854, 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
November 17 , 
BERKSHIRES FOR ME. 
I have studied hog breeding for the last 
15 years. I have bred and seen bred 
Berkshire, Poland China, Duroc Jersey, 
Chester White, O. I. C. and Arkansaws, 
and the Berkshire is the hog for me. A 
Berkshire is a No. 1 rustler and grazer, 
consequently will have his digestive or¬ 
gans working at the top notch, without 
which no hog can do. well. He is always 
healthy and ready for his feed, a bacon 
hog, also quick to mature. He is the best 
all-around hog for the farmer, because he 
takes care of himself better than any other 
breed. If you give them the run of a 
good pasture, with a very little grain, they 
will thrive and hold in good flesh. They 
breed the bone that will carry their body. 
A Berkshire sow will farrow from eight to 
10 pigs and save every one; no runts 
either. I never saw a better mother than 
a Berkshire sow, nor a better sire than a 
Berkshire boar. He is prolific, and makes 
a better cross on any other breed of hogs 
than any other sire. Why is it that a car¬ 
load of nice Berkshires always top the 
market? Ask the butchers. 
Blanchard, Iowa, bert e. mc millan. 
POISONING A FOX. 
I have just read of Mr. Cosgrove’s at¬ 
tempts to get rid of foxes. As I am both¬ 
ered with them myself I will give my 
remedy. I break open an egg at one end, 
let out about half of the white; with a 
common-size jack-knife take just as much 
strychnine as will stay on the point of 
the knife, and put it in the egg, and mix 
it well together; paste a piece of paper 
over the opening, and lay it where you 
think the fox runs. It will not be touched 
for about five days. I never look for the 
fox for about a week after I put out the 
egg. It is a good plan to put out several, 
and to put them in old cart paths, or 
some old cow path, for there is where the 
foxes run. We have poisoned as many 
as 15 in one Summer. This Spring they 
were quite thick around here. We found 
two litters of small ones; we dug them 
out, there were six young ones in them 
both. We put out poison in eggs and we 
poisoned three old ones. We never had 
any luck with putting the poison in hens. 
We have had them do just as they did 
with Mr. Cosgrove; the best way to put 
out poison is to put it in an egg, for 
there is a law against putting out poison 
in any form in Connecticut outside of 
your buildings, but if a dog eats eggs he 
would better be dead than living. I hope 
that the law will be changed in the Leg¬ 
islature this Fall, and that it will be fixed 
so we can poison foxes any way that we 
see fit, for our poultry is of more account. 
I thinlt if Mr. Cosgrove tries my plan he 
will get Mr. Fox. It may be well to add 
to the above that he may find the fox 
about 200 feet from where he took the 
egg; that is about the distance he goes, 
but I have had them go half a mile before 
thev died. w. F. b. 
Willimantic, Conn. 
BAD DIGESTION IN A HORSE. 
Can you give any information as to what 
nils my horse? She is seven years old. and 
constantly losing flesh. I am feeding nine 
quarts of oats per day, besides bran, with 
armful of hay at night, and she is working 
about two hours per day. Teeth seem (o 
he all right, and I do not think she lias 
worms. She is hungry all the time. 
New York. * p. p. 
You say your mare’s teeth are all right. 
Have you had a veterinary examine them? 
If you have not I believe her teeth arc 
the cause of this trouble, and besides she 
might have worms and you not see any 
evidence of it. I have seen hundreds of 
cases as described, and they most gener¬ 
ally had either bad teeth or worms. There 
are several different kinds of intestinal 
worms. First have mouth examined by 
a competent veterinarian, do not let a 
quack touch her mouth, for he will only 
spoil her. Employ a man whom you 
know is up to date to fix her mouth and 
then have druggist put up the following: 
Iron sulphate, four ounces; powdered 
gentian, six ounces; mix vomica, two 
ounces; powdered wormseed, four 
ounces; powdered ginger, two ounces; 
blood-root, four ounces. Have this all 
thoroughly mixed together and give the 
animal a heaping teaspoonful morning and 
night with her oats and bran, and at the 
end of two weeks give her one-half pint 
of raw linseed oil with one-half ounce ot 
turpentine mixed in thoroughly with the 
oil. If the mare does not improve in 
four weeks write again. 
