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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
October 13, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
A GOOD SHEEP OUTLOOK. 
I have been breeding Shropshire sheep 
now for over 20 years, and business never 
was better, and I think it will continue 
so for some time to come. Many farmers 
in our country who have been keeping 
small flocks of sheep have sold them and 
have gone into cows. As the West settles 
up the free range must give way, and the 
American people are eating more mutton, 
so as I view the situation, sheep business 
must continue good. Rams were bought 
up very close last year, and a good many 
ram lambs went on the ranges. 1 his year 
breeders are beginning to inquire for 
lambs now, so looking at it from a breed¬ 
er’s standpoint the sheep business never 
looked better. As to my way of caring 
for my sheep, in the Summer 1 run them 
on pasture, and in the Winter 1 feed hay 
and corn fodder with a little grain, namely, 
corn, oats and bran. Nothing beats good 
clover hay. I like to have my lambs 
dropped before they go to grass, say 
March or April. john f. weaver. 
Pewaukee, Wis. _ 
BRIEF NOTES. 
Stuffing Cows.—Sunday afternoon the 
cows broke down a boundary and got into 
good rowen feed. I hey were in long 
enough to get pretty well stuffed before we 
found them out, and that night they 
shrunk an average of one quart each. I 
have often observed that an overdose of 
most any feed will cause at least a tem¬ 
porary shrinkage. It is always better to 
go a little slow. When letting cows into 
rowen feed only allow them to remain in 
an hour or so at first, until they become 
accustomed to it. Only the other day a 
man said: “Our cows have shrunk badly, 
have the scours and are filthy.” I found 
out that they had had all the rowen feed 
and apples they wanted, which easily ac¬ 
counted for the trouble, and instead of the 
expected increase in milk there was a cle- 
• cided decrease. 
Harvest When Ready.— The middle 
week of September brought us a very 
heavy rainstorm and wind, and we were 
very thankful that our corn was in the 
silo, as we saw lots of corn down and 
fields that were low so full of water that 
it will be some days before teams could 
be used on them. It does not pay to put 
off the harvesting of any crop after it will 
stand putting in. This year we know of 
two small potato pieces growing side by- 
side with equal care and fertilizer. Both 
were sprayed once. Both were ready' to 
dig August 1, and one man dug his and 
got 40 bushels and not over three or four 
decayed potatoes in the lot. They were 
put in the cellar and are all right now. 
The other man said: “They will rot if 
you put them in so early, and T am going 
to wait before digging.” He did wait, and 
the field was so full of weeds that he had 
to mow it before he could find the rows, 
and upon digging found that between mice 
and rot he did not have half as many po¬ 
tatoes as the first man, and those he put 
in the cellar are more liable to decay, as 
they were in digging more or less in con¬ 
tact with rotten potatoes. Dig them al¬ 
ways just as soon as they are reasonably 
mature. You escape much rot, wire- 
worms and mice will not trouble them, the 
digging will be much easier on account of 
less weeds, and the land can be used in 
some way as soon as the crop is taken off. 
H. G. MANCHESTER. 
CORN IN A HORSE COUNTRY. 
Individually we raise no corn for stock 
feeding, except when a meadow gets so 
weedy or sod-hound that it is no longer 
profitable for hay or pasture, hut depend on 
buying grain needed for feed. We raise 
nothing but horses, and as Blue grass takes 
possession of meadows as soon as Timothy 
and clover begin to decline, we have the 
best of pasture, that seems to improve with 
age unless the dandelion pest gets the upper 
hand. Most of the farmers who have much 
corn to harvest use a corn harvester or 
binder, which will cut and bind in bundles, 
either the smallest or largest corn on stalk. 
Shredding the stalks is not as popular here 
as it was six or eight years ago, as it Is 
very heavy and expensive work, and hay can 
usually be had at $5 to $8 per ton. and often 
less. M.v opinion is that the silo is the best 
way of storing the corn crop for cattle feed¬ 
ing. but they are few outside of the great 
dairy centers. One of the best informed and 
most progressive farmers in this section, and 
one financially able to use any method of 
caring for his crops, but whose specialty is 
steer, sheep and hog feeding, rejects the silo, 
as he wants the dry, mature corn, for feed¬ 
ing cattle and sheep. He owns his own 
shredder and busker, and a blower to carry 
the shredded fodder into his large mows. 
