help him pay off the indebtedness. 
For 12 cows do not make a silo of too 
large diameter; 12 to 14 feet will be plenty 
ivide and for height would depend a little 
on the length of carriers or blowers that 
were on the rigs that could be hired in 
the vicinity. It is useless to put up a 
30-foot silo if no one in the neighbornood 
has a carrier or blower or cutter longer 
than 24 feet. In this vicinity a cutting 
rig can be hired for 80 cents per hour; 
and one and sometimes two men accom¬ 
pany it. The cost of filling will vary great¬ 
ly, and considerable will depend upon 
nearness to silo of the corn and getting 
everything possible ready before the ma¬ 
chine gets there. Engage the rig ’way 
ahead and make sure of the time you are 
to have it; then you can have corn all 
cut yourself, which will save having ex¬ 
tra men for this. It will take two or 
three men at the machine, too, if you plan 
right, depending on how handy you fix 
for cutting. If possible have the machine 
brought to your place and set up the night 
before you are to cut. Plow a good deep 
furrow on side of wheel track next to cut¬ 
ter, so that when wagon comes in, corn 
load will slant right towards cutter and 
come off easily. This will often save hav¬ 
ing a man on the load. Having two 
wagons for one team and fixing so you can 
shift quickly will allow one team to do as 
much nearly as two ordinarily do. It will 
take three men to hand on the corn to the 
wagon, and it is no picnic either. You 
can make this part much lighter work 1 by 
taking care in cutting the corn,, leaving 
stalks straight and in piles just right size 
to lift on fast. One man will be needed 
in silo, so that to fill a silo you will need 
seven men, and they ought to do one of 
your size in one day, so that the cost of 
filling will run from $17 to $22, not count¬ 
ing cost of cutting the corn. Don’t cut 
your corn until you are sure your man 
is to be on hand in time, as we knew 
one man last Fall to cut corn for certain 
date and cutter did not get there until 10 
days or two weeks later, so that corn was 
in bad condition. Hemlock, pine or spruce 
.^re all right for material for silo. 
H. G. MANCHESTER. 
AYRSHIRE BULLS ANI) HEIFERS. I offer 
a few fine Bulls and Heifers from Producing 
Dams. Address. . 
C. E. HATCH, V.S., Gainesville,Wyoming Co., N.Y. 
E XTRA LARGE REGISTERED 3-Year Old 
GUERNSEY BULL. For sale at a bargain. 
MARTIN K. GOOD, What Cheer Farm, Narvon, Pa. 
The Edgewater Herd, 
Huntington, L. I., New York. 
Holstein cattle of the purest breeding, Chester 
White, Poland China, Berkshire, Essex, and Duroc 
Jersey Red Swine of all ages A Splendid bred lot 
of Young Stock on Hand for Sale, also Choice Grade 
Dairy Cows. Write for prices and descriptions. 
Address W. R. SELLECK, Huntington, N. Y. 
COOK YOUR FEED and SAVB 
Half the Cost—with the < 
PROFIT FARM BOILER 
With Dumping Caldron. Empties its 
kettle in one minute. The simplest 
and best arrangement for cooking 
food for stock. Also make Dairy and 
Laundry Stoves, Water and Steam 
Jacket Kettles, Hog Scalders, Cal¬ 
drons, etc. 03 - Send for circulars, 
D. R. SPERRY & CO., Batavia, III, 
y RAISE YOUR CALVESV 
/ cheaply and successfully on 
Blatchford’s Calf Meal 
\ 
AND SELL THE MILK. 
Free Pamphlet - - How to 
Address 
•The Barwell Mill*, Waukegan 
>do it.^r 
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CHD CAI C male and f*- 
■"wlX OMLU MALE ELEi|t 
The Michigan School for the Deaf, Flint, Michigan. 
ELEGANT GOLDEN SORREL IMPORTED ARA- 
BIAN STALLION, 7 yrs, 15t> hands, sound, kind 
and gentle m and out of stable, fearless of all sights; 
a fine driver and saddler. Exhibited at St. Louis 
Pair, $300; might exchange. He will make a fine stock 
horse and clear up $1000 this Spring. JOHN F. 
PEARSON, 63 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y 
KENTUCKY JACK FARM. 
A fine lot of big Black well-bred 
KENTUCKY JACKS, also Im¬ 
ported SPANISH JACKS, 
selected by me personally from 
the very best breeds of Jacks in 
Spain. We furnish a certificate 
of pedigree with each Imported 
Jack. Come and see me or write 
for prices. I can please yon. 
JOE E. WRIGHT, Junction City, Ky. 
KENTUCKY JACKS 
AND STALLIONS. 
