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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
February 9, 
Live Stockand Dairy 
SOME NEW HAMPSHIRE HENS. 
Last Spring I bought some pullets, and 
they appeared to have colds; sneezed, etc. 
I lie disease ran through an entire lot of 
150 hens, and I think I’ve lost no less 
than 25 hens on ‘account of it. Some 
few months ago one of your contributors 
recommended the kerosene cure, and I 
tried it, giving each bird affected about 
half a teaspoonful, and repeated in two 
or three days; also put some on nose and 
head, and the disease soon disappeared. 
It broke out once or twice since, but the 
kerosene killed it again in two or three 
days after it appeared, and the biddies 
are now apparently free from disease and 
we arc, of course, very thankful for the 
suggestion through your paper. We tried 
two “roup- cures,” but could sec no ben¬ 
ch i from them. I note that Mr. Mapcs 
has trouble with his ground hones. You 
may suggest to him that if he will get 
some 10-pound lard pails and pack the 
fresh ground hones in solid with the butt 
end of a baseball bat, so as to make them 
as nearly airtight as possible, put a piece 
of brown paper over the top and put the 
cover on and put in a cool place—in the 
icehouse in Summer the bones will keep 
for weeks fresh and green as when 
ground. We have about 150 hens, pullets 
and roosters, and got $20 worth of eggs 
in December. The hens laid enough eggs 
to net us 50 cents per day above their 
keep from March to October; this is 
charging the hens with chickens, food, 
etc., and have just about paid their board 
from October 1 to January 1, possibly a 
little more. They are now nearly through 
moulting and the pullets are beginning 
to lay so that we expect about 50 cents 
per day from now to next October for 
taking care of them. I have a horse 
barn 24 by 30, three-story, good cellar 
and two floors above, that we have no 
use for and keep 30 hens in the base¬ 
ment. They are doing well, but it is a 
little cold for them upstairs in zero 
weather. The building is clapboarded on 
the south, east and west, but full of air 
holes on the north. Evidently the former 
owner believed in a good north breeze 
for his horses. Tf Mr. Mapcs makes a 
success with his 500 hens in his new barn 
I will paper and clapboard the north side 
is kept warm and moist. You can easily 
smell the ammonia rising from it under 
such conditions. This gas of course is 
lost, and we conclude that the best prac¬ 
tice is to keep the hen manure as dry as 
possible until it is put into the soil. Then, 
when it ferments and gives off its am¬ 
monia, the gas is largely held in the soil. 
The manure of the hen is different from 
that of other animals, since the liquids 
are voided with the solids. Even when 
dried out with plaster or mixed with 
chemicals like kainit we believe it better 
practice to keep the hen manure in a dry, 
sheltered place over Winter, to crush and 
fine it in Spring and work into the soil 
when planting crops. 
Boy’s Terrible Eczema. 
51 on Mi iiidI Covered With Crusts— 
Hands Pinned Down--Mirac¬ 
ulous Cure hy Cutieura. 
“When my little boy was six months 
old he had eczema. The sores extended 
so quickly over the whole body that we at 
once called in the doctor. We then went 
to another doctor, but we could not help 
him, and in our despair we went to a 
third one. Matters became so bad that 
he had regular holes in his cheeks, large 
enough to put a finger into. The food 
had to be given with a spoon, for his 
mouth was covered with crusts as thick 
as a finger, and whenever he opened the 
mouth they began to bleed and suppurate, 
as did also his eyes. Hands, arms, chest 
and back, in short, the whole body, was 
covered over and over. We had no rest 
by day or night. Whenever lie was laid 
in his bed we had to pin his hands down, 
otherwise he would scratch his face, and 
make an open sore. I think his face must 
have itched most fearfully. 
