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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
March 0, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
PUREBRED LIVE STOCK REGISTRY 
ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR 
METHODS. 
.Part VI. 
Tn the promotion of its work, the or¬ 
ganization devoted to the registration of 
stock must of necessity engage in much 
meritorious work. This is very apparent 
with some associations, while others, 
though not dead, apparently sleepeth. 
I hey have not risen to their opportuni¬ 
ties. No doubt they will eventually. 
The establishment of standards and pro¬ 
moting the demonstration of breed value, 
has been especially the work of the reg¬ 
istry association. Generally, committees 
of the best informed members or stock¬ 
holders carefully consider the relative 
merits of the breed and establish a stand¬ 
ard of excellence for the individual, 
which is set forth by description in de¬ 
tail. A definite numerical value is given 
each quality or part of the perfect animal 
of the breed. As occasion may require, 
this standard is revised to conform to the 
ideals of the day This standard is then 
printed and is distributed freely, for the 
information of those who wish to be 
fully advised on the breed they are hand¬ 
ling. The man who endeavors to pro¬ 
duce animals well within the require¬ 
ments of the standard, will certainly con¬ 
tribute to the upbuilding of our live 
stock interests. 
The merits of a breed may be set forth 
in various ways. The exhibitor at the 
fair is usually engaged as a advertising 
agent of the breed, but he usually aims to 
promote self interests. The traveler pass¬ 
ing by fine herds in the country, is often 
impressed to the point of purchase. The 
environment of the farmer often influ¬ 
ences the choice of a breed. The live 
stock press serves as a medium for ad¬ 
vising its readers of the progress along 
al] lines of animaK husbandry. One 
great work, however, of the registry as¬ 
sociation, consists in placing available to 
the public, attractive and trustworthy lit¬ 
erature of the purpose and accomplish¬ 
ments of the breed. Many associations 
issue pamphlets for widespread distribu¬ 
tion, containing much valuable informa¬ 
tion. These may be obtained on applica¬ 
tion. The Guernsey Cattle Club pub¬ 
lishes an attractive “Guernsey Breeders’ 
Year Book,” a monthly advertising and 
news sheet, and a variety of pamphlets on 
the Guernsey as a milk and butter pro¬ 
ducer. The pamphlets from the Ameri¬ 
can Jersey Cattle Club on “The Jersey 
Herd at the World’s Columbian Expo¬ 
sition at Chicago in 1893,” or “The Dairy 
Cow Demonstration at the Louisiana 
Purchase Exposition at St. Louis in 
1904,” “The Jerseys at the St. Louis Ex¬ 
position : Their Production and Breeding, 
and Their Feeding and Handling,” are 
really valuable contributions to knowl¬ 
edge, and should bd studied by all lovers 
of the breed. In 1901 the Holstein- 
Friesian Association of America pub¬ 
lished a 54-page pamphlet on “Holstein- 
Friesian Cattle,” that furnishes much im¬ 
portant information. If one is interested 
in the Aberdeen Angus, the secretary will 
send on application, various leaflets 
wherein is set forth the merits of this 
black polled breed. Not every associa¬ 
tion pursues this worthy method of dis¬ 
tributing free educational literature con¬ 
cerning the breed, but it is an important 
feature with some. 
Few people realize what an important 
factor the live stock show is in breed 
promotion. To be sure the show pre¬ 
sents but a one-sided aspect of breed 
merit, but here stockmen gather to in¬ 
spect, criticise and learn. If the prize 
list is liberal in money and the classes 
large, a big show may be anticipated. To 
promote this end, associations financially 
able offer special money premiums in 
addition to those given by the show man¬ 
agement. The American Short-horn As¬ 
sociation and the American Hereford 
Breeders’ Association and the American 
Aberdeen Angus Cattle Breeders’ Asso¬ 
ciation give many thousands of dollars 
each year as special premiums to promote 
worthy exhibits of these breeds at the 
great shows. At the International Live 
Stock Exposition at Chicago, special 
prizes are offered each year by registry 
associations representing many breeds. In 
December, 1906, the American Rambouil- 
let Sheep Breeders’ Association appro¬ 
priated $1,000 for special Rambouillet 
prizes for the 1907 International, so fine 
was the 1906 show—largely promoted by 
special prize money. The American 
Short-horn Breeders’ Association offers 
$500 to whoever will exhibit the grand 
champion steer at the International, if of 
the Short-horn breed. Such movements 
stimulate breed pride and development 
and are in a worthy cause. 
