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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
April 6, 
THE ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE . 
The question of what kind of cattle a 
man shall keep must he determined by 
the individual. If lie is inclined to the 
dairy he should buy a dairy breed by all 
means. If he buys all his cows and veals 
his calves he should have a beef-bred 
sire. We have been experimenting a lit¬ 
tle in this line, and find that the calves 
from common scrub cows that are fair 
milkers grow very line calves and make 
an average between six and eight weeks 
old of $17 to $20 for veal from purebred 
Angus bulls. The calves from the dairy 
cows we believe grow faster when young 
than the purebred calves. If one wishes 
to make beef he should choose a beef 
breed that comes nearest to being the 
butchers’ beast, and will bring the high¬ 
est price in the market. Prices paid for 
Angus steers during the past years will 
bear us out in saying that the Aberdeen 
Angus steer is the market topper. This 
has not been brought about by any padded 
prices on the part of Angus breeders, 
but by reason of their being able to kill 
out more edible meat than any other beef 
breed, and thus they have become the 
favorite of every butcher. Then again 
the Angus being hornless, there are no 
eyes gouged out, no rips on the side nor 
horns broken off, but on the contrary they 
require less shed room, less room at the 
feed rack, and there is no "boss” steer 
to drive others away. Then the Angus 
are easy keepers, put on flesh rapidly on 
the most valuable parts of the carcass, 
and are a hardy race. They arc regular 
breeders, and continue to breed to a good 
old age. In fact they arc the poor man’s 
breed. 
The three most important questions 
with the American farmer to-day arc: 
The high price and scarcity of labor; 
how to make money on high-priced land; 
how to increase the fertility of the farm. 
A large majority of farms have been 
cropped until' there is need of their being 
seeded clown. If they are to be enriched 
stock must be grown on the farm and 
the manure spread on the land; this will 
decrease the amount of labor and increase 
the productiveness of the soil. If the in¬ 
crease is to be used in such a way as 
further to increase the profit, prime stock 
must be resorted to; buying beef-bred 
stockerg or fleshy feeders is out of the 
question. I he limit that farmers can 
pay for such is $4,00, while killers are 
paying $4.70 to $0.00 for this kind. Again, 
vast acreages of range country arc trans¬ 
formed into farms. Many of the remain¬ 
ing cattlemen are using their available 
feeds for fattening their own cattle. As 
a natural consequence, the bulk of future 
upply of feeding cattle will be bred and 
reared on the farms in the corn bell. 
With a herd of .'SO grade Aberdeen Angus 
cows, in age from three to six years, 
and in thin, yet thrifty condition, the Uni¬ 
versity of Illinois, (see Bulletin Ml), has 
experimented along the line of comparing 
cheap feeds, readily available on farms, 
for maintaining beef breeding cows dur¬ 
ing the Winter, without grain, on corn 
stover and oat straw, supplemented with 
a small allowance of clover hay. Dur¬ 
ing (lie latter part of the season, after a 
trial of 140 days, l’rof. Mumford found 
the cost of keeping each cow to be 4 3-. r > 
cents tier day, $1.39 tier month, and for 
the whole 140 days $0.44. During this 
time they had gained from 00 to 90 
pounds each. The weight of a beef-bred 
calf at one year old will be about 700 
pounds, and be of the sort that you can 
seldom buy even at five cents and is the 
start of a baby beef and a market topper. 
This steer should weigh at 18 months 
old (six months’ feeding) 1,200 pound 
and at Iwo years old tip the scales at 
1,000 pounds, and tot) the market. 
The future of registered Angus cattle 
raising for selling breeders is also as¬ 
sured. No more profitable business can 
be engaged in, and at prices that will pay 
them. The prices may double, and then 
double again, and still Angus will be 
cheaper at the advance, than any other 
sort at existing prices. Now is the time 
for beginners to start, for in two years 
or less Angus cattle will be double the 
price of the present time and now the 
large breeders of ihe West hesitate about 
selling females unless at a good round 
price. We just have a letter on our desk 
from the largest and oldest breeder in 
Iowa; in reply to an inquiry for 20 Angus 
heifers he says the best he cares to do is 
10 heads for $300 each, and is not anx¬ 
ious to sell females, but if we want the 
other 10 head the price will have to be 
more, as these 10 arc the cheapest lie has 
to offer. Did you ever figure on the in¬ 
crease of cattle? Suppose a heifer and 
her female increase will give birth when 
two years old, and every year thereafter, 
to a heifer and bull alternately. At the 
end of five years you will have six cows 
and five bulls; neither is it difficult to 
show that the breeding and raising of 
fine animals is less expensive than the 
production of scrubs. We call attention 
to the fact that the country is already 
beginning to feel a shortage of beef cattle 
at a time when consumption is increasing 
by leaps and bounds, and quality is at a 
premium. MYER & SON. 