C. E. HATCH, V. S. 
COMPOSITION OF COW MANURF. 
T. F. K., Carmel, N. Y. —Can you toll mc 
how many pounds of potash, nitrogen and 
phosphoric acid there are in a ton of cow 
manure? Which is the cheaper and will go 
the further to spread on grass, 100 pounds 
fertilizer or one ton of cow manure? I make 
one load per day all Winter from 25 cows; 
that covers about six acres. 
Ans. —The composition of cow manure 
will vary somewhat with the grain fed 
to the cows and the amount of bedding 
used.' An average ton of cow manure 
will contain about eight pounds of nitro¬ 
gen, nine of potash and three of phos¬ 
phoric acid. A high-grade fertilizer 
would give three pounds or more of ni¬ 
trogen, eight of phosphoric acid and 
seven of potash in 100 pounds. In order 
to equal the amount of plant food in the 
ton of manure you would be obliged to 
use 50 pounds nitrate of soda, 20 pounds 
muriate of potash and about 25 pounds 
acid phosphate. This combination would 
give you quicker results than the manure, 
since its plant food is all soluble, while 
that in the cow manure is not. Probably 
not over 30 per cent of the plant food in 
the manure would help the first crop of 
grass. The cost of this fertilizer mixture 
would be about $2. If you use the manure 
you should spread it evenly—with a 
spreader if possible. It will be a mis¬ 
take to leave it in chunks on the field 
unless you can go in the Spring and knock 
these chunks into fine pieces. If you 
raise corn it will probably pay you better 
to use the manure on old sod and plow 
it under for the corn crop—using a good 
fertilizer mixture for Spring top-dressing 
of the grass. The proportion of chemi¬ 
cals named above is not the best for grass. 
We would rather take one part by weight 
of nitrate, one part of muriate and two 
parts of acid phosphate. 
Beef Cattle Outlook.— Prospects for a 
strong advance in all kinds of beef cattle, 
are quite rosy. The demand seems to exceed 
the supply, and packers are good bidders on 
all the big markets. There is no question 
but that our increased population and con¬ 
tinued prosperity is showing a beneficial 
effect on I he cattle market, The recent pack¬ 
ing house investigations, with their attend¬ 
ant scandals, unquestionably put a brake <n 
the Summer cattle trade, and had the effect 
of curtailing our exports; however, we be¬ 
lieve that the better inspection service in 
force, as a result of the investigation, will 
in tin* long run be of vast assistance to our 
packers in disposing of their products abroad. 
The effect of seven-cent steers is having its 
impress on the purebred bull business, and 
already we note an increased demand for 
registered bulls of all the various beef breeds. 
When good cattle are fetching seven cents 
and the common kind around three cents 
in the shambles it affords a living object 
lesson to the farmer and breeders as to the 
profitable kind of cattle to grow, and it is 
an established fact that only by the sesame 
of pure blood sires are the farmers able to 
unlock tiie treasure stores of seven-cent 
steers. It seems to us b"t a question of a 
few months till cattle will be on the high 
plane of prices now ruling for sheep and hog 
products. (jilt neb bugs. 
Eminence, Kv._ 
Aik Tn Pipes.— Regarding troubles arising 
from air collecting in water pines I will give 
m.v experience for what it is worth. I have 
two springs, one piped to mv barns and one 
to my pasture. When, perhaps once or twice 
a year, the air collects in the pipes and 
interferes with the flow of water, I attarn 
a small iron cistern pump, which I keep for 
the purpose, to the lower end of the pipe 
by a short piece of hose, prime the pump, 
and a few minutes’ steady pumping always 
removes the air and starts the water nicely. 
No. Rose, N. Y. j, g. g. 
The La Fayette Stock Farm, 
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 
Largest Importers and breedors of German Coach, Pereheron 
and Belgian Stallions in America in 1906. Have Imported doublo 
the number of any other Importer and handle nothing but the 
best young, sound stallions and can suit any buyer in horse and 
price. Always have from 100 to 300 on hand. Give long time to 
responsible buyers and horses guaranteed to be satisfactory or 
returned. Write us for full particulars. 
