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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
February 2 , 
TEES WATER CATTLE. 
Can any of the readers of The R. N.-Y. 
explain the cause of “tease-water” cattle? I 
have a calf which some say is a tease-water. 
The dam and sire are Durham, no kin what¬ 
ever, and the calf a tease-water. Will some 
of the readers explain this? w. P. s. 
Sistersville, \V. Va. 
This name should he Teeswater. the 
ancestors of the Durham or Short-horn 
cattle having taken that name from the 
fact that the specimen from which the 
original Short-horn was first bred was 
selected from that breed of cattle which 
were found along the banks of the River 
'Fees, which divides Northumberland and 
Durham counties, England. This is a 
very ancient breed of cattle, dating back 
so far as the history goes to the fifteenth 
century. Distinct pedigrees are traceable 
back to early in the seventeenth century. 
The conditions along the banks of the 
River Tees seem to have been very fav¬ 
orable for a high state of development 
and improvement of this superb breed 
of cattle. At that time, so far as I can 
learn, they seem to have been princi¬ 
pally red and white in color and from this 
fact I suppose your correspondent calls 
them “tease-water” cattle, and that the 
calves bred by him show this color of 
their ancestors in a marked way, which 
would go to indicate a case of well-de¬ 
veloped atavism. J. h. stewart. 
STEAMING CORN FODDER. 
Will it pay to steam dry corn fodder for a 
herd of 17 cows? I have the boiler and 
pipes handy. reader. 
A neighbor made a practice of steam¬ 
ing cut fodder in a primitive and limited 
way. He steamed only what the cows 
refused to eat. His method was to gather 
in a heap what was left in brinks during 
day, and sprinkle a little salt over it, 
then pour on a pail of boil ng water, cov¬ 
ering the pile with a blanket. 1 his 
steamed fodder was eaten with more rel¬ 
ish than when fed at first dry. 1 should 
say it would pay to steam fodder, one 
feed at a time, one mess ahead. There 
would be less waste and cows should give 
more milk, because of feed being eaten 
with better relish. If cow’s nose goes up 
in the air at sight of fodder, look for 
a shrink at the pail. A. P. 
Trumansburg, N. Y. 
We have known of steamed oats being 
fed with very satisfactory results, and are 
inclined to think that in many instances 
the value of a ration is increased by 
cooking. However, very much depends 
on the individual l'kes and dislikes of the 
animals that are being fed. In feeding 
for a test, we always endeavor to cater 
to the appetite of the cow that is making 
the record. One animal will take beets 
in preference to turnips; another will, 
perhaps, prefer turnips to beets. One cow 
might relish a cooked ration, while an¬ 
other want's everything raw. Of course, 
the plan of studying individual appetites 
of half a dozen animals that are being 
officially tested is rather more practic¬ 
able than would be the application of the 
sanie principle to all the animals in a 
large herd, because one can well afford 
to devote considerable time and attention 
to the cows that are making good records. 
Within the past two months we have had 
seven cows officially tested, that have 
made seven-day butter records, ranging 
from 20 to almost 25 pounds each; and 
at this writing are testing another that 
yesterday made a little over four pounds 
butter, so we have had opportunity to 
study closely the individual preferences 
of a number of different animals. We 
might say, however, that in the case of 
none of these have we thought it advis¬ 
able to cook any of the feed. We should 
think that corn fodder, if dry, would be 
very materially improved by steaming. 
Our experience with corn fodder, how¬ 
ever, is confined almost exclusively to 
silage. STEVENS BROS.-IIASTINGS CO. 
Lacona, N. Y. 
I know of only one man who has made 
any extended test of steaming. This was 
done by using a box into which cut corn 
fodder and grain was placed. In this case 
a farm heater was used, and hot water 
was thrown upon the mixed feed. The 
cover was immediately shut down, and 
the contents of the box left for some time 
to thoroughly steam up. There could be 
no objection to this method with the sub¬ 
stitution of a steam pipe in the bottom of 
the box. The farmer above mentioned 
regards the steam pipe as advisable. He 
is no longer using the steaming box, be¬ 
cause he produces milk for a Borden con- 
detisery, and that concern objected to the 
steaming of stalks as much as they object 
to the use of silage. Whether it will pay 
to steam cut corn fodder for a herd of 
17 cows will depend upon circumstances. 
