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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER.' 
November 23, 
Live Stockand Dairy 
EYE DISEASE OF SHEEP. 
We have a flock of sheep, all fat and 
seemingly in healthy condition, except that 
three or four act as though they are going 
blind. First they go around with their eyes 
almost closed, then their eyes become milky 
and they walk as if blind. Can you give 
cause and remedy? Could it he that they 
get thistles in their eyes? There are a great 
many thistles in the field. j. i>. B. 
Indiana. 
Injury from the sharp “stickers” of 
thistles would, of course, be quite likely 
to cause inflammation (conjunctivitis) 
affecting the eyes of sheep, but it is more 
likely that the sheep are afflicted with 
contagious ophthalmia, sometimes called 
“infectious conjunctivitis” and commonly 
“pink eye,” which now and then does so 
much damage among cattle and may also 
spread to sheep. It is most apt to attack 
animals that pasture on low-lying land 
along rivers, streams, ponds or lakes, 
where one would suspect malaria. Here 
the germs giving rise to the disease seems 
to thrive best. Anyhow, many outbreaks 
we have investigated started in such an 
environment. If it is the infectious dis¬ 
ease, it will spread; if the eye trouble is 
due to injuries from thistles, but few 
sheep will be affected. On general prin¬ 
ciples separate the affected from the well 
sheep, and treat them by washing the eyes 
once daily with a ten per cent solution 
of boracic acid and then, each other day, 
puffing between the eyelids a little of a 
mixture of equal parts of finely pow-* 
dered calomel and boracic acid. This us¬ 
ually will prove remedial, and acts well 
in the eye disease of cattle. Where for¬ 
eign bodies cause the trouble, a search 
should be made for them and their re¬ 
moval accomplished after rendering the 
eye insensitive by applying a few drops 
of a five-per-cent solution of cocaine. A 
change of pasture would be indicated, un¬ 
der the circumstances noted. 
A. S. ALEXANDER, V. S. 
A CEMENT HENHOUSE. 
For a cement henhouse I suggest using 
the extra thick plaster board nailed on 
outside of studding. On outside apply 
cement mixture in stucco finish. On in¬ 
side as high only as hens can reach ap¬ 
ply similar cement coat between studding, 
smoothed down, liens will peck at plaster 
board if not coated with cement or other¬ 
wise protected. Such a house will not be 
expensive to build, can be neat and even 
artistic in appearance, inexpensive to 
maintain, and will last for years. '1 here 
will be no dampness from condensation 
of moisture such as might come if heavy 
cement walls or walls of blocks are built. 
Stucco finish, as I understand it, is simply 
cement and sand, not too much sand, 
thrown on with a spatula or stiff brush. 
If an opening is left to be covered by a 
cloth-covered frame, burlap can be used, 
as if about same color as cement, preserv¬ 
ing a uniform appearance. I built a hen¬ 
house of lumber and cement in a novel 
way this Summer. Oil sills I erected 
studding 2x4, the four-inch way running 
with sills, studs about 30 inches apart. 
After frame was up and shingle roof on, 
with windows in place, sawed laths were 
ripped into two pieces, and such strips 
nailed all around openings between studs 
on the center of the studs, and on sill 
in line with the center of studs. By the 
use of temporary boarding all openings 
were then filled with a mixture of one 
part cement to 3/4 parts of sand. The 
walls of this house are thus but two 
inches thick, but the cement slabs are 
formed with a double flange all around 
the sides and bottom, by the use of the 
nailed strip, and are thus perfectly se¬ 
cure. Such henhouses, especially in su¬ 
burban dooryards, will be a great im¬ 
provement over what we usually see, so 
do not let us condemn the use of cement. 
Bergen Co., N. J. george white. 
THE USE OF PAPER MILK BOTTLES. 
Have you ever seen the paper milk bottles, 
and do you think they will come, into use 
in place of glass? 
I have made investigations of the paper 
bottle made at Trenton, N. J., and am not 
just quite sure whether they will be aide to 
make it to come within the humble milkman’s 
purse or not. You know people like to see 
the cream, but still they don't like broken 
glass in their milk. We give them both, and 
would be very glad when the time comes 
when we can have something instead of glass 
to handle milk in. s. francisco. 