Delaware. ____________ 
An officer of a certain regiment was 
one morning inspecting bis company on 
parade, when he came to an Irishman 
who had evidently not shaved for some 
days. Halting in front of the man, he 
said. "Dovle, how is it you’ve not shaved 
this morning?” “Oi have, sorr,” was the 
reply. "How dare you tell me that,” said 
the officer, “with a beard on you like 
that?” “Well, sorr,” said Paddy, “it’s 
loike this. There’s only one shaving-glass 
in our room, and there was nine of us 
f.having at the same time, and maybe Oi 
«havcd some other chap’s face.”—Human 
Life. 
Mistukss (severely): "Jane, who called 
when I was out?” Jane: “Only my 
cousin Kate, mum.” “Mistress: “Well, 
fane, the next time your cousin Kate 
calls you might tell her to take her clay 
pipe home with her. She left it on the 
drawing-room mantelpiece.” — London 
Spare Moments. 
Wnr.N you write advertisers mention Tun 
It. N. V. Hint you’ll gel a quick reply and 
‘ a square deal." See guarnrile\ page 18. 
BABY’S ITCHING RASH 
Pace and Feet Covered- Rest Broken 
and Would Cry Till Tired Out— 
Immediate Relief and Speedy 
Cure by Using Cuticura. 
“My baby was about nine months old 
when she had rash on her face and feet. 
Her feet seemed to irritate her most, 
especially nights. They would cause her 
to he broken of her rest, and sometimes 
she would cry until she was tired out. 
I had heard of so many cures by the Cuti¬ 
cura Remedies that 1 thought I would 
give them a trial. The improvement was 
noticeable in a few hours, and before I 
had used one box of the Cuticura Oint¬ 
ment her feet were well and have never 
troubled her since. I also used it to re¬ 
move what is known as ‘cradle cap’ from 
her head, and it worked like a charm, as 
it cleanesd and healed the scalp at the 
same time. 'This may be the means of 
helping other suffering babies. Mrs. Hat¬ 
tie Currier, Thomaston, Me., June 9, '00." 
YOUNG MUN WANTICI) To loam Oil) 
Veterinary lYeri-iudoii. Ciifnlogne mint, 
free. Address VKTKIIINAK Y OOI.l.KUK. 
(Iraiiil Kaplds, Mlidi. m, LOUIS BTRKllT. 
FOR SALE. 
A l f lNlC COACH HTA 1.1.ION,well liroil,mm- 
liigslx yuan, old In May. I>nrk chestnut color wlt.li 
dark silver gray mane and tall. Welkin.. 1,876. 
llelKbt, PI-1 wllh lonelily appearance and pood 
Mel lon. A <mlok Iniycr will Kid. a Pargliln mid a money 
maker. Also matched pali of brown horses six and 
Hoven years old, weight,2,800 IPs. Knqnlro of 
W. I,. I'RUDDLN, 117 Ontario St., Lock port, N.Y. 
IMMUNITY FROM TUBERCULOSIS 
with Prof, von Behring’s BO VO VACCINE 
Over 100,000 bovovar.cinatiom 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. 
All of the Very Highest Quality. 
If von <lo« Ire the Pent to he Pad at a reasonable price, write us 
at‘once, stating .pint wliut you want. Wo ^ ,1 ' l ”V,‘h’l! 11 l T,rdai 
satisfaction to every customer who trusts us with an order 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
ENG. BERKSHIRE SWINE sati Hfact Ion to ovory cunomer wuu vru •*» •«" w.v.m -- 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS e. h. knapp & son, - fabius, n. y. 
MINERAL 
HEAVE 
REMEDY 
NEGLECT 
Will Ruin 
YourHorse 
Send today for 
only 
PERMANENT 
SAFE 
CERTAIN 
$3 PACKAGE 
will cure any cane or 
money refunded. 
$1 PACKAGE 
cures ordinary cases. 
Postpaid on receipt of 
price. Aocnts Wanted. 
Wrllo fur dourrljitlvi* booklet. 
llncr.it Heave Remedy Co.. 481 fourth Avenue, Pittsburg. 