I cannot say much about this from per¬ 
sonal experience, because we do not think 
it would pay us as we are situated. Our 
herd is of about the same size as this one 
and we frequently feed considerable corn 
fodder. In our case, the fodder is not 
very coarse, and the cows are fed so that 
they will eat nearly all the stalks. Some¬ 
times we cut the coarse stalks, throw into 
a pile and let them heat a little to soften, 
when the cows clear the feeding troughs 
in good shape. I have known feeders 
to add salt in piling up the cut stalks to 
hasten the heating and to encourage closer 
eating. Some even sprinkle grain on the 
stalks, but we have never resorted to any 
of these dodges, because we have not 
found it necessary. T can imagine con¬ 
ditions where something of the sort might 
be necessary or expedient. As for 
warming drinking water for cows, we did 
not feel sure that anything was gained the 
one Winter that we practiced it. We 
have spring water running into a trough 
in the yard. I hope to get the water into 
the stable some day, but even now T do 
not think it will pay us to warm the 
spring water. If we had a boiler al¬ 
ready heated up and could warm the 
water without any trouble, possibly we 
might’ do it. This is a question that often 
comes up in the farmers’ institute, and T 
believe the answer commonly given is 
that under ordinary conditions it will not 
pay to warm the drinking water for 
cows. H. H. L. 
Bainbridge, N. Y. 
Another Run Record. — I have just been 
reading Mr. Cosgrove's poultry account for 
November, and wish to give an account of a 
pen of S. C. White Leghorn pullets whose egg 
record so far has been remarkable. They 
were hatched last April and first part of 
May under hens, 180 eggs being set under 12 
hen’s. Every pullet raised was kept, the 
number being C6. These are in a pen 13 x 
14Vi feet, walls six feet high. The eggs laid 
during the month of November were 817. for 
December 1.202. and for the first three days 
in the new year 125. They commenced laying 
in October, but no account was kept until 
November 1 ; since then a strict account has 
bean ker»t. a. r,. s. 
Fredonia, N. Y. 
AWFUL ECZEMA ON HANDS. 
Troubled From Childhood with Skin Erup¬ 
tions—Skin Now in Splendid Condition— 
Cured by Cuticura. 
“From childhood I had always been 
troubled with skin eruptions, more or less, 
and in Winter my hands would crack open 
all over the back. You could lay a straw 
in any of them, but since using the Cuti¬ 
cura Remedies for the eczema about five 
years ago I have not been troubled in 
any way. At that time, I think, I got the 
eczema from handling imported hides at 
the Custom House stores. I doctored for 
it for over a month without relief. It was 
on my hands and face, and my hands were 
swollen twice their size. After losing 
time, I was told of a woman wjiose finger 
nails had fallen off and was cured by 
the Cuticura Remedies, so I tried them 
and I was cured, and my skin is in splen¬ 
did condition now, and does not crack in 
cold weather. Henry O’Neill, 4949 Girard 
Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., July 2 , 1905 .” 
BALM ELIXIR 
THE FAMOUS LINIMENT 
that in four years has made a host of 
friends in every state and seven 
foreign countries. Cures Colic, Dis¬ 
temper, Pneumonia, Strained Ten¬ 
dons, Rig Knees, Sore Heels, Thrush, 
Cuts, Rheumatism, etc. Relieves in¬ 
stantly. Used by Veterinaries and best 
stables. Dealers say it outsells any¬ 
thing on the market. PRICE 50c. 
If your dealer has not got it, send his 
full address and 50c for bottle by mail to 
BALM-E LIXIR COR P O R A- 
TION, Sanbornville, N. H. 
Distributed by 
COOK, EVERETT & PEN¬ 
NELL, Portland, Me. 
EASTERN DRUG CO., 
Roston, Mass. 