I have never used paper bottles. For 
sanitary reasons, if no other, I do not think 
they will prove a great success, even though 
they will be used only once. When glass 
bottles can be bought at four cents each, 
which may be refilled any number of times, 
I can hardly think it possible that economy 
will be one of the reasons why paper bottles 
should become popular. While I am con¬ 
tinually on the lookout for anything new that 
may tend to improve the quality of my 
product, I am loath to believe the paper 
bottle an improvement. A clean glass bottle 
seems to be, to me at least, the acme of 
perfection as a sanitary milk receptacle. 
ALBERT SCHIMMEL. 
We have seen samples of paper milk pack¬ 
ages, but we have not yet seen a paper pack¬ 
age which seemed to be as good as the glass 
bottles. The trouble Is that these packages 
which I have seen do not hold the milk se¬ 
curely, and they will not withstand the hard 
treatment incident to icing and shipment. Of 
course, some persons will object to the new 
package because it does not show the cream, 
and for various other reasons which are of 
small importance. I believe that these pack¬ 
ages promise well, and am hoping soon to see 
one that is satisfactory. R. a. pearson. 
I have had some experience with the paper 
milk bottles, and believe that they will be 
the only kind used in the not distant future. 
They have two objections, both of which may 
be overcome; the greatest one, their opacity, 
preventing the housewife seeing that cream 
ring which she always looks for the first 
thing, will disappear when she is educated 
up to the point of preferring clean skim-milk 
to dangerously filthy cream. The other ob¬ 
jection is that they cannot readily be sealed; 
this trouble I believe is about to be solved 
by an ingenious man who has given it much 
thought. With a milking machine that can 
lie kept clean, drawing the milk and imme¬ 
diately cooling it in vacuum, and then bottl¬ 
ing and sealing it in paper bottles, the milk 
milleniuru will have arrived, and the lives 
of ten thousand babies will lie saved each 
year in this country alone. E. M. santee. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you’ll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See guarantee, page »8. 
SEVERE ECZEMA CURED 
Southern Woman Suffered Three 
Years—Hands and Eye Affected 
—Gives Thanks Because She 
Tried Cuticura Remedies. 
“My wife was taken badly with eczema 
for three years, and she employed a doc¬ 
tor with no effect at all until she em¬ 
ployed Cuticura Soap and Ointment.. One 
of her hands and her left eye were badly 
affected, and when she would stop using 
Cuticura Soap and Ointment the eczema 
came back, hut very slightly; hut it did 
her a sight of good. Then we complied 
with the instructions in using the entire 
set of Cuticura Remedies, and my wife is 
entirely recovered. She thanks Cuticura 
very much, and will recommend it high¬ 
ly in our locality and in every nook and 
corner of our parish. God bless you for 
the sake of suffering humanity. I. M. 
Robert, Hydropolis, La., Jan. 5 and Sept. 
1, 1906.” 
LET US TAN 
YOUR HIOE, 
iVhether Steer, Bull, or Horse Hide, 
,lf. Dog, Deer, or any kind of hide 
skin with the hair on, soft, light, 
orless and moth-|>roof for robe, rug, 
at or gloves, and make them up when 
But first get our illustrated catalog, 
th prices, shipping tags and instruc- 
>ns. We are the largest custom fur 
tiners of large wild and domestic 
imal skins in the world. 
We make and sell Natural Back 
illoway fur coats and robes. Black 
id Brown Frisian, Black Dog Skin, 
id fur lined coats; also do taxidermy 
moiintinir 
THE CROSBY FRISIAN FUR COMPANY, 
J16 Mill Street. Rochester, N. ¥. 
COL. G. W. CRAWFORD’S 
SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM 
of nearly 1500 acres, and barns holding 300 horses, 
has now on hands over 200 stallions of fine 
BELGIANS, PERCHERONS and GERMAN COACH. 
Running in ago from 1 year old to 5 years. Color—bays, blacks and 
grays: weigh from 1600 to 2200 lbs. These stallions are all for sale on 
reasonable terms. Cash or bankable notes running ],2and three years. 