AjJSORBINE 
Removes ltursal Knlaricements. 
Thickened TIbmuch, Infiltrated 
Part a, mid any Pul i' or Hwulllni;, 1 
Cures LiUDIiiumh, Allays Puln 
without laying the horse up. Dora not 
blister, Hlaln or remove the Pair. #7.00 a 
Pottle, delivered. Pamphlet 1-0 free. 
AP.SOItP. INK, dll., for mankind, #1.00 
bottle. Cures Sjnovum, Weeping Sinew, 
Strains, Gouty or Rheumatic Deposits, 
■educes Varicose Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, 
til ays pain. Hook free. Genuine mid. only by 
. F.Y0U N6, P.D.F. 88 Monmouth St, Sprltigfiold.Mass. 
Death (ho Stomach 
Worms Guaranteed 
W»* will MNirl you loo 11 mi, of Hit. 
HOLLAND'S MI DIOATIII HTOUK 
HALT on 00 flity*’ tr ial, freight pro 
jMild, If you iIpiIvb no IxtmilU, It 
con In you nottiltiffl H you do, It 
con In you $r»,oo. (ilvo tin your or 
d<*r nt onco. 
Thu HOLLAND STOCK REMEDY 
COMPANY, Wellington, Ohio. 
IlOLSTLINS 
free illuHtratod pamphlet describing 
this Kreiit breed of cattle. 
IIOPGHIPN, Hcc \y , - B ml t IcIkiio , Vt. 
ALL ABOUT 
lend for 
Read’s Rein Holders 
Serious accidents due to reins catching under 
shaft ends avoided. Ornamental, 7,0(10,0011 
In linn. Mnlinl mill Iml. Illlblli-r, 'Mir. n |)tlr| Urn,,. 80s. 
■ I QC| lilp ■(•■In Sll|l|ilirlrr>, illmii Ih-hi I nnleiinr, 
ALOU Innnn Tull Tin, OlleeU mill l,oop, wlilffi«lm<> 
Trace l.ocks. Demand them attached to 
harness and carriages. Sold by fill, 000 har¬ 
ness. carriage, hard ware. gen. mdse, dealers. 
II' yours hasn't them, Inalsl upon his getting 
all kinds for you. Iteln Supporters and Tail Tie in 
priiMM, :i(le. ( Hit. 85 free. <>• a. RKAII Midi. l!o.,Truy, N. V. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
It. K. SHANNON. 1107 Liberty St.,, Pittsburg I'n. 
REC. O. I. C. PIGS 
March and April farrow, ’i'ho Pig Wldto ones 
Cedar Lawn Farm, l.iullowvlllc, N, V. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg,Pa. 
Reg. P, Chinas, Rerkshires and C. Whites. 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. Her 
vice Boara, have stock returned, re 
fund money tf not satisfactory. Bog 
_ llolstelns, 11 elf its, Bulls and Cowi 
In Calf. 1 1 iinillton A < ICrclldoun. Chester Co.. Pa 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A tine hunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 80005, bred to Bayou Duke 
Hath. No. 111715 A son of Premier Longfellow. No 
(IHUOO, (irand < Tampion at St. Bonis in 11104. Houklrt 
on application. •). Ifi. WATSON, Marblodale, Conn. 
rHP<HII)F<s THE NEW YORK 
V-/II I - O I I ■ IA.Iv.J7. | AkMIiltS’ IIO(i. 
Hardy; prolific; strong line honed; quick groworsand 
easy keepers. Young slock for Hale. Department of 
Annual Husbandry, Cornell University, Ithaca.N.Y. 
CHESHIRES V ,K 
WHITE, BACON IIOC. 
I.ong - bodied, Square built, good 
grazers, good mothers, gentle. profitable. 
MOkNINGHJDlC BAUM. Sylvunla. l’u. 
KALORAMAFARM BERKSHIRES 
were shipped into almost every state hint year, and 
their superior qualities are recognized wherever 
they are known. 
Wo are now offering some choice young sown tired 
for spring farrow ami guaranteed safe with pig. at 
attractive prices. Wlm wants them? 
CALVIN .1. IIIINON, Penn Yun, New York. 
F 
or SaIe~Jistored Aberdeen Angus 
PaHIn Merino and Cheviot Sheep, and 
ualllUj H. S Hamburg Cockerels. 
AUSTIN .IAUKHON, Mineral Springs, N. Y. 