He uses low truck wagons with flat, racks 
to draw shocks from field, and a small derrick 
rigged on another wagon is fastened behind; 
with a rope with slip noose in end and the 
help of an extra horse, each big shock ts 
swung bodily from the ground to the front 
v,agon till it is loaded and another takes 
its place, 'the most important improvement 
in the deadly shredders Is the self feeder, 
which is a great saving of life and limb. 
Bureau Co., Ill. w. s. 
Two Ailing Cows.—In regard to cow with 
injured teat tell E. S. L. to cut the edges 
“lightly,” take a piece of Johnson’s adhesive 
plaster and apply it. so that the cut is well 
covered, pressing it down well, and place around 
the teat two light rubber bands. Use milking 
tube carefully. In regard to G. W. H., Penn¬ 
sylvania. whose cow suffers from dishorning, 
tell him to take a two per cent solution of 
carbolic acid and warm water, and after 
throwing cow down turn her on her back; 
then take syringe and inject the solution. I 
think a small piece of bone is lodged in the 
cavity and will come out by this operation. 
Serious results if allowed to pass out of nose. 
Kansas City, Mo. l. c. f. 
A Homesick Pig.—T he Kennebec Journal 
tells the following story: “A farmer living 
down toward Ilarward’s has a most knowing 
pig which he sold to a Little Islander, 
who look his prize in a boat to his home 
at the island. Safely shut up in the spa¬ 
cious pigpen was the now inmate of the 
family, and the farmer man went peacefully 
to rest, much content with his new purchase. 
In the morning the pen was empty and no 
little pig could lie found on the island. Some 
time afterward he went again to town, and 
there saw the first owner of the lost one. 
‘I’ve lost m.v pig. - he gloomily announced. 
‘I know it,’ chuckled his friend. ‘He's down 
to my house, came back the next morning.’ 
What had that homesick little pig done, but 
swam across two rivers, the Little Island 
River and the Kennebec, walked across Big 
Little Island, trotted happily down the two 
miles of road on the Richmond shore, and 
finally presented himself to his old master, 
footsore and hungry, but mighty glad to 
be home once more.” 
Water Problems. —In reference to ques¬ 
tion on page 070, regarding 200 feet of one- 
half inch iron pipe witli 20-foot fall, if it was 
my job I would use not less than one inch 
pipe, 1 better. I know of a case where a 
half-inch lead pipe was used; the distance 
was 600 feet or over, and the water would 
onlv drop out. The force or pressure. I think, 
would keep the pipe clean if volume of 
water was increased. As to the inquirer who 
is troubled with quicksand, if lie will use a 
MO or 30-Inch cement pipe if his well ts 
large enough one or two lengths would do; 
set them in his stoned-up well. Settle by 
digging inside. Quicksand never runs up 
hill, and cement tiles or pipe do not rust, 
wlveh is the trouble with all iron fixings. 
New .Terser. warren vreelanh. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.Y. and you’ll get a quick rej\ly and 
“a square deal." See guarantee, page 8. 
SAVED $100.00 
Hazelhuret, Mlgg., March 21,1946. 
DR. B. J. KENDALL CO., 
Gentlemen:—I have a 1100.00 horge that a friend'of 
mine gave me for 11.00 provided I would take him out 
of town and save him from paying to have him hauled 
out when dead. The horse had Sweeney, both ehoul- 
derg, but your Spavin Cure brought him out all O. K. 
Respectfully, L. G. Bird. 
The remedy that endure*, curing thousands of horses 
annually is 
Kendall’s Spavin Cure. 
The standard cure for two generations of Spavins,Curb., 
Splints, an* all forms of Lomeness. 
Prlco, *1; A for SB. Greatest known liniment for 
family use. All druggists sell it. Accept no substitute. 
The great book, “A Treatise on the Horse,” tree from 
druggists or 
Dr B. J. Kendall Co„ Enosbnrg Falls, Vermont 
An Inflamed Tendon 
NEEDS COOLING 
ABSORBINE 
Will doit and restore the circulation, 
assist nature to repair strained, rup¬ 
tured ligaments more successfully than 
Firing. No blister; no hair gone; and 
you can use the horse. $2.00 per bottle 
delivered. Book2-B Free. 
