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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
November 24, 
“ THE STABLE MICROBE.” 
I’m a stable microbe, yes, I am, 
And really I don't care a Iamb 
For what the people think of me, 
So long as I can get there. See? 
The stable gets no sunlight, so 
It's just the place for me to grow. 
And don't I grow there? Well, I guess 
My numbers are not growing less 
Where (hose conditions have wide room 
Which greatly magnify my boom, 
And Winter weather is the style 
That makes the truly microbe s*mile. 
I do not care for ozone and 
For oxygen make no demand; 
Carbonic-acid gas, by gee! 
Is plenty good enough for me. 
A stable microbe's appetite. 
However, finds its chief delight 
In bovine vjtals, and right there 
I love to stay and get ray fare. 
A good cow is to me 
A revel and a revery; 
And in a breathing iung I find 
Choice food for body and for mind. 
Oh, I’m a stable microbe, and 
Am anybody’s at command— 
A sort of public servant that 
Is always at where it is at. 
___VERMONT 
THE COW DOES IT ALL 
The Chicago Live Stock World prints 
the picture shown below, a humorous 
dream of the future work of the good old 
cow. She is here represented as working 
isfactory. The feeding of Summer silage 
will result in a great saving in cost of 
food; it seems to me that it is the coming 
method, especially where labor is not read¬ 
ily available, and where one requires a 
larger number of animals than it is pos¬ 
sible to do on pasture alone. 
N. J. Exp. Station. e. b. voorhf.es. 
It strikes me that a continuous diet of 
silage, bran and cotton-seed meal, day in, 
day out, year in, year out, is hardly the 
best procedure. I should not myself fear 
that milk thus made and used for other 
than butter-making purposes would be 
damaged, if the silage was mature; but I 
am inclined to believe that it were better 
for the cow to have somewhat more of a 
variety; that a modicum of hay during the 
Winter, and a chance at green grass dur¬ 
ing the Summer would be an advantage, 
with in addition a change in the grain ra¬ 
tion. ] thoroughly believe, however, that 
silage the year around is the most eco¬ 
nomical roughage feed that our cows can 
get, cheaper than hay in the Winter, the 
cheapest soiling crop in the Summer, and 
not only cheap but good. Of course, if 
the silage is immature and sour there will 
be danger from the use of the product. 
Forty pounds per day, moreover, is more 
than some cows can stand if anv material 
amount of hay is fed. j. l. hills. 
Vermont Experiment Station. 
Of the practicability of feeding silage 
the year round as the principal part of 
the roughage, where land is high priced 
and it is desired to carry as much stock 
per acre as possible, the writer has no 
THE INDUSTRIOUS COW AND THE HIRED MAN. 
in a tread power which brings her food, 
and works a milking machine. Her labor 
also works a separator, delivers the cream, 
carries the skim-milk to the pigs, runs a 
buzz saw and various other things. No 
wonder the hired man enjoys a nap. No 
doubt the cow’s labor will also develop 
that “nervous energy” which dairy ani¬ 
mals must possess! 
FEEDING SILAGE ALL THE YEAR. 
What (lo you think of feeding cows silage 
the year round? Silage is the cheapest feed 
that a man can raise and do you see any 
objection to feeding a cow say 40 pounds of 
silage 305 days in the year? 1 stable my 
cows the entire year, allowing them to run 
in an open lot at night and in Winter turn 
them into the same lot during sunny, days. 
Some people have told me that silage fed 
constantly every day would destroy the util¬ 
ity of a cow in about three years. My 
silage is made up of one part of cow 
peas to about three parts of corn—the corn 
is put into the silo with the ears on. I 
balance this with a regular ration of grain 
consisting of wheat bran and cotton seed 
meal. J. B. 
I am unable to give you an opinion 
based entirely upon practical experience, 
as we have not yet been able to carry out 
an experiment along this line, for a year 
or more, though we have experimented 
with feeding Summer silage, using the en¬ 
tire herd for a period of one month, and 
we compared the results with those ob¬ 
tained from soiling, using practically the 
same amount of nutrients in each ration. 
The results were eminently satisfactory, 
the animals eating the silage quite as read¬ 
ily as the green forage, and the How of 
milk was fully maintained. I think, how¬ 
ever, that it would be well in using Sum¬ 
mer silage to see that the animals have 
access to some dry forage, as we find that 
it is of advantage, even in the Winter, 
to feed some hay or other dry forage. 
That is, animals fed constantly on silage 
seem to have a craving for some dry 
foods aside from the fine feeds. If this 
practice is followed I think it will be sat : 
doubt. He has not had opportunity, how¬ 
ever, to observe cases in which silage was 
fed to the exclusion of other roughage. 