Also tliero is a lot of line Belgian and Percheron niares for sale. 
Newark is situated 33 miles east of Columbus, and 157 miles west of 
Pittsburgh, on B. & O. and Pan Handle R. R. Trains every hour. 
Customers are invited to visit the farm and see the nice stock. 
Send for Catalogues. 
SHARON VALLEY STOCK FARM, Newark, Ohio. 
Citizens Phone 266, Bell Phone 651 W. 
JACKS 
Imported Catalonia, Majorca and Kentucky Mam¬ 
moth Jacks and Jennets, saddle horses, trotting 
and pacing stallions, Poland China and ramwortn 
Hogs. Our importation of Spanish Jacks whicn 
arrived August 12th, are the largest and finest ever 
brought to the United States. Our herd of " am- 
worths are headod by the first and second prize 
Boars at the Royal Show in England. Our catalogue 
is the finest ever issued by any Jack breeder. \\ rite 
us your wants or visit our farms. 
J. F. COOK & CO.. Lexington. Kentucky. 
BRANCH BARN : Croenvillo, Texas. 
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. 
REGISTERED RAMBOUILLET RAMS. 
C. W. HALLIDAY, Route2,Haramondsport, N.Y. 
COR SALE—Registered Dorset and Delaine Rams; 
1 1 Short Horn Bull Calf 5 weeks old. Poland 
China Pigs. J. D. McKNIGHT, R. 1, Bakerstown, Pa. 
Computing Nutritive Ratios 
For feeding all classes of animals made easy by 
use of a little device just invented. Address 
HENRY W. JEFFERS, Plainsboro, New Jersey. 
RIVERSIDE AYRSHIRES 
Herd numbering SO Head, headed by the Im¬ 
ported Champion, Howie’S Fizzaway. 
PRIZE-WINNERS AND PKODIJCKKS. 
STOCK of both sexes for sale. BULL CALVES 
sired by Fizzaway and dams of remarkable produc¬ 
tion a specialty. Inspection invited. 
J. F. CoNVKitSK & Co., Woodville, Jeff. Co., N. Y. 
REG. POLAND CHINAS. 
Gilts and Service Boars and August Pigs. 
L. S. TYLER, Laceyville, Penn. 
fHF^HIDpCi THE NEW YORK 
Oil LJII I IVLU. FARMERS’ HOG. 
Hardy; prolific; strong fine boned; quick growersand 
easy keepers. Your.g stock for sale. Department of 
Animal Husbandry, Cornell University, Itbaca.N. Y. 
English Berkshire Pigs $5 to $8; pairs not akin 
L< $15; Shropshire Ram Lambs cheap; Pekin Ducks, 
Bf. Orp. cockerels $1. W. A. Lothers, Peru Lack, Pa. 
PURE CHESTER WHITE PIGS S!^r les 
SETH GORDON, DUNN FARM, Chazy, N. Y. 
LARGE IMPROVED ENGLISH YORKSHIRES. 
from best Importation. Address 
A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, New York. 
O. I. C. PIGS. 
Silver Premium Stock; Aug.. Sept, and Oct. farrow; 
10 weeks pigs $24 trio with pedigree; Brood sows $25 
each. F. J. SCHWARTZ, East Pliarsalia, N. Y. 
STONE FARM BERKSHIRE SWINE. 
ll/C nCCCD- 6 Spring Gilts, 1 Yearling 
W L lltirn Sows and 4 Full Age Sows. 
11 U U ‘ 1 1-11 All bred to choiee boars for Feb’y 
and March farrowing. Also offer 2 full age boars 
at low price. Will sell one yearling son of Master¬ 
piece 77000, and ono fall boar by Longfellow Premier 
Pitts 89100. For choice summer and fall pigs write to 
RICHARD H. STONE, Trumansburg, N. Y, 
Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshires & C. Whites 
jfig’ Service Boars, have stock returned, 
refund money if not satisfactory. 
Reg. Holsteins, Heifers, Bulls and 
Cows in Calf. HAMILTON & 00.,Cochranville,Pa 
rnn o ii c-duroc jersey red swine. 
lUll vALC Stock of all ages. Some nice boars 
ready for immediate use; finest herd east of Ohio 
River; also some choice rams for sale; Delaine 
Merinos long wool ami heavy shearers. Address 
J. H. LEWIS & SON, Cameron, W. Va. 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg,Pa. 
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. 
