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THE 
RURAL NEW-YORKER . 1 
October 26, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
A PRIZE WINNING BULL 
Does Prize Winning Increase Value ? 
We would like to learn what the winning 
of a prize at one of our large State fairs 
adds to the value of a breeding animal? For 
example, suppose a bull wins first prize at a 
large fair like New York, Ohio or Michigan, 
would he bring a higher price in consequence 
of it, and is so, how much? 
An animal fitted for months and females 
bred to calve for showing, to me, lose value 
as breeders, because a cow is possibly never 
as good a dairy animal after her udder is 
gorged for hours, and winning prizes adds 
nothing to a sire. Take for instance Exile 
of St. Lambert, or Stoke Pogis of Prospect, 
Neither would have stood any show in hot 
competition, but look how many great pro¬ 
ducers they have sired. A great Jersey bull, 
that, as a rule, always wins the highest hon¬ 
ors, and one as well bred as can lie had, 
from a famous producing sire and a dam that 
has produced both sons and daughters with 
great dairy records, although nearly seven 
years old, has not yet shown himself a pro¬ 
ducing sire, probably because that right 
nick or cross has not been found. I could 
name many males famous as producers that 
were never shown, Ida’s Stoke Pogis and 
Tormentors, as examples, and let me say em¬ 
phatically that any butter tests, churned but¬ 
ter I mean, fit for any table, not guesses, 
made by either Maj. Campbell Brown's dairy¬ 
man, Mr. Bruce, Capt. M. C. Campbell, were 
as nearly absolutely correct and honest as hu¬ 
man power could make them. I mention two, 
because they owned these two bulls and it 
is the fashion for breed promoters to throw 
mud at the Jerseys and Guernseys, and these 
two were not show, but producing sires, 
whose blood breeds on. 
Pittsburg, Pa. k. f. shannon. 
Unquestionable the winning of a first prize 
by a bull at one of the leading State fairs 
would give it an added value, as it ordinarily 
constitutes the proof of the quality of the 
animal. A breeder might have a bull that 
he informed a customer was good enough to 
win at the New York State Fall*. This is 
merely the, and perhaps not unprejudiced, 
opinion of his breeder or owner. He may or 
may not be mistaken. But the bull that has 
won is an accomplished fact. As regards the 
enhanced value of the animal after winning, 
this is a matter of individual opinion, and 
each breeder would likely place a different 
value on same. But it seems to me, viewed 
conservatively, for a single win an increased 
value of $50 would be only fair. Of course, 
two wins have an added value, and if an 
animal can go through the entire circuit un¬ 
defeated it is so strong an indorsement of 
his superlative quality that his value rises 
by leaps and bounds, and will reach well up 
into four figures. a. g. pierce. 
Winchester, N. H. 
Having had no experience whatever with 
any breed of cattle except the Jersey, and 
having never exhibited at any State fair, al¬ 
though urged to do so, I should not be in¬ 
fluenced by the statement that a first prize 
has been awarded to a Jersey unless I knew 
the reputation of the judge and the reputa¬ 
tion of the herds represented. As a rule, ex¬ 
hibition of Jersey cattle at the New York 
State Fair is not complimentary to the ex¬ 
hibitors or to the breed. Possibly it may be 
due to the unfortunate arrangement of the 
stalls in the buildings devoted to that pur¬ 
pose, where an examination of an animal is 
almost impossible. At the recent fair, the 
first prize was placed on a dishorned cow, 
and possibly she might have won the first 
prize minus a tail, as there appears to be no 
exclusion of mutilated or unsound animals. 
A first prize went to a fat bull, which to me 
was as ludicrous as showing a dairy bull in 
a Short-horn class. But a first prize on an 
animal under such conditions is good for ad¬ 
vertising purposes, as it attracts the attention 
of inexperienced customers, but how much it 
adds to the value of the animal, I am unable 
to say. At some of the western fairs, where 
the judge is fairly known, and where the 
animals are representatives of large herds 
having a National reputation, the first prize, 
in my opinion, would double the value of the 
animal. It would give better satisfaction to 
most breeders to have either two or three 
judges, instead of one. It would be interest¬ 
ing to many breeders to discuss the propriety 
of placing a first prize on a fat animal in the 
dairy class, and also to what extent dishorned 
and unsound animals should be allowed to 
compete for prizes. 
A NEW YORK JERSEY BREEDER. 
