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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
November 30, 
Live Stock and Dairy 
TO MAKE HENS LAY. 
Can yon send me some good idea to make 
hens lay in early Winter, and what is the 
best food for them? I have 300 fine pullets 
in good condition, but I imagine they are not 
quite old enough. j. w. 
Wynantskill, N. Y. 
If J. W. B. has 300 fine pullets nearly 
old enough to lay he is a lucky man, 
and it will pay him well to give them the 
best of care. In the first place give them 
plenty of fresh air; let one-third of the 
front of the houses be of common un¬ 
bleached cotton cloth, the upper part, not 
the lower; so there will not be any direct 
draft on the fowls. Then exercise is the 
next important thing. Feed grains in 
deep litter, and feed a little at a time 
three times a day, rather than all at one 
feed. The best litter I know of is un- 
thrashed oat straw; the hens will do the 
thrashing so thoroughly that not an oat 
will escape and will enjoy life while doing 
it. Prof. Graham puts in his scratching 
sheds a big pitchforkful of long uncut 
clover hay and says the hens will eat 
nearly every particle of it. I have never 
tried this but think it would make a good 
litter to scatter small grains in, as well as 
good feed for the fowls. 
Now ‘‘dry mash” versus “wet mash.” 
I don’t know whether J. W. B. wants to 
feed “dry mash” or not; if he does, then 
a good formula, followed with great suc¬ 
cess by a friend of mine, is two parts (by 
weight) of bran, one part cornmeal, one 
part beef scraps. This is rather heavy 
feeding of scraps, and may cause loose¬ 
ness of the bowels and it may be better 
to feed less scraps at first, increasing as 
they can bear it. Feeding all they will 
eat of granulated charcoal will help pre¬ 
vent bowel trouble. The advantage of the 
dry mash is that it can be kept by them 
all the time, as they will eat it only when 
hungry. Prof. Rice experimented with 
several pens of fowls to see which gave 
best results, the dry mash or wet mash, 
and came to the conclusion that he got 
more e gs from feeding the wet mash. 
I feed a wet mash partly because I have 
skim-milk and can utilize it better that 
way than as a drink for the fowls. I cut 
up enough rowen hay to make half the 
bulk of the mash, pour on the warm 
skim-milk and stir in enough bran, mid¬ 
dlings and cornmeal to make a crumbly 
mash; also put in beef scraps equal to 
one-eighth the quantity of grain. Two or 
three times a week I boil small potatoes, 
mash them while hot, put in the milk and 
grain and omit the cut hay. These messes 
seem to satisfy the hens, keep them in 
good health and are considerably cheaper 
than an all grain ration. The cut rowen 
hay in the mash supplies part of the 
green food, cabbages, of which I raise 
several hundred heads purposely for the 
hens, furnish the other part. My hens 
will not eat turnips and care very little 
for beets. 
If “green cut bone,” which is usually 
as much meat as bone, can be obtained, a 
feed of one pound of it to each 15 hens 
four times a week will be one of the best 
egg producers. Keep the hens busy, com¬ 
fortable and happy; don’t forget the dust 
bath, the grit, the oyster shells, or the 
charcoal, and your 300 pullets ought to be 
laying in December and January 10 to 12 
dozen eggs a day and bringing in an in¬ 
come that will make your pocketbook fat. 
GEO. A. COSGROVE. 
Milk Albumen for Poultry. — 1 have used 
Smith's albumen the past season; it is clean, 
keeps well, and there is no waste. It has 1 
greatly increased my egg yield, and with 
better fertility. My pullets began laying at 
5 Vi months, and many of the old hens laid 
through the moult. The young ducks and 
chickens were fed milk after the fourth day. 
and the mortality was greatly reduced over 
last year’s feeding beef scraps, which I think 
speaks well for the dry milk. F. J. H. 
Riverhead, N. Y. 
A LETTER TO DAIRY PATRONS. 
The following letter of advice and sugges¬ 
tion was sent to patrons of Schimmel’s dairy 
which has been described in The R. N.-Y. : 
Dear Madam: As the warm weather is 
beginning and with it an occasional remark 
that “the milk has turned sour,’’ we would 
ask you to give the milk as much care as 
this important part of the daily diet demands, 
especially if you use jt for infant feeding. 
Please remember that 
1. Our cows are absolutely healthy. 
2. Our stable clean and well ventilated. 
3. The milk is cooled, aerated, bottled and 
iced within one hour after being drawn. 
4. It is delivered to you ice cold and 
only a few hours after milking (notice froth 
on cap). 
5. It contains absolutely no preservaline 
or other poison. 
Can we do any more and still sell it at 
the price of ordinary milk? 
Now, for your information we would say: 
1. Don't keep milk away from ice after 
we deliver it. 
2. Don’t take milk from bottle and pour 
back what you did not use. 
3. Don’t leave milk exposed alongside of 
vegetables or other foodstuffs in ice box. 
