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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
June 1/ 
Live Stockand Dairy 
QUESTIONS ABOUT ANGORA GOATS 
Are Angora goats profitable lo raise in New 
York State? Ilow do they compare with 
sheep in that regard? On what are the goats 
fed? Are they easily cared for and fenced, 
and do dogs bother them? What is the value 
of the fleece, and how much do they generally 
shear? Is the flesh salable and where may it 
and the fleece be sold? What breed would 
you advise, and where and at what price can 
they be obtained? Are there any books is¬ 
sued on the subject that we may get? 
Vails Mills, N. Y. A. w. G. 
In the majority of cases it will doubtless 
pay better in New York State to raise 
sheep than Angora goats. 1 hey need 
much better fencing in than sheep, for 
they can climb. The kids are very deli¬ 
cate, more so than lambs. Where one has 
good pasture land I would certainly pre¬ 
fer sheep. The goats will do well on 
rough land where sheep will not thrive. 
They will also clean up brush land, but they 
prefer good grass. They will eat the 
same feeds as sheep. Dogs are not as 
likely to trouble them. From three to 
five pounds is what the fleece will usually 
weigh; say not over four on an average. 
It sells from 30 cents to $1 per pound; 
the latter extreme. The length of the 
fibre determines its value. There is a 
market for it in Boston; other large cities 
buy it. I know of but one breed. Write 
to the Department of Agriculture, Wash¬ 
ington, D. C., for a bulletin on Angora 
goats, but bear in mind that such are apt 
to be a little one-sided. Try to find some 
one who has failed in the business; you 
can learn more of real value to you from 
such a man than from a dozen who will 
tell you of their success. When you 
know the difficulties you have gone a long 
way toward success. I think there is little 
demand for their flesh, as goats, but it will 
sell as lamb and is very palatable, bin- 
ally, let me repeat unless you have enough 
wild land breed sheep, not goats. If you 
do adopt the latter start with a few and 
get good strong ones, even if they cost 
more. e. van alstyne. 
. EYE DISEASE OF HORSES . 
For the past two seasons we have been, 
troubled with an inflammation of our horses’ 
eyes, coining on about spraying time. Last 
year it was so severe that they were ren¬ 
dered temporarily blind. Our local veter¬ 
inarian did not lay it to spraying as a cause, 
saying that he had similar cases of horses 
that had not sprayed, neither did our State 
veterinarian, whom 1 wrote concerning tlie 
trouble. Last year we used Bordeaux only. 
This year, on spraying with lime-sulphur, 
the trouble came back. We cover horses 
with large blankets while spraying, have 
blinds on bridles, and use hats on horses, 
but the latter do not entirely protect the 
eyes. We also keep them toward the wind 
as much us possible. I did not think last 
year that spraying was the cause, and do 
not seriously think so yet, but all our neigh¬ 
bors believe it, and as we are the only ones 
hereabouts who spray it is a serious problem, 
for everyone is afraid of the work, and we 
can scarcely get help. I should like to 
know, if you, your veterinarian, or any of 
your correspondent growers have ever heard 
of a similar case, and if so what to do about 
it. s - H - 
Michigan. ' 
We have not heard of a similar case, al¬ 
though spraying is commonly done by 
most orchardmen. It seems to us most 
probable that you happen to own horses 
that are afflicted with periodic ophthal¬ 
mia (moon blindness) which cames on 
at intervals and ends in blindness of one 
or both eyes. This disease is incurable 
and, being hereditary, affected horses 
should not be used for breeding purposes. 
Were Bordeaux Mixture to get into a 
horse’s eyes it might, of course, set up in¬ 
flammation and to keep the spray out of 
the eyes it doubtless would be well to 
put a cheesecloth bag on each horse’s head 
while at work, leaving the nostrils un¬ 
covered. A soothing lotion for inflamed 
eyes may be made by mixing 10 grains of 
sulphate of morphia, half a dram of fluid 
extract of belladonna leaves and half a 
dram of sulphate of zinc in a quart of 
cold water, using the lotion to keep con¬ 
stantly wet a soft cloth tied over the eyes. 
A. S. ALEXANDER, V. S. 
Important Patron (after describing 
the great advantages now enjoyed by 
children) : “I wish I were you children 
at school. (Pause; then ingratiatingly) 
Why do I wish this?” Boy: “Please, sir, 
’cos you’ve forgot all you ever knowed 1” 
•—Punch. 
Mrs. CiTily : Bridget, who w,as that at 
the door just now?” Bridget: A leddy 
wantin’ t’ know if we had furnished 
rooms.” Mrs. Citily: “What did you tell 
her?” Bridget: Sure, an’ I towld her that 
all our rooms were furnished. She’s 
lookin’ at the lib’ry now.”—Puck. 