One hundred head of 
Jacks, Jennets, Saddle, Trotting 
and Pacing Stallions and some nice 
Poland China Hogs, We won more 
g remiums on Jacks than all other 
reeders combined at Ky. State Pair 
1905. Write for what yon want. 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, Lexington, Ky. 
Branch barn for jacks, Marion, Kansas. 
>s 
PILLING 
MILK 
FEVER 
OUTFIT 
‘ FOR AIR TREATMENT 
Postpaid with full directions *3. Most sne- I 
cessful method known ; recommended by 
United States Agricultural Department; curee 
97 per cent of the cases treated. Also a full | 
line of cattle Instruments. Catalog free. 
(IKO. P. PILLING A SON, Philadelphia, Pa. 1 
DANA^ LABEL 
Stamped with your 
f name or address, also 
numbers. The best 
mark for all live stock 
»save loss or confusion. 
Samplea Free. Agents Wanted. 
c. H. DANA, 74 Main St. ( 
West Lebanon, N. H. 
THE LANGWORTHY SPAVIN CURE, 
The Cure that CURES, has made thousands of 
dollars for owners of lame horses by making them 
sound. Sent post-paid to any part of the World on 
receipt of Two Dollars. Guaranteed to cure the 
worst cases of SPAVIN, RINGBONE, SPLINT, 
Etc., or money refunded. Send for circulars, 
LEWIS BROS., Proprietors, Jordan, N. Y. 
Corea Klekera, Runaways. Puller*, 
Shyen, ete. Send for Bit on Ten 
hayi’ Trial and circular showing 
the tour distinct ways of using it. 
Pro t. J.Q. Beery, Pleasant H1U, Ohio. 
A Lady can hold him. 
.DEATH TO HEAVES 
NBWTOS’B Hun, Cough, Dll- 
temper and Indigestion Car*. 
A veterinary specific for wind, 
throat and stomach troubles. 
Strong rtcommends, fl.00 per 
can , of dealers, or Exp. prepaid. 
The Newton Remedy Co,, 
Toledo, Ohio. 
Dr. Holland’s Medi¬ 
cated Stock Salt 
has no rival as a Conditioner and 
Worm Destroyer. A trua remedy 
for the ills of stock. Health,Thrift 
and Rapid Growth are the results 
of its use. Guaranteed to accom¬ 
plish what is claimed for it. Ten 
(10) feeds for a cent. 
TIIR HOLLAND STOCK RIJIEDY 
COJU*ANY, WELLINGTON, OHIO. 
Write for Booklet. Agents Wanted- 
CUTS 
ONE-FIFTH 
Don’t let your animals 
cent of f 
per 
waste feed. 75 
farm animals are voiding in 
manure a large per cent of the life-giving 
constituents or their feed. Mix Tonic 
Stock Food with their rations- this will 
assist the digestive organs to secrete 
more pepsin and pancreatin. It is a con- 
dimental appetizer and digestant and puts 
fat on hogs; makes cows give better milk 
and more cream. 
"ELGIN BRAND" 
is made in 4 special formulas— for hogs, 
dairy cows, horses and general feeding- 
It gets stock to market quicker, they 
bring higher —*— —" 
Price of Tonic_ 
pounds, freight paid. ..... 
Ask your dealer for Tonic Stock Food 
“Elgin Brand.” If he hasn’t it, remit the 
price and we will ship direct. Be sure to 
state kind of stock you wish to benefit. 
Address Dept. J-17. Souvenir calendar 
free. Today’s the day to write for it. 
TONIC STOCK FOOD CO.. 
J} Elgin, IU. 
Star Farm Holsteins. 
$20,000 in Registered Holstein Cows. 
Service bulls, heifers and calves to be sold within 
the next 30 days. Unprecedented sale. Unprece¬ 
dented prices. The Chance of a Lifetime. 
Illustrated Circulars Sent Free. 
HORACE L. BRONSON, 
Dept. D. Cortland, N. Y. 
March 5, 
Large Eng. Berkshires 
Imported and Domestic Strains. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars on application. 
WILLOUGH BY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
All ages and sexes, son of Lord 
Premier, No. 50001, the $1,500 Boar, at head of herd. 
Send for booklet. 
J. E. WATSON, Prop., Marbledale, Conn. 
Reg. P. Chinas, iJertoliires 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., Krcildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
Large English Berkshires SfiltooS 
year old Registered Sow of choicest breeding. 
NUTWOOD FARMS, Syracuse, N. Y„ R. F. D. No. 4. 
Xf* SHROPSHIRE BREEDING EWKS FOR 
SALE—I will sell my whole Flock of 40 Reg¬ 
istered Shropshire Breeding Ewes, all safely in 
lamb by first-class ram. and in very fine condition. 
Due to lamb the first of April. Price $15 per head. 