4. Don’t blame us if your milk turns, but 
increase your care of it, and, if you follow 
the above, we will add a 
5. Don’t forget to tell your neighbor what 
fine milk you are getting. 
Respectfully yours, 
ALBERT SCHIMMEL. 
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 1 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 ] 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 tnere 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.” 
A Rare Opportunity to Secure Carefully Bred 
REGISTERED JERSEYS. 
Having decided to relinquish the Dairy business, I 
offer my entire Jersey herd at private sale, consist¬ 
ing of 20 cows, headed by Brown Bessie’s Eureka 
02007, 0 yearling heifers with call', and several younger 
things. They are Business and Beauty combined, 
and are worthy of your inspection. No exorbitant 
prices asked. A splendid chance to secure a founda¬ 
tion herd, or choice family cow. One dam, Fancy of 
Eureka 120891, and six daughters, ranging from one 
to six years old, are especially fine. Will sell singly 
or in lots to suit. Come see them and make your 
own selections. 
EDWARD WALTER, Eureka Stock Farm, West Chester, Pa, 
GUERNSEY CATTLE 
LARGE YORKSHIRE SWINE 
Most economical producers of highest quality of 
dairy products, and lean pork and choice bacon. 
Secure representatives of these desirable breeds 
at attractive prices this month. Address 
CLOVER RIDGE FARM, Peterboro, It. H. 
RED-POLLED CALVES FOR SALE, 
Thorough-bred and registered, either sex. Address 
B. F. LEWIS, North Spencer, Tioga Co., 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 Fall Pigs for sale. F or prices, etc., write 
S. c. PH.E3XTCH, 
iLtwater, 3NTew Yorli, 
REG. POLAND CHINAS. 
Gilts and Service Boars and August Pigs. 
L. S. TYLER, Laceyville, Penn. 
HORSE OWNERS! .USE 
CAUSTIC 
IM| BALSAM. 
P; A safe, speedy and positive cure. 
((| The safest, Bost BLISTER ever 
Ijwm ■¥ used. Removes all bunches from 
Ilf ¥ ff Horses. Impossible to produce 
■ I V 14 6car or blemish. Send for circu- 
" • ■*“ 1 lurs. Special advice free. 
THE IAWKENCE- WILLIAMS CO., Cleveland, Ohia, 
IMMUNITY FROM TUBERDULOSIS 
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 <5* CO., 451 and 453 Washington St., N. Y. 
GREENWOOD HERD HOLSTEINS. 
Headed by our famous herd null PRINCE YMBA SPOFFORD whose dam, Yin ha 3<Ts Fledge (lothilde sold for $6000, has A. R. O. 
record of 643.9 lbs. milk, 30.38 lbs. butter in T days, 2629.3 lbs. milk, 121. 34 lbs butter In 30 clays, 100.fi lbs. milk in 1 day. His Sire s 
dam Katy Spofford Corona holds World’s champion Jr. 3 year old record of 590.6.* ll*s. milk, 26.02 lbs. butter in 7 days. 
Write us your needs in Holsteins or come and select for yourself, (either secures an houest and satisfactory deal.) 
E. H. KNAPP & SON, .Koute 1.EAB1PS, N. Y. 
LARGE IMPROVED ENGLISH YORKSHIRES. 
from best Importation. Address 
A. A. BRADLEY, Frewsburg, New York. 
DUROC JERSEY RED SWINE, 
ck 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 and heavy shearers. Address 
J. H. LEWIS & SON, Cameron, W. Va. 
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 Pharsalia, N. Y. 
SPRINGBANK HERD 
LARGE BERKSHIRES 
A fine bunch of Sows coming a year 
old by Grand Premier, No. 80005, bred to Baron Duke 
85th. No. 91215. A son of Premier Longfellow, No. 
08000. Grand Champion at St. Louis in 1904. Booklet 
on application. J. E. WATSON, Marbledale, Conn. 
STONE FARM BERKSHIRE SWINE. 
11/r neern -6 spring Gilts, 4 Yearling 
W I” 11 1 I I" M Sows and 4 Pull Age Sows. 
iiu Ui I l 11 j )re( | choice 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 one fall boar by Longfellow Premier 
Pitts 89100. For choice summer and fall pigs write to 
RICHARD H. STONE, Trumansburg, N. Y, 
BERKSHIRES. 
American and English Breeding. Matings not akin. 
Descriptive catalogue on application. 
WILLOUGHBY FARM, Gettysburg,Pa. 
las, 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.,Cocliranvijle,Pa’ 
Aubrey Farm Berkshires. 
Our herd is headed by Lord Premier of Aubrey, an 
own son of the Great Hold Premier. We are offering 
some of his get, also a few sows in pig to him at 
attractive prices. 