Of the desirability of such a system he 
has serious doubt. In the first place, it is 
bad farming to attempt to grow the same 
crop exclusively on the land year after 
year. Corn will stand this treatment bet- 
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THIS COOKER 
makes feed go twice as far, 
cooks all kinds of feed, serves a 
dozen other l arm purposes. The 
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fs made to last; heavieststrong- 
est low-priced cooker made. 
Model service in sugar and ap¬ 
ple but ter making, butchering, 
etc. Write for circular and prices today. 
U. R. Lewis, 12 Main St, Cortland, N.Y 
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We have the grandest lot of 
Imported Catalona, Majoric and 
Kentucky bred jacks ever offered 
by any firm. Our stock of saddle, 
trotting and pacing stallions Ls 
also very large. Poland China 
and Tamworth Hogs. Write for 
Catalogue. Address 
J. F. COOK & COMPANY, 
Lexington, Ky. 
MOUND CITY STOCK FARM. 
Shires, Pereherons, Belgians, Hackneys and Coach 
Horses for sale.. I will sell at my barn cheaper than 
any other firm in America. My draft horses weigh 
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 three years against death. The reason f 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.Monndsvilie.W Va. 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRES sSiXt 
Hog. Pigs of all ages from imported stock for sale. 
Meadow Brook Stock Farm, Rochester. Mich. 
BLIZZARD HORSE ICE CALKS. 
Sharpen your own horse. No waiting at the smith’s 
Liberal prices to agents. S.W. KENT,Cazenovia,N.Y. 
CHAIN-HANGING 
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The Most Practical 
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ever invented. 
Manufactured and for 
sale by 
O. H. ROBERTSON, 
Forestville. Conn. 
Not a cheap horstr 
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by one whole generation, 
$1.00 a Bottle, 
And Worth the Price. 
Used 16 Years. 
Haigler, Neb., Dec. 6,1904. 
Dr. B. J. Kendall Co., 
- Enosburg Falls, Vt. 
Gentlemen:—Please send me a copy 
of your “Treatise on the Horse and 
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J. A. BRUNSWIG. 
| Horse Troublesl 
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Ringbone, Splint, Lameness, for all 
these Kendall’s Spavin Cure has 
never known an equal. 
Six Bottles for $5.00. Great¬ 
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All druggists sell it. Accept no 
substitute. Our great book, “A 
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kDr. B. J. KENDALL CO.,, 
Enosburg Falls, 
Vermont. 
DEATH TO HEAVES 
NEWTON'S Heave ahd Cough Cure 
A VETERINARY SPECIFIC. 
_ 14 years sale. One to two cans 
la, will cure Heaves. $1.00 per 
can. Of dealers, or express 
prepaid. Send for booklet. 
The-New ton Kemed jCo.yToledOyOa 
KALORAMAFARM BERKSHIRES 
SPECIAL OFFERING of 50 Fall Pigs. 
$6.00 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 Kalorama Farm quality. Address 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Yan, 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. 
68600, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. ,J. K. WATSON, Marbledale, ( onn. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding; the best at reason¬ 
able prices. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars on application, 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg 1 , Pa. 
PRIMROSE STOCK F*RM7{fflf!StSS5S 
imported stock, A. A . BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N. Y. 
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 
inCalf. Hamilton & Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
REGISTERED 0.1. C. PIGS. 
We have some fine September boars. Your money 
back if not satisfied. Can you ask more ? 
CROSS-ROAD FARM, 
Partly Bros., Prop., Plattsburgh, N. Y. 
O. I. C. PIGS. 
May, June, August and September farrow. Silvet 
Stock. ]■ ive strains not akin. Young Boars and 
Brood Sows. Ail registered stock. Prices reasonable. 
I. J. SCHWARTZ, Fast Pliarsalia, New York 
GEGISTERED O. I. C. Herd Boar, 3 yrs. old, 
aw- Registered Shropshire Buck, 3 yrs. old. 
$2:).0°; 2 Registered Shropshire Buck Lambs, $15.00. 
CUMBERLAND FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
REG. 0. I. C, PIGS AND GILTS, 
Shropshire Yearling Rams and Ram Lambs. Can 
__please the hardest to please. 
CEDAR LAWN FARM, Ludlowville, N. Y, 
fJERKSHIRES—50 fine young boars and sows, 40 
, tail pigs. Pairs not akin. Prices very low. 