J. M. LADD, Victor, New York. 
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GOTCH COLLIES, Spayed Females, two to 
'eight mos. Circ. SILAS DECKER, Montrose, Pa, 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send postal card for 64-pago illustrated pamphlet, 
describing this great breed of cattle. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y, Braitleboro, Vt. 
UROC-JERSEY PIGS and BRED SOWS. All 
stock eligible to registry. Write for prices. Ad¬ 
dress A. B. WOODHULL, Wading River, N. Y. 
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WOODLAND 
—Shorthorn Cattle and 
Tunis Sheep. W. I. 
WOOD, Williamsport, 0. 
Jersey Cattle, Berkshire Hogs, 
Rhode Island Reds. 
R. F. SHANNON, 905 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
n .11 IX—Sire, Fox’s Golden 
U 11 Vy call Prince (one of the best sons 
of Flying Fox in America); dam, Fontaine Owl's Cot¬ 
ton, granddaughter of The Owl. This Calf traces 
six times to Golden Lad. Price $50, f. o. b., Rochester. 
ELY BUELL, Rochester, New York. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
FOR SALE. 
From choice A. R. O. Dams, and by such sires as 
Beryl Waynes Paul DeKol and Sir Korndyke Manor 
DeKol. We will make attractive prices on these 
youngsters as they must be disposed of to make room 
tor our crop of Winter Calves. Write for prices on 
anything needed in Holstein-Friesians. 
WOODCREST FARM, Rifton, Ulster Co.. N.Y. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE 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, lzo to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you.^ 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Neshanic, N, J 
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IGHLAWN FARM 
HIGH CLASS HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS. 
F. P. KNOWLES, Auburn, Mass. 
BULLS IN SERVICE. 
Canary Mercedes’ Son, whose dam, Canary 
Mercedes, lias an official record of 25 lbs. 2 oz. Butter 
in 7 days. Her milk averaging 4.92 per cent butter 
fats and 4.5 per cent fat for 30 days. Her milk, and 
that of her five daughters, three of them witli records 
over 20 lbs. all in official tests averaging 4.15 per cent 
butter fats. ,, , 
Oakland Sir Nanette, whose dam, granddam and 
sire’s dam have official butter records that averaged 
22 lbs., and whose milk averaged 4.27 per cent fats. 
Write for information and prices on choice animals. 
Holstein Bull Calves. 
$20.00 to $23.00 
Cheaper than you can purchase elsewhere, quality 
considered. Write for Photographs and Pedigrees. 
We also offer special bargains in cows and heifers 
bred to onr great Sir Korndyke Manor De Kol Jr 
RIVENBURGHBROS..HillhurstFarm, Oneida.N.Y 
FARM 
Holstein Cattle. 
Home of Lord Netherland DeKol. Great sire of high 
testing butter cows. He has 34 A. R. O. daughters. 
High class stock at prices that will make you a profit. 
Let us quote you prices on anything you may need. 
K. C. BRILL, Pougliquag, N. Y. 
PRICE 
ONLY 
SAVE 20 CENTS PER SHEEP °° *ou ry 8hear P with 
Stewart’s Improved 
Sheep Shearing Machine * 
The day of the old fashioned hand shears is past. No owner of V 
10 sheep or more can afford to shear by hand, even though the 
work be done for nothing. Don’t butcher your sheep, bhear 
with machine and get one pound of toool extra per head. It will 
more than cover the cost of shearing. Send today for valuable 
, book, “Hints on Shearing.” It is free and will suve yon money 
; CHICAGO FLEXIBLE SHAFT CO., 148 La Salle Ave., Chicago 
HOLSTEm 
send full pedigrees and descriptions, together with prices that will convince you that we have high-class 
animals at low prices. The Stevens Brothers-Hastings Company, 
BROOK SIDE HERD. ___ Lacona, Oswego Co,, N. j 
LAFAYETTE STOCK FAR¥, 
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 
J, CROUCH & SON, Proprietors 
Largest Importers of Oldenburg German Coach, Pereheron and Belgian 
Stallions in America. Have Imported 357 head in the last fifteen months. 
We won all possible prizes shown for and Grand Championship witn 
our German Coaehers and Belgians at the l^wis & Clark Exposition, 
- ~r~r —_j-n—r— - ,- 1 — Portland, Oregon, at the American Royal Live Stock Show, Kansas City, 
Missourirand at the Toronto Exposition at Toronto, Canada, and all the leading State Fairs ana Horse 
Shows in the United States in the last two years. We have the prize winners of ithe w^ldaiid oiir prices 
are no higher than others. Write us for further information. J. CROUCH A SON, Larayet , 
Indiana, Staunton, Virginia and Nashville, Tennessee, 
We have just received in our Barns from Europe, 100 Head of HIGH CLASS GERMAN 
COACH, PERCHErON and BELGIAN STALLIONS. _ 