Grading Up the Herd. —Our observa¬ 
tion has led us to the conclusion that 
almost without exception, calves from 
ordinary grade or native cows, sired by 
ft purebred Holstein bull will be black and 
white. Our understanding is that the best 
results in grading up a herd can be obtained 
only by the use of a purebred sire. The bull 
may be individually perfect, in color hand¬ 
somely marked, but if he is not purebred, his 
offspring cannot lie depended upon for cer¬ 
tainty of producing ability or color. Of 
course, it does occasionally happen that a 
grade calf sired by a purebred bull will not 
have black and white markings, but such in¬ 
stances are very rare. If we were using a 
purebred Holstein bull in a native or grade 
herd, and several of the calves failed to show 
black and white markings, we should con¬ 
sider this result an indication of lack of 
prepotency in the sire, and would get another 
to take his place. 
THE STEVENS BROS. HASTINGS CO. 
Chicks Shedding Feathers. —On page 
727 a correspondent asks, “Many of 
my chicks are shedding their feathers. 
Ought they to shed their feathers the first 
year?” and Mr. Cosgrove says that “young 
chicks do not shed their feathers,” at least 
that is his observation. If you will observe 
closer you will find that young chicks shed 
their feathers twice before getting their adult 
plumage; that is, they take on three sets of 
feathers. Now do not understand me to say 
that they moult like old birds, but their feath¬ 
ers gradually come out and are replaced by 
new ones, and the adult plumage is all in 
about the time pullets begin to lay. In re¬ 
gard to animal meal or beef scraps, I have 
fed several kinds, but never fed or saw any 
that did not have a strong odor, when kept 
confined in sacks or box. Give your hens all 
they want of good beef scraps and it will do 
them good; help them in their moult, and 
make their plumage sleek and glossy, and 
help fill the egg basket. 
Indiana. IRA ford. 
15 YEARS OF ECZEMA 
Terrible Itching Prevented Sleep— 
Tore Bandages Away to Scratch 
—Got No Permanent Relief Until 
Cuticura Cured In 6 Days. 
“I had eczema nearly fifteen years. The 
affected parts were my hands, arms, and 
legs. They were always itchy, and I 
could not keep from scratching them. I 
had to keep both hands bandaged all the 
time, and at times I would have to tear 
everything off my hands to scratch the 
skin. I could not rest or sleep. I had 
several physicians treat me, but they 
could not give me a permanent cure, nor 
even could they stop the itching. After 
using the Cuticura Soap, one box Cuti¬ 
cura Ointment, and two bottles Cuticura 
Resolvent for about six days the itching 
had ceased, and now the sores have dis- 
apoeared, and I never felt better in my 
life than I do now. Edward Worell, 
Band 30th, U. S. Infantry, Fort Crook, 
Nebraska.” 
The Best Cattle Fastening 
SMITH'S SELF-ADJUSTING 
SWING STANCHION. 
Thousands in use. Illus¬ 
trated circular free. 
GLENORA MFG. CO., 
Cor. Lake and Water Sts., 
Elmira, New York. 
CHAIN HANGING 
CATTLE STANCHION 
The Most Practical 
CATTLE FASTENER 
ever invented. 
Manufactured and for 
calp hv 
O. H. ROBERTSON, 
Forestvllle, Conn. 
REGISTERED RAMBOUILLET RAMS. 
C. W. HALLIDAY, Route2, Hainmondsport, N. Y. 
Qfl REGISTERED YEARLING RAMS for 
OU sale. Also Ewes and Ewe Lambs. 
H. B. COVERT. Lodi, Seneca County, New York. 
DCP OUDflDOUIDEC —I now offer a splendid 
ntoi OnnUrOmilLO. lot of Ram Lambs bred 
from imported stock of the highest type. Address 
W. F. BLACK, Halls Corners, Ont. Co.. New York. 
SHROPSHIRE SHEEP. 
Choice Imported and Home-bred 
Aged Rams, Ewes and Ram Lambs. 
Get our prices, etc. before purchas¬ 
ing elsewhere. 
NUTWOOD FARMS, 
R. F. D. 4 - - Syracuse, New York. 
J AC 
Imported Catalonia, Majorca and Kentucky Mam¬ 
moth Jacks and Jennets, saddle horses, trotting 
and pacing stallions, Poland China and Tamworth 
Hogs. Our importation of Spanish Jacks which 
arrived August 12th, are the largest and finest ever 
brought to the United States Our herd of Tam- 
worths are headed by the first and second prize 
Boars at the Royal Show in England. Our catalogue 
is the finest ever issued by any Jack breeder. Write 
ns your wants or visit our farms. 
J. F. COtlJ£ &, CD., X«jiiugto», Kentucky. 
H PMtff: GrwMfH, Tdxas. 
136 BELGIAN, PERCHERON and GERMAN COACH 
Stallions and Mares have just arrived at the 
SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, Newark, Ohio. 
80 head of mares, Belgians and Pereherons, running in age from two 
to four years old, many of them in foal—will be sold at the Sharon 
Valley Stock Farm by Public Auction on Thursday, October 17, 1907. 