“We finally thought nothing could help, 
and I had made up my mind to send my 
wife with the child to Europe, hoping that 
the sea air might cure him, otherwise he 
was to be put under good medical care 
there. But, Lord be blessed, matters came 
differently, and we soon saw a miracle. A 
friend of ours spoke about Cutieura. We 
made a trial with Cutieura Soap, Oint¬ 
ment and Resolvent, and within ten days 
or two weeks we noticed a decided im¬ 
provement. Just as qpickly as the sick¬ 
ness had appeared it also began to disap¬ 
pear, and within ten weeks the child was 
absolutely well, and his skin was smooth 
and white as never before. F. Hohrath, 
President of the C. L. Hohrath Company, 
Manufacturers of Silk Ribbons, 4 to 20 
Rink Alley, South Bethlehem, Pa. June 
1005 
m 
wheat and 10 pounds of ground bones 
every second day, j. p. 
Boscawen, N. II. 
„ FOR SALE 
... Forty Mammoth Bronze Turkeys from 1st Prize 
of my old horse b?rn and try a few bun- b,rd - Alw ^ tt D®a&hic^ 
fired hens in it. We feed principally - 
EGGS FOR HATCHING,.SSttS 
11.50 for 15. F. ROGERS, U F. I>. 1, Allendale. N. .1. 
Ward’s Lane Poultry Farm, Iz,,,v'v: 
Choice White Wyandottos, VV. Ply. iCocks and 8. 0 
White Leghorn Cockerell) for Mile. Eggs for batch- 
ink *1 IX) per 16,16.00 per 100. Baby chicks. 
MANOKIN WHITE LEGHORNS SATISFY 
No experiment, bred 12 years from the best lay 
strains in America. Stork iiml Eggs »t KAKMHfi 
I’KICKH. R. B. Pukkv, Box tl, Princess Anne, J 
WILD RED FOXES. 
Questions About Hen Manure. 
IF. H. h., Thrrc Tiiiih, I’d. 1. I have about 
30 bushels of dry hen manure, and some 
very short barnyard manure. Will the lien 
and harn.vard manure and land plaster mixed 
together do to put on the corn hills In the 
Spring? Also will qualities of either the 
barnyard or hen manure be destroyed hy mix¬ 
ing? 
./. I)., Tyngshoro, Vans. —2. I believe In I he 
modern wa.v of getting out stable manure 
at any season. I like to do it as much as I 
can at this season, when I have leisure. I wish 
I could do so with my hen manure, but I 
have an Impression from my reading that I 
would lose by so doing. II Is not clear to 
me why hen manure spread on level land 
and either on the bare ground or on snow 
should be lost, but I feel that it should be 
applied Jus! before the crop is planted or 
while It Is growing. Am 1 right? Will 
absorbents or chemicals mixed with It enable 
me to put It on the ground in the Winter? 
A ns. —1. If you can crush and fine the 
dry hen manure it will mix well with the 
short manure. Plaster will help dry 
i'tit the manure, but will not add any fer¬ 
tility to it. If you can make this mix¬ 
ture drv and fine it will help the corn. 2. 
You are right about the hen manure. With 
ordinary stable manure wc can safely 
spread it at any time, because a large 
proportion of (lie nitrogen in it is not in 
a form which easily passes away. On 
the other hand the nitrogen in hen ma¬ 
nure is very likely to escape if the manure 
I nying 
KBS’ 
Md. 
WANTED 
Address SPORTSMAN. 
Tine Ki kai, Nkw-Yokkkr. 
CCDDCTC Raised in small lots arc strong and 
■ Lllllt I v healthy. Warranted good rat ami 
rabbit, hunters. Descriptive circular and price list 
free. Shady Dawn Ferret Farm, New London, Ohio 
IK.OOO KKKKKTS. Perfect workers. 
These animals exterminate rats, limit 
rabbits. -IH page illtis. book tie. Oir. price 
list free. s. iaknnivoktii, mi.i.ii.i,,.,,,, om„ 
COR One Percheron Stallion Colt, three 
1 (3) years old last spring: one yearling Marccolt, 
both registered. L. Ij. GREEN, Bcthcsda, Md. 
KENTUCKY 
JACK FARM 
We have for sale 
JACKS, JENNETS 
and MULES. 
Our barns are full of big 
black .lacks, 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 
!i7 .Jacks 547—Newton, Kas 
70 .Jacks 70 | 35 .Jennets 36 
30 Saddle Stallions 30 
IO Trotting Stallions IO 
lo racing Slat lions IO 
LEXINGTON, KV. 