12 YEARS OF MISERY 
Boy’s Eczema Pronounced Incurable 
—Used 2 Sets Cuticura Remedies 
Skin Now Smooth As Silk. 
“Your wonderful Cuticura has put a 
stop to twelve years of misery I passed 
with my son. As an infant I noticed on 
his body a red spot and treated same 
with different remedies for about five 
years, but when the spot began to get 
larger I put him under the care of doc¬ 
tors. Under their treatment the disease 
spread to four different parts of his body. 
One doctor told me that my son’s eczema 
was incurable and gave it up for a bad 
job. One evening I decided to give Cuti¬ 
cura a trial. When I had used the first 
box of Cuticura Ointment there was a 
great improvement, and by the time I had 
used the second set of Cuticura Remedies 
my child was cured. His skin is now 
as fine and smooth as silk. Michael Stein- 
man, 7 Sumner Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y, 
April 16. 1905.” 
250,000,000, 
Sheep Every Year 
Dipped In 
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 $2.00 (100 gallons) packet to 
CYRIL FRANCKLYN, 72 Beaver St., New York. 
m. COOPER & NEPHEWS, Chicago. 
n HT9 won’t kill all your Chickens if you 
KH I \ have a SCOTTISH TERRIER. Very 
“ fine Pups from recorded parents; 
pedigree with sale. W. HARR, Riverside, Iowa. 
nm I 1C DIIDC Females and brood bitches. NEL- 
UULLIl rUro SON BROS., Grove City, Pa. 
CHOICE COLLIE PUPSiSSS 
ings. Sired by the great “Brookmero Christopher. ’ 
Genuine workers. Fancy large P. C. Pigs; all ages. 
F. C. HEASLEY, R. F. D. 4, Mercer, Pa. 
gu 
plirpn|RCC—THE WHITE, BACON HOG. 
UnLOmriLO Long-bodied, Square-built, good 
grazers, good mothers, gentle, profitable. 
MORNINGSIDE FARM, Sylvania, Pa. 
PUCCTCD IlfUITEQ-H’igs 'of April, May and 
unco I Cn firll I EO,j imo farrow; pairs or trios 
not akin. JOS.T. FLEMING, Belleville, Pa., Route 2. 
O. I. C. PIGS. 
Registered Silver Premium Stock. Mated 
not akin. March, April, and May farrow. 
F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pharsalia, N. Y. 
PRIMROSE STOCK FARMiteSftSlK; 
imported stock. A. A. BRADLEY, Prewsbnrg, N. Y. 
nn Q A | C—Ouroc Jersey Red Swine, 
» O r\ I— G, Scotch Collie i logs.BronzeTur- 
keys, Partridge Wyandottes, Partridge P. Rocks,Buff 
P. Rocks, Golden Barred P. Rocks, R. C. B.’Bantams, 
Rouen Ducks. J. H. LEWIS & SON,Cameron,W.Va. 
Reg, P, Chinas, Berkshires&C. Whites 
8 wks. and older, mated not akin. 
1 Service Boars, have stock returned, 
refund money if not satisfactory. 
Reg. Holsteins, Heifers, Bulls and 
Cows in Calf. HAMILTON & CO.,Oochranville,Pa 
JERSEY REDS GET HEAVY EAST 
It’s “Pounds that count.” Buy Jersey Red 
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. 
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. 
EIGHTH 
IC 
Holstein-Friesian Cattle 
“Th.e Best Yet.” 
SYRACUSE, N. Y., JUNE 6-7, 1907 
Brocdci-s' Consignment Snlc Co. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
STEVENS BROTHERS HASTINGS CO., 
Liverpool, N. Y. 
WOODCREST FARM, Rifton, N. Y. 
WING R. SMITH, Syracuse, N. Y. 
T. A. MITCHELL, Weedsport, N. Y. 
H. A. MOYER, Syracuse, N. Y. 
F. P. KNOWLES, Auburn, Mass. 
Catalog’s ready May 20. Address, 
S. D. W. CLEVELAND, Sales Manager, Syracuse, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN CATTLE 
ENG. BERKSHIRE SWINE 
S. 0. WHITE LEGHORNS 
All of the Very Highest Quality. 
