422 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
May 18, 
Many farmers have difficulty in raising 
calves on skim-milk on account of the 
fact that it seems to give them the 
“scours.” One reason for this is that the 
calf takes the milk too rapidly when he 
drinks it from a pail. It is much the 
same with calves as it is with people. If 
we eat our food in haste and without 
chewing it the digestion will be imperfect, 
because it needs the preparation in the 
mouth, and to be thoroughly mixed with 
the digestive fluids secreted here. When 
it is swallowed down with little chewing 
there is no chance for this mixture, and 
consequently the digestion is incomplete. 
The part which should have been acted 
upon by the secretion in the mouth is 
passed on to the stomach. Of course in 
the literal sense it is impossible for calves 
to chew milk, but yet they do in a sense 
when they suck it from their mother. 
They receive it so much slower that the 
milk has time to mix with this secretion 
in the mouth. The sucking of the calf 
has a tendency to draw, and mix with the 
milk this kind of froth, which is noticed 
in their mouth after sucking. In this 
sense it has to chew the milk when it 
takes it from the cow. Now in drinking 
from a pail the milk is taken so rapidly 
by the calf that there is no possible chance 
for it to become mixed with this digestive 
fluid, and as it is with men when food is 
not chewed and mixed with the saliva, 
the digestion is imperfect; the result in 
the calf being the “scours.” It is neces¬ 
sary that the mouth have a certain chew¬ 
ing motion to secrete these juices, and it 
is equally necessary in the calf that he do 
some similar thing to secrete the juices 
required for the proper digestion of the 
milk. 
Little trouble is experienced when the 
calf is vealed because of the fact above 
stated, and there need be as. little trouble 
when the calf is raised on skim-milk if 
Nature’s method is imitated and a calf- 
feeder is used. There are many different 
kinds of calf-feeders on the market, each 
manufacturer claiming his make to be the 
best. Some of them are altogether too 
complex and expensive for the average 
farmer, and at the same time are no better 
than one he can make in a few minutes 
very easily at home. All the material that 
is required to make one of these is a brace 
and bit, a half-inch board, and a nipple, 
Which can be purchased at any drug store. 
The board should be cut in a circular 
piece so that it will nicely fit in the top 
of tbe pail from which the calf is to drink. 
It should not fit too tightly, but ought to 
have free play, so that as the milk lowers 
it can move in the pail from top to bottom 
without becoming wedged. About a five- 
eighths hole should be bored in the center 
of this piece, and in this a large-sized 
nipple securely fastened. This' done, the 
calf-feeder is complete, and is as satisfac¬ 
tory as the more complex and expensive 
ones. When the calf is to be fed let the 
board float in the pail and the calf will do 
the rest. With one of these it is easier 
to wean a young calf from his mother, 
and he receives the milk in much the same 
manner, slowly and evenly. By having 
three or four of them, several calves may 
be fed at the same time, and they are so 
inexpensive that anj'body can afford them. 
If you have had trouble in raising calves 
on skim-milk try this method. You will 
be surprised with the good effect it will 
have on your calves. Another suggestion 
is to keep everything about the calf clean. 
Keep the dishes from which he drinks 
clean and sweet, and your calves will be 
better and worth more at the end of the 
season. _l. j. h. 
Patron : “What is this mollycoddle 
soup you have on the bill of fare?” 
Waiter: “It’s a sort of a weak noodle, 
sah.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer. 
Get a piece of quarter-inch pipe (iron), 
cut it six inches long. Have your black¬ 
smith drill four or five one-eighth-inch holes 
through this pipe and then secure it in her 
mouth like a bit, being careful not to shut 
holes in ends. When cow tries to suck, she 
will draw air in through ends of pipe and 
into her mouth throught the small holes. 
Pennsylvania. m. b. k. 
I saw a request for a cure for a sucking 
cow on page 284. One man recommends a 
basket and another man a chair concern. I 
have tried several kinds of hampers and find 
nothing so nice and nothing that will prevent 
their sucking themselves, or another one as 
a three-inch bull ring fastened in the nose. 
I have a cow at present that has been wear¬ 
ing one for over a year. She sucked herself 
and her mate. u. o. h. 
Towanda, Pa. 