Langshaus, Houdaus, Wyandottes, Leghorns, Ham- 
burgs, Ducks and Bronze Tnrkeys. Cattle, Sheep 
and Goats. Circular. CLARK BROS. Freeport, O, 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa. 
COTTAGE GROVE STOCK FARM 
bss for sale Jersey Bulls from one to nine months 
old, St Lambert Strains, Oxford Down Sheep, Poland 
China Swine. S. E. GILLETT, Ravenna, Ohio. 
D. 3VI. ]VLagio Oo. 
OXFORD, OHIO. 
Headquarters for the 
OLD ORIGINAL MAGIE 
Poland China Hogs 
Established Over a Half a Century. 
JERSEY REDS GET HEAVY FAST 
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, 
Tuttle’s Elixir 
Sovereign Horse Remedy. 
We offer f 1( 0. for any caseof colic, curb, 
splint or lameness it fails to cure -whea 
tvesay cure is possible. Our great book, 
“Veterinary Experience." free. 109 
pages, a perfect guide. Send for copy. 
t Tuttle’s Elixir Co- 
|_ SOBeverly St., Boston, Mass. 
CANADIAN BRANCH: 
82 St. Gabml Street, Montreal, Quebec. 
SHOE BOILS 
ABSORBINE 
Will remove them and 
leave no blemish. Does 
not blister or remove the 
hair. Cures any puff or 
swelling. $2.00 per bottle, 
delivered. Book 7-B Free. 
ABSORBINE, JR., for 
mankind, $1.00 per Bottle. 
Cures Boils, Bruises, Old 
Sores, Swellings, Etc. Manufactured only by 
W, F.YOUNG, P.D.F. 88 Monmouth St, Soringfield,Mass. 
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Troy Chemical Co., Binghamton, N. Y. 
SPAVIN CURE 
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THE KINO HARNESS COMPANY 
t> F Lain St. Owtgo,Tioga Co, N.T. 
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¬ 
culars and valuable information. Address HORACE 
L. BRONsON, Dept. D, Cortland, New York. 
N. B.—Special Sale of 300 Registered Holstein- 
Friesian Cows. Heifers, Calves and Service Bulls. 
Cut prices. Horace L. Bronson, Cortland, N. Y. 
—FARM 
Holstein Cattle. 
Home of Lord Netlierland DeKol. Great sire of high 
testing cows. He 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, Pougliquag, N. Y. 
FOR THIRTY YEARS 
BROOKSIDE HERR has been producing and de¬ 
veloping the kind of HOLSTEINS that have helped 
to make the breed famous for Milk and Butler produc¬ 
tion. Commencing with only a pair—ns guod as could 
he bought—this herd now numbers 350 head, and for 
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 BR0THERS-HAST1NGS COMPANY, 
Brookside Herd, Lacona, N, Y. 
Farms at Lacona and Liverpool (near Syracuse). 
THE REFUTATION OF 
THE STEVENS HERD 
-OF— 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE 
is not founded on one or two phenomenal records, 
but on the continued large production and excellence 
of its members; and the satisfaction given liy cattle 
from here is guaranteed by an experience of thirty 
years of careful breeding. 
A very large percent, of the highest record cows of 
the breed, including the only three with A. R. O. 
records of over 30 pounds of butter in seven 
days, were either sold from this herd, or sired by 
bulls tired here. 
We have a large stock on hand of the very best 
quality, all ages, both sexes, and we want to reduce 
tlie herd. 
Get our prices before purchasing. 
HENRY STEVENS & SON, 
Brookside Stock Farm, Lacona, N. Y. 
DISPERSAL SALE 
HIGH CLASS REG. HOLSTEINS 
Scarcity of help renders it impossible to retain ail 
our herd. Como and take your choice. Male calves 
at almost your own price. 
RIVENBURGH BROS., 
Hillhurst Farm, Oneida, N. Y. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
F. L. HOUGHTON. Sec’y.-Brattleboro, Vt. 
CflR C A | C— Young fine skin purebred HOLSTEIN 
lUn OnLL BULL ready for service. Dam has an 
official record of 18*4 pounds. Sire’s dam over 20 
pounds. First draft for $60 takes him registered and 
transferred. W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, N. Y. 
BULL CALVES YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size and individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, and are 
sired by Homestead Girl De Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have over 40 dangliters 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. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS. 
are bred for largo 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 oiler at prices that will please you. ^ 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. COBTELYOU. Somerville, N. J. 
Large English Berkshire Pigs, Female Collie 
Puppies, B. Rock and Buff Orpington Chickens. Prices 
right, Stock as represented. A. Lotheri, Peru Lack, Pa. 