J. G. & J. L. STACEY, Geneva, 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. Alsoyoungpigs. 
They are the large, vigorous, prolific, early maturing 
kind for which the 
KAL0RAMA FARM HERD 
is noted and will he sold at reasonable prices. 
CALVIN J. HUSON, Penn Van, New York. 
SOAPSTONE FARM, 
Haverford, Penna. 
We will be glad to quote prices on 
GUERNSEYS, SHROPSHIRES, DU- 
ROC-JERSEYS, WHITE MUSCOVYS 
AND WHITE WYANDOTTES. 
JERSEY REDS GET HEAVY EAST 
It’s “Pounds that count.” Buy Jersey Red 
Pigs—the rapid growers. Strong, vigorous, 
small-boned, lohg-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. 
JERSEY CATTLE, 
BERKSHIRE HOGS, 
li. F. SHANNON. 907 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. 
COW OWNERS WHO USE 
DEWEY’S 
DISTILLERS’ DRIED GRAINS 
are doing so because they know it pays. They buy a 
known quantity, they know what they get. Pure 
grains direct from the distillery, cooked, steam dried, 
bright color, sweet, and analysis shows they run high 
in protein, the element milk producers require. Not 
in the class with the mysterious mixtures called 
“proprietary feeds.” Our Distillers’ Dried Grains 
are highly endorsed by Experiment Stations. Cost 
low. Write for particulars. 
THE DEWEY BROS. CO., Box 656, Blanchester, Ohio. 
JACKS 
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 lam- 
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 
your wants or visit our farms. 
J. F. COOK & CO., Lexiugton, Kentucky. 
BRANCH BARN : Croenvllle, Texas. 
STAR FARM HOLSTEINS 
T 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. 
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 l>e Kol’s Sarcastic 
Lad. We have sixty daughters of this Bull that 
will be kept in the Herd and officially tested. 
W rite 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 oiler at prices that will please you. 
A special offer on some nicely bred Bull Calves. 
A. A. CORTELYOU, Somerville, N. J. 
ALL ABOUT HOLSTEINS 
Send for free illustrated pamphlet describing 
this great breed of cattle. 
FVE^HOlAillToNjSecVy^-RratJlcboro^Vt. 
F OR SALE— Pure bred Holstein-Friesian Heifer 
and Bull Calves sired by Pontiac Chiron No. 39423 
one of the best sons of Hengerveld DeKol and whose 
dam and sisters have large and increasing records. 
Write W. W. CHENEY. Manlius, New York. 
H OLSTEIN-FRIESIAN SERVICE BULLS-I 
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. 
R egist’d Jersey Cattle, Lin¬ 
coln. Shropshire, Hamp¬ 
shire and South Down Sheep; 
Chester White, Poland China 
and Berkshire Pigs; Scotch 
Collie Dogs and a variety of 
Poultry. Come see my 
stock and mane your own 
selections. Send2c.stamp 
Fancy of Eureka 130S91 for New Catalogue. 
EDWARD WALTER, West Chester, Penna. 
AYRSHIRE CATTLE OF AVON. 
As I am making arrangements for my next trip to 
Scotland, I have a few very choice young Imported 
Cows, also Heifers and Bulls from Imported Sires 
and Dams, which I will offer at very attractive prices 
in order to make room for my next importation. 
Write for prices, etc., or call and see them. 
W. P. SCHANCK. Avon. New York. 
GUERNSEY HEIFER CALF 
Rosendale Strain; Rutila’s Daughter, Sheet 
Anchor, $40. Hawthorne Farm, Williamsville, N. Y. 
I AIIRFI FARM~ JERSEY cattle only •. 
LHUllLL THnill Do not ask us what we have for 
sale but tell us what you want. We will not try to sell 
you something different. Laurel Farm,Hamilton,N.Y. 
THE NEW YORK 
S^ll FARMERS’ HOG. 
Hardy; prolific; strong fine boned: quickgrowersand 
easy keepers. Young stock for sale. Department of 
Animal Husbandry, Cornell University. Ithaca.N. Y. 
0 I C P|GS~ R6g stoe ^ ^ each; 8 weeks old, 
itate. 
1U0 , pairs not akin. I lead, others im- 
J. D. DATES, Ludlowvilie, New York. 
Berkshire Hogs and Jersey 
Cattle; stock for sale; always on 
hand. M. L. BENHAM, LeRoy, Ohio. 
OHIO FARM 
IMPROVED LARGE WHITE YORKSHIRE PIGS 
From Prize Winning and Prolific Stock. Good 
Grazers. Both sexes; a few boars ready for service. 
Price $10.00 up. Address 
SAMUEL ERASER, Manager, 
Fall Brook Farms, Geneseo, N. Y. 
REGISTERED RAMB0UILLET RAMS. 
C. W. HALLIDAY, Route2, Hammondsport, N. Y. 
REGISTERED SHROPSHIRES 
Rams, Yearlings and Lambs. Address 
FRET* VAN VLEET, - Lodi, 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. 