ABSORBINB, JR., for mankind S1.00 
Bottle. Cures Strained Torn Liga- 
_ments. Cures Varicose Veins. Allays 
pain quickly. Genuine manufactured only by 
W. F.Y0UNG, P.D.F. 88 Monmouth St, Springfield, Mass. 
DEATH TO HEAVES 
NEWTON’S Heave ahd Cough Cure 
A VETERIHARY SPECIFIC. 
llyearssale. Oneto two cans 
will cure Heaves. $1.00 per 
an. Of dealers, or express 
prepaid. Send for booklet. 
TheNewtonRem©dyCo M Toiedo,0. 
de're, moat practical and humane horse 
collar ever made for heavy work. Lighter, 
better and cheaper than leather collars; 
aluminum finish. Write today forcatalogue 
and price. Agents wanted—free territory. 
Howell A Spaulding Co..Dept. F.Caro.Slleh. 
CLOSING OUT SALE OF 
“PEQUEA FARM.” 
35 Head Registered Jersey Cattle 35 
The breeding and selection of 18 years. Deep in the 
Blood of Exile, King, and St. Lambert Boy. Eight 
G. Daughters of Exile, Two Purebred St. Lam¬ 
berts, through Sc. Lambert Rioter King, King’s 
Iiiotress King 171189; Butter test, 22 lbs. 8 ozs. in 7 
days. One G. Daughter of Farforshire (Imp.), and 
other good ones. 25 Barred I’. Rock Cockerels. 
Catalogue ready October 10, 1900. 
Sale October 18, 1906, at 12 o’clock Sharp. 
J. ALDUS HERR, 
Lancaster, Pa. 
Tuttle’s Elixir 
cures lameness, splint, curb, thrush* 
colic, founder, distemper, etc. Stand* 
Ing offer, good every where: $100. for ft 
failure where we say it will cure. ,, Vet« 
erlnary Experience" free. 100pages, 
the perfect home horse doctor. Write for m copy. 
. Tuttle's Elixir Co., 
30 Beverly St., Boston, Mass* 
CANADIAN BRANCH: 
82 St. Gabriel Street, Montreal, Quebec. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
Special October Sale. 
More and better cattle are offered, at lower prices 
than was ever even attempted before. 
Special offerings; sons and daughers of A aggie 
Cornucopia Pauline Count and Mercedes .Tulip's 
Pietertje Paul; two greatest bulls in the world. 
Registered cows, bulls, heifers, calves; all at 25# 
and 50# off from regulnr price, during October only. 
Do not miss this sale. Special information and 
illustrated catalogues sent free on application. 
HORACE L. BRONSON, Dept. D, Cortland, N. Y. 
rv'\ pay freight on all car load lots East of the 
Mississippi River during this sale only. 
DICCA’Q T7AD No. 69855. A - J - C. C., 
KIOOA L7 LLnlv, (age^ 3 years), Sire 
Queen's Czar, 55573, Sweepstakes, N. Y. State Fair 
and many other shows. Dam, Brownells Rissa, 10016/. 
Best dairy cow in Madison Co., 1903. My herd is full 
of the ‘‘Rissa" blood and I can no longer use the 
“Czar.” Ho is worth $200 but I will divide his value 
and take $100, or send him to the butcher. A beauti¬ 
ful yearling son of Rissa's Czar, $50; a young bull cait 
at $25. J. GRANT MORSE, Laurel Farm, (the home 
of the "Rissas”), Hamilton. New York. 
COTTAGE GROVE STOCK FARM 
has for sale Jersey Bulls from one to nine months 
old, St Lambert Strains, Oxford Down Sheep, Poland 
China Swine. S. E. GILLETT, Ravenna, Ohio. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
R. F. SHANNON. 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa. 
ANGUS CATTLE, G.'k 
Must sell 15 choice BULLS quick to make room. 
Write for bargains. 
MYER & SON, Bridgeville, Delaware. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send postal card tor 64-pagu illustrated pamphlet, 
describing this great breed oi cattle. 