Sale to' commence at 10 o’clock sharp. The farm is ILj miles west of 
the court house. Newark, O.. is situated 162>2 miles west of Pittsburg, 
Pa., on B. & O. and Pan Pandle R. R.; 33 miles east of Columbus, O. 
Passengers can arrive at Newark any hour in the day. Write for 
Catalogue. Address 
COL. G. W. CRAWFORD, Prop. 
Citizens Phone 266. Bell Phone 651 W. 
ENGLISH BERKSHIRES 
We now offer for immediate delivery a limited 
number of high class young boars, ready for service 
and a splendid bunch of young sows. Also young pigs. 
They are the large, vigorous, prolific, early maturing 
kind for which the 
KALORAMA FARM HERD 
is noted and will be sold at reasonable prices. 
CALVIN J. HU SON, Penn Yan, New York. 
STONE FARM 
We offer four fall Gilts bred to farrow Nov. 7th, 
also 40 July, Aug. and Sept. pigs. One yearling hoar 
by Masterpiece and one choice fall boar by Longfel¬ 
low Premier Pitts: for price, etc., write to 
RICHARD H. STONE, Tru mansburg, N. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 80005. bred to Baron Duke 
85tli. No. 91215. A son of Premier Longfellow. No. 
68600, Urand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
LARGE BERKSHIRE SWINE 
Grandsons and daughters of Lord Premier, 
Premier Longfellow and Masterpiece. 
Special offering of pigs 10 weeks old. 
H. C. 6 H. B. HARPENDING - Dundee, N. Y. 
BERKSHIRES 
Three choice yearling sows, bred to Masters’ 
Chief No. 98466, a son of Maifterpiece. 
Eight very fine boars, June farrow, sired by 
Baron Duke 82nd, a son of Premier Longfellow, 
Grand Champion at Universal Exposition. 
Correspondence solicited. 
B. E. HUNT, Reading Center, N. Y. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg,Pa. 
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN COWS and BULLS 
FOR SALE 
AT FARMERS’ PRICES. 
I have eight or ten cows for sale, young, nicely 
marked, heavy milkers and perfect in every respect. 
Have herd of over forty head and must reduce num¬ 
ber to make room for younger ones which are now- 
coming on. 1 am offering to sell these cows under 
agreement that if any of them should drop a bull 
calf the purchaser may exchange same for heifer 
calf if desired. 
I have also a number of handsome BULLS for sale, 
sired by Sir Segis Inka Posch, No. 38406, one of the 
famous bulls of the country, backed by many large 
official records. These bulls are from two to ten 
montjsold, large of their age, handsome, straight ani¬ 
mals, guaranteed right in every particular, if price 
and breeding are satisfactory will ship on approval, 
and if animal does not prove satisfactory as to indi¬ 
vidual qualities he may be returned to me at my 
expense. Full pedigrees and information on request. 
1\ B. Ml) LENNAN, Syracuse. 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. Hoisteins, Heifers, Bulls and 
HA MILTON & CO.,Cochranville,Pa 
Cows in Calf. 
the new york 
1 ' ° 11 1 * V FARMERS’ HOG. 
Hardy; prolific; strong fine boned; quickgrowersand 
easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Department of 
Animal Husbandry, Cornell University, Ithaca. N.Y. 
PURE CHESTER WHITE PIGS SrtSSUS* 
SETH GORDON, DUNN FARM, Ohazy, N. Y. 
M r A nil Berkshire Hogs and Jersey 
IHnill Cattle; stock for sale; always on 
hand. M. L. BENHAM, LeRoy, Ohio. 
O n 1’IGS FOK SALE-6, 8 or 10 weeks 
■ li Ul old; 60 to 80 lbs.. $15.00 pair. Selected 
Boars at $8.00 each. Shipped to any address on 
receipt of price; they are beauties. Address 
~ H. HA.. ” 
D. 
AMIL, Walker, New York. 
REGISTERED O. I. C. PIGS-all ages. Shrop- 
** shire Yearling Rams and Ram Lambs can please 
those hardest to please. Address 
CEDAR LAWN FARM, Ludlowville, New York. 
fHOICE BERKSHIRES FOR SALE—To make 
^ room for prospective litters I offer some very 
choice sow pigs two to tour months old, best of 
breeding; prices reasonable. All stock eligible to 
register. F. D. SQU1ERS, Rodman, Jeff. Co., N. Y 
IMPROVED LARGE YORKSHIRE PIGS 
Several young Boars ready for service. Both sexes, 
three to six months old. All A1 stock. Prices, $10 to 
$25. Also, a few young Cheshire Sows. 