CHAS. N. CRITTENTON CO., 
New- York. 
Put up Expressly for First-class 
FAMILY no. a. 
STABLE USE 
* v*-' v-* W 'V 
A Perfect Antiseptic Absorbent and Counterirritant. 
FOREST FARM 
Imported Guernsey Cattle Only 
Herd headed by Champion Island-bred Bull 
ST. AMANT 
Our Herd numbers over 125 Head which was the 
pick of the Island. Cows, Heifers and Bull Calves 
may he selected by those who wisli to improve and 
increase their herds. 
PIGGERY DEPARTMENT 
Contains Champion English-bred BERKSHIRES, 
MIDDLE YORKSHIRES and TAMWORTHS. 
A. A. HODSMAN. Prop., Babylon, L. I. 
M. S. SECORD, Superintendent. 
BARBER DE KOL, 
4 mo. old Holstein Bull for $37.50 with all registry 
papers, He is a promising individual in every way. 
His dam, granddam and great granddain are all great 
producers, ranging from CO to 104 lbs. milk per day, 
two of them making official records of 25 and 30 2 3 lbs. 
each, the latter being the world's record at the tini6. 
First remittance for this bull takes him: should you 
he too late your money will he returned. 
STEVENS BROTHERS-HASTINGS COMPANY, Lacona, N. Y 
P. S.—Bull advertised in last issue is sold. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
ci r nnn Thisisthe Re p° rt ° f my c 1 r nnn 
01 JjUUU Great DEC. Special Sale OIDjUUU 
To accommodate the many who were unable to buy 
in December, 1 will continue cut prices on Registered 
Holstein Cows, Heifers, Calves and Service Bulls 
for the next 30 days. 
onn HEAD TO SELECT FROM onn 
OUU During This Special SaleOUU 
HORACE L. BRONSON, Dept. D, Cortland, New York. 
buxijIj p’a.r.m: 
Holstein Cattle. 
Home of Lord Netherlaml DeKol. Great sire of high 
testing cows. He has 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. lilt 1I.L, Pougbquag, N. Y. 
DISPERSAL SALE 
HIGH GLASS REG. HOLSTEINS 
Scarcity of help renders it impossible to retain all 
our herd. Come and take your choice. Male calves 
at almost your own price. 
R1VENBURGH BROS., 
Hillliurst Farm, Oneida, N. Y’. 
FLORHAM GUERNSEYS. 
The Show Ring successes and very strong repre¬ 
sentation in Advanced Register Annals prove that 
we have BEAUTY' and UTILITY combined in 
a high degree. 
Cows and Heifers for Sale, 
both home-bred and imported, and of all degrees 
of excellence. 
Inspection invited. Tuberculin-tested. 
•I. L. HOPE, Sup’t., Madison, New Jersey. 
BULL CALVES and 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 Oe Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. 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. 
Stop Him BEERY^IT 
You needn’t be afraid if you 
have a Beery bit on your 
horse. 10 days free trial con¬ 
vinces. Write for it today. 
PROF. J.Q . BEERY. Pleasant Hill. Ohio 
Read’s *££ Rein Holders 
Serious accidents due to reins catching under 
shaft ends avoided. Ornamental, 2,000,000 
in use. Nickel un<l lint. Rubber, 25c. a pair; Brass, HOc. 
A I C A hip Rein Supporters, dash Rein Fastener, 
#4 LOU horse Tail Tie, Check rein Loop, whiRletree 
Trace Locks. Demand them attached to 
harness and carriages. Sold by 50,000 har¬ 
ness, carriage, hardware, gen. mdse, dealers. 
If yours hasn’t them, insist upon his getting 
all kinds for you. Rein Supporters and Tail Tie in 
brass, 30c. Oat. 85 free. O. It. READ MFC. Co.,Troy, N. V. 
CHAIN HANGING 
CATTLE STANCHION 
The Most Practical 
CATTLE FASTENER 
ever invented. 
Manufactured and for 
calp I\ 
O. H. ROBERTSON, 
Forestville, Conn. 