LABEL 
DA/VA’S EAR LABELS 
urn k tamped with any name or addrofift with aerial 
nurnborH. They are Kiuipln, practical and a dintiwt 
and reliable mark. Ruin phut Free. A Rent* Wanted. 
c. if. DANA/M Main St., Went Lehinion, N.ll* 
Maple Row Stock Farm Registered Ayrshires 
75 head of all ages. Bred from the best milking 
Strain of Ayrshires. 1’rlccs reasonable. Write, or 
come and see them. K. *<• Oooldniduun, Ch.rrjr <Wk, N. V. 
OF 
AVON. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE 
I have a very fine hunch of calves, male and female. 
Hind 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. 
YV. P. NCIIANCK, Avon, New York. 
F OK HAI.K Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Halves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
\V. VV. CIIKNKY, Manlius, New York. 
LAUREL FARM 
| KBUIBTKIIKD JKHHKY8 
only. Increase of herd 
for sale. Address 
J. QUANT MOKHK, Hamilton, New York. 
R iaiHT'D Jersey Battle, Lin¬ 
coln. Hhropshlro, Hamp¬ 
shire and Houtli Down Hheop; 
Chester White, Poland China 
mid Berkshire Pigs; Heotob 
U'olHe Dogs and a variety of 
j Poultry. Como see my 
retook and make your own 
selections. Hcnd 7e. stamp 
IbuKiy oi I'.iiinitib laumu for New Catalogue. 
itlDWAKl) WALTKil, West Chester, Penna 
THE BLOOMING DALE HERD OF 
HOLSTKIN-FKIKHIAN8. 
are bred for large production, Good size, Strong 
Constitution, Best Individuality. 
If these are the kind you want, write or come to set) 
them. 126 to select from. Animals of bot h sexes 
and all ages to offer at prices that will please you. 
ITcr on some nlooly bred llci.t, Cai.vkh. 
A special oil' 
A A. (OUT ICC YOU. Homervlllo, N. J. 
HOLSTEINS 
A FHW CHOICE 
Bull Calves for Sale 
BY AH GOOD81H1CH ASTI1KKK AUK LIVING. 
Dama With Lar«o Official Records 
W rlto Just what you want. 
II PINKY 8TKVKNK Ac HON, l.nennii, N. Y. 
PHI I IE p11DC Females and brood hitches. NICL- 
bULLlL ruro HON BBOH., Grove City, Pa. 
BULL CALVES and YOUNG BULLS 
ready for Service, that are of good size and Individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, and are 
aired by Homestead Old Do Kol’s Karirastlo 
Lad. Wo have over 4(1 daughters of tills Bull that 
will be kept in the Herd and offh'lully touted. 
Write for description and prices. 
WOODCKUST FARM, 
Rifton, Ulster County, New York. 
Thoroughbred Ilolstcln-Erlcslan 
YEARLING BULLS 
FOR SALK AT KAKMKKN’ PRICKS. 
Perfectly marked. large, handsome animals, ready 
for Immediate service Helecfed from IiohI. dams In 
herd of forty head. Hired by Paul (:loilillde Huitog 
Di-Kol, No. 118712. II pedigree und price (which will 
lie furnished upon roquestiare satisfactory, hull will 
he sent upon approval, If not entirely us represented 
us to Individual qualities, he mny he returned nt my 
expense. Address P. B. McLICNNAN, Syracuse, N.Y 
JACKS, JACKS 
Jiirkn #7— Nmvton, Kiih 
•JackH 70 I 05 JdiiiiotN .*15 
SatlillD NIhIIIoijh 30 
Trotting HIhIIIohh lo 
Fim-Iuk SIuIIIo.ik io 
LEXINGTON. KY. 
Wournln Lho ur«o<llt»KOUtrlct 
111 tlm 4 vurl<l for Maiimiotli Jacks, Hatlilln 
mid IIuiuonn lloriunt, find wo Imvu Llm 
KrnnrioNt lot to mIiow yon of nny llriu In tl»« country, it In to yoiif 
liitiuoMt to InNjHKit oui MtcM’k liofuMi liuyluK- Wrlta foi uiiIaIdkmo 
or coiiiu to moo UN, j. f. COOK & CO., Loxlncjton, Konluoky. 
IIICANUN DARN, NKWLON, KANhAH. 
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, of 
come to see us, a large lot 
to select from, 
.1015 15. WRIGHT, Junction City, Kentucky. 