If you desire the best to be had at a reasonable price, write us 
at once, stating just what you want. We guarantee perfect 
satisfaction to every customer who trusts us with an order 
E. H. KNAPP & SON, - FABIUS, N. Y. 
t A-.: THE ■■■ 
'.••■ANIMAL^ 
FRIEND 
KILLS EVERY 
FLY IT STRIKES 
- .when our patent sprayer is 
p 'used. Keeps till Inseet 
f iests oft'cows In pasture 
onger than any imitation, 
i Used since 1885 . Absolutely 
f harmless, cures all sores, 
ijllnlf cent's worth saves It 
. - quarts milk andmuch flesh. 
NO LICE in Poultry House, or any place it is 
sprayed. If dealer offers substitute, send $ 1.00 for 
Improved 3 -tube Sprayer and enough Shoo-I 7 Iy to protect 
200 cows. Name express office. #1.00 returned if 
cows not protected. Free Booklet. 
Shoo-Fly Mfg.<Jo.,1018Fairmount Ave.,Ph!lada., Pa. 
THE ONLY 
ALL STEEL 
STANCHION 
>. Write for Prices. 
ROCHESTER FARM SUPPLY CO.- 
3 to 9 Frank St., Rochester, N. Y. 
MONEY SAVED 
BY USING THIS BEST 
Swing Cattle Stanchion 
made. Thousands in use. Made to fit any stable. 
Durable, convenient and cheap. Price and circular 
on application. Wiite us to-day. Manufactured by 
ROY BROTHERS, East Barne t, Vt. 
LAUREL FARM 
-KEGISTEIUSD JERSEYS 
only. Increase of herd 
for sale. Address 
J. GRANT MORSE, Hamilton, New York. 
rHP<iHIL>P<=, THE NEW YORK 
Lrli Poll I 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. 
KALORAMAFARM BERKSHIRES 
We now offor a splendid lot of Young Pigs, sired 
by imported boars of the highest type and out of a 
grand lot of matux’e 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. HUSON, Penn Van. New York. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 801)05, bred i.n.w.. 
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. 
to Baron Duke 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg-,Pa. 
GUERNSEY BULL 
sired by a son of Prince Rosendalo, $20. RUFF 
ORPINGTON EGGS for hatching. Prize winning 
stock on free range, $1.25 per 13: $7.00 per 100. 
HAWTHORNE FARM, Williamsville, N. Y. 
THRE: GUERNSEY HEIFERS 
Nine to 18 months. Good Bulls, seven months. 
Breeding quality and prices right. 
W. A. Alexander, Union Springs, New York. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
Second grand " Bargain Counter” Sale JUNE I to 30 
One hundred and twenty registered Holstein 
cows. Sixty registered Holstein service 
bulls. Fifty registered Holstein calves. 
Sweeping reductions on everything. Freight and 
buyers expenses paid on carload lots. For descrip¬ 
tion of stock and cut prices, send for new illustrated 
“Bargain Counter” circular free. Photographs and 
circulars free. Do not miss this greatest sale of 
Holsteins. HORACE L. HRONSON, l)ept. 1), 
Cortland, N. Y. Z3T May Special Sale now on. 
HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN Bull Calf 
BORN, MARCH 2, 1907. 
Sire:—K ing of the Pontiacs. 
Dam Pietertje 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. 
THE BLOOM 1NGDALE 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 otter at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. COUTKLYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
BULL CALVES ani 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 l)e Kol’s Sarcastic 
I,ad. 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, 
Riiton, Ulster County, New York. 
F OR SALE— Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
W. W. CHENEY, Manlius, New York. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE 
OF 
AVON. 
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. 
\V. P. SCHANCK, Avon, New York. 
R egist'd Jersey Cattle, Lin¬ 
coln, Shropshire. Hamp¬ 
shire and South Down Sheep; 
Chester White, Poland China 
and Berkshire Pigs; Scotch 
'ollie Dogs and a variety of 
[Poultry. Come see my 
rstock and make your own 
selections. Send 2c. stamp 
I'-u.cy Of Eureka 130891 f 0 r N( . w Catalogue. 
EDWABD WALTER, West Chester, Penna. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
K. F. SHANNON. 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg Pa. 
w 
E offer GUERNSEY BULLS 
and Bull Calves as follows: 
Clovis 2d 10244; Price $300. Golden Soapstone Lad 
11274; Price $250. Bull calf by Lawton Standard 
0128, out of Mabel Frances 3d 17655; dropped Oct 5, 
1006; Price $110. Bull Calf by Clovis 2d, out of May 
of Bonnie Brook 16088; dropped Dec. 20, 1906; Price 
$90. Bull Calf by Gold Moon 7583, out of Imp. Violet 
of Pulias 18556, A. R. 495; dropped March 18. 1907; 
Price $125. For photos, pedigrees, etc., address, 
SOAPSTONE FARM, Haverford, Pa. 