One of the more important features 
of the registry association is promot¬ 
ing breed improvement by careful tests 
under certain conditions. This has 
been especially applied to dairy cattle in 
milk and butter fat production. A few 
years ago a large amount of private test¬ 
ing of dairy cows was conducted in the 
United States. No doubt much of this 
work was honest, but, as conducted sole¬ 
ly by interested persons, many doubted 
the integrity of numerous large and re¬ 
markable yields published. Gradually, as 
a result of co-operation of the experi¬ 
ment station or agricultural college, the 
registry association, and- the owners of 
the cows, official, non-partisan tests have 
bben established, that are more worthy 
of public approval than was formerly the 
case. The results of test of cows of a 
given breed are officially reported to the 
association, and later are made public by 
the secretary. Thus there is accumulat¬ 
ing a large amount of valuable informa¬ 
tion regarding - the capacity of Jersey, 
Guernsey, Holstein-Friesian, Ayrshire, 
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Have You Ever Tried 
HAMMOND 
DAIRY 
FEED? 
IF NOT, 
WHY NOT? 
Your Neighbor Knows. 
Western Grain Products Go. 
4 Chamber of Commerce Bldg. 
Milwaukee - Wisconsin 
Death the Stomach 
Worms Guaranteed 
We •will vend you 100 lbs. of I>It. 
HOLLAND'S MEDICATED STOCK 
SALT on 60 days’ trial, freight pre¬ 
paid. If you derive no benefit, it 
costs you nothing; if you do, it 
costs you $5.00. Give us your or¬ 
der at once. 
The HOLLAND STOCK REMEDY 
COMPANY, Wellington, Ohio. 
CALFETTE 
MILKING MACHINE 
A hand machine enables 
a man to milk twice as fast 
and twice as long as by 
hand. The machine is sim¬ 
ple in construction,and can 
De cleaned and scalded in 
five minutes. Impossible 
to injure cows. Can be 
operated by power if de¬ 
sired. For description, pic¬ 
tures, etc., address 
F. A. CONVERSE, Mgr., 
800 l’roapect Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. 
MILK TUBES' 
Indorsed by leading veterinary 
surgeons. Coin Silver 50c. Set of four 
$2. Teat Opener 75c. Dilating Plug 25c. 
Milk Fever outfit $3. Teat Slitter 
$1.50. Postpaid on receipt of price. 
Full directions. 
GEO. P. PILLING & SON, 2233 Arch St., Phila.,Pa. 
are stamped with any name or address with serial 
numbers. They are simple, practical and a distinct 
and reliable mark. Samples Free. Agents Wanted. 
Cl. H. DANA, 74- Main St., West Lebanon, N.H. 
For Sale, FOX AND RABBIT HOUNDS 
CHOICE PIT PS now ready to ship for $5.00 
each. MELVIN THOMAS. R. E. D. No. 1, 
Wayville, Saratoga County, New York. 
Ayrshire Bull Calf for Sale. 
Born, Dec. 13. A good well-bred calf; dam large 
producer; low price. O. W. BRUS1E, Millerton.N.Y. 
IMMUNITY FROM TUBERCULOSIS 
with Prof, von Behring’s BO VO VACCINE 
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. 
■MIIIM1MIIB ..—... 
The La Fayette Stock Farm, 
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 
Largest Importers and breeders of German Coach, Peroheron 
and Belgian Stallions in America in 1906 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 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. CROUCH & SON, LAFAYETTE, INDIANA. 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE All of the Very Highest Quality. 
m a „ ■. „ mm mm ■■ mm ,■■■■■ b If y ou (108178 the best to bo bad at a reasonable price, write us 
rrafl RrRKSniRr SWINF at once, stating just what you want. We guarantee perfect 
Uklinwillllk v II lllk satisfaction to every customer who trusts us with an order 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORHS E. h. knapp & son, - fabius, n. y. 
JACKS, JACKS 
•Jacks 27—Newton, Kas 
Jacks 70 | 35 Jennets 35 
Saddle Stallions 30 
Trotting Stallions lO 
Pacing: Stallions lO 
LEXINGTON, KY. 
Wcarc 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 
orcornc to see us. J. F. COOK & CO., Lexington, Kentucky. 
BRANCH BABN, NEWTON, KANSAS. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding; the best at reason 
able prices. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive circulars on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg, Pa. 
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 with pig, at 
attractive prices. Who wants them? 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Van, New York. 
Reg. P. Chinas, BcrMires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. Ser¬ 
vice Boars, have stock returned, re¬ 
fund money If not satisfactory. Beg. 