F. L. HOUGHTON. Sec’y, Brattleboro, Yt. 
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., Krcildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
O. I. C. SWINE, all ages, at reasonable prices. 
VAN DOREN BROS.. Lysander, Onon. Co., N. Y. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No, 80005, bred to Baron Duke 
85th, No. 91215. A son of Premier Longfellow, No. 
08600, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale. Conn. 
Q 1 
JERSEY REDS GET HEAVY EAST 
It’s “Pounds that count.” Buy Jersey Red 
Pigs—the rapid growers. Strong, vigorous, 
small-boned, long-bodied. Nine months 
pigs often dress 350 lbs. Buy a pair now. 
Get quick profits. Circular Free. 
A. J. COLLINS, Box R , Moorestown, N. J. 
For All Kinds 
of Roofs 
High or low roofs, factory or farm, 
flat or steep, in any climate the 
Lincoln Flint Coated Roofing is 
BETTER than iron, tin, slate, 
paper, tar or gravel. 
requires no paint until after years 
of use; is flint coated, has no tar 
and is absolutely waterproof and fire¬ 
proof. Send today for FREE sample, 
catalog, and special prices. 
Linooln Waterproof Cloth do. 
702 Church 8t. f Bound Brook. N. J. 
Dr. Holland's Medi¬ 
cated Stock Salt 
has no rival ai a Conditioner and 
Worm Destroyer. A true 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. 
TICK HOLLAND STOCK RR7IEDY 
COSPA NY, WELLINGTON, OHIO. 
Write for Booklet. Agents Wanted- 
PflB Oil C—One November and two March 
rUlf wALE Holstein bulx calves. 
Breeding best; prices cheapest. 
W. W. CHENE\, Manlius, New York. 
m h t t »t a FiLn.M: 
Holstein Cattle. 
Homo of Lord Netherland DeKol. Great sii-e of high 
testing cows. Ho lias 50 A, R. O. daughters and more 
that average 4# and over than any other bull. High 
class stock for sale. Let us quote you prices on any¬ 
thing you may need. 
E. C. BRILL, Uoughquttg, N. Y. 
Holstein-Friesian Bull Calves 
FOR SALE. 
From choice A. R. O. Dams, and by such sires aB 
Beryl Wavnes Paul DeKol and Sir Korndyke Manof 
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. 
DISPERSAL SALE 
HIGH CLASS REG. HOLSTEIHS 
Scarcity of help renders it impossible to retain all 
our herd. Come and take your choice. Male calves 
at almost your own price. 
RIVENBURGH BROS., 
Hillliurst Farm, Oneida, N. Y. 
FOR THIRTY YEARS 
BROOKSIDE HERD has been producing and de¬ 
veloping the kind of HOLSTEINS that have helped 
to make the breed famous for Milk and Butter produc¬ 
tion. Commencing with only a pair—as g«od as could 
l>e bought—this herd now numbers 350 head, ana tor 
years has carried off the honors in the official com¬ 
petitive butter tests of the Holstein-Friesian Associa¬ 
tion. (A good herd to buy from). 
THE STEVENS BROTHERS-HASTINGS COMPANY, 
Brookside Herd, ' Lacona, N, Y. 
Farms at Lacona and Liverpool (near Syracuse). 
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 tosee 
them 125 to select from. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to oiler at prices that W ‘ U y Kg 
A special offer on some nicely bred BULL CALVES. 
A A. COHTBLYOO. Somerville, N.J. 
Kalorama Farm Berkshires 
ARE BRED RIGHT; GROWN RIGHT, AND SOLD RIGHT. 
Choice Breeding Stock of the most popular imported 
and American bred strains. Would be pleased to 
describe them to you. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N. Y. 
REG, 0. I. C. PIGS AND GILTS," 
Shropshire Yearling Rams and Ram Lambs. Can 
please the hardest to please. 
CEDAR I.AWN FARM, I.udlowville, N. X. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding; the best at reason 
able prices. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FA RM. Gettysburg, Fa. 
PRIMROSE STOCK FA«M7te£K£'fti 
imported stock. A. A. BRA DDK V , Frew sbui g, N. 
IMPROVED URGE YORKSHIRES iSXfiis 
Hog. Rigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
^Ikadow UkOOK STQCK Farm, Rochester. Mich. 