I noticed on page 284 J. B. S.’s inquiry for 
a remedy to cure a sucking cow; I have also 
read the many answers to the inquiry, and 
having had some experience and knowing 
that none of the remedies given would cure 
a confirmed sucker of the habit, I will give 
mine which is a sure cure “or no pay.” If 
;T. B. S. will thoroughly smear his cow’s 
teats* with molasses and then rub into that 
all the cayenne or red pepper that will ad¬ 
here to it I think he will enjoy seeing that 
cow suck herself. If it is necessary to wash 
the molasses off her teats before milking 
(and it probably will be) repeat the appli¬ 
cation and let her try it again if she wants 
to, and if she does I guarantee that she 
will “swear off" and not try it the third 
time. j. w. M. 
Montgomery' Co.. N. Y. 
Wind-Break.—W here raking winds sweep 
over lakes or plains the Norway spruce. 
Hemlock spruce or arbor vita; will not stand 
the pressure. There should be a row of 
Golden willow on the windward side. Owing 
to the leaves breaking off and ends of the 
branches in ice and sleet, in heavy winds, they 
are not as good as pine. The best to set 
are Scotch pine and Red cedar. q. a. h. 
Ludington, Mich. 
A FURIOUS ERUPTION 
i 
Itching, Bleeding Sores Covered Body 
—Nothing Helped Her—Child Cured 
in Five Days by a Set of 
Cuticura Remedies. 
“After my granddaughter of about 
seven years had been cured of the mea¬ 
sles, she was attacked about a fortnight 
later by a furious itching, and painful 
eruption all over her body, especially the 
upper part of it, forming watery and 
bleeding sores, especially under the arms, 
of considerable size. She suffered a great 
deal, and for three weeks we used all 
the remedies we could think of. Nothing 
would help. We then sent for Cuticura 
Remedies, and after twenty-four hours 
we noted considerable improvement, and, 
after using only one complete set of the 
Cuticura Remedies, in five consecutive 
days the little one had been entirely 
cured, and has been well for a long time. 
Mrs. F. Ruefenacht, R. F. D. 3, Bakers¬ 
field. Cal., June 25 and July 20, 1906.” 
nlTP won’t kill all your Chickens if you 
KA I \ have a SCOTTISH TERRIER. Very 
“ fine Pups from recorded parents; 
pedigree with sale. W. HARR, Riverside, Iowa. 
Pnil 1C DIIDC Females and brood bitches. NEL- 
uULLIt ruro SON BROS., Grove City, Pa. 
eUCTI AWn PflWIF? - Choice stock. Pony carts, 
OllLlLMIlU rUm LO harness and saddles. Reason¬ 
able prices. Taylor Pony Farm, Wooster, Ohio. 
2 
THE ONLY 
ALL STEEL 
STANCHION 
>. Write for Prices. 
" ROCHESTER FARM SUPPLY CO.- 
3 to 9 Frank St., Rochester, N. Y. 
250,000,000, 
Sheep Every Year, 
Dipped In 
sum 
COOPER DIP 
Has no equal. One dipping kills ticks, lice 
and nits. Increases quantity and quality 
of wool. Improves appearance and con¬ 
dition of flock. If dealer can’t supply you, 
send {1.75 for 82.00 (100 gallons) packet to 
CYRIL FRANCKLYN, 72 Beaver St., New York. 
m. COOPER & NEPHEWS, Chicago. 
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. 
EIGHTH PUBL.IC 
SALE 
Holstein-Friesian Cattle 
66 
Tlie Best Yet. 
SYRACUSE, N. Y., JUNE 6-7, 1907 
Breeders’ Consignment Sale Co. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
STEVENS BROTHERS HASTINGS CO 
Liverpool, N. Y. 
WOODCREST FARM, Rifton, N. Y. 
Catalogs ready 
S. D. W. CLEVELAND, Sales Manager, Syracuse, N. Y. 
WING R. SMITH, Syracuse, N 
T. A. M1TCI1E.-L, Weedsport, 
H. A. MOYER, Syracuse, N. Y. 
F. P. KNOWLES, Auburn, Mass 
May 20. Address, 
Y 
N. Y. 
All of the Very Highest Quality. 
If vou desire the best to he had at a reasonal>le prieo, write us 
at once, stating just what you want. We guarantee perfect 
satisfaction to every customer who trusts ns with an order 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
ENG. BERKSHIRE SWINE 
S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS E. H. KNAPP & SON, - FABIUS, H. Y. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
R. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St.. Pittsburg Pa. 
AUREL FARM 
|— REGISTERED JERSEYS 
only. Increase of herd 
for sale. Address 
GRANT MORSE. Hamilton, New York. 
|EGiST’n Jersey Cattle, Lin¬ 
coln, Shropshire. Hamp¬ 
shire and South Down Sheep; 
Chester White, Poland China 
and llerkshlre Pigs; Scotch 
nllle Dogs and a variety of 
j Poultry. Come see my 
fstock and make your own 
selections. Send 2c. stamp 
tnucy of Kureka lsusoi for New Catalogue. 