IJolsteins. Heifers, Bulls and Cow* 
in Calf. Hamilton & Co., Ercildoun, Chester Co., Pa. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine hunch 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. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
O. I. C. PICS. 
September. October and November farrow. Silver 
Premium Registered Stock. Address 
If. J. SCHWARTZ, East. Pliarsalia, New York. 
PRIMROSE STOCK FARM;if/eKl,oKrr,'S; 
imported stock. A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N. Y. 
FOP <sA| P-2 choice Dnroc Jersey Red 
* onLL Sows bred for March and April 
farrow. Some nice fall Pigs. Booking orders for 
Sining Pigs at$10.00 each, try some Durocs they will 
makeyou money. J.H Lewis & Son,Cameron, W.Va. 
CHF^HIPF^ THE NEW YORK 
I* W 1 1 GOIUKCJ. FARMERS’ HOC1. 
Hardy; prolific; strong fine boned; quick growers and 
easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Department of 
Animal Husbandry, Cornell University, Ithaca.N. Y. 
LAUREL FARM 
|—REGISTERED JERSEYS 
only. Increase Of herd 
for sale. Address 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, New York. 
ANGUS BULLS for sale. 
nilUUO O U L.LO Some choice ones 
”at bargain prices. Write at once for particulars. 
Delaware Stuck Karin, Myer & Sons, Props., Itridgevllle, Del. 
Dnllorl nnrham Cattle. Both sexes for sale! 
ruiieu uurnam Buff Plymouth Rock Eggs 15 
$1.00. A. E. LEEDOM, Freeland, Mus. Co., Ohio. 
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STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
$IOO GIVEN AWAY $100 
DO YOU WANT IT? 
Thousands of farmers are losing money on 
their cows and do not know it. Do you know 
how much you are making or losing on 
your cow t s ? 
Government statistics show average gross 
income per grade cow is only $37.00. 
Cost of keep $40.00. Loss $3.00 per cow. 
You can buy a Star Farm registered 
Holstein cow for. $150.00 
Cost to keep one year. 40.00 
Interest on cost, one year. 9.00 
Total for year ; . S195LOO 
My Star Farm cow will make for you 
each year: Milk. $125.00 
Calf. 50.00 
Total.$175.00 
Profit on your investment 8836. 
$5,000.00 Guarantee on Every Animal Sold $5,000.00 
Circulars and information sent free. 
Address Dept. D, HORACE L. BRONSON, Cortland, N.Y. 
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KENTUCKY 
JACK FARM 
We have for sale 
JACKS, JENNETS 
find 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. 
MICALVES 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 I>e 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. 
Thoroughbred Holstein-Friesian 
YEARLING BULLS 
FOR SALK AT FARMERS’ PRICES. 
Perfectly marked, large, handsome animals, ready 
for immediate service. Selected from best dams in 
herd of forty head. Sired by Paul Clothilde Hartog 
DeKol, No. 33712. If pedigree and price (which will 
be furnished upon request) are satisfactory, bull will 
be sent upon approval. If not entirely as represented 
as to individual qualities, he may be returned at my 
expense. Address P. B. MCLENNAN, Syracuse, N.Y. 
THE BLOOMING DALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIE-SIANS. 
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, Se<:’y,-Rrattleboro, Yt. 
F OR SALK—Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New York. 
HOLSTEINS 
A FEW CHOICE 
Bull Calves for Sale 
BY AS GOOD SIRES AS THERE ARE LIVING. 
Dame With Large Official Records 
Write just what you want. 
HENRY STEVENS & SON, lacona, N. Y. 
R egist’d Jersey Cattle, Lin¬ 
coln, Shropshire. Hamp¬ 
shire and South Down Sheep; 
Chester White, Poland China 
| and Berkshire Pigs; Scotch 
ICollle Dogs and a variety of 
■ Poultry. Come see my 
Fstoek and make your own 
„ , —,- — selections. Send 2c. stamp 
Fancy of K.ureka 13089! for New Catalogue. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Penna 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
It. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg JPa. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE AWN. 
1 have a very fine bunch of calves, male anj female, 
sired from imported dam and sire, ethers from.' 
American bred dams and imported sires. Bulls one. 
to two years old, American and imported bred, and 
females of all ages. 
W. P. SCHANCK, Avoa, New York. 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN BULL 
_official 
test. 476 lbs. milk. 14 lbs. 15.7 oz. butter in 7 days. 
Price of this bull. )#50 f. o. b. Camden. Uav.e« 
others equally as good for sale. Address, 
IRVIN WILCOX, Camden, Oneida Co., New York. 