WARRINER’S 
CHAIN 
HANGING 
STANCHION 
I. B. Calvin, Vice-Presi¬ 
dent, State Dairy Associa¬ 
tion, Kewanno, Ind., says: 
“I think them 
PERFECT.” 
Send for BOOKLET. 
W. B. CRUMB, 
73 Main Street, 
Forestville, Conn. 
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 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 Bull Calves. 
A A. CORTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y,-Brattleboro, Vt. 
F OR SA LE— Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New Y’ork. 
JERSEYS 
—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
sale, 2 cows, 4 heifers, 22 bulls. 
S. E. NIVIN, Landenberg, Pa. 
Polled Durham BuffIT 
Both sexes for sale! 
Buff Plymouth Rock Eggs 15 
00. A. E. LEEDOM. Freeland, Mus. Co., Ohio. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
R. E. SHANNON, 007 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa 
PRIMROSE STOCK FARMilSSKXl'S; 
imported stock. A. A. BRADLEY', Frewsburg, N. Y. 
nimnpQ Pure bred, choice pigs, 3hS months old, 
UUnUUw $0 to $8; pedigrees furnished; satisfac¬ 
tion guaranteed. J. W. Campbell. Fairpolnt, Ohio. 
F OR SALE— Duroc Jerseys, Bred Sows and Fall 
Pigs, Choice Bronze Turkeys. Partridge Wyan- 
dottos, Partridge P. Rocks, Barred P. Rocks, Rouen 
Ducks, Scotch Collie Dogs bred from imported stock. 
J. H. LEWIS & SON, Cameron, W. Va. 
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. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Fharsalia, New York 
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. 
Uolsteins. Heifers, Bulls and Cows 
In Calf. Hamilton & Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding; the best at reason 
able prices. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars o« application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg-, Pa. 
KALORAMA FARM RERKSHIRES 
were shipped into almost every state last year, and 
their superior qualities are recognized wherever 
they are known. 
We are now offering some choice young sows bred 
for spring farrow and guaranteed safe with pig, at 
attractive prices. Who wants them? 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Van, New Y'ork. 
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 
08000, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale. Conn. 
Cl'ORTING HOGS, Cattle, Sheep. 
Swine, Pigeons, Ferrets and 
Rabbits. Ten cents Fifty-six page 
illustrated catalogue. C. G. Lloydt. 
Hept. K, Sayre, Pa. 
S COTCH COLLIES, Spayed Females, two to 
eight mos. Circ. SILAS DECKER, Montrose, Pa. 
EFRRRTQ Raise< 1 in small lots are strong and 
rcnncio healthy. Warranted good rat and 
rabbit hunters. Descriptive circular and price list 
free. Shady Lawn Ferret Farm, New London, Ohio 
15,000 FERRETS. Perfect workers. 
These animals exterminate rats, hunt 
rabbits. 48-page illns. book tic. Oir. price 
list free. s. FAltNSWOltTlI, Middletown, Ohio 
COR SALE—One Percheron Stallion Colt, three 
r (3) years old last spring: one yearling Marecolt, 
both registered. L. L. GREEN, Bethesdu. Md. 
KENTUCKY 
JACK FARM 
We have lor sale 
JACKS, JENNETS 
and MULES. 
Our barns are full of big- 
black Jacks, the kind that, 
will please you. Write, or 
come to see us, a large lot. 
to select from. 
JOE E. WRIGHT, Junction City, Kentucky. 
JACKS, JACKS 
27 Jacks 27—Newton, Kas. 
70 Jacks 70 I 35 Jennets 35. 
30 Saddle Stallions 30i 
It) Trotting Stallions lo 
lO Pacing Stallions 1<)> 
LEXINGTON, KY. 
We are in the greatest breeding district 
in the world for Mammoth Jacks, Saddle, 
and Harness Horses, and we have the- 
grandest lot to show you of any firm in the country. It Is to your 
interest to inspect our stock before buying. Write for catalogue- 
or come to see us. J, F. COOK & CO., Lexington, Kentucky. 
BKANCH liAKN, NEWTON, KANSAS. 
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