EDWARD WALTER. West Chester, Penna 
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 
S igs often dress 350 lbs. Buy a pair now. 
et quick profits. Circular Free. 
A. J. COLLINS, Box R , Moorestown, N. J. 
O. I. C. PIGS. 
Registered Silver Premium Stock. Mated 
not akin. March, April, and May farrow. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pharsalia, N. Y. 
0 1 A ■ —All ages. Sows bred to brother 
l_ C of Junior champion World’s 
■ ■■ w ■ w Fair, St. Louis, sired by Grand 
champion Amer. Royal Show, 
Kansas City. PARDY BROS., Plattsburg, N. Y. 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires&C. Whites 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. 
Service Boars, have stock returned, 
refund money if not satisfactory. 
Reg. Holsteins, Heifers, Bulls and 
Cows in Calf. HAMILTON & CO.,Oochranville,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. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akm. 
Descriptive catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY' FARM, Gettysburg:,Pa. 
pUCCTPR WUITEQ~ Bigs 'of April, May and 
W«luOlElf Will I Ewj une farrow; pairs or trios 
not akin. JOS.T. FLEMING, Belleville, Pa., Route 2. 
C HF<JHIDF5| THE NEW YORK 
1ILJ111KCO. FARMERS’ HOG. 
Hardy; prolific; strong fine boned; quick growers and 
easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Department of 
Animal Husbandry, Cornell University, Ithaca. N. Y. 
KALORANIAFARM BERKSHIRES 
We now offer a splendid lot of Young Pigs, sired 
by imported hoars of the highest type and out of a 
grand lot of mature sows, both imported and 
American bred. 
They are the best lot ever raised at Kalorama 
Farm Also a few sows bred for July farrow. 
CALVIN J. 1IUSON, Penn Van, New York. 
PRIMROSE STOCK 
imported stock. A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N. Y r . 
LARGE YORKSHIRE and CHESHIRE PIGS, 
Young stock from Prize Winning Strains for Sale. 
SAMUEL FRASER. Mgr., Dept. 2, Fall Brook 
Farms, Geneseo, N. Y. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
SPECIAL SPRING SALE. 
One Hundred Registered Holstein Cows; 
Fifty Registered Holstein Bulls; 
One Hundred Registered Holstein Calves. 
CUT PRICES. 
I pay the freight on carload lots east of the 
Mississippi river. Send for "BARGAIN COUNTER 
LIST.” Circulars and photographs free. Do not 
miss this sale. HORACE I,. It RON SON, 
Dept. D, Cortland, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN Bull Galf 
BORN, MARCH 2, 1907. 
Sire:— King of the Pontiacs. 
Dam:—P ietertje Mink Lady De Kol, a fine 
well bred cow with an official record of 17.26 lb. 
butter in seven days. 
Price, S75.00. Write now. 
175 head in the herd. Females singly or in car lots. 
HENRY STEVENS & SON, Lacona, N. Y. 
REG. HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN 
ROLL for salt at Farmer's Piles 
I have one Thoroughbred Yearling Bull from choice 
stock for sale. A very handsome animal; guaranteed 
in every respect. Will ship him on approval. Write 
for pedigree, photographs, price and full description 
of the animal. P. B. McLennan, Syracuse, N. Y. 
THE BLOOMING DALE HERD OF 
HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN S. 
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 oiler at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A A. COKTKbYOU. Bomerville, N ■ J. 
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 De 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. 
F OIt SALE—Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New York. 
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. I’. SCHANCK. Avon. New York. 
GUERNSEY BULL CALF^’K ,, iK' , ;i»‘ 
sired bv a son of Prince Rosendale, $UO. HUH 
ORPINGTON EGGS for hatching. Prize winning 
stock on free range, $1.25 per 13; $7.00 per 100. 
HAWTHORNE FARM. Williamsville, N. Y. 
SOAPSTONE FARM 
a A. GIUSCOM, _ •• •• Owner 
Guernsey Cattle, 
Berkshire Hogs, Duroc-Jersey Hogs, 
White Wyandottes, 
White Muscovy Ducks, 
Cornish Indian Games, Shropshire Sheep. 
T^*Ad(lress, for catalogue and prices, 
_SOAPSTONE FARM, ltarertord, Pa. 