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. A Iso 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. HUSON, Penn Yau, New York. 
Chester White and Cheshire^ 
X IW* I iM F" A choice lot of young' boars 
OVVIllL and sows. 
E. S. HILL, Freeville, N. Y. 
LOCUST HOME BERKSHIRES 
Yearling Sows and Spring Gilts, bred to Charmer 
Masterpiece 103371 for early Winter and Spring far¬ 
row; one aged herd Boar, choice Spring Boars, Sum¬ 
mer and Full Pigs for sale. For prices, etc., write 
S. C. FKEJft’H, Atwater, New York. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
If you are interested in Registered 
Holstein-Friesian Cattle, you should 
send for Star Farm’s new publica¬ 
tion called 
“STAR FARM NEWS.” 
Sent free. Write to-day. Address 
HORACE L. BRONSON, 
Department D, - Cortland. New York. 
Holstein Bull Calves. 
$30.00 to $35.00 
Cheaper than you can purchase elsewhere, quality 
considered. Write for PHOTOGRAPHS and Pedigrkks. 
We also offer special bargains in cows and heifers 
bred to our great Sir Korndyke Manor De Kol Jr 
RIVENBURGHBROS.,Hillnurst Farm,Oneida,N.Y. 
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 alt ages to oiler at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. OOKTKLYOU, Somerville, N . J. 
BULL CALVES ^ YOUNG BULLS 
ready for service, that are of good si/.o and individ¬ 
uality. All are from officially tested dams, anti tire 
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. 
FOR SALE 
50 H. F. HEIFERS 
of best breeding'and individuality and bred to 
tin* best bulls living, due to calve between now 
and next April. Write for particulars. 
Must Sell to Make Room. 
HENRY STEVENS & SON, - Lacona, N. Y. 
30 DAY SALE. 
Before going into Winter quarters, we want to sell 
1O0 head of high class cattle— cows, heifers, 
calves of both sexes, and two or throe 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, tie 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. STEVl'lNK BROS.-HASTINGS CO., 
Brookside Herd, (established 1876,) Liverpool, N. Y, 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
tliis great breed of cattle. 
F. L. HOUGHTON, Sec’y.-Krattleboro, Vt. 
F OIt SALK—Pure bred Holstein Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Calves. The best goods for the least 
money. Write promptly. 
\V. W. CHENEY. Manlius, New York. 
H OLSTKIN-FKIKSIAN SERVICE HULLS-1 
have a few very fine registered stock for sale 
cheap. They are about two years old. Pedigree and 
details upon application. Address 
Henry Lacy, Third National Bank, Syracuse, N. Y. 
HOLSTEIN COWS, HEIFERS and CALVES; 
** fine individuals, richly bred. Address, 
Springdale Stock Farm, AVyalusing, Penn. 
WOODWARD'S WATERING BASIN 
A STABLE NECESSITY. SEE WHAT OTHERS SAY OF IT. 
ClreuUrt Free, J. 8. WOODWARD A SON, LOCKPORT. N.Y 
ANGUS 
CATTLE AND POLAND CHINA f()R 
10 young bulls—30 pigs. ... . 
Address MYER & SON, Bridgeville, Del. oALt 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
K. F. SHANNON, 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
AIIQCI CADM-JJERSEY CATTLE ONLY! 
HU ll LL I nlHIl Do not ask us what we have for 
le but tell us what you want. We will not try to sell 
u something different. Laurel Farm,Hamilton,N.Y. 
Hum C A DM Berkshire Hogs and Jersey 
UllIU inlnil Cattle; stock for sale; always on 
baud. M. L. BEN HAM, LeRoy, Ohio. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 80005, bred to Baron Duke 
85th. No. 01215. A son of Premier Longfellow, No. 
68600, Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1004. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale. Conn. 
BERKSHIRES 
Three choice yearling sows, bred to Masters’ 
Chief No. 98466, a son of Masterpiece. 
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, 