We Arc In Hi© Kr.'fit©Ht hn-olliifr ilUtrlrt 
in I lie world for Miuimiolli Jitekn, Saddle 
and llni'iiomi Horne a, and wo Iiiivm the 
Krandeat lot to allow you of any flnn In (lie country. It la to your 
Inti-reat to Inapeet oiiralo. k Ijefore buying. Write for eatnlofcue 
or coin © to ua. j. F. COOK A CO.. Loxington, Kentucky. 
itllANf'll IlAlfN, NKWTON, KANSAS. 
IMMUNITY FROM TUBERCULOSIS 
with Prof, von Behring’s BOVOVACCINE 
Over 100,000 bovovaccinations performed. Records prove complete suc¬ 
cess, and Bovine Tuberculosis, the “great white plague” finally conquered! 
BOVOVACCINE 
is easy of application and within the means of every breeder, 
dairyman, etc. Write for details. Don’t postpone. 
C. BISCHOFF & CO„ 451 and 453 Washington St., N. Y. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A flue bunch of Sows coming u year 
old by Grand Premier, No, 80005, brnd to Baron Duke 
85th. No. 1)1215. A son of Premier l.ongfellow. No. 
08600, Grand champion at St. Louis in 1004. JiookUt 
on application. .1. 10. WATSON, Marblodale, Conn. 
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 
I ..I. SCII VVA KT/., Kind Plinrsalla, New York 
Pnllorl Durham Cuttle. Both sexes for sale! 
rUllcU DU I I,dill |j,|fT Plymouth Rock Eggs 15 
*1.00. A. K. LKKDOM, Freeland, .Mum. <’o,, Ohio. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
Noo’y.-Brftttlohoro. Vt. 
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. 
IV inspection invited. Tuberculin-tested. 
J. I-. HOPE, Sup’lMadison, New .Jersey. 
BULL CALVES and YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good size anil individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, and are 
sired by lli>in)-sti-ii<l <>irI Do KoI’h Snrcusllo 
Lad. Wo have over 4(1 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. 
THE BLOOMINGDALE HERD OF 
IIOI.STKI N-KKIKSIANS. 
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 offer atprlc.es that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bri.i, Calves. 
A A. CORTELYOU. Somerville, N.J. 
PRIMROSE STOCK FARM .'wi-pm^n-nri. 
imported stock. A. A 
shires; 
BRA 1)1, KV. 
1" 
no better: from 
'rewsburg, N. V’. 
Chit 8AI.K—Duroc Jerseys, Bred Sows and Fall 
■ Pigs. Choice Bronze Turkeys. Partridge Wyan¬ 
dotte*, Partridge P. Rocks, Barred P. Rocks, Rouen 
Ducks,Scotch Collie Dogs bred from Imported stock. 
J. If. I.KVVIH & SON, Cameron, \V. Va. 
KALORAMAFARM BERKSHIRES 
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 witii pig, at 
attractive prices. Who wants them? 
CALVIN .1. HIJSON, 1'exm Van, New York. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American ami English Breeding; the best at reason 
able prices. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
1\ Chinas, BcrKshircs and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, mated not aklnf Ser¬ 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money If not aatisfactory. Reg 
Holstclns. Heifers, Bulls and Cows 
InCalf. Hamilton ACo., Krclldoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
.JKUHKY HKDS GET IIKAVY FAST 
It’s “Pounds that count.” Boy Jersey lied 
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. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
It. F. SHANNON, 1>07 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa. 
PILLING 
MILK 
FEVER 
OUTFIT 
FOR AIR TREATMENT 
Postpaid with fill! tllriM tloiiH $n. Mont buc-I 
rtiMful method known . recommended byl 
United Staten ARrlcultur«1 Department; curenl 
t#7 per cent of the cast* treated. AlHoa!uil| 
line of cattle Itmtruiiieut*. Oatalojc free. 