J. GROUCH & SON, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 
60 HEAD 
OF 
JACKS and JENNETS 
For Sale at Auction 
TUESDAY,NOV.20,1906 
AT NIY FARM, 
Near Junction, Ky. 
On the L. & N. & Q. & C. Railroads. 
Poor health requires me to discontinue the business 
and I will offer my entire holdings of fine Kentucky 
Jack stock to the highest bidder without reserve. 
Also ten first-class Mules and fifteen horses, among 
which are a superb young saddle stallion and some 
choice brood marcs. Semi for catalogue. 
I. S TEVIS, Shelby City, Ky. 
MOUND CITY STOCK FARM. 
Shires, Porchorons, Belgians, Hackneys and Coach 
Horses for sale. 1 will sell at my barn cheaper than 
any other firm in America. My draft horses weigli 
from 1,700 to 2,200 pounds. My high stepping Hackneys 
and Poachers weigh from 1,200 to 1,400 pounds; all 
sound and guaranteed breeders; and make the buyer 
safe for tlireo years against death. The reason I can 
sell cheaper is because my father lives in England; 
lie can buy them for me and save all the middlemen’s 
profits, if a good horse is needed in your community 
please write me. W.B.BULLOCK,Moundsvillo.W.Va. 
HORSE OWNERS! USE 
GOMBAUI/T* 8 
CAUSTIC 
BALSAM. 
A safe, speedy and positive euro. 
Tim surest. Best blister ever 
used. Removes all bunches from 
Horses. Impossible to produce 
_ scar or blemish. Send for circu- 
» ■ — “ lars. Special advice tree. 
TUB LAWRENCE-WILI TAMS CO., Cleveland, Ohio. 
Death the Stomach 
Worms Guaranteed 
Wo will flond you 100 11m. of DR. 
HOLLAND’S MK DILATED STOCK 
SALT on f»0 day8’ trial, freight pre¬ 
paid. If you derive no benefit, It 
coat h you nothing; if you do, it 
co8t8 you $f>.00. Give uh your or¬ 
der at on re. 
The HOLLAND STOCK REMEDY 
COMPANY. Wellington, Ohio. 
PILLING 
MILK 
FEVER 
OUTFIT 
FOR AIR TREATMENT 
Postpaid with full directions $3. Most suc-l 
cchhIuI method known ; recommended by! 
United States Agricultural Department: cures! 
97 per cent of the cunes treuted. AlHoaluil| 
line of cattle instruments. Catalog free. 
^3KO^MMBMM^feSoN^223j^r(^ 
Reg. SHROPSHIRES f - or Sill °- 1 ? ffer son ^ yory 
imported stock. 
fine rams and ewes bred from 
Wm. F. Black, Halls Corners, N.Y. 
D 
ZEVE. Magic Co. 
OXFORD, OHIO. 
Headquarters for the 
OLD ORIGINAL MAG E 
Poland China Hogs 
Established Over a Half a Century. 
JERSEY KEI)S GET HEAVY FAST 
It’s “Pounds that count.” Buy Jersey Rod 
Pigs—tho rapid growers. Strong, vigorous, 
small-boned, long-bodied. Nine months 
pigs often dress 3.,0 lbs. Ruy a pair now. 
Get quick profits. Circular Free. 
A. J. COLLINS, Box R, Moorestown, N. J. 
KALORAMA FARM BERKSHIRES 
SPECIAL OFFERING of 50 Fall Pigs. 
$11.00 each or $11.00 per pair, not akin. Your money 
back if not satisfied. Also a few high class boars 
ready for service and some splendid young sows. 
They are all Kalorania Farm quality. Address 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, N, Y. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRESiJXffC" 
Hog. Pigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
Meadow Brook Stock Farm, Roehester. Mich. 
SPRINGBANK HERD~ 
LARGE BERKSHIRES*! 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year * 
old by Grand Premier, No, 80005, bred to Baron Duke 
Hath. No. 91216. A son of Premier Longfellow, No. 