SAMUEL FRASER, Manager, 
Fall Brook Farms, Geueseo, N. Y. 
BERKSHIRE PIGS From HIGHCLERE STRAIN 
farrowed July 9. $6.00. Beautiful Collie Female Pup¬ 
pies, $5.00. HAWTHORN FARM, Williamsville, N.Y. 
n 11D n PC-Service boars, Sows open or bred to 
UUnUuu order: pigs not akin, $6 and $8:neverhad 
a dissatisfied customer. J. W. Campbell. Fairpoint, O. 
ANGUS 
CATTLE AND POLAND CHINA f()R 
10 young bulls—30 pigs. Oil C 
AddressMYER & SON, Bridgeville, Del. oALt 
WOODWARD’S WATERING BASIN 
A STABLE NECESSITY. BEE WHAT OTHERS SAY OF IT. 
circular. Free. J. 8. WOODWARD X SON. LOCK PORT. N. Y 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
3rd Bargain Counter Sale now on. 
TWO HUNDRED HEAD. 
Greatest Offering. Lowest Prices. 
Send for illustrated Bargain Counter. 
Free to-day Address 
HORACE L. BRONSON. 
Department D, Cortland, New York. 
HEAD YOUR HERD WITH A 
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN BULL 
AT FARMERS’ PRICES. 
June calf $25.00, September calf $20.00; transferred 
free; both are growing fast; marked right and bred 
right. Cockerels of Barred, White ana Buff Rock, 
S. C. Rhode Island Red and White Leghorn, Light 
Brahma and other purebred poultry, $2.00 each, 
2 for $3.00. Address 
GEO. E. HOWELL, Spruce Farm, Howells, N. Y. 
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 sixty 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 
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 offer at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Boll Calves. 
A. A. COKTKLYOU. Somerville, N. J. 
RIVERSIDE AYRSHIRES 
Herd numbering 80 Head, headed by the Im¬ 
ported Champion, Howie's Fizzaway. 
PRIZE-WINNERS AND PRODUCERS. 
STOCK of both sexes for sale. BULL CALVES 
sired by Fizzaway and dams of remarkable produc¬ 
tion a specialty. Inspection invited. 
J. F. Converse & Co., Woodville, Jeff. Co., N. Y. 
F OR SALE—Registered Dorset and Delaine Rams: 
1 Short Horn Bull Calf 5 weeks old. Poland 
China Pigs. -T. D. McKNIGHT, R. 1, Bakerstown, Pa. 
S COTCH COLLIES, Spayed Females, two to 
eight mos.Circ. SILAS DECKER, Montrose, Pa. 
fOLLlE PUPS AND WniTE AND BROWN 
v -' FERRETS. NELSON BROS., Grove City, Pa. 
EHEI C-Fox and Coon Hounds, Rabbit 
run wfiSLE Dogs; all ages. Send stamp. 
P. L. YARNELL, SHHEVE, OHIO. 
Holstein Bull Calves. 
920.00 to 925.00 
Cheaper than you can purchase elsewhere, quality 
considered. Write for Photographs and Pedigrees. 
We also offer special bargains in cows and heifers 
bred to our great Sir Korndyke Manor DeKol Jr 
RIVENBURGH BROS.,Hillhurst Farm,Oneida,N.Y. 
FOR SALE 
50 H. F. HEIFERS 
of best breeding and individuality and bred to 
the best bulls living, due to calve between now 
and next April. Write for particulars. 
Must Sell to Make Room. 
HENRY STEVENS & SON, - I.acona, N. Y. 
30 DAY SALE. 
Before going into Winter quarters, we want to sell 
lOO head of high class cattle—cows, heifers, 
calves of both sexes, and two or three yearling bulls. 
In order to reduce our numbers at once, we are mak¬ 
ing special prices to immediate purchasers. Send 
for our 300 page catalogue, and when writing, lie sure 
to tell us just what you want, giving also an idea of 
the price you expect to pay, which will assist us in 
making selections for you, from the 400 head we now 
have on hand. STEVENS BROS.-HASTINGS CO., 
Brookside Herd, (established 1876.) Liverpool, N. Y. 
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. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
F. L, HOUGHTON, Sec’y,-Brattleboro, Vt. 
LAUREL FARM 
Will send ont a few missionary 
bulls ! Young calves richly 
bred $25. We have older ones and a few heifers for 
sale also. LAUREL FARM, Hamilton, New York. 
GUERNSEY BULL CALVES 
8 to 12 months. Price, quality and breeding O. K. 
W. A. ALEXANDER, Union Springs, N. Y. 
ICDCCVQ-Brown Bessie and Blue Belle strains, 
JLIiOL I u 0 cows, 12 heifers and 8 bulls. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Pa. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
K, F. SHANNON. 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