(Iko. P. Pii.i.i.NQ AiSos, 223B An h Ht, Phlla^Pa.| 
Death the Stomach 
Worms Guaranteed 
Wi will Mod you iQ0 u<*. of DR* 
HOLLAND'S ML DILATED STOCK 
HALT on r>0 daya’ trial, freight pre¬ 
paid. If you derive no benefit, It 
contii yon nothing; II you do, It 
coat a you Give mi your or¬ 
der at once. 
The HOLLAND STOCK REMEDY 
COMPANY. Wellington, Ohio. 
OF 
AVON. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE 
I have a very fine bunch of calves, male and female, 
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. 
W. F. SCHANCK. Avon. New York. 
fBOiKT'n Jersey Cattle, Lin¬ 
coln, Shropshire, Ilamp- 
shlroaml South Down Sheep; 
Chester White, Poland China 
and Berkshire Pigs; Scotch 
v,llle Dogs imd a variety of 
• Poultry. Como see my 
"stock and make your own 
selections. Henri 2c. stamp 
.. 1 for New Catalogue. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, I’enna. 
COB 8ALK—Pure bred Holstein Friesian lleifer 
1 and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Writo promptly. 
W. VV. CUKNKY, .’Manlius, New York. 
us. 
HOLSTEINS 
A FEW CHOICE 
Bull Calves for Sale 
BY AH GOOD HI RES AS THEBE ABE LIVING. 
Dams With Large Official Records 
Write Just what you wiint. 
HKNBY STKVKNH & SON, Lacuna, N. Y. 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ (jj q c c c c 
oo oo oo 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
SIOO GIVEN AWAY $100 
DO YOU WANT IT? 
Thousands of farmers are losing money on 
their cows and do not know it. Do you know 
now much you are making or losing on 
your 1 -linn ? 
Government statistics show average gross 
Income per grade con is only *.17.01) 
Cost of keep $40.00. Loss 5*3.00 per cow. 
You call buy a Star Farm registered 
Holstein «>ow for . $150.00 
Cost to keep one year. 4()'o() 
Interest on cost, one yeur. it.oo 
Total for year. 5*1 00.00 
My Star Farm cow will make for you 
each year: Milk. *125.00 
Calf. 50 15 1 
Total.ifffi.Oo 
Prollt. on your investment KH^. 
$5,000.00 (Juaraiitpp on Kwry Animal Hold $&,000.00 
Circulars and information sent free. 
Addle*. Uftpt. II, 1IOKACK I,. ItKONHO.V, Cortland, ,\.Y, 
$ 0 6 d <5 A 
v 0 0 c o 0 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
JERSEYS 
—Combination and Golden Lad; for 
sale, 2 cows, 4 heifers, 22 hulls. 
S. K. NIVIN, Landeiiherg, Pa. 
LAUREL FARM 
| — ItKG 1STKHKD JEB8EY8 
only. Increase of herd 
for sale. Address 
J. GBANT MOUSE, Hamilton, New York. 
TWIN BROOK FARM HOLSTEINS 
For Hnle, Bull Calf year old In May. Grandson of 
Paul De Ko) Sadie Vale Concordia and Count Pant 
DeKol. Also heifer calves. Address 
K. F. HANKS, 205 Sixth Avc., New York City. 
G UERNSEY and Red Polled Cattle at Klk<lale.Htock 
Farm. A limited niiiubi-rforsale.lnclud'gGuernsey 
Bulls, best strains. D.L.Stevens, prop.,Unlondale,Pa. 
All of the Very Highest Quality. 
If you desire the best to be had at a reasonable price, write us 
at once, stating juHt what you want. We guarantee perfect 
satisfaction to every customer who trusts us witii an order 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
ENG. BERKSHIRE SWINE 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS E. H. knapp & son, ■ fabius, n. y. 
The La Fayette Stock Farm, 
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 
Largest Importers and breeders of German Coach, Percheron 
and Belgian Stallions in America in 1000. Have Imported double 
the number of any other Importer and handle nothing but the 
best young, sound stallions and can suit any buyer in horse ami 
price. Always have from 100 to 300 on hand. Give long time to 
responsible buyers and liorseH guaranteed to bo satisfactory or 
returned. Write us for full particulars. 
J. CROUCH & SON, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 