6H600, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding; the best at reason¬ 
able prices. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
PRIMROSE STOCK FARMujllSfiSKSYi’l!:; 
imported stock. A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsbnrg, N. Y. 
REGISTERED 0.1. C. PIGS. 
We have some fine September boars. Your monoy 
back if not satisfied. Can you ask more 1 
CROSS-ROAD FARM, 
Partly Bros., Prop., Plattsburgh, N. Y. 
IMPORTED CATALONA. MAJORIC 
AND KENTUCKY BRED JACKS. 
We have the grandest lot of 
Imported Catalona, Majoric and 
Kentucky bred jacks ever offered 
by any firm. Our stockof saddle, 
trotting and pacing stallions is 
also very large. Poland China 
and Tainworth Hogs. Write for 
Catalogue. Address 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, 
Lexington Ky. 
OF 
AVON. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE 
I have a very fine bunch of calves, male and fomalo, 
sired from imported dam and sire, others from 
American bred dams and imported sires. Bulls one 
to two years old, American and imported bred, and 
females of all ages. 
TV. P. SC HANCK, Avon, New York. 
ANGUS CATTLE,thIPbest! 
Must sell 15 choice BULLS quick to mako room. 
Poland-China Hogs. Write for bargains. 
MYER & SON, Rridgoville, Delaware. 
English Yorkshires 
Boar and Sow Pigs from 2 to 5 Months 
Old. Gilts and Sows with Pig. 
Our stock is the best and our prices low. MUST 
SELL AT ONCE. Write just what you want. 
The Stevens Herd "TJiSW 0 " 
B egist’ij 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 
"stock and make your own 
„ , , , selections. Send 2c. stamp 
Pnnc-.v of i iirekii isiihsi for New Catalogue. 
KDWAItJ) WALTKIt, West Chester, Penna. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
K. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg 
Pa. 
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. GlLLETT, Ravenna, Ohio. 
BULL CALVES ano YOUNG BULLS 
rondy for service, that aro of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All aro from officially testod dams, and aro 
sired by Homestead Girl I>e Kol’s Sarcastic 
Dad. We have over 40 daughters of this Bull that 
will be kept in the Herd and officially tested. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCREST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS. 
“How the Old Homestead Was Saved from 
Mortgage Foreclosure Sale!” 
A STORY FROM LIFE! A postal card will 
bring you this interesting story and illustrated cir- 
cularsand valuable information, Address HORACE 
I.. RRONSON, Dept. I), Cortland, New York. 
N- ?•—Special Sale of 300 Registered Holstein- 
r riesian Cows. Heifers, Calves and Service Bulls. 
Cut prices. Horack L. Bronson, Cortland, N. Y. 
FflR Q A | C-Young fine skin purebred HOLSTEIN 
I Ull OnLL BULL ready for service. Dam has an 
official record of 18hi pounds. Sire’s dam over 20 
pounds. First draft for $00 takes him registered and 
transferred. W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, N. Y. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
F^LjAIOUCHITOh^Sec^^IlraMeborc^Vt. 
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. Animals of both sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Buu, Carves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU. Somerville, N. J. 
O. I. C. PIGS. 
May, June, August and September farrow. Silvei 
Stock. Five strains not akin. Young Boars and 
Brood Sows. All registered stock. Prices reasonable. 
E. J. SCHWARTZ, East Fharsaliu, New York 
RegJ\ 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. Ileifers, Bulls and Cow* 
in Calf. Hamilton & Co., Erclldoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
S PORTING DOGS, Cattle, Sheep, 
Swine, Pigeons, Ferrets and 
Rabbits. Ten cents Fifty-six page 
illustrated catalogue. C. G. Lloydt, 
Dept. K, Sayre, Pa. 
For Sale, Fox and Rabbit Hounds 
Choice Puppies, now ready to ship, $5.00 each. 
Melvin Thomas, It. F. D., Wayville, Saratoga Co, N.Y. 
All of the Very Highest Quality. 
If you desire the best to be had at a reasonable price, write us 
at once, stating just what you want. We guarantee perfect 
satisfaction to every customer who trusts us with an order 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
ENG. BERKSHIRE SWINE 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS i. h. knafp & son, - fabius, n. y. 
